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AVAT11001 Aviation Theory I

Course details

This course provides the basic aeronautical knowledge theory required by commercial pilot students wishing to undertake the CASA General Flying Progress Test, and the air law theory required by commercial pilot students wishing to undertake the CASA CPL examination. Topics covered include aerodynamics, aircraft systems, air law, meteorology, navigation, loading, performance, and
radio telephony, and documentation, pilot licences and ratings, air service operations, aerodromes, airspace classifications, air traffic control and flight service, and handling emergencies. It also introduces students to the aviation industry, it's history, current events, and trends where it is going in the future. In addition to the recommended printed materials, students must obtain the current issues of CAO, CAR, CAAP, AIP, ERS(A). This documentation is available from Air Services Australia in Melbourne.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 12
Requisites: This course has no pre/co-requisites
Student Contribution Band: 2
EFTSL: 0.25000
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Course availability
Term Campus
2013 Term One BDG FLEX
2013 Term Two BDG FLEX GDC
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