Course Title: Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence

Credit Points: 12.00


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

AERO2467

Point Cook Campus

Undergraduate

110P SEH Portfolio Office

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017

AERO2467

Point Cook Campus

Undergraduate

130T Vocational Engineering

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016

Course Coordinator: Varinder Sohi

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 0053

Course Coordinator Email: varinder.sohi@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Point Cook & City Campus

Course Coordinator Availability: By Email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Co-requisites:

  1. AERO2465 Introduction to Aircraft
  2. AERO2466 Theory to Recreation Pilot Licence (RPL).

You will need to be able to gain the following before being allowed to fly solo:

  • A CASA Class 1 Medical, however a CASA Class 2 Medical will suffice during RPL training
  • A CASA Aviation Reference Number (ARN),
  • A CASA Student Pilot licence (SPL or equivalent),
  • A CASA Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) - this will involve a Police check.

Note: It is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the pre-requisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.


Course Description

This is the first course where you will learn to fly and manage a single engine aeroplane. You will be using a basic training aircraft at the Point Cook Campus.
This course will prepare you to fly towards RPL level; and build on the knowledge gained in AERO2466 Theory to RPL.
You will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake an assessment to RPL(or equivalent) level as per CASA regulations.
The flying hours in this course are designed to meet the CASA requirements and you will have the option to pay for any additional flying hours through a material fee should additional flight training be required.
 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following program learning outcomes (PLOs) of the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots):

  • Demonstrate knowledge of underpinning theoretical aviation principles, and analyse information to complete a range of activities.
  • Ability to apply a depth of knowledge in a range of industry practice fundamentals in contexts that are subject to change, and adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts.
  • Utilise a systems approach to operational activities to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources.
  • Communicate effectively, not only within the aviation sector but with the community at large, and to transmit information and skills to others.
  • Show initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in aviation practice; with communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs): 

On completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively in English in the aviation environment
  2. Manage pre and post flight actions
  3. Manage flight systems
  4. Managing flight
  5. Managing threats and errors
  6. Control the aeroplane on the ground
  7. Take-off of the aeroplane in a variety of conditions
  8. Control the aeroplane in normal flight conditions
  9. Land the aeroplane in a variety of conditions
  10. Execute advance manoeuvres and procedures
  11. Manage the abnormal situations
  12. Perform manoeuvres using instruments
  13. Recover from spin


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning in this course will occur through Lectures, Tutorials, Assignments, Practical Demonstration (flight training devices), Classroom Discussion, Handouts, and Presentations. You will participate in classroom theory lessons and use aircraft based at the Point Cook Campus.
You will have pre-flight briefings, one-on-one instructor briefings, in-flight practical demonstrations and practice, post-flight briefings using a variety of teaching aids.
 


Overview of Learning Resources

You will be required to use CASA and other texts and as well as receiving classroom handouts. Videos, practical demonstrations and discussions in the classroom will enhance your learning.


Overview of Assessment

All hurdle requirements for this course are indicated clearly in the assessment regime that follows, against the relevant assessment task(s) and all have been approved by the College Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching).  A hurdle requirement is necessary in order to demonstrate to an accrediting body (CASA) that students are competent and being sufficiently assessed against practice-focussed professional standards.

Assessment Task 1: Final flight test - Hurdle Assessment

Weighting towards final grade  (%): 100%

This assessment supports all CLO’s 1-5

Practical demonstration to a CASA approved test testing officer of the flying competence of the student to RPL standard as specified by CASA in accordance with the CASA Manual of Standards.

Your course assessment is consistent with RMIT Assessment Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1