Course Title: Theory to Recreational Pilot Licence
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Theory to Recreational Pilot Licence
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO2466 |
Point Cook Campus |
Undergraduate |
110P SEH Portfolio Office |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022 |
AERO2466 |
Point Cook Campus |
Undergraduate |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016 |
AERO2466 |
Point Cook Campus |
Undergraduate |
176H RMIT Aviation Academy |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024 |
AERO2589 |
Hartwig Air |
Undergraduate |
110P SEH Portfolio Office |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022 |
AERO2589 |
Hartwig Air |
Undergraduate |
176H RMIT Aviation Academy |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
AERO2625 |
RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo |
Undergraduate |
110P SEH Portfolio Office |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022 |
AERO2625 |
RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo |
Undergraduate |
176H RMIT Aviation Academy |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
AERO2589 |
Hartwig Air |
Undergraduate |
110P SEH Portfolio Office |
Face-to-Face |
UGRDFlex18 (All) |
AERO2625 |
RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo |
Undergraduate |
110P SEH Portfolio Office |
Internet |
UGRDFx2020 (VN) |
Course Coordinator: Richard Bennett
Course Coordinator Phone: via email
Course Coordinator Email: richard.bennett@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Point Cook
Course Coordinator Availability: By Email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Co-requisites:
- Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL)
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 course enables you to develop an understanding of the basic aviation theory and principles required for Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) assessment and to complement the underpinning skills and knowledge required whilst undertaking the flying course Flying to RPL
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
PLO1: Demonstrate understanding of a broad, coherent and in-depth body of knowledge relevant to professional pilot practice and the current and future global aviation industry.
PLO2: Adapt knowledge and skills to analyse and synthesise concepts, information and data in diverse aviation contexts using digital tools and professional skills.
PLO3: Formulate ethical and evidence-based responses that integrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to address the challenges faced in professional piloting and by the current and future global aviation industry.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
- Define aviation terminology and abbreviations, aircraft four-stroke piston engines, fuels and oils, correct use of engine controls, and the cause, effect, and rectification of engine icing and their limitations. List the system malfunctions in the cockpit, actions taken by pilot to manage malfunctions, flight instruments. Describe the effects and repercussions of malfunctioning systems on pressure and gyroscopic flight instruments.
- Maintain a Pilot’s Log Book and flight training records, apply the restrictions pertaining to the carriage of passengers, various regulations, rules, and orders relating to the responsibilities of the pilot in command, the various regulations, rules, and orders relating to pre, during, and post flight pilot actions. Define the limitations of the RPL and the rules of the air, discuss the general contents of the suite of CASA and Australian Government aviation rules, regulations and instructions, learn requirements of aerodrome operation including conditions relating to turns after take-off and joining the circuit for landing.
- Define the phonetic alphabet and standard terminology for transmitting numerals, aerodrome and local airspace standard radio terminology, radio failure procedures and operate the aircraft radio equipment correctly.
- Define the emergency procedures and action, engine and airframe limitations, operating speeds, fuel and oil types, quantities, and limitations, determine take-off and landing distances, calculate take-off and landing weight, aerodynamic components including Lift and Drag.
- Extract information from navigation documents including maps and charts, calculate time intervals, and convert units of measurement. Develop the knowledge of local weather, weather forecasts and reports, and state the significance of various weather observations.
- Explain the importance of basic health on pilot performance, differences and intervals for the frequency of Class 2 and Class 1 pilot medical examinations, effects of alcohol and drugs in the human body, effects of altitude and atmospheric pressure changes on the body, the basic anatomy of the human ear, human factor considerations in the context of aviation safety and the basic principles of threat and error management.
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities included in this course are:
- Attendance at lectures where syllabus material will be presented and explained.
- Completion of class exercises consisting of numerical calculations and other factors requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter; and
- Self-study, working through the course as presented in classes, information gathered from practical demonstrations and learning materials, and gaining practice at solving flight related calculations
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.
Text Book: Aviation Theory Centre: Basic Aeronautical Knowledge for the RPL
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Canvas based Multiple Choice Quizzes |
Assessment Task 2: In-class Debate |
Assessment Task 3: Individual Assignment |
Assessment Task 4: AROC Test |
Assessment Task 5: CASA based exam pass (RPL) |
Assessment Task 6: Micro-Credential (Emotional Intelligence) |