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, 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
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
AERO2467	Point Cook Campus	Undergraduate	176H RMIT Aviation Academy	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024
AERO2590	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
AERO2590	Hartwig Air	Undergraduate	176H RMIT Aviation Academy	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023
AERO2619	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
AERO2619	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)
AERO2590	Hartwig Air	Undergraduate	110P SEH Portfolio Office	Face-to-Face	UGRDFlex18 (All)

Course Coordinator: Paul Ledney

Course Coordinator Phone: -

Course Coordinator Email: paul.ledney@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Point Cook

Course Coordinator Availability: By Email

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Co-requisites:

AD023A (Point Cook)

1. AERO2466 Theory to Recreation Pilot Licence (RPL).

AD023HA (Hartwig- Parafield)

1. AERO2589 Theory to Recreation Pilot Licence (RPL).

AD023BN (Bendigo)

1. AERO2625 Theory to Recreational 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 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.
This course will prepare you to fly towards RPL level; and build on the knowledge gained in 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):

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.

PLO4: Communicate and collaborate inclusively and professionally with diverse stakeholders across aviation and associated industries.

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.
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 1-13

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 the RMIT assessment and assessment flexibility policy.   https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy