Course Title: Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
This Flight Training WIL course has additional requirements to a standard RMIT course. These are detailed in the RMIT Aviation Academy Canvas student guide, and it is the responsibility of the student to read and understand them.
Ground Theory
This flight training course has a ground theory co-requisite course requirement, AERO2625. A successful pass in the CASA ground theory examinations is required to undertake the final CASA flight test assessment in this course. Failure to attain a pass in the CASA ground theory examinations will result in an inability to satisfactorily complete the CASA RPL flight test and result in an NH fail.
Flight Training Performance
You will be assessed for competency during each flying lesson. A failure to demonstrate competency will prevent you from progressing to a subsequent lesson in the syllabus. Should you demonstrate multiple failures you will be required to undergo the remedial training process (see RMIT Aviation Academy Canvas student guide) and be provided a remedial training plan. Should you fail to demonstrate the required competencies at the end of the remedial training process you will be awarded an NH fail grade and be required to re-enrol in a subsequent semester.
Safety
Safety is paramount. Safety is assessed throughout the course and if your behaviour or lack of competence have resulted in a determination that you are not safe to fly you will be prevented from undertaking flight training and subject to a WIL termination review. Details of the WIL termination process are available under the RMIT Aviation Academy Canvas student guide.
Fitness to Fly
It is your responsibility to monitor your personal health and declare any conditions which may impact your ability to safely operate a training aircraft. Students need to be able to meet the inherent requirements of the program. At any time prior to or during your course if there are concerns raised related to your health and there is a potential that this can impact your ability to safely operate a training aircraft you will be prevented from continuing flight training until you have provided evidence of your fitness to fly signed by an appropriate authority (typically a CASA Designated Aviation Medical Examiner). Any ongoing medical condition that has the potential to delay your ability to complete the course in the allocated timeframe will require you to apply for special consideration for a withdrawal without academic penalty and re-enrol in a subsequent semester.
Enrolment
It is your responsibility to ensure you enrol in the correct courses as per your program sequence and adhere to all pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements.
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, Sem 2 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: George Daniil
Course Coordinator Phone: -
Course Coordinator Email: george.daniil@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Point Cook
Course Coordinator Availability: By Email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
You should undertake the following course/s at the same time as this course as it contains areas of knowledge and skills which are implemented together in practice.
For AERO2619
- AERO2625 Theory to Recreation Pilot Licence (Bendigo)
For AERO2467
- AERO2466 Theory to Recreation Pilot Licence (Point Cook)
To progress to solo flying you must also obtain these additional items:
- A minimum of a CASA Class 2 Medical
- A CASA Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
- A CASA Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course.
For information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage.
Course Description
In this Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course students will undertake a sequence of practical flight training exercises under the direct and indirect supervision of a licenced flight instructor, to meet the experience and competency requirements of an Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Recreational Pilots Licence (RPL) holder. Learning will be undertaken with the RMIT Aviation Academy (RAA) in a single engine training aircraft and flight simulator, as well as through pre-flight and post-flight briefings.
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the systems and procedures that are used to operate a single engine aeroplane in the circuit and training areas. Students will learn to apply Threat and Error Management principles, and safely manage non-normal scenarios, such as spins and forced landings. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be capable of operating an aircraft safely and competently as pilot in command within the restrictions of the 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.
PLO4: Communicate and collaborate inclusively and professionally with diverse stakeholders across aviation and associated industries.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the personal medical fitness standards required to operate an aircraft as pilot in command without supervision
2. Apply pre-flight and post-flight procedures to assess and maintain aircraft airworthiness and flight safety.
3. Identify and safely manage abnormal flight situations.
4. Identify, manage, and mitigate potential threats to the safe conduct of a flight
5. Perform basic instrument flying procedures in a simulated environment.
6. Communicate effectively with other stakeholders in the aviation system.
7. Competently operate an aircraft as pilot in command across the full range of normal flight conditions expected of an RPL holder.
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning in this course will occur predominantly through practical flight training exercises, conducted under the oversight of designated flight instructors. You are required to maintain close communication with these instructors to schedule your flight training activities (see the see RMIT Aviation Academy Canvas student guide for detailed information). Learning will also be facilitated through pre and post flight briefings, lectorials, flight simulator exercises, online learning tools, textbooks, and other reading materials. This course will provide you with 26.6 dual flying hours and 10 solo flying hours. All flying activities must be completed to meet the CASA licencing requirements.
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
This is a nongraded course and you will be awarded a pass or fail. The assessments on this course will not contribute to the overall GPA you receive.
All assessments are required to be completed for a pass mark in this course. Non graded hurdle assessments are simply assessed on whether you have met the minimum requirements to pass the course.
All hurdle requirements have been approved by the STEM College Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning, Teaching & Quality). A hurdle requirement is necessary to demonstrate to an accrediting body (CASA) that students are competent and being sufficiently assessed against practice-focussed professional standards.
Assessment Task 1 (Hurdle): Submission of CASA Medical Certificate
Present evidence of having obtained a CASA Class 2 or Class 1 medical certificate.
Satisfactory Pass (PX) / Unsatisfactory/Incomplete (NH)
This assessment supports CLO 1
Assessment Task 2 (Hurdle): Flight Training Portfolio Interim Review
Present a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate satisfactory engagement with the flight training process, and substantial progress in completing the practical flight training exercises, as defined in the assessment rubric.
Satisfactory Pass (PX) / Unsatisfactory/Incomplete (NH)
This assessment supports CLO’s 2,3,4
Assessment Task 3 (Hurdle): Flight Training Portfolio Summative Review
Present a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate satisfactory engagement with the flight training process, and completion of all practical flight training exercises, as defined in the assessment rubric.
Satisfactory Pass (PX) / Unsatisfactory/Incomplete (NH)
This assessment supports all CLO’s 2-7
Assessment Task 4 (Hurdle): Satisfactory completion of the CASA RPL Flight Test
Satisfactory Pass (PX) / Unsatisfactory/Incomplete (NH)
This assessment supports all CLO’s 1-7
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