Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 1
Overview
To provide students with the required aviation theoretical knowledge in the areas of Human Factors, Aerodynamics, Aircraft General Knowledge and Meteorology for the Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) as detailed in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS).
Requisites
01-June-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Explain the engineering, aerodynamic, environmental and human factors that affect flying operations at the Commercial Pilot Level
- Safely and accurately apply theoretical knowledge to flying operations at the Commercial Pilot Level
- Demonstrate an understanding of the unit content sufficient to pass the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Theory Examinations for Human Factors, Aerodynamics, Aircraft General Knowledge and Meteorology
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 8.57 | 14 weeks | 120 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 3.21 | 14 weeks | 45 |
| TOTAL | 165 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamics Test | Individual | 10% | 1,2,3 |
| Aircraft General Knowledge Test | Individual | 10% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA CPL Aerodynamics (CADA) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA CPL Aircraft General Knowledge (CSYA) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA CPL Human Factors (CHUF) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| CASA CPL Meteorology (CMET) Examination | Individual | 12 - 13% | 1,2,3 |
| Global Navigation Satellite Systems Test | Individual | 10% | 1,2,3 |
| Human Factors Test | Individual | 10% | 1,2,3 |
| Meteorology Test | Individual | 10% | 1,2,3 |
Hurdle
To pass this unit and achieve all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must pass all assessments and must attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled classes.
Content
This unit of study satisfies the theoretical knowledge requirements specified in the CASA Part 61 MOS for four of the seven subjects required for the award of a Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) by CASA. It consists of the following areas of aviation theoretical knowledge:
- Human Factors (including Threat & Error Management);
- Aerodynamics;
- Aircraft General Knowledge;
- Meteorology;
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.