Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 3
Overview
To provide students with the required aviation theoretical knowledge in the areas of Flight Rules & Air Law, Meteorology and Navigation for the Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) as detailed in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS).
Requisites
AND
AVT20003 Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2
27-October-2024
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Explain the legal and environmental factors that affect flying operations at the Air Transport Pilot Level
- Explain the purpose, operation and limitations of various navigation equipment and describe the navigation procedures commonly used at the Air Transport Pilot Level
- Demonstrate an understanding of the unit content sufficient to pass the CASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Theory Examinations for Flight Rules & Air Law, Meteorology and Navigation
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 7.25 | 12 weeks | 87 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 5.25 | 12 weeks | 63 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASA ATPL Flight Rules & Air Law (AALW) Examination | Individual | 18% | 1,3 |
| CASA ATPL Meteorology (AMET) Examination | Individual | 16% | 1,3 |
| CASA ATPL Navigation (ANAV) Examination | Individual | 16% | 2,3 |
| Flight Rules & Air Law Test | Individual | 18% | 1,3 |
| Meteorology Test | Individual | 16% | 1,3 |
| Navigation Test | Individual | 16% | 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 three of the seven subjects required for the award of an Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) by CASA. It consists of the following areas of aviation theoretical knowledge:
- Flight Rules & Air Law
- Meteorology and
- Navigation
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.