Course Outline
Our course is very intensive, however we have done everything possible to ensure adequate time is given to fully cover the full ATPL(A) Syllabus. We have found that our short course format with our constant revision tests, leads to better information retention, especially on exam day!
Please Note: There may be some slight variations to the format described below when public holidays interfere with the scheduled CASA Exams at the end of each subject.
Navigation
Navigation commences on Monday, with six days spent in the classroom and the CASA ANAV Exam scheduled for the Tuesday after class finishes.
Study Material Included:
- AFT Navigation Theory Notes, Revision Tests, Answers and Workings
- AFT Navigation Practical Notes, Revision Tests, Answers and Workings
- AFT Navigation Additional Revision Tests, Answers and Workings
- AFT ANAV Practice CyberExams with 8 Standard Marking Credits
- AFT ANAV Practice CyberExam Answers and Workings
- AFT ANAV Random Question Generators
Navigation includes studying the static/pitot system, gyroscopic/laser ring instruments, weather radar, radar/radio altimeters and the latest on GPS. The principles of operation of radio navigation aids and their errors and limitations, determining position by way of radio navaid information (RMI with VOR/ADF) and the use of an ERC are covered next. You will learn to plot Critical Points and the Point of Safe Diversion on ERC and how to calculate track intercepts without a chart using basic trigonometry. The subject material is covered in the classroom from Monday to Friday, with Practice CyberExams over the weekend and the Monday before the CASA ANAV PEXO Exam on the Tuesday.
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems
Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems commences on a Wednesday, with seven days spent in the classroom and the CASA AASA Exam scheduled for the Friday after class finishes.
Study Material Included:
- AFT Basic Gas Turbine Notes, Revision Tests and Answers
- AFT Aerodynamics Notes, Revision Tests and Answers
- AFT Aircraft System Notes, Revision Tests and Answers
- AFT Automatic Flight and Flight Management Notes
- AFT AASA Practice CyberExams with 8 Premium Marking Credits
- AFT AASA Practice CyberExam Answers
The Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems Syllabus is very broad, covering BGT (Basic Gas Turbines), EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument Systems), FMS (Flight Management Systems) and all aircraft navigation and control systems. These are all discussed in great detail. Special videos on many of the important aspects will be viewed. Aircraft Hydraulic and Electrical Systems are also topics covered during the course.
Advanced Flight Theory has an EFIS Computer Simulator, displayed via large screens. The simulator allows us to show, in real time, a complete flight using the latest in EFIS displays and FMS. Wednesday to the following Thursday are spent learning the subject material, with Practice CyberExams sat on Thursday before the CASA AASA PEXO Exam on the Friday.
Performance and Loading
Performance and Loading commences on a Monday, with five days spent in the classroom and the CASA APLA Exam scheduled for the Monday after class finishes.
Study Material Included:
- CASA B727 Performance and Operations Handbook
- B727 Additional Graph Copy Package
- AFT Weight Limitations Notes, Revision Tests, Answers and Workings
- AFT Cruise Performance Notes, Revision Tests and Answers
- AFT Performance Aerodynamics Notes, Revision Tests and Answers
- AFT Weight and Balance Notes, Revision Tests, Answers and Workings
- CASA APLA Workbooklet
- B767 Flight Study Guide
- Part 161 and Part 121 MOS
- Performance and Loading Revision Tests, Answers and Workings
- AFT APLA Practice CyberExams with 8 Premium Marking Credits
- AFT APLA Practice CyberExam Answers and Workings
- AFT APLA Random Question Generators
This subject involves calculation of Weight and Balance for a Boeing 727, a thorough investigation of takeoff and landing performance and a detailed look at CASR 121 MOS Chapter 9, so you fully understand the reasons behind all of the operational performance standards. The first four days in class covers the course material, with revision on Friday and our Practice CyberExams completed over the weekend before the CASA APLA PEXO Exam on the Monday.
Flight Planning
Flight Planning commences on a Tuesday, with nine days spent in the classroom. No CASA Exam date is booked for Flight Planning. This allows students more time to practice and refine the techniques needed in the AFPA exam. The additional time should ensure all methods and processes are fully understood and careless errors eliminated, with the added benefit of reduced time pressure before attempting the CASA exam. The majority of our students will book the AFPA exam themselves after returning home and allowing themselves enough extra time for suitable revision and practice. We do not have any pre booked exam sessions with ASPEQ for our Flight Planning courses and encourage you to book and sit the exam when you are fully prepared.
Study Material Included:
- CASA B727 Performance and Operations Handbook
- AFT Flight Planning Notes and Revision Tests
- AFT Flight Planning Notes and Revision Tests Answers and Workings
- AFT Flight Planning Forms
- AFT AFPA Practice CyberExams with 8 Premium Marking Credits
- AFT AFPA Practice CyberExam Answers and Workings
- AFT AFPA Random Question Generators
We start with a discussion of the effects on jet engine performance and aircraft aerodynamics, of cruising at high altitude and high speed. True Air Speed to Mach Number conversions, and other important considerations when flying near the speed of sound are also explained.
Once you fully understand these concepts you are ready to start Flight Planning. This is not only the most interesting, but also the most complex and time consuming section of the CASA syllabus. Step by step you will become familiar with the Boeing 727 Handbook, so by the end of the first week you are confidently planning RPT flights, including calculation of the PNR and ETP for Normal Operations, One Engine Inoperative Flight and Depressurised Cruise.
We also cover Yaw Damper failure, Buffet Boundary considerations and Alternate aerodrome requirements. You will eventually feel confident working through challenging problems. The second week of Flight Planning is devoted to consolidation and revision with CASA style revision tests and Practice CyberExams.
