CPL(H) Distance Learning Course
Advanced Flight Theory’s Distance Learning Course is the perfect option for pilots who cannot attend our Full-Time Ground School here on the Sunshine Coast. There is no doubt that a Full-time Ground School course is the best way to complete your CPL study however for some pilots, finding the time to do this can be difficult. The best alternative, is to complete your CPL(H) study at your own pace at home using our Distance Learning Course.
Unlimited course support from our experienced instructors is included with all of our Distance Learning theory courses. Phone and email course support ensures you are never left on your own when there is something you don’t fully understand or need to discuss. Please Click Here for details on course support.
The Distance Learning Course fee includes all course note amendments and updates at no charge for 12 months. Amendments and updates are still available to you after 12 months has passed for a small printing and postage fee. You continue to receive full course support until you gain your exam qualification, regardless of how long it may take.
Because all the notes you are provided with have been specially written by AFT, should you decide to change from Distance Learning Course and attend a Full-Time Ground School Course, you can upgrade to the Full-time Course for any subject.
Course Inclusions
Our CPL(H) Theory Course has been carefully written by very experienced instructors to ensure you receive the most practical, thorough and interesting tuition possible preparing you to sit the CASA Examinations.
Aerodynamics (CADH)
Study Material Included:
- AFT Helicopter Aerodynamics Notes
- AFT Aerodynamics Revision Tests and Answers
- Principles of Helicopter Flight (Wagtendonk) Textbook
- Colour Helicopter Safety Card
- AFT CADH Practice CyberExams with 8 Standard Marking Credits
It is time to learn how and why the helicopter fly’s. If you want to be able to achieve the maximum performance and safety from your helicopter once you are out of the classroom and finally become airborne, then an understanding of helicopter ‘Principles of Flight’ is essential. This is a subject that you should find very interesting, as your chosen future career is flying helicopters. In fact you will be amazed a helicopter fly’s at all when you look at how many forces are being kept in a fine balance while you are in flight.
Aircraft General Knowledge (CSYH)
Study Material Included:
- AFT Aircraft General Knowledge Notes
- Bob Tait Aircraft General Knowledge Notes
- AFT Aircraft General Knowledge Revision Tests
- Bob Tait Revision Tests and Answers
- AFT CSYH Practice CyberExams with 8 Standard Marking Credits
During Aircraft General Knowledge you will learn about basic piston engine operating principles, fuel systems, oil and engine cooling systems, followed by a good look at helicopter transmissions and rotor systems. You will also learn how helicopter electrical systems and starting systems work and how fire detecting and extinguishing systems operate. Once you understand the mechanics of a helicopter you will then be shown how the various engine and flight instruments in a helicopter have been designed and how to interpret the information they display.
Meteorology (CMET)
Study Material Included:
- AFT Meteorology Notes
- AFT Meteorology Revision Tests and Answers
- AFT Meteorology Made Easy Guide
- Bob Tait Meteorology Revision Tests and Answers
- Bureau of Met – Aviation Weather Services Colour Extracts
- Bureau of Met – Manual of Meteorology Textbook
- AFT CMET Practice CyberExams with 8 Standard Marking Credits
Meteorology is one of the most important topics covered, as every flight you undertake will be somehow influenced by the weather conditions experienced. The composition of the atmosphere, formation of clouds, understanding of synoptic charts and weather patterns and the effect of air temperature and air pressure on your helicopter’s performance are all discussed in detail. You will also learn to read aviation weather forecasts, which appear at first to be written in a foreign language, but with a bit of practice it will all become quite easy. Our many years of flying experience allow us to show you the practical application of all you have learnt.
Flight Rules and Air Law (CLWH)
Study Material Included:
- AFT Flight Rules and Air Law Notes
- AFT Flight Rules and Air Law Revision Tests and Answers
- CASA Plain English Guide
- CASR Guide for Helicopter Category Flight Crew Licensing
- CASA Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG)
- AFT’s CLWH Document Package
- AFT CLWH Practice CyberExams with 8 Standard Marking Credits
It is essential that you have a very good knowledge of the sometimes complex rules that need to be followed to ensure the safe conduct of a flight. You will also learn about the privileges and limitations that apply to your Helicopter Licence, the requirements to obtain mustering, agricultural and sling ratings and the rules that apply to conducting charter operations. Radio procedures and basic rules of the air that allow aircraft to share airspace without risk of collision are an important part of this subject.
Human Factors (CHUF)
Study Material Included:
- Human Performance and Limitations Textbook – Bob Tait
- CASA Threat and Error Management Material
- Advisory Circular 61-08 – Threat and Error Management
- CASA Safety Behaviours – Resource Booklet 6 and 8
- AFT CHUF Practice CyberExams with 8 Standard Marking Credits
The course is centered around the text “Human Performance and Limitations” written by respected aviation author and theory instructor, Bob Tait. This is an excellent text book, written in a very easy to read and interesting style. The text covers the entire CASA Human Factors syllabus, including topics such as Threat and Error Management, Aviation Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy and Psychology.
Navigation (CNAV)
Study Material Included:
- AFT Navigation Notes
- AFT Navigation Revision Tests and Answers
- Bob Tait Navigation Course Notes
- AFT Navigation Formulae Check List
- Part 91 MOS
- AFT CNAV Practice CyberExams with 8 Premium Marking Credits
Once weather forecasts can be read, we can start to plan flights all around the country, which brings us to the point where we need to be able to navigate. We then commence studying the Navigation syllabus. You will learn how maps are made and with a little bit of practice you will be able to read all of the fine detail and information available to you on a map. You will also learn how to do basic navigation calculations on your slide navigation computer. The ability to navigate accurately is a skill that will always be of great benefit to a pilot. Unfortunately too many pilots don’t spend enough time learning the basics, and are never really able to take full advantage of the navigation flying training that comes later.
You will become more proficient in using your flight navigation computer to calculate your expected ground speed, heading and fuel consumption during a flight, and are then shown how to plot positions on aeronautical charts.
Eventually you will be able to plan a complete flight. The procedures used when you are actually flying are discussed next, and you will even learn the various methods to apply if you are unfortunate enough to get lost out there!
Our students always seem to enjoy learning about navigation, as it is a very practical “hands on” subject. The exercises you do in class will be excellent preparation for not just the theory examination, but for your flight training as well.
Operations, Performance and Planning (CFPH)
Study Material Included:
- AFT Operations, Performance and Planning Notes
- AFT Operations, Performance and Planning Revision Tests and Answers
- Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
- CASA Bell 206L-1 Long Ranger Handbook
- Bell 206L-1 Additional Graph Package
- AFT’s CFPH Document Package
- AFT CFPH Practice CyberExams with 8 Premium Marking Credits
In Operations, Performance and Planning you will learn how to determine the maximum take-off and landing weights your helicopter can achieve under various conditions, how fast and how high the machine will fly and how far you can go with the fuel available. Perhaps the most important safety aspects of flying a helicopter become apparent during this part of the course.
A major topic covered during this week is Weight and Balance. As you study this topic, you will learn how to correctly load a helicopter to ensure it can be safely controlled and maneuvered through all stages of a flight. You will use this knowledge to understand the limitations that apply to helicopter operations, and avoid dangerous situations in the future.
Practice CyberExams
On completion of each subject module you can attempt Advanced Flight Theory’s Practice CyberExams before attempting the actual CASA PEXO Exams. Please see below for more details and a demonstration of our very comprehensive Practice CyberExam system.
Our fees include all course notes, revision tests, answer sheets, additional textbooks, Practice CyberExams, Navigation equipment and charts. There is no requirement to purchase any other study material as all relevant references and manuals are included.
Our Distance Learning courses can be sent to you free of charge to anywhere in Australia. We are happy to post the package overseas, however due to the considerable expense of International postage, we must charge an overseas postage fee. We will contact you prior to dispatch to quote overseas postage charges.
