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ATPL(A) Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems (AASA) Course with Nathan Higgins
Advanced Flight Theory’s ATPL(A) Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems (AASA) course provides comprehensive preparation for the CASA ATPL Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems Aeroplane examination.
The AASA syllabus is broad, covering aircraft aerodynamics, gas turbine engines, electronic flight instrument systems, flight management systems and the major aircraft systems found in modern transport-category aircraft.
Our hybrid course combines high-quality printed study material with powerful online learning tools, giving you multiple ways to learn, practise and prepare for your CASA exams.
Course notes, revision tests and paper practice exams are provided in print, making it easy to highlight key concepts, work through questions and add your own notes as you study, helping to reinforce understanding and improve knowledge retention. Our Online Practice CyberExams provide the final level of preparation, allowing you to test your knowledge under realistic exam-style conditions. Designed to reflect the style and difficulty of CASA examinations, they help you identify any remaining gaps, improve exam technique and build confidence before sitting the real exam.
Course Material Included
AFT’s AASA course includes:
- Basic Gas Turbine – Course Notes and Revision Tests
- Basic Gas Turbine – Revision Test – Answers
- Aerodynamics – Course Notes and Revision Tests
- Aerodynamics – Revision Test – Answers
- Aircraft Systems – Course Notes and Revision Tests
- Aircraft Systems – Revision Test – Answers
- Automatic Flight and Flight Management – Course Notes and Revision Tests
- Automatic Flight and Flight Management – Revision Test – Answers
- AASA Paper Practice Exams x 4
- AASA Paper Practice Exam – Answers
Online AASA Practice CyberExam Access
- 4 Practice CyberExams × 2 attempts each
- First 4 exams: Unique, unseen questions
- Repeat attempts: Randomly regenerated and reshuffled
- 8 Premium Marking Credits included*
- CASA-Style Knowledge Deficiency Report (KDR) – After each Practice CyberExam is marked, students receive a KDR identifying correct and incorrect responses, together with the relevant CASA syllabus references. The KDR helps students identify specific areas requiring further revision before progressing to their next Practice CyberExam or CASA examination.
* Full-Time and Distance Learning students who require additional practice may request additional complimentary Marking Credits to support their ongoing preparation.
AFT’s Online Practice CyberExams are designed to replicate CASA’s exam style and level of difficulty, giving you realistic exam preparation before sitting the real exam.
View AFT’s Practice CyberExam Demo.
ATPL Course Support
- Unlimited phone, text or email course support from expert instructors.
Amendment Service
- 12-month course note Amendment Service. *
*Amendments are provided on request during the 12-month amendment period. After 12 months, an upgrade fee, reprinting costs and postage fees will apply to any amendments or course upgrades requested.
What Will You Study in AASA?
ATPL(A) Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems covers a wide range of technical subjects relating to the operation, control and systems of modern transport-category aircraft.
Students study Basic Gas Turbines (BGT) in detail, developing an understanding of gas turbine engine construction, operation and the principles affecting engine performance.
The course also examines modern Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and Flight Management Systems (FMS), together with aircraft navigation, flight guidance and control systems.
Aircraft hydraulic and electrical systems form another important part of the course, with students developing an understanding of system design, operation, redundancy and the interaction between major aircraft systems.
Hybrid learning by design.
Additional Material Required
There is no Permitted Material required to take into the ATPL(A) Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems CASA Examination.