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and amount <strong>of</strong> reserve fuel, the use <strong>of</strong> aircraft performance<br />
data.<br />
Flight rules and aviation law to ATPL:<br />
Privileges and limitations, flight rules and conditions <strong>of</strong> flight.<br />
References<br />
CAA, Regulations, Orders, etc. with amendments<br />
Thom, T. Private Pilot Flight Rules and Procedures Study Guide.<br />
Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre, 1985<br />
Thom, T. Flight Radio Handbook. Williamstown: Aviation Theory<br />
Centre, 1985<br />
Thom, T. Basic AeronauYical Knowledge Wlume 2. Williamstown:<br />
Aviation Theory Centre<br />
Thom, T. Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Performance and Operation<br />
Reference Manual. Williamstown: Aviation Theory Centre<br />
Willis, J. NVMC Manual. D.H. Training Systems Pty. Ltd.<br />
~ ~ 2 2 Navigation 0 and Meteorology 2<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: three hours for two<br />
semesters<br />
A second-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong> (Aviation).<br />
Subject aims<br />
This subject is designed to provide students with an<br />
extensive understanding <strong>of</strong> the purpose, operation and<br />
l~mitations <strong>of</strong> some navigation methods and systems; and an<br />
ability to take into account the importance <strong>of</strong> the dynamic<br />
atmosphere to flight operations up to Airline Transport Pilot<br />
Licence standard.<br />
Subject description<br />
Navigation to ATPL:<br />
Air navigation, air navigation instruments.<br />
Meteorology to ATPL:<br />
Physical basis <strong>of</strong> meteorology, observations and measurement<br />
<strong>of</strong> meteorological elements, climatology, high altitude<br />
meteorology and forecasting.<br />
References<br />
CAA. Aeronautical Information Publication. Civil Aviation Authority<br />
CAA. Civil Aviation Orders. Civil Aviation Authority<br />
Dept. <strong>of</strong> Science and <strong>Technology</strong> (Bureau <strong>of</strong> Meteorology). Manual <strong>of</strong><br />
Meteomlogy Parts 1 and 2. Australian Government Publishing Service,<br />
197511981<br />
Janes. lanes Avionics. 1 lth ed, London: Janes. 1992-93<br />
Technical Extension Services. (24-055) Air Navigation and Flight<br />
Plann~ng 1. Perth, Technical Publications Trust, 1986<br />
Technical Extension Services. (24-237) Air Navigation and Flight<br />
Planning 2. Perth: Technical Publications Trust, 1986<br />
Technical Extension Services. (24-426) Radio Navigation Aids. Perth:<br />
Technical Publications Trust, 1986<br />
Thom, T. PPL: Navigation Vols. 1 and 2. Williamstown: Aviation<br />
Theory Centre, 1985<br />
MF231 Aircraft General Knowledge 2<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: two hours for two<br />
semesters<br />
A second-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong> (Aviation).<br />
Subject aims<br />
This subject is designed to reinforce and increase a student's<br />
basic understanding <strong>of</strong> the aeronautical and aerodynamic<br />
factors influencing aircraft performance up to Commercial<br />
Pilot Licence standard.<br />
Subject description<br />
Aircraft general knowledge to CPL:<br />
Engines and general aircraft systems, thermodynamic<br />
systems, aircraft engine operation and control.<br />
Aerodynamics to CPL:<br />
Design features, characteristics <strong>of</strong> airflow, the operation <strong>of</strong><br />
controls, asymmetric flight.<br />
References<br />
Aircraft general knowledge:<br />
Baac Functional Devices and Systems. Canberra: AGPS, 1978<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Transport and Communications. Aircraft Maintenance<br />
Text 4<br />
FAA. AC-65-l2A hwer Plant Handbook. Aviation Maintenance<br />
Foundation Theory Centre, 1985<br />
Kroes. M.J. et a/. Aircraft hwerplants. 6th ed, New York: Glencoe<br />
Division, MacmillanlMcGraw-Hill, 1990<br />
Kroes. M.J. et al. Aircraft Basic Science. 6th ed, New York: Glencoe.<br />
MacrnillanlMcGraw-Hill, 1989<br />
Pallet, E.H.J. Aircraft Instruments. 2nd ed, Pitman, 1981<br />
Aerodynamics:<br />
Anderson, J.D. lnrroducrion to Flight. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1989<br />
Campbell, R.D. The Multi Engine Rating: Instructor Manual. Granada,<br />
AOPA<br />
Hurt, H.H. Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators US Navy, 1970<br />
Shevell, R.S. Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Flight. 2nd ed, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:<br />
Prentice-Hall. 1989<br />
MF240<br />
Theoretical Aerodynamics<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: four hours<br />
A first-year second semester subject taken in the degree <strong>of</strong><br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (Aviation).<br />
Subject aims<br />
This subject is designed to reinforce a student's<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> the basic aeronautical and aerodynamic<br />
factors influencing aircraft performance and present a<br />
theoretical explanation for the observed effects <strong>of</strong> flight<br />
parameter changes.<br />
Subject description<br />
Incompressible flow theory, aer<strong>of</strong>oil pressure distribution,<br />
wind tunnel testing, aerodynamic performance factors,<br />
aircraft stability and control.<br />
References<br />
Campbell, R.D. Flying Training for the Private Pilot: Instructor Manual.<br />
Granada, 1981<br />
Houghton, E.L. and Carruthen, N.B. Aerodynamics for Engineering<br />
Studenk. 3rd ed, London: Arnold, 1989<br />
Hurt, H.H. Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators. US Navy, 1970<br />
Kermode, A.C. Mechanics <strong>of</strong> Flight. Pitman, 1987<br />
Shevell, R.S. Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Flight. 2nd ed, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.:<br />
Prentice-Hall, 1987<br />
Technical Extension Services (24189). Principles <strong>of</strong> Flight 1. Perth:<br />
Technical Publications Trust. 1986<br />
Technical Extension Services (24-082). Principles <strong>of</strong> Flight 2. Perth:<br />
Technical Publications Trust, 1986<br />
MF250<br />
Human Factors and Performance<br />
No. <strong>of</strong> hours per week: three hours for two<br />
semesters<br />
A second-year subject in the degree <strong>of</strong> Bachelor <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Technology</strong> (Aviation).<br />
Subject aims<br />
This subject is designed to provide students with an<br />
introduction to the human factors affecting the performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> demanding tasks in a high work load environment like an<br />
aircraft cockpit.<br />
Subject description<br />
Psychology, cockpit layout, task performance, accident<br />
analysis, decision making.<br />
References<br />
Hulst, I. and L. Pilot Erro,: London: Granada, 1976<br />
Moore, P.G. The Anatomy <strong>of</strong> Decision. 2nd ed, Harmondsmrth, New<br />
York: Penquin Books. 1988<br />
O'Hare, D. and Roscoe, 5. Flightdeck Performance - The Human<br />
Factor: Ames: Iowa State <strong>University</strong> Press, 1990<br />
Wiener, E.L. and Nagel. P. Human Factors in Aviation. San Diego:<br />
Academic Press, 1988