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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

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