Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 2
Overview
To issue the student with a multi-engine aircraft class rating to be used in the Commercial Pilot Licence test. To consolidate the theory taught in AVT10006 and AVT20003 and integrate this theory into the practical flying training to obtain a Multi Engine Class Rating, Command Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence (A). To develop the skills and attributes of a professional pilot conducting passenger or cargo carrying operations
Requisites
31-May-2026
31-May-2026
14-June-2026
05-July-2026
02-August-2026
16-August-2026
01-November-2026
13-September-2026
01-November-2026
15-November-2026
06-December-2026
28-February-2027
14-February-2027
30-May-2027
18-April-2027
30-May-2027
13-June-2027
04-July-2027
01-August-2027
Unit learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate that they can safely operate a multi-engine aircraft within defined limitations to commercial and CAE OAA standard operating procedures
- Conduct aircraft pre-flight determining complete aircraft serviceability, fuel requirements and loading procedures and performance requirements in a multi-engine aircraft
- Demonstrate that they can manage aircraft systems, passengers, company and air traffic control requirements during normal and abnormal operations
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to plan and conduct a multi-engine flight under the Instrument Flight Rules from departure aerodrome to a destination aerodrome, or alternative aerodrome. This includes pre-flight planning, compliance with airspace procedures and conducting instrument departure, en-route and arrival procedures using a variety of navigation aids, during normal and abnormal operations
- Demonstrate that they can conduct themselves in a responsible and accountable manner on multi-engine IFR cross country flights
- Apply the theory and practical knowledge gained to attain a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Instrument Rating Command (Aeroplane) in a multi-engine aircraft
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to plan and conduct a commercial flight from departure aerodrome to a destination aerodrome, or alternative aerodrome, navigating the aircraft under the applicable flight rules. This includes pre-flight planning, compliance with airspace procedures and departure and arrival procedures, and navigation under normal and abnormal conditions
- Demonstrate that they can conduct themselves in a responsible and accountable manner on VFR cross country flights as a professional pilot conducting passenger or cargo carrying operations
- Apply the theory and practical knowledge gained to attain a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) in a multi-engine aircraft
- Demonstrate an ability to manage and maintain operational documentation and the need to maintain professional regulatory compliance and currency
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | Class | 103 | 12 weeks |
| Unspecified Activities |
Independent Learning | 47 | 12 weeks |
| Total Hours: | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Examination | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 |
Content
- 35 hours dual flight instruction, 20 hours of simulator instruction. Comprising Pilot in Command, Endorsement training, Instrument Flight and Commercial flight training
- 7.5 hours flight tests (Multi-engine class rating, Command Instrument Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence)
- 20 hours pre-flight and post flight briefing is delivered for the flying and simulator sequences
- Additionally, the student will require at least 21 hours for flight planning and pre-flight preparation for cross-country command sequences
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.