| Semester 2, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Flight Laboratory |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Commerce |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 031505 - Aircraft Operation |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: AVN1102 and AVN1104
Other requisites
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
Future aviation professionals will require a blend of skills to meet the steadily increasing needs of this complex socio-technical industry. In particular, aviation managers will require a wider appreciation of the aviation system than just the specific specialisations in which they are employed. For students undertaking the flight operations major, the first stage of their flying career involves the ab initio introductory phase from first flight through to first solo. The prerequisite knowledge which allows them to operate without an Instructor on board comes from a range of sources, including year 1, Semester 1 courses and from concurrent courses in Semester 2, including flight laboratory theory. Students in the Aviation management major will be encouraged to undertake this course, as an elective to broaden their understanding of the nature of flight operations.
Synopsis
The course uses a blend of practical and theory components, allowing students to translate and apply theory to practical applications whilst undertaking flight training in a B737 or A320 style simulator. The course includes theory and practical aspects of flight preparation involving flight planning, meteorological interpretation, airport operations, air traffic control, pre and post flight briefings and airmanship. In addition, students will be required to record their learning experiences in a reflective diary, which will be assessed as part of the course requirements.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- apply theory on aircraft operations learned previously to a practical situation while undertaking flight training in a B737 or A320 style simulator;
- demonstrate knowledge of B737 or A320 systems, operating procedures and the use of checklist to a level commensurate with the ab-initio phase;
- demonstrate knowledge of basic aeronautical skills and information, flight planning and airport operations with an ability to practically apply those requirements while completing prescribed simulator exercises;
- exercise sound decision making and situational awareness skill-sets in preparation for and during prescribed simulator exercises that include, but are not limited to, the management of fuel and threat and error management processes;
- manipulate the simulator to a standard which would be close to pre-solo standard by the completion of the course;
- record their experiences, learnings and critical reflections from the course, in a reflective diary, using effective written communication skills.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Flight planning and meteorology | 10.00 |
| 2. | Airports, rules, ATC, RTF and airspace | 10.00 |
| 3. | Aircraft knowledge | 10.00 |
| 4. | Simulator exercises | 50.00 |
| 5. | Reflective learning | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=AVN1108)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 13.00 |
| Lectures | 12.00 |
| Practicum | 12.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 110.00 |
| Tutorials | 13.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUIZ | 30 | 30 | 30 Jul 2020 | |
| FLIGHT PRACTICUM | 30 | 30 | 06 Nov 2020 | (see note 1) |
| REFLECTIVE DIARY | 40 | 40 | 06 Nov 2020 | (see note 2) |
Notes
- As per simulator training schedule.
- Within 2 weeks from the completion of flight practicum.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments:
APA is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .