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MF180 Aviation Electronics' -p L 5
6 credit points 2 hours per week Hawthorn
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A first year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviations)
Objectives
This subject is designed to develop and establish an
understanding of the basic electrical and electronic
knowledge required for the theoretical discussion of the
principles of operation of equipment found in aircraft.
Content
Electrical quantities, electrical circuit components, electrical
circuit analysis, power supplies and conversion from A.C.
supply to D.C. supply. Communication concepts and
interference.
Recommended reading
Edminister, Electrzc Czrcutts, Schaurn
Eismin, Atrcrafi Electricity and Electronics. 5th edn, McGraw Hill
1994
Hughes, Electrccal Technology, 7th edn, Longman, 1995
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MF190 Communication Skills , a j , ,,
8 credit points 3 hours per week Hawthorn
A first year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation)
Objectives
The aim of this subject is to develop basic skills and
techniques in written and oral communication which is an
essential pan of the aviation industry. The importance of
this area is emphasised by the fact that over eighty percent
of aircraft accidents are directly attributable to a human
factors breakdown, with communication playing a central
role.
Content
The objectives of this subject are to study the importance of
effective communication from a number of perspectives.
Written, oral, and non-verbal communication and assertion
training will be investigated. Report writing, referencing,
research techniques, time management, goal setting and
mind-mapping techniques will be addressedn. Finally resume
writing and interview techniques will be introduced.
Recommended reading
Reference material on communications and aviation human factors
is available in the library.
Covey, S., The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Melbourne,
Business Library, 1989
Dwyer, J., The Business Communication Handbook, Sydney,
Prentice Hall 1993
Lange, A,, Responsible Assertive Behaviour, Illinois, Research
Press, 1976
Pease, A,, Jacubowski, P & Garner, A. Talk Language, Sydney,
Prase Training Corp, 1985
MF210 Flight Planning and Procedures 2
10 credit points 2 hours per week (2 sems) Moorabbin
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation)
Objectives
This subject is designed to provide students with a
knowledge of flight rules and procedures sufficient to cover
various licence levels and operational situations often in
excess of that required for an Air Transport Pilot Licence.
Content
Aircraft operation performance and flight planning to
ATPL;
broaden understanding of flight planning, enroute
performance and methods of cruise control, choice of
route and amount of reserve fuel. the use of aircraft
performance data;
flight rules and aviation law to ATPL;
privileges and limitations, flight rules and conditions of
flight application to ATPL.
Recommended reading
CASA, Regulations, Orders, etc. with amendments
CASA, ATPL student information Handbook
CASA, Boeing 727 Performance and operating Handbook
(Abbreviated)
Thorn. T. Aeroplane Performance, Planning and Loading for the
Air Transport Piolet Aviation Theory Centre, 1995
MF220 Navigation and Meteorology 2
14 credit points 3 hours per week (2 serns) Hawthorn
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Technology (Aviation)
0 b jectives
This subject is designed to provide students with an
extensive understanding of the purpose, operation and
limitations of some navigation methods and systems; and an
ability to take into account the importance of the dynamic
atmosphere to flight operations up to Airline Transport
Pilot Licence standard.
Content
Navigation - to ATPL;
air navigation, air navigation instruments;
meteorology to ATPL;
physical basis of meteorology, observations and
measurement of meteorological elements, climatology,
high altitude meteorology and forecasting.
Recommended reading
CASA. Aeronautical Information Publication. Civil Aviation
Safety Authority
Dept. of Science and Technology (Bureau of Meteorology).
Manual of Meteorology Parts 1 and 2. Australian Government
Publishing Service, 1975/1981
Janes. Junes Avionics. 11th edn, London, Janes, 1992-93
Technical Extension Services. (24-Ofil) Air Navigation and Flight
Planning 1. Perth, Technical Publications Trust, 1986
Technical Extension Services. (24-231) Air Navigation and Flight
Planning 2. Perth, Technical Publications Trust, 1986
Technical Extension Services. (24-426) Radio Navigation Aids.
Perth, Technical Publications Trust, 1986
Thorn, T. PPL Navigation Vols. 1 and 2. Williarnstown, Aviation
Theory Centre, 1985
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