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~ ~ 1 8 0 Aviation Electronics
No. of hours per week: two hours
Subject aims
This subject is designed to develop in students the thorough
understanding of basic electronics relevant to the aviation
industry.
Subject description
Electrical circuit analysis, energy transfer and utilisation,
transformers.
References
Del Toro, V. Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. 2nd edn, Englewood
Cliffs, N.1.. Prentice Hall. 1986
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Communication Skills
No. of hours per week: three hours
A first year subject in the Degree in Aviation.
This subject is designed to develop in students the basic
techniques and skills in research and written and oral
communication relevant to aviation industry.
Subject description
Private study and group interaction management, written and
graphic communication, reading for research, group
-. 0 presentations.
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5. References
Bailey, B. Effective Language: Foundation COUfSe in Communication.
2nd rev. edn, Wentworthville, N.S.W.. Campus Publishings, 1986
wl
n. Brereton, 1.C. A Plan for Writing. 3rd edn, New York, Holt, Rinehart
and Winston, 1987
Donnelly, A. How to Persuade People Through Successful
Communication and Negotiation. 1977
Hicks, T.G. and Valorie, C.M. Handbook of Effective Technical
ro.
3 Communications. New York, McGraw-Hill. 1989
Holmes. N. Designers Guide to Creating Charts and Diagrams. New
$. - York, Watson Guptill Publications, Wentworthville, N.S.W., Campus
lo Publishing, 1991
Maddox, H. How to Study. New York, Fawcett Premier, 1983
a Morgan, D. Communicating Technology. Sydney, McGraw-Hill, 1981
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Pearce. G.C. et al. Princi~le of Business Communication. 1984
itso on,.^. Style Manual. 3rd edn, Canberra, AGPS. 1986
Sorrels, B.D. Business Communication Fundamentals. New York,
Macmillan, 1984
MF210 Flight Rules and Procedures 2
No. of hours per week: two hours for two
semesters
Subject aims
This subject is designed to provide students with a knowledge
of flight rules and procedures to cover various licence levels
and operational situations in sufficient depth often in excess of
that required for a Commercial Pilot Licence.
Subject description
Operation performance and flight planning to CPL:
Broaden understanding of flight manual, 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.
References
CAA, Regulations, Orders, etc. with amendments
Thom, T. Private Pilot Flight Rules and Procedures Study Guide. 8th
edn, Williamstown, Aviation Theory Centre, 1990
Thom, T. Flight Radio Handbook. 5th edn, Williamstown, Aviation
Theory Centre, 1990
Thom, T. Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Volume 2. Williamstown,
Aviation Theory Centre
Thom, T. Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Performance and Operation
Reference Manual. 5th edn, Williamstown, Aviation Theory Centre,
1991
Willis, J. NVMCManual. D.H. Training Systems Pty. Ltd.
~F22o Navigation and Meteorology 2
No. of hours per week: three hours for two
semesters
Subject aims
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.
Subject description
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.
References
CAA. Aeronauticallnformation Publication. Civil Aviation Authority
CAA. Civil Aviation Orders. Civil Aviation Authority
Dept. of Science and Technology (Bureau of Meteorology). Manual of
Meteorology Parts 7 and2. Australian Government Publishing Service,
1975/1981
Janes. Janes Avionics. 11 th edn, London, Janes, 1992-93
Technical Extension Services. (24-055) 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
Thom, T. PPL: Navigation Vols. 1 and 2. Williamstown, Aviation Theory
Centre, 1985