 
Our comprehensive ATPL Aeroplane Full-Time Ground School enables students to concentrate on studying the four most difficult subjects during their stay with us, and complete the other three subjects at a less stressful time!This option has proven to be very successful and popular with students, as it maximises your chance of success and minimises time spent away from home. The ATPL(A) theory course involves 6 weeks of intensive study, working from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday and some Saturdays. You will also be expected to do homework each night and over the weekend. On completion of each subject module you will complete Advanced Flight Theory’s Practice CyberExams before attempting the actual CASA CyberExams. These Practice CyberExams ensure you become familiar with the style and workload involved in the actual CASA CyberExams. During the six week course, you will only study the four 'difficult' parts of the examination:  Flight Planning Navigation Performance and Loading Aerodynamics and Aircraft SystemsThe remaining subjects can be sat while you are with us, however we strongly recommend that they are attempted at a different time to minimise your personal stress levels. The remaining three parts are: Air Law Meteorology Human FactorsOur fees include all course notes, revision tests, Practice CyberExams and answer sheets. There is no requirement to purchase any other textbooks as all relevant references and manuals are included. You will need to provide your own set of Airservices Publications and Charts. On receipt of your course deposit and enrolment form you will be posted the Boeing 727 Performance Handbook, along with the CASA ATPL Information Booklet and Syllabus. These texts are included for your interest and general perusal prior to attending class. If requested, we can also forward to you the Distant Learning course for the remaining three subjects you will not cover in class - Air Law, Meteorology and Human Factors. This Distance Learning course can be completed at your convenience, before or after attending the ATPL ground school. The package covers the entire CASA ATPL syllabus for these three subjects and includes comprehensive notes, revision tests, Practice CyberExams and answer sheets. Many students have received 100% for these subjects after using our study material only. This package can be forwarded free to you anywhere in Australia. We are happy to post the package overseas, however due to the considerable expense of airmail and essential insurance, we must charge an overseas postage fee. We will contact you prior to dispatch to quote overseas postage charges. 
Flight Planning Flight Planning commences with discussion of the effects on jet engine performance and aircraft aerodynamics, of cruising at high altitude and high speed. True Air Speed to Mach Number conversions, and other important considerations when flying near the speed of sound are also explained. Once you fully understand these concepts you are ready to start Flight Planning. This is not only the most interesting, but also the most complex and time consuming section of the CASA syllabus. Step by step you will become familiar with the Boeing 727 Handbook, so by the end of the first week you are confidently planning RPT flights, including calculation of the PNR and ETP for Normal Operations, One Engine Inoperative Flight and Depressurised Cruise. We also cover Yaw Damper failure, Buffet Boundary considerations and Alternate aerodrome requirements. You will eventually feel confident working through challenging problems. The second week of Flight Planning is devoted to consolidation and revision with CASA style revision tests and Practice CyberExams leading up to the actual CASA CyberExam on the following Monday. Performance and Loading This subject involves calculation of Weight and Balance for a Boeing 727, a thorough investigation of takeoff and landing performance and a detailed look at CAO 20.7.1B, so you fully understand the reasons behind all of the operational performance standards. The first four days covers the subject matter with revision on the Friday. Practice CyberExams are completed on the weekend before the actual CASA CyberExam on the following Monday. Navigation Navigation includes studying the static/pitot system, gyroscopic/laser ring instruments, weather radar, radar/radio altimeters and the latest on GPS. The principles of operation of radio navigation aids and their errors and limitations, determining position by way of radio navaid information (RMI with VOR/ADF) and the use of an ERC chart are covered next. Tuesday to Friday we cover the subject material, with Practice CyberExams on the weekend and the Monday and the actual CASA CyberExam scheduled on Tuesday. Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems The Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems syllabus is very broad, covering BGT (Basic Gas Turbines), EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument Systems), FMS (Flight Management Systems) and all aircraft navigation and control systems. These are all discussed in great detail. Special videos on many of the important aspects will be viewed. Aircraft Hydraulic and Electrical Systems are also topics covered during the course. Advanced Flight Theory has an EFIS Computer Simulator, displayed via a video data projector onto a 2 mt x 2 mt screen. The simulator allows us to show, in real time, a complete flight using the latest in EFIS displays and FMS. Wednesday to Friday and the following Monday to Thursday of week 2 will be spent learning the subject material. Practice CyberExams will be sat on the Thursday with the actual CASA CyberExam scheduled for the Friday.
Advanced Flight Theory now operate an Airservices Supply Shop, and can provide the complete range of CASA documents, maps and charts. Flight computers, protractors, and WAC rulers are also available. Supplies can be purchased on arrival or by mail order.
* When upgrading from Distance Learning to Full-Time Ground School Course, students are required to bring Distant Learning course notes.
Advanced Flight Theory 1800 000 767 PO Box 5660 Maroochydore BC QLD 4558 Australia |
