 
Our comprehensive ATPL Helicopter 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(H) 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 five and a half week course, you will only study the four 'difficult' parts of the examination:  NavigationAerodynamics and Aircraft SystemsFlight PlanningPerformance and LoadingThe 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 LawMeteorology 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 S76 Performance and Operations Manual, 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. 
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. Flight Planning Flight Planning commences with the basics - Pressure and Density Height calculation! Once that trauma is out of the way we move straight into Flight Planning with the new 'Sikorsky S76 Performance Data Manual'. The next few days are spent learning how to determine a TAS and Fuel Flow. Once we all understand how to extract the raw data, it's time to learn how to do 'Point of No Return' (PNR) and 'Critical Point/Equal Time Position' (CP/ETP) calculations for a multi-engine helicopter. Search and Rescue theory and External Load/Winching procedures are all discussed in detail. Considerable time is also spent learning the policies in the 'Company Operations Manual' extract provided in the examination material. By the middle of the week, you will have a good understanding of the operational requirements for the Sikorsky S76. Flight Planning runs from Monday to Thursday, with the Practice CyberExams on Friday and Saturday. The actual CASA CyberExam is scheduled on Monday. Performance and Loading Performance and Loading commences on Tuesday. This subject involves calculation of Weight and Balance, a thorough investigation of Category A takeoff and landing performance and techniques, Category B performance requirements and a detailed look at CAO 20.7.1(B) so you fully understand the reasons behind all of the operational performance standards. We commence Practice CyberExams on Friday, with the actual CASA CyberExam on Wednesday of the last week.
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 |
