 Our Helicopter Theory Course has been carefully written by very experienced instructors to ensure you receive the most practical, comprehensive and interesting tuition possible. The entire CPL(H) theory examination system has been completely upgraded by CASA, with all examinations now delivered on a computer via the Internet. This new style of CASA examination is called CyberExams. Under this system student pilots sit a separate theory exam for each of the seven ground theory subjects you need to study to obtain your helicopter pilot's licence. As a result of this major change, we have completed a total re-write of our course notes and practice examinations, to ensure the material you receive remains the most up to date available anywhere in Australia. We have also developed our own very comprehensive, computer based Practice CyberExams to ensure our students always have the leading edge when preparing to sit the CASA CyberExams. Our Practice CyberExams recreate the CASA CyberExam environment almost perfectly which guarantees that students who may not have computer skills can confidently sit the CASA CyberExams. To allow our students to sit each of the separate theory exams at the end of their study for that subject, our theory course has increased in length from seven weeks to eight and a half weeks. Our course format is as follows: METEOROLOGY  The course commences with the subject Meteorology. This is one of the most important topics covered, as every flight you undertake will be somehow influenced by the weather conditions experienced. The composition of the atmosphere, formation of clouds, understanding of synoptic charts and weather patterns and the effect of air temperature and air pressure on your helicopter's performance are all discussed in detail. You will also learn to read aviation weather forecasts, which appear at first to be written in a foreign language, but with a bit of practice it will all become quite easy. Our many years of flying experience allow us to show you the practical application of all you have learnt. Monday to Friday of the first week of our course are spent studying the entire Meteorology syllabus. You then have the entire weekend for final Meteorology revision before sitting the AFT Practice Meteorology CyberExams on Monday. The actual CASA Meteorology CyberExam is sat on Tuesday of week two. FLIGHT RULES AND AIR LAW We commence studying Flight Rules and Air Law on Wednesday of week two. It is essential that you have a very good knowledge of the sometimes complex rules that need to be followed to ensure the safe conduct of a flight. Some of the topics we discussed in meteorology are now put to use to determine if a flight can proceed, after considering the weather. You will also learn about the privileges and limitations that apply to your Helicopter Licence, the requirements to obtain mustering, agricultural and sling ratings and the rules that apply to conducting charter operations. Radio procedures and basic rules of the air that allow aircraft to share airspace without risk of collision are an important part of this subject. Wednesday to Friday of week two and Monday of week three are spent studying the entire Flight Rules and Air Law Syllabus. On Tuesday Flight Rules and Air Law Practice CyberExams are attempted with the actual CASA Flight Rules and Air Law CyberExam being sat on Wednesday of week three. NAVIGATION Once the rules of the air are understood, and weather forecasts can be read, we can start to plan flights all around the country, which brings us to the point where we need to be able to navigate. Thursday of week three we commence studying the Navigation syllabus. You will learn how maps are made and with a little bit of practice you will be able to read all of the fine detail and information available to you on a map. You will also learn how to do basic navigation calculations on your slide navigation computer. The ability to navigate accurately is a skill that will always be of great benefit to a pilot. Unfortunately too many pilots don't spend enough time learning the basics, and are never really able to take full advantage of the navigation flying training that comes later. Your Navigation study continues right through to Wednesday of week five. You will become more proficient in using your flight navigation computer to calculate your expected ground speed, heading and fuel consumption during a flight, and are then shown how to plot positions on aeronautical charts. Eventually you will be able to plan a complete flight. The procedures used when you are actually flying are discussed next, and you will even learn the various methods to apply if you are unfortunate enough to get lost out there! Our students always seem to enjoy learning about navigation, as it is a very practical "hands on" subject. The exercises you do in class will be excellent preparation for not just the theory examination, but for your flight training as well. Thursday of week five is a full day of our Navigation Practice CyberExams, before sitting the actual CASA Navigation CyberExam on Friday. AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Monday to Wednesday of week six will be spent studying Aircraft General Knowledge. You will learn about basic piston engine operating principles, fuel systems, oil and engine cooling systems, followed by a good look at helicopter transmissions and rotor systems. You will also learn how helicopter electrical systems and starting systems work and how fire detecting and extinguishing systems operate. Once you understand the mechanics of a helicopter you will then be shown how the various engine and flight instruments in a helicopter have been designed and how to interpret the information they display. Thursday will be spent attempting our Practice CyberExams with the actual CASA Aircraft General Knowledge CyberExam on Friday. AERODYNAMICS Your study of Aerodynamics commences on Monday of week seven. Once you have a good knowledge of how the mechanical side of the helicopter works, you can now learn how and why the helicopter fly’s. If you want to be able to achieve the maximum performance and safety from your helicopter once you are out of the classroom and finally become airborne, then an understanding of helicopter 'Principles of Flight' is essential. This is a subject that you should find very interesting, as your chosen future career is flying helicopters. In fact you will be amazed a helicopter fly’s at all when you look at how many forces are being kept in a fine balance while you are in flight. Our Practice CyberExams will be attempted on Friday with the actual CASA Aerodynamics CyberExam sat on Monday of week eight. OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE and PLANNING Operations, Performance and Planning is the final subject covered in the classroom and commences on Tuesday of week eight. You will learn how to determine the maximum take-off and landing weights your helicopter can achieve under various conditions, how fast and how high the machine will fly and how far you can go with the fuel available. Perhaps the most important safety aspects of flying a helicopter become apparent during this part of the course. A major topic covered during this week is Weight and Balance. As you study this topic, you will learn how to correctly load a helicopter to ensure it can be safely controlled and manoeuvred through all stages of a flight. You will use this knowledge to understand the limitations that apply to helicopter operations, and avoid dangerous situations in the future. You will spend all day Wednesday of the last week of the course doing our Practice CyberExams with the actual CASA Operations, Performance and Planning CyberExam being sat on Thursday of week nine. HUMAN FACTORS Throughout the course you will have also been reading from our "Human Performance and Limitations" text book written by respected aviation author and theory instructor, Bob Tait. This is an excellent text book, written in a very easy to read and interesting style. The book covers the entire CASA Human Factors syllabus, which will help prepare you for final discussions with our instructor and our Practice CyberExams at any time convenient to you during, or after our course. The actual CASA Human Performance and Limitations CyberExam can be sat while you are with us or after you return home. 
We believe our practice CyberExams are the very best available anywhere in Australia with instant internet marking and a print out of the areas where you require further study. This ensures that by the end of the course, you will have had not only considerable tuition and revision of all subjects, but you will have also developed a very good exam technique. Exam technique can be just as important as knowledge of the topic in the limited time given to complete the CASA CPL(H) CyberExams. Even more important to you is the personal attention you will receive from your dedicated ground theory instructor. We know that when it comes to keeping track of your progress, absolutely nothing beats direct consultation and personal discussion with your instructor.
All courses schedules meet new CASA CyberExam Requirements.
This fee includes a copy of our very detailed CPL(H) course notes, with three large covered ring-binders, a copy of the CASA Bell 206-L Flight Manual Extract and CPL(H) theory syllabus, the excellent "Human Performance and Limitations" text book. We also include all Revision Tests and practice CyberExams along with any after hours tuition or additional assistance you may require. You only pay the course fee once. If you feel you need extra study you are welcome to resit the entire course, or any parts of the course you like, with no extra payment. There is also 24 hour Phone/Fax/E Mail support available.
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You may have never heard of any of these documents or navigation equipment before, but there is no need for concern as everything you need is available on site when you arrive to commence your course with us. We will be able to show you the various items and fully explain their use to you then.
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.
A deposit is required to enrol on any of our Full-Time Ground School courses. If you require us to arrange accommodation on your behalf, there is an additional $200 deposit required to secure your booking. 1800 000 767 PO Box 5660 Maroochydore QLD 4558 Australia |
