Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the areas of aviation knowledge required for the commencement of flight training. Pre-flight and post-flight actions and procedures, standard radio and aircraft operating procedures, basic in-flight manoeuvers, basic aircraft performance, principles of flight, decision making, situational awareness, take-off circuit, and landing.
Course learning outcomes
- Execute aircraft operation in a safe and legally compliant manner.
- Demonstrate aeronautical knowledge sufficiently to meet the professional standard of solo aircraft operation.
- Demonstrate good decision making, situational awareness, and airmanship by responding to simulated or real in-flight emergencies.
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