Advanced Flying

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
AERO 5000
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Course ID
202900
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Campus
Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
8
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Paul Lee
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to achieve the competencies required in order to be recommended for the Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) flight test. Completing the CASA RPL flight test is optional for students. No syllabus hours are allocated for this and payment for the flight test is the responsibility of the student. Low speed aircraft handling; cross wind operations; advanced stalling; instrument flying; forced landing without power; maximum performance operations; navigation.

Course learning outcomes

  • Complete a basic triangular navigation by applying knowledge of the entry and exit transit lanes to and from Parafield and training area boundaries.
  • Operate an aircraft solo in a supervised environment.
  • Consistently demonstrate good decision making, situational awareness, airmanship and threat and error management by recognising and avoiding potential conflict, deviation from normal operations. Respond correctly to simulated or real in -flight emergencies.
  • Communicate and articulate clearly and concisely with air traffic control and other airspace users in order to minimise the potential for conflict.
  • Perform pre and post flight actions without supervision. Operate the aircraft to the Recreational Pilot Licence standard as prescribed by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and to achieve the competencies required in order to be recommended for the Recreational Pilot flight test (with Nav endorsement if required by the student).

Availability

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Census date
Fri 16/01/2026
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Mon 12/01/2026
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Tue 20/01/2026
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Fri 23/01/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 11064
Section
Section 01ML
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Mawson Lakes ,
Notes:
Available to Graduate Diploma of Aviation students only.

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 29545
Section
Section 01ML
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Mawson Lakes ,
Notes:
Only available to Graduate Diploma Aviation students.

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 59206
Section
Section 01ML
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Mawson Lakes ,
Notes:
Available to Graduate Diploma of Aviation students only.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed AERO5007 Introductory Flying

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed AERO5027 Advanced Flying at the University of South Australia

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