Instrument Flight 2

Postgraduate | 2026

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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 5004
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Course ID
202904
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Campus
Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will complete the instrument flight rules ground simulator lessons and successfully pass the CASA Instrument Rating Flight Test. Instrument flight rule procedures conducted in the simulator and in flight, including holding patterns, precision and non precision approaches in both normal and non-normal scenarios.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop proficiency in flying multi-engine aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) through continued practice and skill development.
  • Fly a cross country flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), both practically as well as in the simulator; perform holding patterns and approaches utilising the GPS, VOR, ILS and RNAV to the instrument rating standards for issue. Be recommended for Instrument Rating Test.
  • Demonstrate a professional attitude consistent with an airline pilot applying: 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.

Availability

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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 11068
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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Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 29549
Section
Section 01ML
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
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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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 59210
Section
Section 01ML
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Mawson Lakes ,
Notes:
Available to Graduate Diploma of Aviation students only.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed AERO5003 Instrument Flight 1

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed AERO5031 Instrument Flight 2 at the University of South Australia

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