AVAT11001: Course Outline 1.Aircraft and Terminology 2.Radio Communications 3.Structure, Propulsion, Fuel Systems 4.Electrical, Hydraulic Systems and Instruments 5.Air Law 6.Aerodynamics: Basics 7.Aerodynamics: Performance 8.Human Factors 9.Meteorology 10.Loading 11.Take-off and Landing Performance 12.Navigation

Stuff to read Required Reading: –BAK Chapter 5, pp –VFG INTRO, pp.1-20

Documents Be familiar with the various documents relating to aviation regulations –CAR –CAO –AIP –CAAP –ERSA –NOTAM –AIC Many of these are available online at:  The governing body in Australia for aviation is CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) 

VFR When you begin flying, you start out with the requirement that you must be able to see what is going on around your aircraft –Table 5-1 page 135 outlines the requirements for VFR Flying when you cannot see requires greater piloting skill –You must do more multi-tasking Keep airplane attitude as desired Use instruments and radio to navigate –The use of instruments for IFR flight is covered in AVAT13005

Collision Avoidance Know who has the right of way –See CAR 161 to 163 or pages 136 and 137 of BAK –Always turn right to avoid –If in doubt, give way Visually scan and listen to the radio to identify other aircraft –See and avoid –Recommended spacing: 600 m horizontal, 500 ft vertical Use QNH to synchronize your altimeters –If QNH is set to different values, 2 aircraft may read different altitudes and think they have vertical separation, even though they are actually flying at the same altitude

Airspace Airspace is classified based upon the amount of air traffic, and the type of use –See Figure 5-5 page 142 You can generally think of airspace as an upside down cone –As altitude goes up, the horizontal distance increases Know the different types of airspace and the different rules that apply for entering and flying in these airspaces

Aerodromes Runway and taxiway markings –Memorise the meanings of runway markings –See Figures 5-7, 5-8 and 5-9 on pages 146 and 147 Ground signals –Memorise the meanings of ground signals –See Figures 5-11, 5-12 and 5-13 on page 148

The Circuit Flying the circuit –See Figure 5-17 page 150 and Figure 5-18 page 151 –Understand all the terminology and how to fly a proper pattern Upwind Crosswind Downwind Base Final

Logbooks Take good care of your Logbooks –Flying, like most activities, is something that you usually get better at the more you do it. –Records of your hours helps establish your skill level –Also, skills fade if they are not used regularly You must show that you have used your skills recently to be allowed to perform unsupervised –NEVER record false information in your logbook

Licences –The type of license you hold classifies you as a pilot Endorsements –The endorsements you hold specify the types of equipment your are allowed to operate Ratings –The ratings you hold specify specific skills you have acquired to allow you to perform specialized tasks

Pilot in Command As pilot in command, you are responsible for the safety of your vehicle and any people that may come into contact with it. –Know the checks you must perform before every flight Understand the limitations imposed upon pilots –People who violate the limitations are often severely punished (like having your license revoked)

Student Pilots Understand the different Phases of being a student pilot –What privileges do you gain when you pass the GFPT? –When and where are you allowed to fly? –What types of aircraft can you operate? –Can you carry passengers as a student pilot? You must be physically fit to operate an aircraft –The potential for damage to people and property is much more severe for aircraft than automobiles. This is why there are stricter medical requirements.

Accidents and SARWATCH All accidents and incidents must be reported –This is important for the safety of future flights Prior to a flight will should nominate a SARTIME –SAR = Search And Rescue If you do not call and let them know you have arrived safely by the SARTIME, people will start to find out what happened to you –Be sure to cancel your SARWATCH once you have landed safely at your final destination

Aircraft care and feeding Aircraft fuel is a potentially dangerous substance. Always use the proper safety precautions when refuelling Maintenance Release –Aircraft are complicated machines with many vital components –For your safety and the safety of others you must be diligent in observing proper procedures for aircraft maintenance –Be sure you understand the 3 parts of the form and how they should be filled out

For next week… Required Reading: BAK Chapter 6, pp