Professional Pilot Program Procedures Manual - 2023 BAVF [18 ed.]

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Professional Pilot Program (PPP) Procedures Manual v18.1 February 2023

Applies to students commencing BAv (Flying) in 2023

CRICOS Provider Code 00098G

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CONTENTS

1.

Abbreviations

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2.

Overview

4

3.

Student Induction

5

4.

Student Records

6

5.

Professional Pilot Program

7

6.

FOU Delivered Academic Courses

16

7.

Assessment Requirements

17

8.

Policy for the Award of UNSW Wings

19

9.

Travel Policy

20

10. Student Behaviour

21

11. Suggestions and Grievances

23

12. Students Who Exit Before PPP Completion

24

13. Extra Flying Policy

27

14. Attendance and Punctuality

28

15. Unsatisfactory Progress

29

16. Student Exclusion from the Program

31

Appendix A – Flying syllabus overview

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1. ABBREVIATIONS

ASIC

Aviation Security Identity Card

ATPL

Air Transport Pilot Licence

BAVF

Bachelor of Aviation (Flying)

CASA

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

CASR

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

CPL

Commercial Pilot Licence

DFO

Director of Flight Operations

FIR

Flight Instructor Rating

FOU

Flying Operations Unit

FSTD

Flight Simulation Training Device

G3A

Grade 3 Aeroplane

HO

Head of Operations

HoS

Head of School

ICUS

In Command Under Supervision

IPC

Instrument Proficiency Check

IR

Instrument Rating

MEA CLR

Multi-Engine Aeroplane Class Rating

MCC

Multi-Crew Cooperation

MITC

Manager Internal Training and Checking

PPL

Private Pilot Licence

PPP

Professional Pilot Program

RPL

Recreational Pilot Licence

T(1)

Term (One)

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2. OVERVIEW

2.1

The Bachelor of Aviation (Flying) is an undergraduate degree program that equips graduates as professional pilots, managers, and future leaders of the aviation industry, by delivering a core of academic coursework plus aeronautical knowledge and airborne flying training.

2.2

The aeronautical knowledge and flying training required to achieve professional pilot qualifications are embedded in the degree and the airborne and simulated flying training, including associated pre-flight and post-flight briefings, are known collectively as the Professional Pilot Program (PPP).

2.3

Flying operations at the UNSW School of Aviation Flying Operations Unit, at Bankstown Airport, are authorised by an Air Operators Certificate and CASR 1998 Part 141 and 142 approval certificates issued by CASA. Relevant key documents include: (a) UNSWs Air Operators Certificate and CASR 1998 Parts 141 and 142 approval certificates, which are displayed at the FOU; (b) UNSWs Operations Manual, a legally enforceable document approved by CASA that describes all pertinent matters for the safety, management, and delivery of flying operations; and (c) Information for people providing financial support – 2023

2.4

This manual applies to students who: (a) Commence BAVF in 2023, commence and complete second year flying in 2024; and (b) Commenced BAVF earlier than 2023 but who commence or continue second year flying in 2024 unless another cohort is specified by a review panel.

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3. STUDENT INDUCTION

3.1

Applicants for the program are interviewed in person or by electronic means if a personal interview is impractical. Selection is based on ATAR (or other high school results), UNSW English proficiency requirements and results of the interview. Aviation aptitude, enthusiasm and commitment are benchmarks.

3.2

Students are required to pay an initial amount of $7,500, which is the first instalment of scheduled direct fees for the PPP. Students will receive an invoice due for payment in August 2023.

3.3

Students must obtain an Aviation Reference Number from CASA and satisfactorily pass a Class 1 Medical examination before enrolment.

3.4

If a student, for any reason, fails to commence or continue flying training they are entitled to a part refund of the $7,500 (refer to section 12.2).

3.5

Students must complete flight selection beginning in August 2023. Flight selection includes AVIA1111 (a term 3 academic course), an aptitude test, and four hours’ dual flying plus one-hour dual FSTD time. Student’s manipulative ability, acumen, behaviour, and English proficiency are assessed to ensure suitability for training.

3.6

Students must pass flight selection to commence flying training for the RPL.

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4. STUDENT RECORDS

4.1

Student records are maintained in an electronic database and filing cabinet at the Flying Operations Unit.

4.2

Students must set and maintain their personal password for the electronic records system without disclosing the password to other people.

4.3

Students may have supervised access to their complete records on request to the DFO, HO or MITC and are expected to enter truthful and comprehensive details of command flights into their electronic training record. Students must enter their password into the electronic training record system after each training event with lesson plan to acknowledge the contents of the record.

4.4

When all training is completed, records shall be archived, and stored in a secure location and retained for a period of not less than ten years.

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5. PROFESSIONAL PILOT PROGRAM

5.1

Students are required to enrol in the PPP, comprising short courses: AVSC01, AVSC02, and AVSC03. These courses include all airborne and simulated flying training, and the associated ground pre-flight and post-flight briefings – a syllabus overview is in Appendix A of this manual. The aeronautical knowledge components of the flying qualifications are delivered in FOU academic courses as part of the BAVF; hence, students must only enrol in the PPP if they have also enrolled in the appropriate stage of the BAVF.

5.2

Applications for enrolment in PPP short courses are available and managed at the FOU. Enrolment for the PPP is not available on-line and PPP courses do not attract Units of Credit toward the BAVF; however, successful completion of the PPP is a requirement for graduation from BAVF.

5.3

Students must enrol in the FOU academic courses described in section 6. These courses include the aeronautical knowledge training necessary for the award of the RPL, CPL, IR and ATPL and attract Units of Credit toward the BAVF. There are additional compulsory academic courses and general education requirements for BAVF listed in the UNSW handbook.

5.4

Students are responsible for their own enrolment in the academic courses and that correct enrolment and registration procedures are followed. Enrolment details are accessed via https://my.unsw.edu.au/. Special enrolment procedures may apply to these courses and students can contact the Undergraduate Coordinator at the School of Aviation via the Student Portal – ‘Ask a Question’ (https://unswinsight.microsoftcrmportals.com/web-forms/) for assistance if necessary. 3TU

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5.5

Students are required to pass the assessment events outlined in section 7 of this manual before progressing, unless granted an exemption by the DFO, HO or MITC.

5.6

Students are required to pay direct fees for the Professional Pilot Program (see sections 5.11 and 5.12). These direct fees are not payable by a HELP loan (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP) nor any other government scheme and cannot be deferred.

5.7

A condition of enrolment and graduation is that there are no outstanding debts to UNSW.

5.8

The PPP fees pay for:

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(a) One set of uniform (including five shirts, two pairs of trousers, one tie, one set of slides, one cap, one jacket, one pullover, one safety vest); (b) An initial issue of CASA/Airservices Documents and 1-year amendment service for AIP book and DAP (where an amendment service is available); (c) One set of RPL/CPL/IR textbooks; (d) Navigation equipment – one ruler, protractor, and circular computer; (e) One headset; (f) One fuel tester; (g) One attempt at each CASA theory examination for RPL, CPL, IR and ATPL; (h) CASA Flight Crew Licence issue (RPL and CPL); (i) CASA English language proficiency assessment; (j) Background check and ASIC issue; (k) Initial alcohol and drug tests; (l) 200 hours’ flight time, including dual and ICUS (130 hours), command (70 hours), in single-engine (161.6 hours) and multi-engine (38.4 hours) aeroplanes as per the flying syllabus; (m) 35.5 hours’ FSTD, static and ground aeroplane time as per the flying syllabus;

(n) Pre-flight and post-flight briefings for the syllabus flights; (o) Landing, airways, and parking for the syllabus flights; (p) Supervision for the syllabus flights; (q) Insurance, building space, utilities, and communications for the duration of the flying syllabus; and

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(r) One attempt at each of the RPL, CPL, MEA CLR, and IR flight tests. 5.9

Flying hours, flights, or items more than those specified in section 5.8 and the flying syllabus will attract extra direct fees the student will be liable to pay, in addition to scheduled direct PPP fees. Refer to section 5.12 for arrangements.

5.10

Entry to short courses AVSC01, AVSC02 and AVSC03 is restricted to those enrolled in BAVF. Each of these courses corresponds to the appropriate stage of the program. AVSC01 Private Pilot Licence Comprises all practical flying training associated with the RPL and PPL, including flight selection. This training includes up to 74.4 hours’ flight training and 9 hours’ FSTD, static, or ground aeroplane training in the following phases: Phase 1 – Flight Selection (a) RPL aeronautical knowledge training (known sometimes as Basic Aeronautical Knowledge) – AVIA1111 in term 3, 2023;

(b) Pilot aptitude testing – a PC based selection tool free of cultural, gender and experiential bias that tests aptitude in hand-eye-foot coordination, spatial orientation, multi-task management, mental calculations, short-term memory, and mental capacity; and

(c) Airborne and simulated flying – 4 hours’ dual flying and 1 hour of FSTD time. Students’ rate of learning, aptitude for flying, punctuality, preparation, and behaviour will be assessed.

Flight selection course key dates are: (d) AVIA1111 – term 3, 2023. Check your T3 academic timetable; and (e) Pilot aptitude testing, airborne and simulated flying – 28 August 2023 to 8 September 2023. Attendance the following week or beyond may be necessary depending on weather or other operational factors, and to sit the CASA RPL theory exam.

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Phase 2 – English Language Proficiency Training If a student, despite meeting UNSW English proficiency entry requirements, is assessed by the HO as not meeting, or being unlikely to meet, the legislative requirements in relation to English language proficiency for pilots, then the HO may require the student to: (a) Undertake a formal assessment like an IELTS test; and (b) Undertake formal language training at the UNSW Institute of Languages or another provider. Phase 3 – RPL Flying Training beginning 3 January 2024 RPL flying training in single-engine aeroplanes consisting of up to 31.4 hours’ dual flying, 8 hours’ command flying and 5 hours’ FSTD, static and ground aeroplane time. The phase culminates with the RPL flight test and the award of the licence.

Phase 4 – PPL Flying Training PPL cross country flying training in single-engine aeroplanes consisting of up to 22.5 hours’ dual flying, 8.5 hours’ command flying and 3 hours’ FSTD time. This phase culminates with a flight check equivalent to a PPL flight test.

AVSC02 Professional Licence and Ratings Comprises all practical flight training associated with the CPL and IR, including the MEA CLR. This training comprises 125.6 hours of flight training and 26.5 hours of FSTD, static or ground aeroplane training in the following phases:

Phase 5 – CPL Flying Training CPL flying training in single-engine aeroplanes consisting of up to 33.7 hours’ dual and ICUS flying, 53.5 hours’ command flying and 4 hours’ FSTD time. The phase culminates in the CPL flight test and the award of the licence.

Phase 7 – MEA CLR Training MEA CLR flying training in multi-engine aeroplanes consisting of up to 9.4 hours’ dual and ICUS flying and 2 hours’ static and ground aeroplane time. The phase culminates in the MEA CLR flight test and the award of the rating.

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Phase 8 – IR Flying Training IR flying training in multi-engine aeroplanes consisting of up to 29 hours’ dual and ICUS flying and 20.5 hours’ FSTD time. The phase culminates in the IR flight test and the award of the rating.

AVSC03 Advanced Elective Training Comprises all practical flight training associated with the elective chosen by the student. Elective options are subject to change but presently are:

Phase 11 – FIR Flying Training FIR flying training in single-engine aeroplanes consisting of up to 51.5 hours’ dual, mutual and ICUS flying and 8 hours’ FSTD time. The phase culminates in the FIR flight test and the award of the rating with the G3A training endorsement. Students who wish to undertake FIR training must meet pre-requisite requirements and be invited to participate as required by the operations manual.

Phase 12 – General Aviation Conversion Cessna 182 and IPC training consisting of 5 hours’ dual flying in a Cessna 182 and 10 hours’ dual and ICUS in an analogue instrumented multi-engine aeroplane. The phase culminates in the IPC flight test.

Phase 13 – Airline Experience IPC training consisting of up to 3 hours’ dual and ICUS flying and 1.5 hours’ FSTD time. Additionally, students may undertake up to 30 hours’ command flying to achieve aeronautical experience requirements of overseas regulatory authorities to facilitate licence conversion. The phase culminates in the IPC flight test.

Phase 14 – MCC FSTD Training MCC training consisting of crew resource management, jet systems and multi-crew SOPs plus up to 40 hours’ FSTD time. The phase culminates in a check to issue an MCC course completion certificate.

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Research Project Consisting of a research project topic to be selected from current industry issues or problems as agreed with the HO.

5.11

Professional Pilot Program Direct Fees The PPP direct fees pay for the things listed in section 5.8 as delivered by the PPP short courses AVSC01, AVSC02, and AVSC03. Component

Included (as per syllabus) RPL PPL CPL MEA CLR IR Instructor rating GA Conversion Airline experience Multi-crew cooperation Research project

AVSC01 and AVSCO2

AVSC03 Elective (optional)

Direct Fees ($)

143,500

28,000 12,000 14,000 10,000 No charge

The direct fees will be invoiced on the schedule that appears in the table below. (a) The payment that falls due in August of first year (2023) is $7,500 (b) The five payments that fall due every second month (beginning in January) in second year (2024) are $27,200 each (c) The optional payment that falls due in September of third year (2025) is the elective payment described above.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

2023 2024 2025

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Aug

Sep

7,500 27,200

27,200

27,200

27,200

27,200 Elective payment

Oct

Nov

Dec

5.12

Students who require or conduct extra flying hours, in addition to the syllabus allowance specified below, or who require an additional number of flights and/or flight tests, will be liable to pay extra direct fees immediately after the flight or test using the UNSW Online Payments system. Phase

Activity

Syllabus allowance

3 - RPL

Dual flying Command flying Number of flights Number of flight tests

31.4 hours 8 hours 35 flights 1 flight test

4 – PPL

Dual flying Command flying Number of flights Number of flight tests

22.5 hours 8.5 hours 12 flights 1 flight test

5 - CPL

Dual flying Command flying Number of flights Number of flight tests

33.7 hours 53.5 hours 33 flights 1 flight test

7 – MEA CLR

Dual flying Number of flights Number of flight tests

9.4 hours 6 flights 1 flight test

8 - IR

Dual flying Number of flights Number of flight tests

29 hours 10 flights 1 flight test

The Online Payments system requires the student to enter the phase, duration, number, and type of extra activity and then calculates the payment based on the rates in the following table.

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Phase

Extra Activity

Rate (Nil GST)

3 – RPL

Dual flying Command flying Number of extra flights Flight test

$468 per hour $369 per hour $50 per flight $420 per test

4 - PPL

Dual flying Command flying Number of extra flights

$468 per hour $369 per hour $61 per flight

5 - CPL

Dual flying Command flying Number of extra flights Flight test

$522 per hour $411 per hour $61 per flight $840 per test

7 – MEA CLR

Dual flying Number of extra flights Flight test

$762 per hour $40 per flight $420 per test

8 - IR

Dual flying Number of extra flights Flight test

$762 per hour $61 per flight $700 per test

Hours are measured by the aeroplane’s VDO clock and is the time from engine start to engine stop associated with a flight that became airborne. Flights that do not become airborne are not charged and must not be logged in the logbook as flight time. A charge for extra flights (as distinct from extra flying hours) only occurs when the number of flights in the syllabus for the phase is exceeded. If extra flight time occurs or is required during the conduct of flights within the number of flights planned for the phase, then only the extra flight time is charged. Students must monitor their progression and make payments for extra flying, number of flights and/or flight tests once the applicable syllabus allowance(s) are exceeded in each phase. Payments should be made immediately after each extra flight, and in all cases must be made before attempting the first flight test in each phase. Students must retain and submit payment records for any extra flying, if any, when submitting pre-flight test documents in each phase where extra flying occurs. Dual flying includes ICUS flight time, which is logged for the CPL, MEA CLR, and IR flight tests.

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5.13

Schedules Students are expected to be able to train full-time during the nominated periods. Training is normally conducted between 0600 and 1800 each weekday. At times students may be expected to fly earlier, later, or on weekends if required due to student performance, aeroplane availability, or weather. Excluding flight selection, which is described in section 5.10 above, PPP courses are scheduled during the following periods:

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AVSC01 Private Pilot Licence

January – June 2024

AVSC02 Professional Licence and Ratings

July – December 2024

AVSC03 Advanced Elective Training

September – December 2025

6. FOU DELIVERED ACADEMIC COURSES

6.1

Nominally, academic courses are delivered in one of three terms and sometimes during the summer term. The academic calendar is available at: https://student.unsw.edu.au/calendar. Due to the requirement to integrate these courses with flying training, course delivery schedules and exam timetabling may not align with the academic calendar. 3T

6.2

3T

Students must enrol in and pass the following FOU academic courses:

Year

Term

Course(s)

2023

T3

AVIA1111 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge

2024

T1

AVIA2111 Commercial Navigation AVIA2112 Commercial Meteorology AVIA2113 Commercial Human Factors, Flight Rules, and Air Law

T2

AVIA2114 Commercial Aircraft General Knowledge AVIA2115 Commercial Aerodynamics AVIA2116 Commercial Operation, Performance and Planning

2025

T3

AVIA2117 Instrument Rating

T2

AVIA3111 Air Transport Flight Planning AVIA3112 Air Transport Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems AVIA3113 Air Transport Performance and Navigation

T3

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AVIA3114 Air Transport Air Law, Meteorology and Human Factors

7. ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

7.1

This section details the assessment requirements for the PPP. There are other assessment requirements for the academic course components of the BAVF specified by the handbook and the relevant course outlines.

7.2

Students must satisfy the requirements of this manual relating to attire, grooming, attendance, and punctuality to the satisfaction of the DFO to progress through the course.

7.3

Progression through the PPP requires students to enrol and train at UNSW for, and pass, the following assessment tasks: Aeronautical knowledge for progression AVIASC01 to AVIASC02 (a) AVIA1111 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (including a pass in the exam) (b) AVIA2111, AVIA2112, and AVIA2113 Practical tasks for progression AVIASC01 to AVIASC02 (c) RPL flight test (d) PPL flight check Aeronautical knowledge for progression AVIASC02 to AVIASC03 (e) AVIA2114, AVIA2115, AVIA2116, and AVIA2117 Practical tasks for progression AVIASC02 to AVIASC03 (f) CPL flight test (g) MEA CLR flight test (h) IR flight test Aeronautical knowledge for completion AVIASC03 (i) AVIA3111, AVIA3112, AVIA3113, and AVIA3114 Practical tasks for completion AVIASC03 (j) FIR G3A flight test – FIR elective; or

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(k) IPC and ALA survey – GA elective; or (l) MCC check – MCC elective; or (m) IPC and IR exam - airline experience elective; or (n) Research project. 7.4

The following targets for progression must be met by students. Failure to meet these targets may result in a review of the student’s training, pursuant to section 15 of this manual. Task

Completion by end of

CASA RPL Exam

Term 3 2023

RPL Flight Test

Term 1 2024

PPL Flight Check

June 2024

CASA CPL Exams

Term 2 2024

IR exam

2024

CPL Flight Test

2024

IR Flight Test

February 2025

CASA ATPL Exams

Term 3 2025

7.5

Students who do not successfully complete CPL and IR by the end of 2024 will be required to continue their training during and after the Christmas break until all requirements are satisfied, provided the review panel (if convened) approves such continuation of training. If training is incomplete by T2, 2025 when third year FOU academic courses commence, students’ elective choice for AVSC03 may be limited.

7.6

Students are expected to participate in activities like classroom, hangar, and aeroplane cleaning at reasonable intervals or in preparation for and during functions. Students may also be required to assist with operational or administrative duties as required to obtain well rounded aviation knowledge.

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8. POLICY FOR THE AWARD OF UNSW WINGS

8.1

This policy governs the award and display of the UNSW Wings insignia. Only those authorised by this policy may wear or cause to be displayed the UNSW Wings insignia. Wings shall be awarded to graduand students, graduate students or flying instructors in accordance with this policy.

8.2

The DFO, HO or MITC will, in December each year or at such other time that is appropriate, determine who has qualified for the award of UNSW Wings. To qualify, the student must have completed the PPP as per section 7.3. If a student has not passed all components of the PPP on the planned day of award, then Wings will not be presented to the student at that time.

8.3

Wings presented to a student after completing the PPP may then be worn or displayed by the student.

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9. TRAVEL POLICY

9.1

This policy is applicable to both staff members and students. UNSW Travel Policy requires travel approval for all travel more than 100 km from the usual workplace. Some flying training activities will exceed this geographical limit.

9.2

The School policy is: Approval to travel in UNSW aircraft in accordance with the provisions of the operations manual is automatically delegated to the appropriate staff member. That is, the signature of approval for flight on the official Flight Docket constitutes an approval to travel delegated from Head of School.

9.3

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Notwithstanding section 9.2, planned overnight travel requires the pilot to apply for, and obtain, approval for travel using the UNSW travel management system.

10. STUDENT BEHAVIOUR

10.1

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner whenever engaged in any activity associated with the PPP, even when not attired in UNSW uniform or not on campus.

10.2

Students must arrive punctually for all classes, flight lessons and other activities.

10.3

At the FOU, students must be neatly attired in UNSW supplied uniform. Students should wear a clean pressed shirt and trousers, covered, rubber or non-slip soled (not leather soled) plain black shoes or boots, dark colour socks that cover otherwise visible parts of the ankle and leg, UNSW tie (except during summer months and at other notified times) and slides, and peaked cap when exposed to sunlight. UNSW uniform and insignia may be worn during travel to and from the airport for classes or flying training, and while conducting flying operations and associated essential travel. UNSW uniform may also be required in the conduct of official UNSW functions but must not otherwise be worn in a public place without the written permission of the DFO. Makeup may be worn only when not flying; however, it must consist of natural skincoloured tones only.

10.4

The following grooming standards must be maintained: Men (a) Hair is to be neatly groomed in a short style. The hair must be trimmed to be above the collar to the rear and not visible below the peak line of the peaked cap to the front; (b) Sidelevers must be neatly trimmed, and be worn no lower than the bottom of the ear lobe; (c) Clean shaven daily or as required to present without visible stubble; moustaches, if worn, must be neat, closely cropped and freshly trimmed, and must not extend beyond the lips. The outline of the top lip must be clearly visible; (d) Beards, if worn, must be neat, closely cropped and freshly trimmed always. Beards can only be first grown while not present at the FOU, and must be presented neat and trimmed prior to arrival; (e) The wearing of visible facial jewellery including that worn in or on ears, noses, eyebrows, and mouths is not permitted; and

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(f) Fingernails must be of natural colour and trimmed to a length to allow unfettered use of aeroplane controls and to permit completion of other required activities. Women (g) Hair is to be neatly groomed; (h) Hair must not cover the collar of the shirt. If hair is shoulder length or longer, it must be arranged by being braided or plaited, tied back low at the nape. Hair pulled back must be no lower than mid-ear level; (i) Ponytails should be tied low at the nape and be no longer than 30cm. If the ponytail were to exceed 30 cm in length when tied as above, hair must be plaited; (j) Plaits must be secured in such a way that they hang no longer than 30 cm down the back; (k) Hair accessories must complement the overall professional image of the uniform and be either black or tortoiseshell; (l) The wearing of visible facial jewellery including that worn in or on ears, noses, eyebrows, and mouths is not permitted; and (m) Fingernails must be of natural colour and trimmed to a length to allow unfettered use of aeroplane controls and to permit completion of other required activities. 10.5

Mobile phones must be turned off whenever inside an aircraft or on the flight line, unless safely in use for an operational purpose.

10.6

Mobile phones must be turned off during classes and during exams.

10.7

Students must not eat or drink anything except water during classes.

10.8

Students are expected to keep aeroplanes, classrooms, work and leisure areas neat and tidy.

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11. SUGGESTIONS AND GRIEVANCES

11.1

Students who have any complaint/s, suggestion/s, or any other commentary, except a safety related matter, should report in the first instance to their assigned flying instructor or the HO. A safety related matter should be reported in accordance with the Safety Management System, which involves first reporting a safety matter to the assigned instructor then reporting via the incident/hazard reporting system.

11.2

Following an unsatisfactory outcome, or if the staff or student does not wish to report to the instructor or HO for any reason whatsoever, he or she should report to the DFO, followed by the HoS.

11.3

Students must report the following matters: (a) Harassment; (b) Violation of any EDI policy; (c) Hazards or incidents that may affect safety; (d) Suggestions for improving safety or efficiency; and (e) Occurrences contrary to UNSW policy or legislation - deliberate or otherwise.

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12. STUDENTS WHO EXIT BEFORE PPP COMPLETION

12.1

Students who discontinue the PPP prior to completion will be granted passes in those subjects satisfactorily completed and assessed to exit date.

12.2

Students who discontinue the PPP prior to completion may be eligible to receive a refund for some of the direct fees paid. The refund will be calculated in the following way: (a) The total direct fees paid will be determined by reference to UNSWs records of payments; (b) The number of flying hours and flights will be determined by reference to the flight training records, confirmed by the student with reference to their logbook; (c) The difference, if any, between the direct fees paid and the charge for the flying training will be refunded to the student following provision of payment documents (e.g., proof of bank details, appropriate UNSW form completed); (d) The charge for the flying training will be determined using the values and/or methods in the following tables (noting the value of some items and equipment is unknown until the time of purchase):

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Phase

Activity/Item/Event

Charge/Rate (Nil GST)

1 – Flight selection

All activities

$2,544

3 – RPL

Dual flying Command flying Sorties Flight test Long briefings FSTD/static aeroplane

$468 per hour $369 per hour $50 per sortie $420 per test $296 $1,408

4 - PPL

Dual flying Command flying Sorties Long briefings FSTD/static aeroplane

$468 per hour $369 per hour $61 per sortie $615 $845

5 - CPL

Dual flying Command flying Sorties Flight test Long briefings FSTD

$522 per hour $411 per hour $61 per sortie $840 per test $104 $1,127

7 – MEA CLR

Dual flying Sorties Flight test Long briefings FSTD/static aeroplane

$762 per hour $40 per sortie $420 per test $52 $563

8 - IR

Dual flying Sorties Flight test Long briefings FSTD

$762 per hour $61 per sortie $700 per test $52 $5,775

Item Charge One set of uniform Cost to UNSW (including five shirts, two pairs of trousers, one tie, one set of slides, one cap, one jacket, one pullover, one safety vest)

Notes Precise cost unknown at time of publication

An initial issue of Cost to UNSW CASA/Airservices Documents and 1-year amendment service for AIP book and DAP (where an amendment service is available) One set of RPL/CPL/IR Cost to UNSW textbooks

Precise cost unknown at time of publication

Navigation equipment – one Cost to UNSW ruler, protractor, and circular computer

Precise cost unknown at time of publication

One headset

Cost to UNSW

One fuel tester

Cost to UNSW

Precise cost unknown at time of publication Precise cost unknown at time of publication

CASA Flight Crew Licence $50 RPL issue (RPL and CPL) $80 CPL

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Precise cost unknown at time of publication

CASA English language Cost to UNSW (if Precise cost unknown at proficiency assessment any) time of publication fees Background check and ASIC Cost to UNSW issue

Precise cost unknown at time of publication

Initial alcohol and drug test

Precise cost unknown at time of publication

Cost to UNSW

Landing, airways, and Included in charge parking for the syllabus for sorties flights Supervision for the syllabus Included in charge flights for sorties Insurance, building space, utilities, and communications expenses Administration

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$262 per course week (refer to yearly plan) 5% of the difference between the scheduled direct fees for the PPP and the charge for flying training

Per course week (refer to yearly plan) Maximum $375 for students who exit before 2024 May be waived or reduced for students who discontinue voluntarily after 2023

13. EXTRA FLYING POLICY

13.1

The following table specifies:

(a) Selected syllabus flights that are considered milestones in flying training; (b) Total syllabus hours – the total flying hours allowed by the syllabus for completion of the specified sortie; (c) Total hours indicating performance is unsatisfactory - the total flying hours that, if required or conducted by students, indicate that progress is unsatisfactory; (d) Equivalent extra hours – the extra hours in addition to the syllabus if the hours in column (c) are reached. (a) (a) Sortie Name Sortie number

(b) Total syllabus hours

(c) Total hours indicating performance is unsatisfactory

(d) Equivalent extra hours

3.07 3.12/5 3.22 3.35 3.36 4.05 4.10 4.14 4.15 5.16 5.36 7.08 8.27

11.3 19 27.3 41.9 43.4 52.9 64.4 71.4 74.4 99.6 161.6 171 200

20 30 42 59.8 63.8 78.3 92.8 102.8 108.8 137 204 215 250

8.7 11 14.7 17.9 20.4 25.4 28.4 31.4 34.4 37.4 42.4 44 50

Basic skills check First solo check Forced landings RPL Pre-Licence Check RPL Cross Country Command Check YSCB Pre PPL Assessment PPL Assessment Day Nav CPL CPL Flight Test ME Flight Test IR Flight Test

13.2

It is recognised that some students may require flying hours greater than those specified in this section to achieve the necessary standard, and UNSW may permit students to exceed these values but only if the considered opinion of the DFO, HO and/or MITC is that there exists the reasonable likelihood the student will eventually be able to pass the applicable assessments within the time and resources available.

13.3

The student must accept responsibility for extra costs, time, or other implications of continuing to fly when progress is problematic or unsatisfactory determined by comparison of actual and syllabus hours, provisions of this manual, training records, monthly reports, formal review panels, or any other matter of record that is available to the student (see section 15.1 for student responsibility).

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14.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

14.1

Attendance at all scheduled briefings, flights, simulated flights, academic course classes and other notified activities is compulsory. Other than absences due to illness or misadventure, or approved leave, 100% attendance is required.

14.2

If a student is absent from any activity not part of an academic course, due to illness or misadventure beyond the student’s control, the following procedures must be adopted: (a) As soon as possible and where circumstances permit, advice to an FOU staff member must be given; and (b) Medical or other certification that explains and covers the period of the absence must be given to the HO; (c) The principles and policy for special consideration will be applied to determine if circumstances are beyond the student’s control and whether the supporting documentation is valid (https://student.unsw.edu.au/special-consideration).

14.3

If leave is required, it must: (a) If in relation to the PPP, be requested from the HO in writing and in advance, before travel arrangements are made; (b) If in relation to an academic course, be requested using UNSW special consideration procedures (https://student.unsw.edu.au/special-consideration).

14.4

Although leave from PPP activities cannot be requested using the special consideration system (because the PPP is not an academic course), the special consideration criteria will be applied by the HO when deciding the outcome of such leave requests (https://student.unsw.edu.au/special-consideration)

14.5

Unexplained, unapproved, or unsupported absences of any nature may result in suspension from flying or a review of enrolment in accordance with section 15.

14.6

Students must attend punctually scheduled briefings, flights, simulated flights, academic course classes and other notified activities.

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15. UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS

15.1

The guiding principle is that the student must maintain awareness of, manage, and accept responsibility for their progress during the BAVF and PPP. This includes active participation in post-flight briefings, thorough completion, and review of training records, seeking, and implementing feedback strategies from ground and flying instructors and monitoring progress against the targets and limits specified in sections 7 and 13.

15.2

Students whose rate of progression is such that the targets and limits specified in sections 7 and 13 will not, or are not likely to, be met must make a written request for consideration, listing mitigating circumstances and including a plan to meet the required progress. The request must be directed to the HO at least one month before the required completion date or when the overfly reaches the limits specified in section 13.

15.3

If a student demonstrates unsafe or incompetent performance in practical flying training, they will be informed during the post-flight briefing and in writing in the training record. Unsafe or incompetent performance in practical flying training may constitute unsatisfactory progress even though the limits in sections 7 and/or 13 have not yet been exceeded.

15.4

If a student requires guidance, clarification, or assistance, it is the student’s responsibility to seek help from the assigned flying instructor or other staff.

15.5

The failure to meet the progression and assessment targets and requirements specified in section 7 or exceeding the flying hour values specified in section 13.1(c) constitutes unsatisfactory progress.

15.6

Breaches of the Student Behaviour policy specified in section 10, or the Attendance and Punctuality policy specified in section 14 constitute unsatisfactory progress.

15.7

Three failures in any single theory examination, flight test or check constitutes unsatisfactory progress, except in relation to the first solo check.

15.8

The HO reviews student records routinely. If during such a review, or otherwise, the HO determines that a student’s progress is unsatisfactory or that a student’s performance in practical flying training is unsafe or the student is deemed incompetent, all the following may occur:

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(a) The HO may interview or counsel the student, or jointly or separately discuss the matter with the flying instructor; (b) The HO may modify the training syllabus, or order remedial training; (c) The HO may suspend the student from flying in accordance with the operations manual; or (d) The HO may recommend to the DFO that a formal review of the student’s progress and performance in the PPP is necessary. 15.9

If the DFO receives a recommendation from the HO that a formal review of a student’s progress and performance is necessary, the DFO must review the facts and on that basis either convene a review panel or take such action as is necessary, in consultation with the HO, to ensure the student’s future progress and performance is acceptable.

15.10 A review panel convened to review a student’s progress and performance must: (a) Consist of at least two of the: HoS, DFO, and/or HO; plus, either the MITC or another flying instructor who holds a grade one training endorsement, and may include other UNSW employees at the direction of the HoS or DFO; (b) Permit the student to explain the facts of the situation in writing and in person to the panel, including allowing the student to have a support person present; (c) Fairly and reasonably consider the facts of the situation, the student’s training record, the policies in this manual, UNSW policies generally, the operations manual and all other relevant information; (d) Regard the safety of flying operations as the most important consideration; (e) Decide whether the student’s enrolment in the PPP, and hence the BAVF, be continued, discontinued, or delayed such that the student recommences training later; (f) If the student’s enrolment in the PPP is discontinued or delayed, provide reasons for the discontinuation or delay in writing to the student; and (g) If the student’s enrolment in the PPP is permitted to continue, provide revised progression targets that the student must meet to remain enrolled in the PPP.

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16. STUDENT EXCLUSION FROM THE PROGRAM

16.1

A student’s enrolment in the PPP may be liable for discontinuation for the commission of any acts (including the failure to act) deemed by a review panel to constitute severe, wilful, gross, or negligent misconduct, or for the commission of any of the following acts of misconduct: (a) Theft; (b) Cheating in exams, assessments, flight tests or checks; (c) Harassment or physical violence; (d) Unauthorised aerobatic manoeuvres while flying; (e) Unauthorised low-level flying, except due stress of weather; (f) Unauthorised flights outside the student pilot limit by student pilots; (g) Deliberate contravention of any legislative or operations manual provisions; or (h) Engaging in behaviour likely to bring UNSW into disrepute.

16.2

If misconduct is alleged, the DFO must convene a formal review using the procedures in section 15.10. In cases where severe misconduct is identified, the panel may, at its discretion, forward documentation, and evidence to the UNSW Registrar for possible further disciplinary action.

16.3

The student will be liable for any costs involved in inspection, repair, loss of income, insurance excess and increase in insurance premium if any of these results from the actions described in this section committed by the student.

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APPENDIX A – FLYING SYLLABUS OVERVIEW

Phase 1 – Flight selection

Sortie

Sortie Detail

1.01

TIF

1.02

Phase

Total

0.6

0.6

0.6

EOC and Attitude 1

1.3

1.9

1.9

1.03

Attitude revision, Straight and Level

1.1

3

3

1.04

Manoeuvring, Intro to stalls

1.0

4

4

1.05

Basic instrument flight Phase Total

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Grd IF

1.0

Dual

Cmd

Phase 3 – Recreation Pilot Licence (RPL) Sortie

GRD IF

Dual

PIC

Phase

Total

Brought forward

1

4

--

--

4

3.01

Ground operation

1 (GRD)

3.02

Effects of controls

1.2

1.2

5.2

3.03

Straight and level

1.3

2.5

6.5

3.04

Climbing and descending

1.2

3.7

7.7

3.05

Turning

1.2

4.9

8.9

3.06

Stalling and revision

1.2

6.1

10.1

3.07

Basic skills check

1.2

7.3

11.3

3.08

Circuits

1

8.3

12.3

3.09

Circuits + flapless

1

9.3

13.3

3.10

Emergency checklists

9.3

13.3

3.11

Circuits + emergencies

1

10.3

14.3

3.12

Circuits 1-5

4.7

15

19

3.13

1st PIC

15.2

19.2

3.14

2nd check

15.9

19.9

3.15

2nd PIC

16.7

20.7

3.16

3rd check

17.2

21.2

3.17

3rd PIC

18.2

22.2

3.18

Area familiarisation

19.2

23.2

3.19

Departure and arrival procedures

19.2

23.2

3.20

Stalling/Steep Turns/Forced landing

1.5

20.7

24.7

3.21

Forced landings (sideslipping)

1.5

22.2

26.2

3.22

Forced landings

1.1

23.3

27.3

3.23

Area PIC

0.5

23.8

27.8

3.24

2nd area PIC

1.5

25.3

29.3

3.25

STOL + circuits

1.2

26.5

30.5

3.26

Precautionary search/Forced landings

1.5

28

32

3.27

PIC STOL + circuits

29

33

3.28

BIF

29

33

3.29

BIF

30.5

34.5

3.30

BIF consolidation

30.5

34.5

3.31

BIF consolidation

32

36

3.32

3rd Area PIC + circuits

33.5

37.5

3.33

Consolidation

34.9

38.9

3.34

4th Area PIC + circuits

36.4

40.4

3.35

RPL Pre-Licence Check

1.5

37.9

41.9

3.36

RPL Flight Test

1.5

39.4

43.4

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Sortie Detail

1 (GRD)

0.2 0.7 0.8 0.5 1 1 1 (GRD)

1 1 1.5 1 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.5

Phase

2

31.4

8

39.4

--

Total

3

35.4

8

--

43.4

Phase 4 – Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Sortie

Grd IF

Dual

Cmd

XC PIC

Phase

Total

Brought forward

3

35.4

8

--

--

43.4

4.01

NAV Preparation

2.0 G

4.02

YWOL

2.0

2.0

45.4

4.03

YGLB

2.5

4.5

47.9

4.04

YMND (LOE)

2.5

7.0

50.4

4.05

Cross Country Command Check

2.5

9.5

52.9

4.06

Cross Country PIC

12.0

55.4

4.07

YPKS

15.0

58.4

4.08

YCNK PIC

18.0

61.4

4.09

CTA and Navaid Consolidation

4.10

YSCB

21.0

64.4

4.11

YSCB PIC

24.0

67.4

4.12

GF Consolidation

1.0

25.0

68.4

4.13

IF Consolidation

4.14

PPL Pre-Assessment Check

3.0

28.0

71.4

4.15

PPL Assessment Check

3.0

31.0

74.4

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Sortie Detail

2.5

2.5

3.0 3.0

3.0

2.0 G 3.0 3.0

3.0

1.0

Phase

1

22.5

8.5

8.5

31

--

Total

4

57.9

16.5

8.5

--

74.4

Phase 5 – Commercial Pilot Licence Sortie

Sortie Detail Brought forward

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Grd IF

Dual

PIC

PIC XC

4

57.9

16.5

8.5

Phase

Total

--

74.4

1.3

1.3

75.7

1.3

2.6

77.0

Day IF

1.3

3.9

78.3

Night IF (Intercepts CN, Vis rejoin)

1.3

5.2

79.6

Night Circuit

1

6.2

80.6

5.08

Night Circuit

1

7.2

81.6

5.09

Solo Night Circuits

7.7

82.1

5.10

Solo Night Circuits

5.11

Day Nav CPL

5.12

Day PIC Nav

2.5

5.13

PIC GF day

1.5

5.14

PIC Nav

2.5

5.15

PIC Nav

2.5

5.16

Day Nav CPL

5.17

PIC Nav

5

5.18

PIC Nav

5

5.19

GF Revision

5.20

GF Consolidation

5.21

GF Revision

5.22

GF Consolidation

5.23

Nav

5.24

PIC Nav

5.25

Extended PIC Nav

5.26

GF Consolidation

5.27

Extended PIC Nav

10

5.28

GF Consolidation

5.29

GF Circuit Consolidation

5.30

IF Revision

5.31

IF Revision

5.32

VFR Nav Revision

5.33

GF Consolidation

5.34

GF Consolidation

5.35

CPL Pre-Licence Check

5.36

CPL Flight Test

5.01

Day GF revision

5.02

IF revision

5.03

Day IF

5.04

IF

5.05 5.06 5.07

1 1

0.5 1

8.7

83.1

11.2

85.6

13.7

88.1

15.2

89.6

2.5

17.7

92.1

2.5

20.2

94.6

25.2

99.6

5

30.2

104.6

5

35.2

109.6

37

111.4

38.5

112.9

39.7

114.1

41.2

115.6

44.7

119.1

2.5 2.5

5

1.8 1.5 1.2 1.5 3.5 5

5

49.7

124.1

10

10

59.7

134.1

61

135.4

71

145.4

1.5

72.5

146.9

1

73.5

147.9

1.2

74.7

149.1

3

77.7

152.1

1.3

79

153.4

1.2

80.2

154.6

3.5

83.7

158.1

3.5

87.2

161.6

1.3 10

2

Phase

4

33.7

53.5

42.5

87.2

--

Total

8

91.6

70

51

--

161.6

Phase 7 - Multi-engine class rating (MEA CLR) Sortie

Sortie Detail

Grd

Brought forward

Dual

PIC

PIC XC

Phase

Total

91.6

70

51

--

161.6

7.01

ME Aircraft type intro (static sortie)

1.0

7.02

ME Aircraft type intro – GRD OPS

1.0

7.03

ME Aircraft type intro – upper airwork

1.5

1.5

163.1

7.04

ME Aircraft normal circuits

1.3

2.8

164.4

7.05

ME Asymmetric control and performance

1.6

4.4

166.0

7.06

ME Asymmetric circuits

1.5

5.9

167.5

7.07

ME Pre-Licence Check

2.0

7.9

169.5

7.08

ME Flight Test

1.5

9.4

171.0

Phase

9.4

--

--

9.4

--

Total

101

70

51

--

171

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Phase 8 – Instrument Rating (IR) Sortie

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Sortie Detail

Grd IF

Dual

PIC

PIC XC

Phase

Total

Brought forward

8

101

70

51

--

171

8.01

BIF revision

1

8.02

IFR NAV intro

1

8.03

Precision approaches 1

1

8.04

Precision approaches 2

1

8.05

VOR tracking and intercepts

1

8.06

VOR holding and approach 1

1

8.07

1

8.08

RNAV holding and approach 2 RNAV approach

8.09

RNAV/VOR NAV

8.10

NDB tracking and intercepts

1

8.11

NDB holding and approach 1

1

8.12

NDB holding and approach 2

1

8.13

NDB NAV

8.14

1

8.15

DME Arcs/DGA/ML RWY 16 NDB NVFR Flight

3

3

174.0

8.16

NAV 1 – Synthetic Trainer

2

8.17

NAV 1 – Flight

2.5

5.5

176.5

8.18

NAV 2 – Synthetic Trainer

8.19

NAV 2 – Flight

3

8.5

179.5

8.20

NAV 3 – Flight

3.5

12

183.0

8.21

NAV 4 – Flight

3

15

186.0

8.22

NAV 5 – Flight

3

18

189.0

8.23

OEI DEP – Synthetic Trainer

8.24

NAV 6 – Flight

2.5

20.5

191.5

8.25

NAV 7 - Flight

2.5

23

194.0

8.26

IR Pre-Licence Check

3

26

197.0

8.27

IR Flight Test

3

29

200.0

29

--

--

200

1 1.5

1.5

2

1.5

Phase

20.5

29

Total

28.5

130

70

51