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CLASSROOM COURSES
Does a correspondence course
not appeal to you? Secombe Aviation now offer intensive seven week courses that
will equip you for the ATPL(A) examinations in a
purpose-built environment located at
As with the correspondence
course, bookings may be made for individual subjects or for the full course.
The question is “Do I complete my studies with Secombe Aviation in the
classroom or by correspondence?” That may be the hardest decision you
need to make. If you are unable to commit the time for the classroom course,
then you can still complete all your studies at your convenience by correspondence
in a time frame that suits YOU!
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2004 CLASSROOM COURSE
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ATPL(A) Course # 1 / 2004 |
19JAN04 -
5MAR04 |
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ATPL(A) Course # 2 / 2004 |
15MAR04 -
30APR04 |
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ATPL(A) Course # 3 / 2004 |
10MAY04 -
25JUN04 |
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ATPL(A) Course # 4 / 2004 |
5JUL04 -
20AUG04 |
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ATPL(A) Course # 5 / 2004 |
30AUG04 -
15OCT04 |
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ATPL(A) Course # 6 / 2004 |
25OCT04 -
10DEC04 |
The four major subjects; Navigation, Flight Planning, Performance & Loading
and Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems; costs only $1507. A substantial saving
over any of our competitors and may be completed in a convenient 5˝ week block.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSES
Classroom course are great
for those who are able to give themselves into a ‘full time’ study
situation. However, for many people ‘full time’ studies are not
possible. Perhaps you live in a remote part of
How does the
correspondence course work? Each subject has the necessary information,
explanations and procedures within it. The information allows you to learn how
things work. As you work through each section, you’ll find questions for
you to complete. You then send in your answers (and if appropriate working) by
pre-paid envelopes, fax, e-mail whatever means is easiest for you at the time.
Clearly the more of your work we see, the greater the opportunity we have to
help you. After marking, everything is returned to you along with any
corrections, comments or suggestions that we feel will help you to learn more
about that topic. Sometimes we’ll include our solutions or ask you to
call us on the help line to discuss your answers directly with you. This way we know that you are kept ‘on track’ for all
of your studies.
As you approach the end of
a subject, we then send you our practise examination
package. This final package of questions are in
multiple choice format like the real exam. Being multiple choice questions, we
pack the answers, along with many hints & tips in a separate envelope, so
that as soon as you finish a quiz or an exam you can mark it and see how well
you have done.
Throughout all of your studies,
should you have any questions, difficulties or wish to discuss points, our
support network is there for you. Call us on 1800 636 830 e-mail help@atpl.com.au and you’ll soon have
the answer you’re seeking.
Bookings may be made for individual
subjects or for the full course, just like our classroom course. The question
you need to ask yourself is, “Do I complete my studies with Secombe
Aviation in the classroom or by correspondence?” That may be the hardest
decision you need to make. If you can’t make the time for the classroom
course, then you can still complete all your studies at your convenience by
correspondence.
Active HELP and SUPPORT are included with your purchase. Throughout your studies, you
may wish to use our FREECALL "1800 Help Line" to check an answer or
two or to overcome any difficulties that you encounter. Alternatively, you may
use our facsimile or E-mail facilities, this way you get the help you need, when
you need it! The support we provide means that you get those results that other
pilots can only dream about - with us, you achieve them!
Practise examinations WITH answers are included for each subject as part of the
examination package, so you will be thoroughly prepared for the real
examinations.
A flexible timetable allows you to work as fast as you like or whenever
is convenient for yourself. You choose how fast you want to work - the pace is NOT
set by a lecturer but by you. You can work quickly through the sections that
you find easy to do and slowly through the more difficult sections, to ensure
that you gain the necessary understanding.
Keep working while you study; in fact you may be able to complete some of the
course whilst at work during quiet periods or on charters and keep your
holidays for holidays.
You can complete the course entirely
from home, you do not have to
travel to, and find accommodation in a major city such as Brisbane, Sydney or
Melbourne where the full time courses are available. If you move, then just
take the course with you, even overseas!
You are given professionally developed
texts from which to work. You
don't have to copy any notes. These volumes have been specifically written to
guide you through each subject in easy, simple stages. Each subject includes
the formal text for the learning phase, questions, practise
quizzes and exams WITH answers. It is a complete package!
All
amendments are included, as
everything in aviation is subject to change, so too are our courses. Included
with your course purchase is our amendment service FREE of charge. This means
that you don't have to worry about the course going out of date, or what
changes CASA may make to the syllabus or the exams. Keeping the course current
is our responsibility, all you have to do is to
concentrate on learning the material we provide for you. You do the work, you
get the results. Amendments and support are included for 12 months where you
purchase individual subjects or for 24 months if you purchase the full course.
Support is available for even longer if required.
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Volume 1 |
Navigation |
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Volume 2 |
Flight Planning |
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Volume 3 |
Meteorology |
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Volumes 4 & 5 |
Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems - Includes Gas Turbine Engines |
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Volume 6 |
Human Factors & Air Law |
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Volume 7 |
Performance & Loading |
You study each subject at your convenience whenever, wherever you wish. This
way you are not left behind by the set timetable of a class room or getting
bored waiting for someone else to catch up. You study at your pace all the way.
As you progress through each Volume, you will find a series of questions and practise examinations to ensure that you have learnt the
material covered. These you send back to SECOMBE AVIATION (all postage is
included) for marking and comment. This confirms your understanding of the
theory and that you are correctly applying the procedures to solve the problems
presented. As you complete each subject, a practise
examination package will be sent to you to assist you to maximise
your marks in the real examination.
To complete
our correspondence course you will need to study one hour per day, most days
each week. At this rate, you can expect to pass all your examinations in about
eight months. Put aside more time and you can have all your passes much sooner.
We are quite happy for you to complete your studies on a “full
time” basis if you wish. The faster you work, the sooner you see your
passes come in. We assume that you already hold a CPL (A) and have available:
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Aeronautical Information Publication |
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Boeing 727 Performance and Operating Handbook |
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Calculator (+, -, x, ÷, and memory) |
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Civil Aviation Orders - CAOs 20 - 95 |
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Civil Aviation Regulations - CARs 1988 |
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DAPS East and West |
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En-Route Charts for all
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Plotting equipment, protractor, compasses, dividers, a long ruler (15-18’ or 40-50 cm) |
At no stage should you feel that you are studying alone. We include lots of
help and support, including our FREE 1800 HELP LINE, E-mail, telephone/fax
and of course conventional mail. Many students find that E-mail is often the
easiest and fastest way of getting that extra bit of help, be it for marking of
your work or to answer any questions. You are most welcome to use whichever
method suits you.
Secombe Aviation specialises
in ATPL and only ATPL studies. Since we do nothing else, it is clearly in both
our interest and yours to ensure that we provide you with the very best ATPL
course possible. It is because we specialise that we
are confident that our courses are indeed the best! Not only do we believe
this, but our student results show us that this is indeed the case. Our
students regularly achieve the highest exam results possible, including 100% in
Flight Planning! Student average results in excess of 85% with all subjects
passed on first attempt is not unusual. This is one course that performs! Our courses
have been used by pilots from all backgrounds; general aviation, airlines, the
military and those completing university degrees to supplement their studies.
It works for them, it will work for you too.
A pass in the ATPL (Aeroplanes)
examinations can open many new opportunities for you. This course has proven
itself by helping hundreds of pilots obtain their passes. Why not you? The
future and career that you have dreamed of is possible! Take the next step,
call 1800 636 830 and place your order or complete the forms at the end of this
letter and forward them with your payment to Secombe Aviation Pty Ltd and start
turning your dreams into reality. Let us help you pass the ATPL examinations
and secure your future career. Together we can do it!
Gavin Secombe
PS. Remember, by far the majority of our students pass each examination on
their first attempt.
You can too!
Navigation leads you through the shape of the earth and how maps are
developed into CPs (or ETPs),
PNRs and LPSDs for all
situations. There is an extensive section on basic pressure instruments and
airspeed mach number theory including plenty of
questions to practise on. From there it extends your
understanding of conventional navigation aids; NDB, VOR, DME and ILS and goes
onto explain how area navigation systems operate.
Next on the list is radar, covering basic principles of radar systems.
Differences between primary and secondary radar, pulse and continuous wave
radar are covered along with definitions of radar terminology. Airborne weather
radar earns a section in its own right and shows the value of an iso-echo function to determine not just where the water
concentration is greatest in a cloud, but also where turbulence is most likely
to be found. Radar altimeters are also covered in the course, but under the
altimetry section.
To finish Navigation, is a discussion on search and rescue, the criteria used
to determine a search and the types of search patterns commonly encountered.
Having participated in many searches, some good, and some bad, I’m sure
you will find some of the tips in this section may prove useful, and hopefully
help you to have a more successful search. Included at the end are four practise examinations to confirm your understanding of the
principles taught within this Volume.
Flight
Planning is broken into two sections, “Using
the Boeing 727 Performance & Operating Handbook” and “Application of Planning Techniques”.
Using the 727 Handbook takes you through each section of the 727 manual,
covering take-off, climbs, cruises, descents, landing performance and fuel
policy. This basic use of the manual must be mastered before you can
successfully apply the planning techniques.
Application of Planning Techniques
introduces you to the terms “Suitable”
and “Acceptable”
aerodromes and how they effect trip planning and alternate decisions. The use of estimates in trip planning are addressed leading into
planning for a typical trip in a Boeing 727. Having completed the whole trip
scenario, planning of PNRs (both on-track and
off-track) are covered which will allow you to plan for any PNR for any
condition including changes of wind and cruise techniques. This is extended to
be able to plan for the worst case situation, ie
maximum headwind component or the minimum tailwind required to
be able to complete a trip.
Lastly, a dual cruise
technique is covered. This allows you to plan for a change in cruise conditions
and still continue on to your destination. This dual cruise planning is handy
as you can determine at what point the aircraft could lose an engine, or depressurise and not have to turn around and go back (that
is a PNR type situation) but can continue and finish the trip to your planned
destination.
To assist you with Flight Planning, five
practise examinations are included.
These have graded solutions from complete, worked solutions with explanations
and answers for the first examination; progressively reducing the amount of
detail in the solutions until examination number five where you are then solo.
Our students have had great success with Flight Planning, some gaining the
fantastic result of 100% on their
first attempt!
Meteorology covers all the basics that you probably
know already, the atmosphere and heat transfer, winds, thunderstorms and icing.
How well do you understand stability, jet streams, upper level met reports? Can
you really decode TAFs correctly? It might surprise
you, but from past experience I find most students cannot consistently and
correctly decode a TAF. An extensive section on decoding is included, this I'm
sure will eliminate any troubles that you may have.
Included at the end of Meteorology is one practise
examination to confirm your understanding of the principles taught within this
Volume.
Volume
5 covers a variety of topics including, aerodynamics and flight control
systems. Hydraulics, landing gear, brakes and aircraft steering get extensive
treatment and includes the CASA diagrams for systems where appropriate.
Aircraft electrical systems get a workout as well and pressurisation,
air conditioning and ice protection are also covered. It then moves in to the
cockpit, that area that pilots really should know about and covers Flight
Management systems, auto-throttles and a variety of flight instrument displays,
both conventional displays and the electronic variety, EFIS, EHSIs, Flight Directors and Auto-Pilots. Master Warning and
Caution systems are covered, as are Traffic Collision and Avoidance Systems and
Ground Proximity Warning Systems. To finish off, we have a look at cockpit
voice recorders and flight data recorders.
The
examination syllabus requires an understanding of Gas Turbine engines, their
operations and limitations. This volume was designed for someone with no
knowledge of gas turbines. It introduces you with basic principles of
propulsion and the need for engines of greater power output than can be
obtained from a piston engine driving a propeller. After introducing some terms
used, the volume follows the air path through the engine, down the intake,
through the compressor and diffuser, into the combustion chamber, out through
the turbine and exhaust nozzle. It then examines noise and noise suppression as
well as how thrust can be increased using water injection and afterburning.
What about reverse thrust? Yes it’s covered too as are the fuel and oil
systems, starting and ignition systems and bleed air services. The book
finishes with a look at typical installations for a turbo-prop, helicopter and
an Auxiliary Power Unit.
This is one volume that I’m sure you will find easy to read and
understand, whether you already operate turbine engines or not. Two Gas Turbine
Engine examinations are included as part of this volume. While there is no
separate gas turbine examination, an understanding of their operation is
examined as part of “Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems”.
These
notes are a combination of material written specifically for the ATPL syllabus
and Aviation Medicine notes which are produced with permission from the US
Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and are some of
the best notes I have ever found for pilots to read. Simple
and easy to follow. They start, quite predictably with the atmosphere
and its composition, but this time looking at it from the medical side. It
includes the gas laws, Boyle’s Law, Henry’s Law, Charles’ Law and a few more. It looks at the
process of respiration, both external and internal and what use is breathing if
the blood doesn’t circulate around the body? So
circulation comes in as of course our old adversary "Hypoxia" in all
its different forms. Having Hypoxia in the course means that
Hyperventilation must also make an appearance as do the consequences of high
altitude flight, decompression sickness, trapped and evolved gases.
Aviation
Medicine is much more than just trapped or evolved gas problems. What about
visual problems, noise, vertigo and sensory illusions? All these are covered,
as is oxygen equipment, and a variety of stress causes; alcohol, drugs, smoking
and some recommendations about what you should do. A small section on physical
fitness and survival is included and a brief description of a typical
decompression chamber flight. Now a ride in a chamber is something DIFFERENT!
If you ever get the chance to do one, take it! Even if it costs money to do it,
it would be money well spent. An altitude chamber flight gives a whole new
understanding to hypoxia, oxygen and much of this aviation medicine that you
learn from a book. First hand experience is a GREAT teacher.
Among
the many other topics discussed are disorientation and illusions, types of behaviour, cockpit gradients, personality types, decision
making processes and the effects of accelerations on the human body. All
designed to help you gain a better understanding of how people function, both
individually and as part of a team. A great learning tool as
part of your preparation for your future career.
This
part of the course is perhaps the most frustrating section that you will do.
Not because it is difficult, but because it requires you to spend time reading
those thrilling books, the AIP, CAOs and CARs. You will find 125 multiple choice questions will get
you thinking about a variety of aspects that perhaps you should know more
about. To help get you going, a CAO Index is included. This Index, unlike that
which you get with the CAOs is arranged into a
logical alphabetical order and has cross references into the CARs and AIP where appropriate to help you find the answers
quickly. It has proven its value many times and is sized so that you can trim
it to fit into the front of your CAOs so that it is
always available.
Your
knowledge of the performance requirements is extended to include; take-off and
landing requirements, obstacle clearance requirements and other problems.
Mainly from CAOs but the explanations make it easy to
know that you are planning a flight legally. A sound understanding of Range and
endurance is essential for this examination and so it is covered in depth. This
includes a discussion of the effects of various factors which alter range and
endurance, such as weight, temperature altitude and cruise techniques.
Weight and Balance! On a large aircraft like the Boeing 727, it is surprisingly
easy. Actually quite similar to that of a light aircraft, but
of course with a few changes and one or two novel differences. This
section discusses the effects of shifting the centre of gravity on the aircraft
and its performance.