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There are a total of seven individual ATPL subject exams which need to be passed in order to be granted an Australian ATPL (Aeroplanes). All subjects have a pass mark of 70% except for Air Law which is 80%. With 'Secombe Aviation' you can do each subject individually, either by correspondence or in our Bankstown classrooms. There is no requirement for you to do all the subjects at once, you can simply do one or two subjects; then come back for other subjects at a later time until you have finished all seven. The ATPL subjects are:

METEOROLOGY BUY NOW

Now with 4 full exams

Correspondence $176
Classroom Course, deposit $50, total cost $220
Our next Bankstown classroom course 27 - 29 October 2025

Meteorology is one of the easier subjects, one that many students study first. Much of ATPL Meteorology is familiar territory, reviewing basic circulation, winds and forecasts. It does extend your understanding; especially in Turbulence, Jet Streams and Upper Level forecasts. Examination results of 90% or better are quite common.

AIR LAW BUY NOW

Now with 4 full exams

Correspondence $176
Classroom Course, deposit $50, total cost $190
Our next Bankstown classroom course is 30 - 31 October 2025

Air Law requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the various rules and regulations under which pilots operate. Here it is aimed primarily at aircraft with a MTOW above 5700 kgs, engaged in IFR RPT operations. This is quite a different situation from the VFR Day syllabus used in PPL/CPL studies. This is an 'open book' exam, but one requiring that you do have detailed knowledge of what is in those books and where to find the relevant information.

NAVIGATION BUY NOW

Now with 7 full exams

Correspondence $350
Classroom course, deposit $100, total cost $470
Our next Bankstown classroom course is 22 - 27 September 2025

Navigation is also an extension of what you have learned already. You still need to determine TASs and ground speeds on your Navigation computer, but now these are much faster than you've used previously, typically 250 - 480 kts. There is a lot to learn. Yet as you work progressively through this volume, you'll find the hours slip by as you get intrigued by the challenges presented. Many students like to complete Navigation early in their studies as like Meteorology, they can relate easily to most of the concepts involved. It also lays a foundation upon which you can attack Flight Planning with confidence.

FLIGHT PLANNING BUY NOW

Now with 8 full exams

Correspondence $600
Classroom course, deposit $200, total cost $790
Currently in progress, our next Bankstown classroom course is
29 September - 11 October 2025

Flight Planning is an exciting and rewarding challenge. It is certainly one of the major subjects and will take significantly more time to complete than any other subject. However, the rewards are worth the effort. Our course breaks Flight Planning down into small, manageable 'chunks' which allows you to learn each piece individually. It then shows you how to combine aspects of Flight Planning into solving real problems. It is a 'hands on' subject where you will work progressively through exercises, building your understanding and confidence and progressively working towards solving exam style questions. At the end of this subject, you will have a thorough understanding of CPs, PNRs (for Normal and Abnormal Operations; both on track and off-track), fuel policy and a host of other elements which make this subject so interesting.

PERFORMANCE & LOADING BUY NOW

Now with 3 full exams

Correspondence $260
Classroom course, deposit $100, total cost $340
Our next Bankstown classroom course is 29 July - 1 August 2025

Performance and Loading is based upon the B727 as is Flight Planning, so many students do this either in conjunction with or after Flight Planning. This is an easy subject to understand, but it does require great care and accuracy when drawing lines on the graphs or the Load & Trim sheets.

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AERODYNAMICS & AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS BUY NOW

Now with 2 x BGT exams and 3 full 'Systems' exams

Correspondence $450
Classroom course, deposit $150, total cost $600
Our next Bankstown classroom course is 4 - 13 August 2025

Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems (formerly known as AGK) is the other major subject in your ATPL studies. This subject requires you to read extensively about many topics. Our course comes in two volumes, one covering all aspects of Basic Gas Turbines. The second volume covers the remaining elements of Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems. The information within these two volumes provides a wealth of knowledge from which you can confidently attack this examination.

HUMAN FACTORS BUY NOW

Now with 3 full exams

Correspondence $165
Classroom course, deposit $50, total cost $180
Our next Bankstown classroom course is 11 - 12 December 2024

Human Factors is a minor subject yet still very important. As pilots we do need to have an understanding of Aviation Medicine and the principles of Cockpit Resource Management. The more we learn about these topics, the better we can prepare for the unexpected. Understanding some aspects of Human Factors will help you directly in terms of how to manage exams, life's stresses and to achieve more without necessarily working harder. Interested?