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SCA5106 Aerobatics and Tail Wheel Operations
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCA1229 Aviation Meteorology
SCA1114 Light Aircraft Performance
SCA1115 Air Navigation
SCA1117 Human Factors in Aviation
 
Description:

Aerobatics training is an essential part of pilot training. This unit teaches the student unusual recovery techniques should heavy turbulence put the aircraft into an unusual attitude. The tail wheel training improves a student’s aircraft ground handling during takeoff and landing. This unit requires approximately 25 hours flying.

 

Note: To enrol in this unit students must have already completed or be full-time enrolled in the ECU Bachelor of Aviation course.



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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014