ATPL(H) Theory With Warren McIvor
Advanced Flight Theory is the only complete ‘ATPL Theory Centre’ in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Region offering both Full-Time Ground School and Distance Learning Courses for Aeroplane and Helicopter Pilots.
Some students choose to do the easier subjects by a Distance Learning Course and then attend our Full-Time Ground School for the more difficult subjects. The choice is always yours!
Advanced Flight Theory is proud to have Australia’s best ATPL pass rate. Our past and present students are our best advertisement!
Passing the ATPL(H) examination is an important step in your aviation career. As specialist ATPL theory instructors, we are well aware of the difficulty most pilots have studying the ATPL(H) syllabus. Not only do many pilots require assistance to revise their Commercial Pilot theory, they also need to have the new concepts in ATPL(H) presented in an easy to understand format.
CASA’s computer based CyberExam system commenced on the 11th March 2002. CASA has delegated Assessment Services Limited (ASL) to supervise all professional flight crew exams in Australia. Since the introduction of CyberExams, our course format is -
- CASA CyberExams are sat directly after each subject has been studied in class. We have advance group exam bookings for our classes to help ensure the smooth transition from subject to subject.
- CASA CyberExam results are instantaneous after the exam has been sat and a Knowledge Deficiency Report is issued. This allows for an immediate decision regarding your future study plans.
- There is no cut off date for some of our group exam bookings. Applications for CASA Cyberexams can be made as late as the day before the exam in some cases when you may be unsure to sit or not.
- Our students attempt AFT Practice CyberExams in class before sitting the actual CASA CyberExam. These Practice CyberExams ensure you become familiar with the technique’s required to work exam questions from a computer screen and the workload involved in the actual CASA CyberExams.
Advanced Flight Theory offers both Full-Time Ground School course and/or Distance Learning Courses. We believe that Full-Time Ground School is the best way to complete your ATPL study. For some pilots the only alternative is to complete the course via Distance Learning.
We are well aware that many students would like to study the easier course material on their own, and concentrate on the more difficult subjects in class. Our full-time course format takes this into account. One of the most limiting factors when doing ATPL study is your time. We understand that most pilots need to take leave from work, sometimes without pay, to attend a course. With this in mind we have taken every possible step to minimise the course duration and related costs.
It is with confidence that we can say our courses are comprehensive in content, but as short in duration as possible. We are often asked how we achieve such good results in this short time frame. The answer is simple – we make you work hard! You must be totally committed to your study for the duration of the course.
Distance Learning study is a challenge and success requires personal discipline, motivation and dedication on your part and comprehensive backup and constant support on our part. Our freecall phone/fax helpline and email support via the internet ensures that you are never left on your own.
It should be very encouraging for you to know that with the right approach and commitment, success at first attempt is definitely achievable. Our entire course has been written specifically for the CASA ATPL syllabus. We have sat and passed the CASA exam at the first attempt, so you can be confident the methods we use do work.
The area now causing the most difficulty for students is Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems. To ensure you receive the best information possible, we have a Computerised Video Projection Glass Cockpit Flight Simulator which has proven to be very popular with our students.
At Advanced Flight Theory, we are proud of our great reputation for providing the best service possible to all of our students. We are constantly updating our course notes, revision tests and Practice CyberExams so we can guarantee you will receive the most practical and comprehensive theory instruction possible.
ATPL(H) theory study will never be easy, however we are confident that with the right attitude and commitment you will be able to achieve this important qualification.
OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU
A very important feature of our school’s policy is that if, after attending our full time course, you are not totally prepared to sit the CASA CyberExaminations, or you are having difficulty with any aspect of the course, you are welcome to return and resit all or any part of the course you have paid for once, with no additional course fee. If necessary, you may also resit all or any part of the course more than once, subject to some simple conditions.
We guarantee to stick with you until you achieve your goal of an ATPL(H) examination credit.
AIRSERVICES SUPPLY SHOP
Advanced Flight Theory operates an Airservices Supply Shop and can provide the complete range of CASA documents, maps and charts. Flight computers, protractors, WAC rulers and a full range of basic stationery items are also available. Supplies can be purchased on arrival, or by phone or internet order and dispatched to you at any time.
Contact Vanessa Adamson, Kate Lawrence or Brett Adamson for further details!
CASA CYBEREXAM INFORMATION
There is a considerable amount of information regarding the CASA CyberExam system available on the CASA Website. The first information to read is CASA Exams for a general introduction to the system. You can also read CASA exam policies, processes and participants and find out more about CASA CyberExams.
Click on the link below to display AIC H12/03. The AIC contains information regarding CASA Professional Flight Crew Examinations for 2003/2004.
While this AIC has been superseded and amended, the information is still relevent and unless mentioned in the amendment section as detailed below in a copy of the AIC, this is still an offical document.
AIC H12/03 – Flight Crew Exams
Information in AIC H12/03, except for those cancelled or amended as explained below, continues to be valid until CASA advises otherwise, and shall be referred to. The information is being gradually transferred across to the correct CASA flight crew examination pages.
On 12 July 2004 the 2004 amendments to the Civil Aviation (Fees) Regulations comes into effect. The new flight crew examination fees, including that for an examination re-mark, supersedes the CASA flight crew examination fees as detailed in AIC H12/03.
The following paragraphs in AIC H12/03 are to be cancelled or amended with effect from 12 July 2004:
- Delete last sentence of paragraph 6.2 (Explanatory Note CASA will no longer absorbs GST fee, but the new fee is inclusive of GST)
- Delete last sentence of paragraph 6.3. Insert in place “For CPL and ATPL examinations, the term “exam” means each subject examination of the seven examinations which are necessary for the CPL or ATPL.”
- Delete paragraph 6.4 in toto
- Amend 2nd sentence of paragraph 6.6 to read only “ASL will charge a supervision fee for each subject part involving an exam session.”
- Delete paragraphs 6.7 and 6.8 in toto
- Amend the cost of an examination re-mark in paragraph 8.2 to read $75
- Delete paragraph 10.4 in toto
7 Subject ATPL Examination
The ATPL examination now comprises of seven separate examinations. These are:
- Flight Planning
- Navigation
- Performance and Loading
- Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems
- Human Factors
- Meteorology
- Air Law
Individual Subject Credits
All ATPL exams are individual examinations. Candidates may choose to sit any number of papers at any particular sitting and be credited with a pass in each examination separately. When all subjects have been passed, a candidate is awarded a pass in the ATPL examination.
Examination Pre-Requisites
The pre-qualification requirements for the ATPL is a pass in the Australian CPL(H) theory examination or a CPL(H) Licence. You will be unable to book an examination unless you meet this requirement.
It is essential for overseas students to contact the CASA Flight Crew Examination and/or Licencing Sections to confirm they meet this requirement prior to booking their CASA ATPL examinations.
Perpetual Validity Period
The ATPL credit once issued, will remain valid indefinitely. This may be reviewed at a later date.
Three Year Time Frame
All examinations must be passed within a 3 year period, from the date of the first attempt, successful or otherwise, for a candidate to be awarded an ATPL theory pass. Time restrictions for Air Law have been changed since 2002 and the twelve month validity period is no longer applicable. As for the other subjects, and together with them, the Air Law exam has to be completed within the 3-year period allowed.
Pass Mark Required
The pass mark for each examination is 70%, except for the Air Law where the pass mark is 80%.
Examination Venues
ATPL CyberExams can be sat at the following venues-
Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Canberra, Coffs Harbour, Darwin, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, Kununurra, Launceston, Mackay, Maroochydore, Melbourne, Mildura, Mt Isa, Newcastle, Nhulunbuy, Nowra, Perth, Rockhampton, Seymour, Sydney, Tamworth, Townsville, Uluru and Wagga Wagga.
Exam Fees
Assessment Services Pty Limited (ASL) has a contract for the nationwide delivery of Flight Crew licensing examinations for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). ASL is responsible for the booking and delivery of the examinations through a network of examination sites, while CASA is responsible for the provisions of the examinations through their CyberExams System.
The fees for the examination service is split into two parts -
- CASA Examination Fee
- ASL Examination Delivery Fee
CASA/ASL CYBEREXAM DELIVERY FEES
The CASA examination fees are for the CyberExam service provided by CASA via their web-based delivery system. The ASL exam delivery fees are charged for each examination subject required. The fee structure is based around the length of the examination subject as this determines the amount of computer time used to deliver the subject. The fees are shown in the table below.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: All ASL exam delivery fees are subject to change without notice!
WHEN AND HOW TO APPLY FOR A CASA CYBEREXAM
IMPORTANT NOTE: CASA and ASL CyberExam fees are NOT included in our course fees for Full Time Ground School or Distance Learning Courses.
If you are attending our Full Time Ground School Classes we have pre-booked CASA CyberExam sessions for our students at the end of each subject.
If requested, we can book your exam in one of these sessions for you on your first day in class and charge the exams fees to your account.
Our pre booked sessions mean you do not need to book your own CASA CyberExams for subjects you do in class with us.
You must book your own CASA CyberExams for any Distance Learning subjects you study.
All CASA Flight Crew Examinations are booked through Assessment Services Ltd (ASL).
CASA CyberExams used as credits towards CASA flight crew licences can only be sat in Australia.
Before booking any CASA CyberExams candidates need to be sure of their eligibility and timing before making a booking.
You must ensure you fully understand Candidate Responsibilities and you have the required Pre-requisite Qualifications before you book an exam.
In particular, overseas students should note that they must hold a CASA CPL(H) or have a pass in all seven parts of the CASA CPL(H) theory exam to meet pre requisite qualifications for sitting CASA ATPL(H) CyberExams.
ASL have a strict policy on refunds and transfers to other sitting dates.
When booking exams candidates should be aware of the retraining periods required after exam failures and make allowances for this. ASL recommend that you do not book for more than three exams at a time to ensure there are no transfer fees or that exam fees are not forfeited.
EXCELLENT SERVICE
At Advanced Flight Theory, we are very proud of our great reputation for providing the very best service possible to all of our students. Please feel free to contact our ATPL Course Co-ordinators Vanessa Adamson, Brett Adamson and Kate Lawrence if you have any special requirements or need to organise a personalised study program. Vanessa, Brett and Kate can also provide assistance with your accommodation and administrative arrangements. You can contact us on 1800 000 767 and we will be very happy to assist.
You can be assured that no problem is too big or too small for them to handle with expertise. For specific questions regarding course content and format, our ATPL(H) course instructor Warren McIvor, will be very pleased to assist. We continue to make every effort to ensure our course is the most practical and comprehensive available. You can call Nathan at any time – even after hours on 0407 379 786.
We appreciate your comments and input!