For more than a decade Rob Avery has produced high quality reference texts for use by pilots. These texts are ideal for self study, or preparing for employment interviews

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ATPL Performance & Loading
Price is $68.20 inc GST

These reference texts address the ATPL syllabus, and are focussed on the CASA examination. There are over 180 pages that detail the types of questions you may encounter, and provide the simple methodology to solve them. Examples are given in each of the many topic areas, so that you can become accustomed to the CASA requirement of you , and the question style and depth.

No stone is left unturned to ensure you have the maximum chance of passing on first exam sitting. Rob’s students enjoy a near perfect first sit pass rate in this subject area. Like all of Rob Avery’s reference texts, this book is spiral bound, so it can be laid flat for convenience.

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To review your knowledge, and set of 3 practice Performance and Loading cyba-exams are available separately via a CD ROM disk. As a bonus, two practice meteorology cyba-exams are included. Access to the Internet is required for Cyba-exam operation. Access is provided for 6 attempts at each of the examinations on the purchased disc, or 4 months whichever occurs first, at which time access automatically expires.

 
ATPL Flight Planning
Introductory price ... A$495 including GST

This is a complete course from Rob Avery, the leading exponent of ATPL studies in Australia. It leaves no stone un-turned to assure you are trained correctly and have the maximum chance of passing the CASA examination.
Features:

  • Patented “Plane Logic” text flow assures ease of understanding.
  • Easy step by step worked examples building to “big picture” knowledge.
  • Plenty of review questions/worked answers in ATPL exam type format.
  • Shows the easy way to get marks on the board with least effort and time.
  • As used in Australia’s leading ATPL training course.
  • Significantly less expensive than other competing courses.
  • Ideal for working pilots.
  • Available only through Aviationshop.
  • Includes 5 practice exams booklet with worked answers

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B727 Flight Planning Training Texts (Limited Edition)
RRP AUD $53.90 incl GST

These limited edition texts are designed for those pilots finding difficulty understanding Flight Planning, or having difficulty passing the CASA examination. They cover all types of operation, both normal and abnormal.

Over 60 worked CASA style questions, and featuring handy tips to save time in the exam. 111 pages.

For best results, read in association with B727 Flight Planning Practice Examination” booklet (Ref Av3).
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Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems - Part 1
 Flying Glass

RRP AUD $52.90 incl GST
Designed primarily for those individuals studying for the Australian ATPL "Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems" Examination. It forms part of the CASA ATPL reference book list. It explains the ATPL Boeing 767 flight management system in an easy to understand way, whilst also being very comprehensive. It features over 100 multi-choice review questions, complete with model answers, and page references for each question to cut search time.
In short this is essential reading for all ATPL examination candidates.
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Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems - Part 2
 Basic Gas Turbine Engines for Pilots

RRP AUD $52.90 incl GST
This will suit those pilots seeking easy reading but concise texts which is specifically written to address the understanding required by pilots, NOT engineers. It is also vital reading for ATPL candidates studying for the Australian ATPL "Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems" examination.

Basic Gas Turbines Text - For Pilots is a complete self study course, complete with over 180 multi-choice practice questions/answers. Page references are also supplied for each question
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Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems - Part 3
RRP $59.40 incl GST

Product order code Av13.

Together with Aerodynamics and Systems Part 1 (Flying Glass), and  Aerodynamics and Systems Part 2 (Basic Gas Turbine Engines), this book covers the entire CASA ATPL Aerodynamics and Systems syllabus, and great time and effort has been expended to make sure it imparts the knowledge required in a simple and easy to understand fashion. The previous lack of suitable study texts in this subject has long been identified by students around the globe as frustrating their efforts to pass the relevant examination. These three inexpensive books address that shortcoming, and at the same time provide focus as to the depth of knowledge required in the CASA ATPL examination. Part 3 features over 230 pages, plus numerous diagrams, and a quick reference index to save search time.

As with other study books produced by Rob Avery, it is spiral bound so that when laid flat it does not close on you. Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems - Part 3, covers the following syllabus topic areas in detail.

Unit

 Topic

1

 Basic and High Speed Aerodynamics

2

 Flaps and Slats (High-Lift Devices)

3

 Flight Control Systems (B767 based)

4

 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS)

5

 Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS)

6

 Flight Recording Systems

7

 Landing Gear and Braking Systems

8

 Pneumatics

9

 Air Conditioning & Pressurisation

10

 Aircraft Hydraulic Systems

11

 Aircraft Electrical Systems

12

 Ice and Rain Protection Systems

Aerodynamics and Systems books 1, 2, and 3 are the ideal references for either ATPL students, or those studying toward university or TAFE examinations, and those preparing for airline technical interviews.
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Navigation - Part 1
RRP AUD $52.90 incl GST
Primarily of interest to those pilot’s seeking easy reading, concise texts, specifically written to impart the knowledge required to pass the Australian ATPL Navigation Exam. Lot’s of worked examples and diagrams to aid understanding and retention. Features review questions with model answers. As used in Australia's leading ATPL course.
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Navigation - Part 2
RRP AUD $59.40 incl GST
The partner to ATPL Navigation Part 1, this book covers the balance of the CASA Navigation syllabus. Topics are:
  • Radio Fundamentals
  • Magnetic Heading Reference Systems
  • VOR/HSI/RMI
  • ADF
  • DME
  • ILS
  • Concept of Track Miles
  • Inertial Navigation Systems (INS/IRS)
  • GPS
  • HF Radio Systems
  • Ground Radar Systems
  • Weather Radar Systems
  • Charts, and Great Circle Navigation
  • Compass
  • Time Calculations

A must for anyone focussing on the CASA ATPL Navigation examination, or those pilots wishing to upgrade their knowledge for airline interviews. Lot’s of diagrams, and every topic explained simply, in a way that Rob Avery is renowned for. If you are not using this book, you are working way too hard, and paying too much.
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B727 Flight Planning practice exams
RRP AUD $52.90 incl GST

A must for anyone sitting this difficult and time limited exam. There are 5 fully worked exams, each with 50 marks as in the CASA exam. Marks allocated are indicative of those in CASA exam.

Quite simply, if you do NOT have this booklet, you are risking precious marks.
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ATPL Practice Exams  Book - 1
RRP AUD $62.70 incl GST
At last a booklet of practice ATPL examinations with multi-choice questions and suggested answers.
Invaluable reading prior to sitting the CASA ATPL examination. Contents:
2 x Meteorology exams.
4 x Aircraft Systems and Aerodynamics exams.
3 x Human Factors exams.
1 x Performance and Loading exam.
1 x Navigation exam.
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ATPL Practice Exams  Book - 2
RRP AUD $62.70 incl GST
This is an additional exam book to compliment the long standing "General ATPL Exam Book".
Invaluable reading prior to sitting the CASA ATPL examination. Contents:
 Contents:
2 x Flight Planning (B727)
2 x Navigation
2 x Performance & Loading
2 x Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems

This is an additional exam book to compliment the long standing "General ATPL Exam Book", product code Av5. The eight practice examinations are completely different from those in code Av5, and the Cyba-exams via CD-ROM.

There is no duplication. The ATPL exam subjects covered in this new exam book are Navigation, Flight Planning, Performance and Loading, and Aerodynamics and Systems. These four are generally regarded as the most challenging of the ATPL examinations, and so this book is a must for those about to sit the CASA exams in these subjects.

HOW THE SYSTEM OPERATES

Purchasers use the paper exams to find/record their answers, then go online using your unique access codes to get your examination paper marked automatically by the Avfacts cyba-exam system. Percentage marks will be displayed quickly, along with the correct answer, and incorrect responses.
Internet access is required for marking to occur. You are then given an option of down-loading to a computer screen, the working for any calculation style questions. This file is in Acrobat PDF format.

GETTING REGISTERED FOR EXAMINATION MARKING

Purchasers simply fill in an online registration form accessible from the book. Registered purchasers will automatically be sent a new access ID and a password by return email, to use from then on, to enter the online marking for each examination. Each book can only be registered once, and to one owner.

EXAM MARKING ACCESS PERIOD

Purchasers receive 3 marking credits for each examination. Access to the online marking facility lasts for up to 12 months from the day the book is registered, not the day it was purchased it. Just sign on when you are ready to go. Access is provided for the initial purchaser only, and one computer IP code only is allowed by the cyba-exam security system. Note: Instructor help is NOT provided.

This book can be bought at most pilot supply shops around Australia, or through the Aviationshop online shop.

Recommended retail price for the book is $62.70 including GST, plus postage.

Book order code is Av18.

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RRP AUD $52.90 incl GST

Set of 4 x 30 multi-choice question IREX practice exams with suggested answers, and references.

A must before sitting the difficult CASA IREX examination, this booklet is extremely popular. Free IFR internet tutorials available to registered book purchasers.
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'Wings...How to become a RAAF Pilot' is a comprehensive one stop guide to achieving your dream of becoming a pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force. Written by ex RAAF pilots, whose experience ranges from fast jet to a Qualified Flying Instructor background, this book comprehensively covers all aspects of the process. It discusses the induction process from a description of military service, minimum entry requirements, entry options and comprehensive coverage of the entire recruitment process including tips to passing the aptitude testing. The book then extensively details the training that you will undergo, including a unique chapter on how to pass pilot's course. Finally, the book examines life as a RAAF pilot, the pay and conditions and concludes with Service facts and a frequently asked questions. There is also an online option to access additional key information, as well as photographs and video clips to be downloaded (Internet access required). 'Wings...How to become a RAAF pilot' is available now from the Get Your Wings Website

 

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