WACE Aviation case studies
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WACE Aviation is a Western Australian senior-secondary course that combines classroom study of aircraft, flight principles, navigation and the aviation industry with an introduction to the operational and regulatory environment in which pilots and support staff work. It suits students who intend to pursue pilot training, aviation management, engineering-adjacent pathways or careers in airports, airlines and defence, and who want a technically grounded subject within their WACE pattern. The WACE Aviation case studies are 5 cases and about 3,467 words.
1Crosswind Landing at a Coastal Strip
A light twin (maximum takeoff weight 2,100 kg) is on final approach to Runway 27, a 1,200 m sealed strip aligned 270°/090°. The automatic terminal information service reports wind 320° magnetic at 18 knots, gusting 27 knots.
741 words, about 4 min2Fuel Planning with a Deteriorating Forecast
A single-engine piston aircraft is planned for a 240 nautical mile leg from an inland aerodrome to a coastal destination. True airspeed is 115 knots, forecast wind is 290°/25 knots, and the track is 300° true.
670 words, about 3 min3Load Sheet and Centre of Gravity on a Charter Flight
A four-seat light aircraft is being loaded for a charter flight. The empty mass is 760 kg and the empty centre of gravity is 0.78 m aft of the datum.
625 words, about 3 min4Runway Incursion on a Busy Regional Aerodrome
A trainee pilot is holding short of Runway 18 at a non-towered regional aerodrome, waiting to depart. The aerodrome has a common traffic advisory frequency, two runways (18/36 and 09/27) and no ground control.
695 words, about 3 min5Choosing a Career Pathway After Flight Training
A 22-year-old graduate of a diploma course holds a commercial pilot licence with a multi-engine command instrument rating, 260 total hours, 40 hours multi-engine, and a class 1 medical. They have applied to three airlines, a regional charter operator, a flight training school and an aerial survey company.
736 words, about 4 min