This popular textbook provides the student pilot with the recommended study material and information specified in the Part 61 MOS up to the BAK examination that is required for the RPL – and includes additional material on Human Factors. 7th Edition. Basic Aeronautical Knowledge (BAK) provides the essential theory needed to pass Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL) exam. Syllabus Units: Based on CASA Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS) Schedule 3, covering units such as BAKC (Basic Aeronautical Knowledge), RBKA, RFRC (Flight Radio), RMTC (Meteorology), and PHFC (Human Factors). Core BAK Topics Covered Aircraft General Knowledge: Engine thrust, basic airframe systems, and aircraft definitions. Flight Controls & Aerodynamics: Primary flight controls like ailerons (roll on the longitudinal axis), elevators (pitch on the lateral axis), and rudders (yaw on the normal axis), plus secondary effects of controls. Height & Altitude Terminology: AGL (Above Ground Level): Height relative to the terrain directly beneath the aircraft. AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level): Fixed altitude reference used for air traffic control and airspace management. Elevation: Height of a specific land or airport point above mean sea level. QNH: Local barometric pressure settings used to read altitude below 10,000 feet. Human Factors: Decision-making, spatial orientation, and physiological limits. Operations & Rules: Privileges and limitations, VFR (Visual Flight Rules) weather minimums, and communication protocols. 7th EditionAlso included in the ATC Student Pilot Kit.
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