The old exam syllabuses are available for reference only. They may be suitable for testing officers or candidates who wish to check an old KDR reference. For example, for an exam completed before 01/09/2014 when Part 61 of CASR came into effect.
Do NOT use the old exam syllabus to study for the current version of an exam. If you are preparing for a current exam, refer to CASR Part 61 MOS, Schedule 3.
When checking a Day VFR (aeroplane) syllabus reference (for either PPL or CPL exams):
The following is an example of the references:
The agricultural rating (aeroplane and helicopter) syllabus was prepared on 17 April 2008 taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Order 40.6 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008.
The syllabus sets out the aeronautical knowledge required for the issue of an ATPL (Aeroplane). This syllabus should not be used in order to study for the current version of an exam. If you are preparing for a current exam, refer to CASR Part 61 MOS, Schedule 3.
This syllabus sets out the aeronautical knowledge required for the issue of an ATPL (Helicopter). This syllabus should not be used in order to study for the current version of an exam. If you are preparing for a current exam, refer to CASR Part 61 MOS, Schedule 3.
The CASR Part 61 MOS, Schedule 3 was updated on 19 November 2024 to introduce aeronautical knowledge requirements for gyroplanes. Changes were also made with Units 1.4.1, 1.4.2 and 1.4.3, which relate to AASA and AASH exams – previously AAGC, AAGA and AAGH they are now referred to as AGKC, AGKA and AGKH respectively.
This syllabus details the flying and ground training requirements for the commercial pilot (balloon) licence [CP(B)L]. This syllabus should not be used in order to study for the current version of an exam.
This flying training syllabus specifies the sequences and standards that must be met by applicants for aeroplane pilot licences. This syllabus should not be used in order to study for the current version of an exam. If you are preparing for a current exam, refer to CASR Part 61 MOS, Schedule 3.
This flying training syllabus specifies the sequences and standards that must be met by applicants for helicopter pilot licences. This syllabus should not be used in order to study for the current version of an exam. If you are preparing for a current exam, refer to CASR Part 61 MOS, Schedule 3.
The flight instructor rating (aeroplane) syllabus compilation was prepared on 22 April 2008 taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Order 40.1.7 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008.
The instrument rating (aeroplane and helicopter) syllabus compilation was prepared on 2 February 2009 taking into account amendments up to Civil Aviation Order 40.2.1 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2008.
The RPAS beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) outside of controlled airspace (OCTA) examination - Aeronautical Knowledge Standards will assist training organisations to develop training material related to the RPAS BVLOS OCTA - Aeronautical Knowledge Standards exam.
The workbook is only for use in training to the Day VFR aeroplanes aeronautical knowledge syllabus of training and the associated CASA PPL and CPL examinations, and not to be used for any other purpose. This syllabus should not be used in order to study for the current version of an exam. If you are preparing for a current exam, refer to CASR Part 61 MOS, Schedule 3.
