College of Aeronautical Science

College of Aeronautical Science Teaching organization focusing
on ATPL Flight Planning, Navigation and Year 12 Bridging Courses All lectures are conducted by Dr. Steven Holding, PhD.

The College of Aeronautical Science is a teaching organization specializing in year 12 bridging courses for pilots and cadet pilots. Aero-Mathematics: Advanced Algebra and Calculus with Application is Flight Theory and Aircraft Performance. Aero-Physics: Year 12 level Physics Theory with Applcation in Aerodynamics and Aeronautical Engineering

The college also supplies Psychometric & Aptitude Test Preperation courses for both Defence Force and Commercial pilot/cadet/aircrew/officer applicants.

ADF PILOT/AIRCREW APRIL 13th & 14th in Brisbane. Details are in the attached document.The ADF, ADFA, Air Services Austra...
24/03/2026

ADF PILOT/AIRCREW
APRIL 13th & 14th in Brisbane.
Details are in the attached document.

The ADF, ADFA, Air Services Australia and Commercial Cadetships (Qantas Group/ REX/ Cathay Pacific) use mathematics and mental calculation tests as part of the Cadet Pilot, Aircrew, ATC, Air Combat Officer (ACO),
Aviation Warfare Officer (AVWO), Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller (JBAC), Air Intelligence Analyst, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst and general officer selection procedure.

This course is designed to help
you to improve your speed, accuracy and confidence in the test.

Aeronautical Knowledge may also be
important depending on your previous flying experience. Course duration is 2 full days in class, followed by 6 to 8 weeks home study. I also conduct regular individual contact tutorials (for all enrolled students) throughout the year.

That’s normally 1 day every week. I am also available for phone consultations Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Contact Details:
Dr Steve Holding
mobile 042 303 7474
aeroscience747:gmail.com

ATPL NAVIGATION LECTURE COURSE Start Date: Monday April 20.Venue: Saint Lucia Campus BrisbaneAfter class assistance is a...
24/03/2026

ATPL NAVIGATION LECTURE COURSE

Start Date: Monday April 20.
Venue: Saint Lucia Campus Brisbane

After class assistance is available.
Attached is a brief summary of the course content.

Note: The course fees also include ATPL Performance and Loading.

Please contact
Dr Steven Holding
mobile 042 303 7474
Email: [email protected]

COURSE OUTLINE:
¨Fast Method for Calculating Speed of Sound
¨Fast Method for converting IAS to TAS
¨How to calculate drift angle and heading without a wiz wheel
¨Formula for calculating wind given TAS, GS, Track, Heading

¨OFF Track Diversion Formulas:
1. Distance to return to Track
2. Angle required to return to Track at a given point
3. Extra distance (or time) due to 1 or more diversions

¨Critical Point Formula
1. Both Alternates on Track
2. One Alternate off Track
3. Both Alternates off Track

¨Point of No Return (on track)
¨Point of Safe Diversion to off Track Alternate
¨Formula for converting Indicated Altitude to True Altitude
¨Extra Topics may be included upon request or by correspondence.

05/02/2026

ATPL NAVIGATION LECTURE COURSE
April 20, 21, 22 + after class tutorials.

Most students use diagrammatic methods to solve Navigation exercises.
Provided you have time these methods work well.
Unfortunately, exam time limits mean that students tend to rush and make errors with diagrams. Mathematical formulae are easier to execute under time pressure. Most importantly, the answers are exact.

I will be conducting regular tutorial days in Brisbane. These are free for all current students.

After course assistance is available free of charge.

Below is a brief summary of the course content:

COURSE OUTLINE:
- Fast Method for Calculating Speed of Sound
- Fast Method for converting IAS to TAS
- How to calculate drift angle and heading without a wiz wheel
- Formula for calculating wind given TAS, GS, Track, Heading

- OFF Track Diversion Formulas:
1. Distance to return to Track
2. Angle required to return to Track at a given point
3. Extra distance (or time) due to 1 or more diversions

- Critical Point Formula
1. Both Alternates on Track
2. One Alternate off Track
3. Both Alternates off Track

- Point of No Return (on track)
- Point of Safe Diversion to off Track Alternate
- Formula for converting Indicated Altitude to True Altitude
- Extra Topics may be included upon request or by correspondence.

Venue: Saint Lucia UQ Campus, Brisbane
Contact: Dr Steven Holding
Mobile: 042 303 7474
Email: [email protected]

ATPL Flight Planning 2026:Feb 23 to 27 LecturesPlus regular in-class tutorial assistanceVenue: Saint Lucia campus, Brisb...
16/01/2026

ATPL Flight Planning 2026:

Feb 23 to 27 Lectures

Plus regular in-class tutorial assistance

Venue: Saint Lucia campus, Brisbane

Many students are aware that the standard 727 performance manual used in Flight Planning contains integrated fuel burn tables. Most students never use them. The tables allow you to directly convert Air Distance into Fuel Burn or the reverse for PNR calculations. They also work equally as well for the reverse flight plan. The answers are exact, no mid-zone weight guessing required. Also error checking is important. You will be able to double check your answers as you work through the questions.

After course assistance is available free of charge.

I will be conducting regular tutorial days at Saint Lucia campus. If you need individual assistance please arrange your preferred times.

These are free for all current students.

The course is also available by correspondence if students are unable to attend the lecture course. Note that Formula for ATPL Performance and Loading is included for free for students enrolled in the Flight Planning Course.

More details are attached.

Regards

Steve

m: 042 303 7474

AIRLINE PILOT AND CADET APTITUDE SELECTION2026: February 9th and 10th in Brisbane, St Lucia. Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar...
04/12/2025

AIRLINE PILOT AND CADET APTITUDE SELECTION

2026: February 9th and 10th in Brisbane, St Lucia.

Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar, REX, Virgin, Emirates, Cathay, and most International Commercial Airlines use general mathematics
tests as part of the Pilot and Cadet Pilot selection procedure.

This course is designed to help you to improve your speed, accuracy and confidence in the test. Aeronautical Knowledge may also be important for some cadet testing and depending on your previous flying experience. Course duration is 2 days (+ 1 day individual tuition if required) in class + 6- 8 weeks correspondence study.

The details are attached.

Contact:
Dr Steven Holding
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 042 303 7474

ADF PILOT Pilot/ ATC Selection Training+ Commercial Pilot General Entry and Cadetships.Feb 2nd & 3rd in Brisbane, St Luc...
04/12/2025

ADF PILOT Pilot/ ATC Selection Training
+ Commercial Pilot General Entry and Cadetships.

Feb 2nd & 3rd in Brisbane, St Lucia,
+ 6 - 8 weeks correspondence.

The ADF, ADFA, Air Services Australia and Commercial Cadetships (Qantas Group/ REX/ Cathay Pacific) use mathematics and mental calculation tests as part of the Cadet Pilot, Aircrew, ATC, Air Combat Officer (ACO), Aviation Warfare Officer (AVWO), Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller (JBAC), Air Intelligence Analyst, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst and general officer selection procedure. This course is designed to help you to improve your speed, accuracy and confidence in the test.

Aeronautical Knowledge may also be important depending on your previous flying experience. All details are attached. Students may wish to give me a call to discuss the study program.

Dr Steve Holding

College of Aeronautical Science.
Mobile: 042 303 7474.

ATPL Flight Planning:November 24 to 28 LecturesPlus regular in-class Tutorial AssistanceVenue: Saint Lucia campus, Brisb...
28/10/2025

ATPL Flight Planning:

November 24 to 28 Lectures
Plus regular in-class Tutorial Assistance
Venue: Saint Lucia campus, Brisbane

Many students are aware that the standard 727 performance manual used in Flight Planning contains integrated fuel burn tables. Most students never use them. The tables allow you to directly convert Air Distance into Fuel Burn or the reverse for PNR calculations. They also work equally as well for the reverse flight plan. The answers are exact, no mid-zone weight guessing required. Also error checking is important. You will be able to double check your answers as you work through the questions.

After course assistance is available free of charge.

I will be conducting regular tutorial days at Saint Lucia campus. If you need individual assistance please arrange your preferred times.

These are free for all current students.

The course is also available by correspondence if students are unable to attend the lecture course.

More details are attached.

ATPL Flight Planning:November 24 to 28 LecturesPlus regular in-class Tutorial AssistanceVenue: Saint Lucia campus, Brisb...
01/10/2025

ATPL Flight Planning:

November 24 to 28 Lectures
Plus regular in-class Tutorial Assistance
Venue: Saint Lucia campus, Brisbane

Many students are aware that the standard 727 performance manual used in Flight Planning contains integrated fuel burn tables. Most students never use them. The tables allow you to directly convert Air Distance into Fuel Burn or the reverse for PNR calculations. They also work equally as well for the reverse flight plan. The answers are exact, no mid-zone weight guessing required. Also error checking is important. You will be able to double check your answers as you work through the questions.

After course assistance is available free of charge.

I will be conducting regular tutorial days at Saint Lucia campus. If you need individual assistance please arrange your preferred times.

These are free for all current students.

The course is also available by correspondence if students are unable to attend the lecture course.

More details are attached.

Regards

Steve

Dr Steven Holding
College of Aeronautical Science
PO BOX 421
Ashgrove
Q, 4060.
mobile 042 303 7474

Australian Defence Force Pilot and Aircrew Selection TestLecture/ Tutorial CourseAugust 25, 26 + 8 weeks correspondence ...
24/07/2025

Australian Defence Force Pilot and Aircrew Selection Test

Lecture/ Tutorial Course
August 25, 26 + 8 weeks correspondence studies

Venue: Saint Lucia Campus, Brisbane

The ADF, ADFA, Air Services Australia and Commercial Cadetships use mathematics and mental calculation tests as part of the Selection Testing. This includes Pilots, Aircrew, ATC, Air Combat Officer (ACO), Aviation Warfare Officer (AVWO), Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller (JBAC), Air Intelligence Analyst, Geospatial Intelligence Analyst and general officer positions. Air Services Australia also uses similar selection testing for ATC roles. Details are attached.

Please contact Dr. Steven Holding
Mobile: 042 303 7474
Email: [email protected]

ATPL Flight Planning: August 11 to August 15Venue: Saint Lucia Campus, University of Qld.(see details attached)Included:...
17/06/2025

ATPL Flight Planning: August 11 to August 15

Venue: Saint Lucia Campus, University of Qld.
(see details attached)

Included:
Regular contact Tutorials for all enrolled students.
Individual contact time is available if necessary.
Updated practice Exams.
Student chat group for extra hints and tips.

Please contact
Dr Steven Holding
mobile: 042 303 7474
email: [email protected]

09/06/2025

ATPL Flight Planning Course
August 4 to August 8, 2025.
Venue: Saint Lucia Campus, Brisbane.
Course Includes: Individual Tutorials are available on request for all enrolled students.
Regular in class Tutorials are scheduled in Brisbane.
Pre-course study material is provided.
If required the courses can be completed by correspondence.
Students may also be interested in ATPL Navigation and ATPL Performance and Loading.
For all details, Please contact Dr Steve Holding.
mobile 042 303 7474
email: [email protected]
www.aeroscience.com.au

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PO Box 421, Ashgrove West
St Lucia, QLD
4060

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