Check CASA’s website for the most up to date permitted materials list.

Usually found by googling, “RPLN Permitted Materials CASA”.

These are the real focus areas

1 in 60
Fuel calculations
BOD and EOD
The Charts on the permitted materials list
Calculate GS
Crosswind component calculation
Times and fuel burn
CASR Part 91 Fuel Requirements chapter 19
Table 19.02 from Part 91 MOS
Top of climb or top of descent position
Time or distance to climb or descend

And lots of law and met law.

DO NOT underestimate this exam. People who have sat this exam and CPL Navigation close together say this is a significantly harder exam with lots of law.

CASA does not stipulate which bullet points from these two units are covered and which ones are not.

From unit 1.7.1 we believe it is most or all bullet points . Form unit 1.1.1 we believe it is definitely those listed in Navigation are 5 and likely some from areas 2 with the slight possibility of some from areas 3.

Unit 1.1.1 BAKC
2. Terminology
2.1 Direction of flight
2.1.1 Describe direction using the following methods:
(a) as a 3 figure group;
(b) as a 2 figure group;
(c) in the clock code.
2.1.2 Define the meaning of aircraft heading (HDG).
2.1.3 Describe the differences between the following terms when used to describe direction:
(a) true (T);
(b) magnetic (M);
(c) compass (C).
2.2 Distance, speed and velocity
2.2.1 State the units used for lateral distance in respect of the following:
(a) navigation;
(b) visibility.
2.2.2 Define the meaning of knot (kt) when used to express aircraft speed.
2.2.3 Define wind velocity (W/V).
2.2.4 Differentiate between the following acronyms:
(a) IAS;
(b) CAS;
(c) TAS;
(d) GS.
2.3 Time
2.3.1 Express time as a 4 figure group (24 hour time).
2.3.2 Convert local standard time to UTC.
2.3.3 Convert UTC to local standard time.
2.4 Units of measurement
2.4.1 State the units used to describe vertical measurement and the differences between the following:
(a) height;
(b) altitude;
(c) elevation.
2.4.2 State the unit of measurement used to express:
(a) runway dimensions;
(b) temperature;
(c) atmospheric pressure;
(d) weight;
(e) volume (liquids);
(f) visibility.

3. Power Plants
3.2 Fuels and oils
3.2.1 Describe the following in relation to fuels:
(a) the sources of fuel contamination;
(b) the advantages and disadvantages of fuelling prior to overnight parking;
(c) how to identify different grades of aviation fuel;
(d) the hazards/problems with:
(i) mixing different hydraulic fluids;
(ii) using incorrect grades of fuel.
3.4.4 State the atmospheric conditions of outside air temperature and relative humidity, engine control settings and power conditions which are conducive to the formation in a carburettor, including the severity of the icing, of the following:
(a) throttle ice;
(b) fuel evaporation ice;
(c) impact ice.
3.5.3 State:
(a) the effect of a blockage of the pitot or static source on the indications displayed by each pressure instrument; and
(b) the effect of using an alternate static source located inside the cockpit, on the reliability of pressure instrument indications; and
(c) the effect of low suction and loss of electrical power on the reliability of the gyroscopic flight instruments; and
(d) the causes of toppling of gyroscopic instruments and identify conditions under which they would re-erect; and
(e) how, when and why a directional indicating gyro should be synchronised with the magnetic compass.
3.5.4 Describe the methods to determine the serviceability of the primary flight instruments and magnetic compass.
5. Navigation
5.1 Charts
5.1.1 Identify the major features displayed on visual charts.
5.1.2 State the charts used to identify controlled airspace (CTA) and prohibited, restricted and danger (PRD) areas.
5.2 Documentation
5.2.1 Determine runway data from ERSA for a given airport.
5.2.2 Determine data pertaining to Prohibited, Restricted and Danger areas.
5.2.3 Use ERSA to determine the time a restricted area is active.

Unit 1.1.7 PNVC

2.1 Form of the earth
2.1.1 Describe:
(a) the shape and rotation of the earth;
(b) latitude, longitude;
(c) the difference between true and magnetic north;
(d) how distance and direction are measured and applied to navigation;
(e) magnetic variation and compass deviation;
(f) the relationship between magnetic heading, relative heading and magnetic bearing.
2.2 Time
2.2.1 Explain the terms UTC, local mean time, local (standard) time, local summer time.
2.2.2 Determine within +/- 5 min the beginning and end of civil twilight from AIP daylight and darkness graphs.
2.2.3 Complete conversions between LMT, UTC, local (standard) times, including local summer time.
2.2.4 List factors which may cause daylight to end earlier than the time extracted from AIP darkness graphs.
2.3 Basics – Extract information from documents
2.3.1 On a WAC and AIP ‘visual’ charts (if applicable) which cover the local area of operation:
(a) identify, without reference to the chart legend:
(i) major features to assist in map reading, for example, roads, rivers, lakes;
(ii) obstacles and spot heights, including elevation or height above terrain;
(iii) CTA, PRDs, and aerodrome data on VTC/ERC (if applicable);
(b) decode other symbols with reference to the chart legend;
(c) assess the general height of the terrain from hypsometric tints and contours;
(d) estimate track and distance;
(e) demonstrate and explain the reason for chart orientation in flight.
2.3.2 On visual AIP charts identify airspace boundaries and symbols with reference to the chart legend.
2.3.3 Use ERSA to extract:
(a) runway data;
(b) data pertaining to prohibited, restricted and danger areas.
2.4 Computation techniques
2.4.1 Use mental rules of thumb to estimate:
(a) time interval using estimated GS and distance, for example, 120 kt = 2 nm/min;
(b) endurance given fuel flow and fuel available (excluding reserve fuel).
2.4.2 Apply magnetic variation to obtain magnetic direction.
2.4.3 Carry out conversions between:
(a) feet/metres;
(b) nm/km;
(c) lbs/kg;
(d) US gal/litres/kg of avgas.
2.4.4 Calculate headwind, tailwind and cross-wind components given W/V and HDG using:
(a) a navigation computer; and
(b) conversion and wind component tables in ERSA.
2.4.5 Calculate the following:
(a) CAS and TAS given air temperature and pressure height;
(b) HDG, GS and drift given TAS, W/V, TR;
(c) TR given HDG, TAS, W/V;
(d) climb and decent rates and gradients;
(e) TOPC and TOPD positions using average airspeed, W/V and rates of climb and descent.
2.5 Pilot navigation
2.5.1 Principles of map reading:
(a) describe the method of chart orientation; and
(b) list situations when a pilot should read:
(i) from map to ground; and
(ii) from ground to map; and
(c) select appropriate position lines to establish:
(i) ground speed; and
(ii) track error; and
(iii) a fix; and
(d) select appropriate ground features to establish position when flying:
(i) at low level (500 ft AGL); and
(ii) between (approximately) 2,000 and 10,000 ft; and
(iii) over mountainous terrain, coastal areas, densely populated and sparsely populated areas.
2.5.2 Chart preparation and selection (practice):
(a) draw tracks, track error lines, time/distance markings; and
(b) given a route – select WAC(s) and appropriate AIP ‘visual charts’.
2.5.3 With reference to a planned or given track and given appropriate data:
(a) determine track made good (TMG); and
(b) calculate drift; and
(c) determine alteration of heading or HDG(M) to:
(i) parallel track; and
(ii) intercept track at a nominated point; and
(iii) maintain track once track is intercepted; and
(d) revise/confirm estimates or ETA using latest ground speed or time/distance proportion; and
(e) establish a DR position using latest TR and GS; and
(f) using a map plotter, employ mental dead reckoning and proportional techniques to solve inflight navigational problems, including:
(i) mentally apply the 1 in 60 rule; and
(ii) mentally revise estimates/ETA’s; and
(iii) estimate TR and ETI to a selected diversion point.
2.6 Radio navigation aids
2.6.1 Extract NDB and VOR information from ERSA or ERC and state the rated coverage of a VOR up to 10,000 ft.
2.7 Area navigation systems
2.7.1 Types of systems:
(a) external sensor systems:
(i) VOR/DME;
(ii) GNSS.
2.7.2 General principles:
(a) inputs required:
(i) air data inputs;
(ii) other inputs;
(b) outputs generated:
(i) types of outputs;
(ii) uses.
2.7.3 RNAV systems:
(a) principle of VOR/DME area navigation (RNAV);
(b) advantages and disadvantages;
(c) limitations and restrictions:
(i) errors, accuracy, reliability;
(ii) coverage;
(iii) range.
(d) typical control panel.
2.7.4 Reserved:
2.7.5 Satellite navigation systems:
(a) principle of GNSS navigation:
(i) elements of GNSS (for example, GPS, GLONASS);
(b) advantages and disadvantages;
(c) limitations and restrictions:
(i) errors, accuracy, reliability;
(ii) coverage;
(iii) range;
(d) typical control panel;
(e) approvals for IFR Navigation;
(f) GNSS system enhancements (for example, DGNSS, GLS, WAAS).
2.7.6 Updating area navigation systems:
(a) need for updating position;
(b) requirements for updating:
(i) manual inserting;
(ii) automatic updating;
(iii) inhibiting updating;
(c) common indications when system updates position.