SHS3 Aviation And Aerospace Engineering · Semester 1 Week 15: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Systems

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.3.LI.2 - Illustrate the pros and cons of each aviation communication technology.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least three advantages and three limitations of VHF/HF radio communication in aviation scenarios.
Compare and contrast two-way radio and mobile phone communication for short to medium range, and long range aviation use.
Justify, with reasons, which communication technology is most suitable for a given aviation scenario (short, medium, or long range).
Produce a labelled illustration (diagram or table) showing the pros and cons of at least four aviation communication technologies.
Defend their choice of communication system in a group discussion, respecting the views of classmates with different opinions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Avionics (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Systems (2.3)
Content standard: 3.2.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of the different communication technologies used in aviation. 3.2.3.LO.1 Justify which communication systems are suitable for different communication scenarios in aviation. 3.2.3.LO.2 Describe the aircraft and spacecraft navigation systems. 3.2.3.LO.3 Use illustrations to demonstrate knowledge of aerospace surveillance systems.
Indicator: 3.2.3.LI.2 - Illustrate the pros and cons of each aviation communication technology.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 15 (Week 15 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 104

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: By exploring the requirements for aviation communication in different scenarios (short to medium range, long range), students think, pair and share the merits and limitations of each communications technology.
- A two-way radio
- A mobile phone
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Canned tins with thread/wire
- Talking drums
Assessment (3.2.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.