REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
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Required knowledge:
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Pilot medical fitness and qualifications necessary for night visual flight
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Privileges of the Night VFR rating
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Specification of the aircraft flight instruments required for night visual flight
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Specification of the aircraft electrical lighting, radio communication and navigation equipment required for night visual flight
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Limit of Night VFR operations in a single-engine aircraft
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Requirements for submission of flight notification and SARWATCH
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Speed restrictions for night visual flight
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Requirements for in-flight progress reports
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Procedures for flight plan amendments and revised estimates for a night visual flight
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Documents required to be carried on a night visual flight
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Validity of a given meteorological forecast for a night visual flight
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Aerodrome lighting and curfew requirements for night operations
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Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
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In ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
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Airspace requirements and procedures under NVFR conditions
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NVFR route planning requirements
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Use of the navigational computer
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Aircraft fuel planning including holding, alternate, fixed reserve and usage rates
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Visual and instrument flight rules and procedures
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Factors affecting en route performance, range and endurance
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Critical point and point of no return
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Meteorological considerations for a NVFR flight
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Requirements for an alternate aerodrome
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Aerodrome and en route holding procedures
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NVFR cruising levels, selection and hazards
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Limitations and errors of navigations aids/systems
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Icing conditions and hazards
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Required skills:
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Determine the currency of operational documents
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Extract and apply relevant information from operational documents
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Determine the meteorological forecasts required for a night visual flight
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Determine whether a flight should proceed based on available meteorological forecasts
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Determine alternate aerodrome requirements and suitability for a night visual flight to a specified destination given relevant information including NOTAMs
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Determine holding requirements due to weather, traffic or traffic advisory
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Determine fuel quantity required for a night visual flight
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Interpret navigation charts
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Interpret meteorological forecasts
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Calculate fuel requirements
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Select suitable navigation aids/systems
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Communicate effectively with others when planning a flight under NVFR
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Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to planning a flight under NVFR
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Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
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Complete documentation related to planning a flight under NVFR
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Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
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Work collaboratively with others when planning a flight under NVFR
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Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
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Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when planning a flight under NVFR in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when planning a flight under NVFR
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist while planning a flight under NVFR
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Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
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Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
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Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
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Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self others, or damage to goods or equipment
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Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
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Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
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Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
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Identify and correctly use equipment required when planning a flight under NVFR
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