AVIY4017B - Execute advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
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AVIY4017B Execute advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and/or ADF; airspace control requirements and Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures required when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures.
Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.
Operations are conducted as part of commercial or military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.
Work is performed under limited supervision.
This unit is nominally packaged at Certificate IV.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control the helicopter in a range of situations by the application of advanced manoeuvres and procedures, including turning a helicopter steeply; performing autorotative flight; and executing limited power take-offs, approaches and landings. The situations may also include take-offs and landings on sloping ground or at a pinnacle or ridge line; and take-offs, landings and manoeuvres in confined areas. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
Required knowledge:
Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
The cross wind loss of rotor control limits for the helicopter type flown
Power required and power available curves
Pressure altitude and density considerations
Wind and terrain effects
Procedures for the use of performance charts
Application of the height/velocity diagram/graph
Local air traffic control procedures and instructions
Emergency radio procedures
Actions to be conducted following a forced landing
Hazards and risks when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures and precautions for controlling the risks
Problems that may occur when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures and appropriate action that should be taken in each case
Required skills:
Apply the knowledge to the execution of advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Select and use relevant equipment for the execution of advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the execution of advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance
Interpret/use a helicopter manufacturers height-velocity diagram/graph
Solve problems associated with the execution of advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Follow air traffic control procedures and instructions
Communicate effectively with others when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
Complete documentation related to executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
Work collaboratively with others when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when executing advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
Identify and correctly use equipment required to conduct advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine helicopter
multi engine helicopter
single main rotor helicopter
multi main rotor helicopter
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Performance may be demonstrated on an helicopter with:
fully functioning dual controls
an electronic intercom system
dual control brakes
wheeled or skidded undercarriage
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace are:
those designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Operational hazards during advanced helicopter manoeuvres may include:
variable surface conditions
other aircraft
loose objects
personnel
animals
birds
propeller/tail rotor/rotor wash and jet blast
Guidance during advanced helicopter manoeuvres may be provided by:
air traffic control instructions
light signals
aerodrome markings
Advanced manoeuvres may include:
turning a helicopter steeply
performing autorotative flight
executing limited power take-offs, approaches and landings
take-offs, landings and manoeuvres in confined areas
take-offs and landings on sloping ground
take-offs and landings at a pinnacle or ridge line
Checklists may include:
pre-flight
pre-start
engine start
pre-taxi
take-off
after take-off
approach and landing
shutdown
post-flight
Circuit height may include:
standard
low-level
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are:
geographical limits of the flight area is demonstrated on a chart
prominent geographical features are identified using a chart
the limits of the flight area are identified on the ground
the position of controlled airspace is determined using a chart and geographical features
restricted areas are identified using a chart and geographical features
departure from the circuit area and transition to the flight area is completed without incident
departure from the flight area and transition to the circuit area is completed without incident
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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'Airspace cleared' procedure is carried out before and during turn
Level turn of nominated bank angle is achieved without altitude change to nominated heading
Descending turn of nominated bank angle is achieved to a nominated heading
Awareness of higher stall speed in turns is demonstrated
Helicopter operating limits are not exceeded
An appropriate action plan is formulated that ensures the safe completion of autorotative manoeuvres
Priorities are set to ensure the safe completion of autorotative manoeuvres
Autorotative flight is entered and maintained at a nominated speed and heading in balanced flight
Heading is altered with the helicopter in balanced flight at a nominated speed
Helicopter is transitioned from autorotative flight to a climb at nominated heading and speed
Autorotative landing is performed into the wind in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Helicopter is terminated to the hover from autorotative flight, using appropriate power
Autorotative flight is performed at the optimum range and minimum descent rate speeds
Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
Situation awareness is maintained at all times during autorotative flight
Surface conditions are confirmed to be suitable for the helicopter type
Stakeholders are briefed to ensure safe operations in the vicinity of helicopter
Helicopter is lifted off from sloping ground to a hover in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Helicopter is landed from the hover onto sloping ground in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Any abnormal situations are recognised and appropriate controlled corrective action is implemented
Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
Situation awareness is maintained at all times during lift-offs and landings on sloping ground
Confined area is assessed, an action plan is formulated and a decision is made to operate in the area
Awareness is demonstrated of pilot's own capabilities and limitations and decisions to take off or land are adjusted accordingly
Helicopter is safely landed in a confined area in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Helicopter is safely taken off from a confined area in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Helicopter is manoeuvred in a confined area while remaining clear of obstructions
Situation awareness is maintained at all times during manoeuvres in a confined area
Appropriate allowance is made for the effects of wind during manoeuvres in a confined area
Need for limited power manoeuvres is established
A decision to conduct limited power manoeuvres is implemented and an appropriate action plan is formulated to conduct limited power operations
An appropriate area for a safe take-off and landing suitable for the limited power available is selected in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Awareness is demonstrated of pilot's own capabilities and limitations and decisions to take off, approach or land are adjusted accordingly
Situation awareness is maintained at all times during limited power manoeuvres
Appropriate allowance is made for the effects of wind during limited power manoeuvres
Select and assess a suitable pinnacle or ridge line, formulate a plan and make a decision to operate onto the area
Awareness is demonstrated of pilot's own capabilities and limitations and decisions to take off or land are adjusted accordingly
Helicopter is safely landed on a pinnacle or ridge line in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Helicopter is safely lifted and taken off from a pinnacle or ridge line in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
Situation awareness is maintained at all times during take-offs, approaches and landings at a pinnacle or ridge line
Appropriate allowance is made for the effects of wind during take-off, approach and landing at a pinnacle or ridge line
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