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
|
In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
|
Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and regulations
|
Energy management principles applicable to aerobatic sequences
|
Minimum height requirements to complete nose low (including pull through) to maintain above minimum height within the normal operating parameters of the aircraft
|
Minimum height required to recover from a spin in the aircraft type being flown
|
Unusual attitude recovery technique
|
Aerodynamic principles applicable to the performance of aerobatic sequence
|
Aerobatic sequence performance parameters
|
Go/no-go performance criteria
|
Aircraft limitations for the aircraft flown
|
Environmental factors impacting the performance of aerobatic sequence
|
Regulatory requirements applicable to the performance of aerobatic sequence
|
Required skills:
|
Compensate for the secondary effects of controls
|
Recognise situations which may require a precautionary landing or abandonment
|
Compensate for meteorological effects on display sequence
|
Operate the aircraft within its limitations, achieving optimum performance
|
Identify symptoms of loss of control
|
Select and use relevant equipment during aerobatics sequence
|
Use instruments to monitor aircraft performance
|
Recognise approaching maximum performance limitations of the aircraft
|
Recognise approaching minimum safe altitude
|
Communicate effectively with others when performing an aerobatic sequence
|
Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to performing aerobatic sequence in an aircraft
|
Complete documentation related to performing aerobatic sequence
|
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
|
Work collaboratively with others when performing aerobatic sequence
|
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 performing an aerobatic sequence in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
|
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when performing aerobatic sequence
|
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the performance of aerobatic sequence
|
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, 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 clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
|
Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
|
Identify and correctly use equipment required to perform aerobatic sequence
|