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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Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
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In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and regulations
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Reference points that are used to achieve the specified left and right echelon formation positions for the aircraft being flown with respect to specified formation position
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Reference points that are used to achieve the line astern position for the aircraft being flown with respect to specified formation position
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Procedure for flying close formation
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Procedure for performing station changes
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Non-verbal signals applicable to formation operations
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Procedure to follow when visual contact is lost with the lead aircraft
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Procedures to be followed during abnormal and emergency situations
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Procedures for performing straight and turning rejoins to a formation
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Formation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Formation radio procedures
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Required skills:
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Operate the aircraft within its limitations, achieving optimum performance
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Compensate for the secondary effects of controls
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Perform formation collision avoidance turns
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Select and use relevant equipment in formation flight situations
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Use instruments to monitor aircraft performance
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Recognise relative position changes with reference to the formation
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Communicate effectively with others when performing formation flight
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Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to performing formation flight in an aircraft
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Complete documentation related to performing formation flight
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Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
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Work collaboratively with other when performing formation flight
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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 performing formation flight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when performing formation flight
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the performance of formation flight
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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 to perform formation flight
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