Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-flight preparations
- Relevant controlled aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources
- Information is interpreted to determine appropriate departure, arrival and landing requirements
- Special aerodrome procedures are identified as required
- Weather forecasts and local observations are checked for operating validity for flight planned duration
- Relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies are identified for use during all flight modes
- Taxi aircraft at a controlled aerodrome
- Air traffic clearances are obtained and complied with
- Aircraft is manoeuvred to holding point as instructed and appropriate action is taken to avoid other aircraft and obstructions
- Aerodrome ground markings are identified and appropriate action is taken during aircraft taxi
- Aerodrome lighting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken to comply with ground/hover taxi requirements
- Airport runway incursion hotspots are identified
- Aircraft separation and lookout are maintained for other aircraft and other aerodrome obstructions including jet blast hazards
- Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi
- Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point
- Perform aircraft departure
- Airways clearance is obtained and confirmed with air traffic services
- Runway approaches are checked and cleared in all directions prior to entering runway
- Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected
- Air traffic departure instructions are complied with, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required
- Aircraft separation is maintained and wake turbulence conditions are avoided during aircraft departure sequence
- Air traffic service is advised of departure details as required
- Airways clearance instructions are maintained within tracking and altitude tolerances, and lookout is maintained until clear of the aerodrome control zone
- Perform arrival and landing
- Relevant controlled aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources prior to entering control area
- Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set
- Air traffic clearance is gained from air traffic service and appropriate transponder code is selected prior to entry to control area, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required
- Aircraft separation, lookout and tracking tolerances are maintained within the control area
- Wind velocity and direction are assessed to confirm clearance instructions, and appropriate circuit and landing direction
- Landing clearance is confirmed with air traffic service
- Aircraft is landed and taxi clearance from runway and landing areas is obtained