Elements and Performance Criteria
- Climb RPA
- Clarity of flight path is observed and risks mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
- RPA climb checks are completed according to workplace policies and procedures
- Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates and cruise conditions of flight during straight and turning manoeuvres as applicable
- RPA is maintained in ‘trim’ condition as applicable
- RPA is leveled off at or below 400’ AGL
- Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Maintain straight and level flight
- Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as applicable
- RPA is maintained in ‘trim’ condition as applicable
- Visible signs or electronic indications of height change are identified and responded to appropriately
- Visible signs or electronic indications of heading change are identified and responded to appropriately
- Clarity of flight path is observed and risks mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
- Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Turn RPA in flight
- Control RPA speed in flight
- Descend RPA
- Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve a decrease of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates as applicable
- RPA is maintained in ‘trim’ condition as applicable
- RPA is leveled from a descent position at a nominated altitude according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Clarity of flight path is observed during RPA descent and risks mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
- RPA operating limits are controlled during descent according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Descent checks are completed according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Perform RPA landing approaches
- Approaches are conducted in accordance with Operators Manual procedures appropriate to the RPA type with allowance for wind velocity
- All mandated checklists are completed and communications procedures are followed
- Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised and a go-around/position - hold is performed from any position in the approach and landing pattern
- Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
- RPA is configured for landing according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- Comply with airspace requirements
- Compliance is maintained with air traffic requirements and controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations at all times
- Safe progress of the flight is ensured at all times
- Awareness of RPA position is maintained at all times
- Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
- Weather conditions are monitored and responded to appropriately according to regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures