Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage loss of thrust after take-off
- Loss of thrust is identified as an abnormal situation
- RPAS is controlled at all times in accordance with workplace procedures
- Immediate recovery actions are performed in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM) and pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
- A recovery area within gliding distance is selected, and emergency procedures are performed in accordance with AFM/POH
- Appropriate flight profile is flown to enable controlled recovery
- Controlled recovery is achieved in accordance with workplace procedures
- Perform forced recovery following loss of thrust
- Control of RPAS is maintained at all times
- Immediate actions are performed in accordance with AFM/POH
- A recovery area within gliding distance is selected and RPAS is manoeuvred to nominated recovery area as required
- Consideration is given to restarting the engine and engine is restarted as required
- Flight profile is flown from that a controlled recovery can be achieved
- Controlled recovery is achieved in accordance with workplace procedures
- Recognise and recover from stall
- Recognise and recover from an incipient spin
- Conduct precautionary search and recovery
- Manage RPAS abnormal and emergency situations
- Abnormal and emergency situations are identified, and managed in accordance with relevant emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
- Appropriate emergency procedures are followed in accordance with AFM/POH and published procedures while maintaining control of the RPAS
- Control of RPAS is maintained at all times