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 Regulations and Orders

In Defence context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of aerodynamics

Functions and effects of all aeroplane controls

Procedures for setting power in normally aspirated turbocharged or supercharged engines as applicable

Theory and application of best rate and angle of climb

Use of instruments to monitor aeroplane performance

Relationship of attitude and power to trim

Use of trim controls

Use of autopilotflight director functions where applicable

Operation of stall warning devices fitted to aeroplane

Effects of flap

Use of flap

The effects of excessive cooling on engine performance

Effects of carburettor or intake icing

The effects and use of carburettor heat or deicing systems

The requirements and procedures for maximum rate descent

Hazards during maximum rate descent

Airspace cleared procedure to be carried out before all turns

The effect of turning and acceleration on magnetic compass accuracy

The tendency to under bank in descending turn and over bank in a climbing turn

Cause of and compensation for aileron drag

The effect of angle of bank and load factor on stall speeds

Circuit patterns and procedures

Goaround procedures from base leg and final approach

Prelanding checks

After takeoff checks

The dangers of turbulence and wake turbulence when flying at low speed

The effect of turning and acceleration on magnetic compass accuracy

Day VFR criteria

Required skills

Apply the techniques of straight and level climbing and descending flight to achieve a consistent traffic pattern and approach to landing

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls

Perform various functions simultaneously as required

Maintain separation between aircraft

Remain within a designated area whilst complying with airspace and air traffic requirements

Use instruments to monitor aeroplane performance

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively with others when controlling an aeroplane in normal flight including use of radio

Read and interpret instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to controlling an aeroplane in normal flight

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to controlling an aeroplane in normal flight

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when controlling an aeroplane in normal flight

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may occur when controlling an aeroplane in normal flight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when controlling an aeroplane in normal flight

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when controlling an aeroplane in normal flight

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 or 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 equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when controlling an aeroplane in normal flight

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Tasks may be undertaken in:

Performance may be demonstrated in:

Performance may be demonstrated on an aeroplane with:

Aeroplane may include:

Crew may include:

Instruments may be:

Limitations may be imposed by:

Classes of airspace are:

Runways may include:

Turns may include:

Checklists may include:

Circuit height may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: