Elements and Performance Criteria
- Start and stop engine
- Start/stop checklists are followed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine
- Engine is started/stopped in accordance with manufacturers instruction, workplace procedures, regulatory requirements and Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
- Pre-start and after-start checks are completed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH
- Emergencies are managed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH, emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
- Pre- and after-shutdown checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist and Flight Manual/POH
- Engine is operated within manufacturers limitations
- Compliance is maintained with local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews
- Engage and stop rotor
- Wind conditions are assessed and appropriate allowance is made in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures
- Engine RPM is set within limits before rotor engagement
- Rotor brake is released/applied in accordance with Flight Manual/POH procedures
- Rotor is engaged and stopped in accordance with manufacturers instructions, workplace procedures and Flight Manual/POH
- Engine RPM is maintained within limits during rotor engagement in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Disc position is maintained within operating limits both as RPM increases and during rotor stopping operations
- Transmission, hydraulic system and engine indications are monitored and appropriate responses are made if necessary
- Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system