Elements and Performance Criteria
- Climb helicopter
- Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at normal, maximum rate (VY), maximum angle (VX) and cruise climb flight configurations from straight flight and turns
- Helicopter is maintained in balanced flight during adjustments to attitude and power
- Helicopter is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude
- Lookout is maintained during climb using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
- Situation awareness is maintained
- Maintain straight and level flight
- Attitude and power are adjusted to achieve a constant height, heading and speed while remaining in balanced flight
- Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
- Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference
- Altitude is maintained within allocated height band
- Descend helicopter
- Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight flight and turns whilst maintaining balanced flight
- Helicopter is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
- Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
- Clearance ahead and below is maintained
- Air traffic control altitude restrictions are observed
- Helicopter does not exceed design limits during descent
- Situation awareness is maintained at all times during helicopter descent
- Appropriate precautions are taken to avoid carburettor icing
- Turn helicopter
- 'Airspace cleared' procedure is carried out
- Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks
- Helicopter is rolled out from the turn to achieve a nominated heading or geographical feature
- Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
- Engine operating limits are not exceeded
- Control helicopter at any speed
- Attitude and power are adjusted, accelerated or decelerated to manoeuvre the helicopter at any specified airspeed within the flight envelope while maintaining balanced flight
- Height awareness is maintained at all times and appropriate adjustments are made as required
- Wind conditions are monitored and appropriate allowance is made
- Helicopter is suitably controlled to ensure that it is operated within its design limits
- Perform circuits and approaches
- Traffic patterns are conducted in accordance with AIP or local procedures at normal and low altitude appropriate to the helicopter type
- When conducting traffic patterns, due allowance is made for the wind and all checklists are completed
- Radiotelephone procedures are followed during circuits in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- The approach path applicable to the helicopter type is intercepted and maintained whilst remaining clear of other traffic
- Lookout is maintained during circuits and approaches using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
- Conflicting traffic is recognised and appropriate responses are made
- Right of way rules are applied and compliance with the rules is maintained
- Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made
- Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made
- Comply with airspace requirements