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 Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In Defence context relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and regulations

Aerodynamic principles for performance of aerobatic manoeuvres

Techniques for entry to and control of aerobatic manoeuvres

Physiological effects applicable to max performance flight

Aircraft limitations for the aircraft flown including environmental factors

Safe manoeuvre entry and recovery heights

Premanoeuvre check procedures

Regulatory requirements applicable to the performance of aerobatic manoeuvres

Required skills

Apply unusual attitudes fully developed and incipient spin and spiral dive recover techniques

Operate the aircraft within its limitations achieving optimum performance

Manoeuvre aircraft on the buffet

Conduct maximum rate turning

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls

Identify symptoms of loss of control

Select and correctly use relevant equipment in performance of aerobatic manoeuvres

Use instruments to monitor aircraft performance

Recognise approaching max performance limitations of the aircraft

Manage aircraft energy to achieve safe manoeuvre entry and recovery heights

Communicate effectively with others when performing aerobatic manoeuvres

Read interpret and follow instructions regulations procedures and other information relevant to performing aerobatic manoeuvres in an aircraft

Complete documentation related to performing aerobatic manoeuvres

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when performing aerobatic manoeuvres

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 performing aerobatic manoeuvres in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when performing aerobatic manoeuvres

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the performance of aerobatic manoeuvres

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 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 clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Implement OHampS procedures and relevant regulations

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

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

selecting operating area within suitable airspace that allows for the completion of all aerobatic manoeuvres above the authorised minimum altitude

performing premanoeuvre checks and configuration of aircraft for aerobatic manoeuvres

maintaining lookout using appropriate systematic scan technique

achieving entry airspeed for completion of all aerobatic manoeuvres

observing safe entry and recovery heights for all aerobatic manoeuvres

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:

Aircraft may include:

Crew may include:

Instruments may include:

Limitations may be imposed by:

Rolling manoeuvre may include:

Advance aerobatic manoeuvres may include:

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: