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

Energy management principles applicable to aerobatic sequences

Minimum height requirements to complete nose low including pull through to maintain above minimum height within the normal operating parameters of the aircraft

Minimum height required to recover from a spin in the aircraft type being flown

Unusual attitude recovery technique

Aerodynamic principles applicable to the performance of aerobatic sequence

Aerobatic sequence performance parameters

Gonogo performance criteria

Aircraft limitations for the aircraft flown

Environmental factors impacting the performance of aerobatic sequence

Regulatory requirements applicable to the performance of aerobatic sequence

Required skills

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls

Recognise situations which may require a precautionary landing or abandonment

Compensate for meteorological effects on display sequence

Operate the aircraft within its limitations achieving optimum performance

Identify symptoms of loss of control

Select and use relevant equipment during aerobatics sequence

Use instruments to monitor aircraft performance

Recognise approaching maximum performance limitations of the aircraft

Recognise approaching minimum safe altitude

Communicate effectively with others when performing an aerobatic sequence

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

Complete documentation related to performing aerobatic sequence

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when performing aerobatic sequence

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 an aerobatic sequence in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

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

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

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

Identify and correctly use equipment required to perform aerobatic sequence

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

designing a sequence of aerobatic manoeuvres that meets a specified requirement and includes practical transitions between aerobatic manoeuvres

identifying performance parameters that provide gonogo guidance for safe completion of all manoeuvres above safety height

completing specified sequences of manoeuvres in accordance with aerobatic design

achieving performance parameters required for safe completion of manoeuvres prior to commencement

maintaining orientation with display axis

managing energy potential of aircraft to ensure completion of manoeuvres and sequence of manoeuvres within aircraft structure and minimum height limits

recognising failure to achieve performance parameters to complete a manoeuvre and managing aircraft to regain control above safety height

maintaining height at or above a specified altitude

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:

Aerobatic sequence area may include:

Specified requirements may include:

Practical transitions may include:

Imposed limitations 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: