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AVIH0005 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan a flight under instrument flight rules

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIH0005 - Plan a flight under instrument flight rules
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan a flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standardsIt includes determining aircraft meets requirements for IFR flight, obtaining and using current operational documents, preparing charts and flight plans for instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) flight. It also includes determining operational requirements, making flight notifications and programming navigation systems.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to route planning and navigation duties of flight crew, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

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

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field H – Route Planning and Navigation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine aircraft meets requirements for IFR flight
       
Element: Aircraft requirements for IFR flight are determined
       
Element: Flight and navigation instruments, minimum electrical lighting, navigation equipment and any other requirements fitted to aircraft are checked to ensure they are suitable and acceptable for IFR flight
       
Element: Obtain and use current operational documents
       
Element: Operational documents applicable to flight are obtained and checked for currency
       
Element: Applicable information contained in documents for flight planning and management is interpreted and applied
       
Element: Documents required for flight are stowed and their accessibility for pilot during flight is ensured
       
Element: Prepare charts and flight plan for IMC flight
       
Element: Charts suitable for intended IFR flight are selected and prepared
       
Element: Applicable information to prepare a flight plan that details tracks, distances, times, altitudes to be flown and fuel requirements to reach destination are obtained, analysed and applied
       
Element: Meteorological, airways facilities, aerodrome and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) information applicable to planning and conducting a flight is obtained, interpreted and applied
       
Element: Routes to optimise options in an engine failure are planned
       
Element: Determine operational requirements
       
Element: Suitability of aerodrome for instrument flight operations is determined
       
Element: Curfew requirements are complied with
       
Element: Duration of flight is determined
       
Element: Holding, alternate and reserve fuel requirements due to weather, navigation aid availability and aerodrome lighting are determined in accordance with operational requirements
       
Element: Total fuel requirements are calculated
       
Element: Make flight notification
       
Element: Flight notification is prepared for planned IFR flight
       
Element: Completed flight notification is submitted
       
Element: Flight notification acceptance is confirmed
       
Element: Program navigation system
       
Element: Data for transfer to approved airborne navigation system is prepared
       
Element: Navigation data is loaded and checked
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine aircraft meets requirements for IFR flight

1.1

Aircraft requirements for IFR flight are determined

1.2

Flight and navigation instruments, minimum electrical lighting, navigation equipment and any other requirements fitted to aircraft are checked to ensure they are suitable and acceptable for IFR flight

2

Obtain and use current operational documents

2.1

Operational documents applicable to flight are obtained and checked for currency

2.2

Applicable information contained in documents for flight planning and management is interpreted and applied

2.3

Documents required for flight are stowed and their accessibility for pilot during flight is ensured

3

Prepare charts and flight plan for IMC flight

3.1

Charts suitable for intended IFR flight are selected and prepared

3.2

Applicable information to prepare a flight plan that details tracks, distances, times, altitudes to be flown and fuel requirements to reach destination are obtained, analysed and applied

3.3

Meteorological, airways facilities, aerodrome and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) information applicable to planning and conducting a flight is obtained, interpreted and applied

3.4

Routes to optimise options in an engine failure are planned

4

Determine operational requirements

4.1

Suitability of aerodrome for instrument flight operations is determined

4.2

Curfew requirements are complied with

4.3

Duration of flight is determined

4.4

Holding, alternate and reserve fuel requirements due to weather, navigation aid availability and aerodrome lighting are determined in accordance with operational requirements

4.5

Total fuel requirements are calculated

5

Make flight notification

5.1

Flight notification is prepared for planned IFR flight

5.2

Completed flight notification is submitted

5.3

Flight notification acceptance is confirmed

6

Program navigation system

6.1

Data for transfer to approved airborne navigation system is prepared

6.2

Navigation data is loaded and checked

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

applying altimetry procedures to all stages of an instrument flight

applying published instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

calculating fuel requirements

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting IFR charts

interpreting instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) forecasts

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

selecting suitable navigation aids/systems

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aerodrome and en route holding procedures

aircraft fuel planning including holding, alternate, fixed reserve and usage rates

aircraft transponder operation

airspace requirements and procedures under IFR conditions

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to instrument flight operations

continuous descent final approach (CDFA) techniques

critical point and point of no return

how to determine currency of operational documents

factors affecting en route performance, range and endurance

general operational information relevant to commercial pilots:

privileges and limitations

documentation

procedures, radio telephony and charts

meteorology

operational planning requirements

ground and space navigation systems and infrastructure:

principles of operation, indications and limitations of ground-based navigation aids

rated coverage of radio navigation aids considering aircraft location, altitude and time of day

pilot navigation tolerances

non-directional beacons (NDB) lateral azimuth guidance

VHF omni directional radio range (VOR)

distance measuring equipment (DME)

instrument landing system (ILS)/localiser (LOC)

global navigation satellite system (GNSS):

operating procedure errors

mode selection

data entry

data validation and checking, including independent cross-checking procedures

automation induced complacency

non-standardisation of GNSS receiver units

human information processing

situational awareness

human factors relevant to commercial pilots:

physiological factors:

vestibular system

vestibular disorientation

somatogravic/somatogyral illusions

visual illusions

icing conditions and hazards

IFR cruising levels, selection and hazards

IFR route planning requirements

in an Australian Defence Force (ADF) context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

instrument flight documentation requirements

instrument flight procedures:

flight instrument operations, errors and limitations

radio communication phraseology

lost communications procedures

air traffic service requirements

instrument chart symbology and information

reporting requirements

2D/3D instrument approach operations

pilot responsibilities

altimeter accuracy and variations due temperature

flight plan validity

search and rescue time (SARTIME) and pilot obligations

missed approach requirements

alternate aerodrome weather minima

aircraft separation standards

lowest safe altitude (LSALT):

calculate route LSALT not specified in aeronautical information publications (AIP)

missed approach minimum obstacle clearance

minimum obstacle clearance provided by minimum circling altitude

track establishment after take-off

establish aircraft above LSALT requirements

descent below LSALT or minimum safety altitude requirements by day/night/night visual flight rules (NVFR)

limitations on use of radar on ground

meteorological considerations for an IFR flight:

weather phenomena:

frontal weather

tropical cyclones

dust devils

thunderstorms

jet streams

fog

meteorological information requirements

interpreting forecasts to determine operational requirements

air temperature lapse rates

predicting probability of meteorological conditions:

airframe icing

hail

micro bursts and wind shear

turbulence, including clear air turbulence (CAT)

weather information services

pilot reporting obligations

altimeter QNH sources required for IFR operations

meteorological minimas

navigation requirements:

position fixing requirements

aircraft performance categories and operational implications

waypoints, symbology and pilot requirements:

initial approach fix

final approach fix

visual circling by day or night

pressure error correction (PEC)

aerodrome operating minima (AOM)

decision altitude (DA)

normal segment gradient

tracking tolerances:

controlled area (CTA) avoidance

ground based navigation aids

navigation aids not available

notification requirements

order of precision of navigation aids/systems

speed limitations and restrictions:

operations below 10,000 feet above mean sea level (AMSL)

during holding procedures

during approach procedures

issued by air traffic services (ATS) and when cancelled

NVFR operational requirements

operational planning requirements:

flight planning:

route limitations

aircraft performance

forecast freezing levels

cruising altitude/level performance tables

required navigation performance (RNP) requirements

alternate aerodrome requirements:

weather

navigation aids

approach procedures

lighting

availability of weather reports

divert time

holding fuel requirements

performance based navigation (PBN):

basic PBN principles including area navigation (RNAV) and required navigation performance (RNP) capabilities

core components

navigation system performance requirements

performance monitoring and alerting

RNP specifications and system requirements

RNP navigation system errors

RNP leg types

RNP leg transitions

RNP navigation authorisation requirements

GNSS receiver requirements for RNP APCH operations

GNSS receiver mode conditions and actions for RNP APCH

RNP instrument approach requirements

augmented and non-augmented approaches

interpret IAP charts for minima information and operational restrictions

validity and accuracy of QNH for RNP APCH types

RNP approach differentiation

Space based augmentation systems (SBAS)

APV Baro-VNAV instrument approach charts

vertical guidance information and operational considerations

Baro-VNAV vertical guidance principles

pilot activated lighting (PAL)

pilot responsibilities:

standard instrument departure (SID)

standard terminal arrival route (STAR)

noise abatement

missed approach

holding pattern and entry

planned/alternate destination weather conditions below minima

privileges and limitations conferred by an Instrument Rating

receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) prediction implications

reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM) operations:

range of flight levels within Australian airspace

operational requirements

aircraft altimeter accuracy requirements

vertical height tolerances

procedures and standard communication phraseology

altimetry system failures

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Civil Aviation Orders for IFR and planning requirements

requirements for an alternate aerodrome

runway visual approach slope lighting system operation and limitations

use of a navigational computer.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine aircraft meets requirements for IFR flight

1.1

Aircraft requirements for IFR flight are determined

1.2

Flight and navigation instruments, minimum electrical lighting, navigation equipment and any other requirements fitted to aircraft are checked to ensure they are suitable and acceptable for IFR flight

2

Obtain and use current operational documents

2.1

Operational documents applicable to flight are obtained and checked for currency

2.2

Applicable information contained in documents for flight planning and management is interpreted and applied

2.3

Documents required for flight are stowed and their accessibility for pilot during flight is ensured

3

Prepare charts and flight plan for IMC flight

3.1

Charts suitable for intended IFR flight are selected and prepared

3.2

Applicable information to prepare a flight plan that details tracks, distances, times, altitudes to be flown and fuel requirements to reach destination are obtained, analysed and applied

3.3

Meteorological, airways facilities, aerodrome and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) information applicable to planning and conducting a flight is obtained, interpreted and applied

3.4

Routes to optimise options in an engine failure are planned

4

Determine operational requirements

4.1

Suitability of aerodrome for instrument flight operations is determined

4.2

Curfew requirements are complied with

4.3

Duration of flight is determined

4.4

Holding, alternate and reserve fuel requirements due to weather, navigation aid availability and aerodrome lighting are determined in accordance with operational requirements

4.5

Total fuel requirements are calculated

5

Make flight notification

5.1

Flight notification is prepared for planned IFR flight

5.2

Completed flight notification is submitted

5.3

Flight notification acceptance is confirmed

6

Program navigation system

6.1

Data for transfer to approved airborne navigation system is prepared

6.2

Navigation data is loaded and checked

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Observation Checklist

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