ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Conduct pre-flight preparations | 1.1 | Relevant non-towered aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources |
1.2 | Information is interpreted to determine appropriate departure, arrival and landing requirements |
1.3 | Special aerodrome procedures are identified as required |
1.4 | Weather forecasts and local observations are checked for operating validity for flight planned duration |
1.5 | Relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies are identified for use during all flight modes |
2 | Taxi aircraft at a non-towered aerodrome or landing area | 2.1 | Non-towered aerodrome or landing area charts are used |
2.2 | Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set |
2.3 | Operating intentions are broadcast via radio telecommunications on appropriate frequency |
2.4 | Local and area traffic information is obtained and interpreted |
2.5 | Aircraft separation and lookout is maintained for other aircraft and for other aerodrome obstructions or hazards |
2.6 | Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi |
2.7 | Aerodrome ground markings are identified and appropriate action is taken during aircraft taxi |
2.8 | Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point |
3 | Perform aircraft departure | 3.1 | Runway approaches are checked and cleared in all directions prior to entering runway |
3.2 | Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected |
3.3 | Aircraft position and operating intentions are broadcast on appropriate frequencies |
3.4 | Aircraft separation is maintained during aircraft departure sequence |
3.5 | Air service provider is advised of departure details as required |
4 | Perform arrival and landing | 4.1 | Relevant non-towered aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources prior to entering circuit area |
4.2 | Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set |
4.3 | Aircraft position and operating intentions are broadcast on appropriate frequencies |
4.4 | Aircraft separation and tracking tolerances are maintained |
4.5 | Wind velocity and direction is assessed to determine appropriate circuit and landing direction |
4.6 | Non-towered aerodrome runway or landing areas are confirmed as serviceable for landing sequence |
4.7 | Runway areas and landing areas are checked and confirmed to be clear of landing obstacles and hazards |
4.8 | Aircraft arrival sequence is conducted in accordance with manufacturer and organisational operating procedures |
4.9 | Aircraft is landed and cleared from runway and landing areas |
4.10 | Air service provider is advised of landing details as required |