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AVIY0006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate aeroplane at low level

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIY0006 - Operate aeroplane at low level
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an aeroplane at low level, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes planning low-level flight operations, operating aeroplane safely during low-level flight operations, and manoeuvring aeroplane at low-level. It also includes undertaking low-level, straight and level flight, executing low-level turns, executing simulated forced landing from below 500 feet AGL, and operating at low level in hilly terrain.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational 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 Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management
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: Plan lowlevel flight operations
       
Element: Lowlevel flight hazards are identified, evaluated and treated in accordance with aviation risk management processes
       
Element: Task requirements are confirmed through consultation with stakeholders involved in low-level operations
       
Element: Aeroplane type and performance capability are confirmed as appropriate for task
       
Element: Effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance are assessed and allowed for when planning low-level operations
       
Element: Actual and forecast weather conditions are analysed and applied to low-level operations
       
Element: Area of operations is identified using chart and geographical features
       
Element: Geographical characteristics of area of flying operations are assessed to ensure safe completion of task
       
Element: Location of ground support personnel is confirmed
       
Element: Appropriate reconnaissance and pre-manoeuvre or other relevant checks are conducted prior to descending below 500 feet AGL
       
Element: Operate aeroplane safely during low-level flight operations
       
Element: Pre-flight inspections are performed and aircraft serviceability is determined prior to flight
       
Element: Navigation systems are initialised and data validity checks are conducted
       
Element: Aeroplane is operated correctly and safely in accordance with aircraft operating requirements
       
Element: Aeroplane take-off is conducted within authorised operational conditions and limitations
       
Element: Manoeuvre aeroplane at low-level
       
Element: Lowlevel flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes
       
Element: Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed and control of aeroplane is correctly maintained
       
Element: Pilot’s visual attention is focused outside the cockpit
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and/or terrain
       
Element: Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference
       
Element: Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained at all times during lowlevel manoeuvres
       
Element: Aeroplane is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires
       
Element: Obstacles are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
  • Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
  • Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth’s surface when below 500 AGL
  • Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made
  • Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made
  • Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
       
Element: Undertake low-level, straight and level flight
       
Element: Aircraft energy state and inertia is managed to maintain safe low-level flight
       
Element: Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account during low-level manoeuvres
       
Element: Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during straight and level flight
       
Element: Aircraft drift is recognised and compensated for during low-level flight
       
Element: Obstructions are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
       
Element: Execute low-level turns
       
Element: Aeroplane is turned at normal cruise speed at angles of bank up to 60 degrees (45 degrees for multi-engine aircraft)
       
Element: Clearance scan is performed prior to manoeuvre commencement
       
Element: Power is adjusted to maintain required height over terrain
       
Element: Effects of flight over water or featureless terrain are managed
       
Element: Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during low-level turns
       
Element: Effects of gradient wind are compensated for and rollout is anticipated to complete low-level turn
       
Element: Execute simulated forced landing from below 500 feet AGL
       
Element: Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified
       
Element: Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and/or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)
       
Element: Aircraft control is maintained during simulated aircraft forced landing
       
Element: Landing area within safe emergency flight distance is selected and appropriate action plan is formulated
       
Element: Emergency procedures are performed in accordance with AFM/POH and established action plan
       
Element: Air Traffic Service and other traffic are advised of intentions during emergency
       
Element: Aeroplane is landed in accordance with the AFM/POH and established action plan
       
Element: Operate at low level in hilly terrain
       
Element: Aeroplane is safely manipulated at low level in hilly terrain
       
Element: Safe operating heights relevant to lowlevel flight operation type are established and maintained
       
Element: Safe contour flying techniques are applied
       
Element: Appropriate natural markers to aid situational awareness are identified and selected
       
Element: Safe approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes are used during lowlevel flight operations
       
Element: Safe turns in hilly terrain are conducted in accordance with accepted flight handling techniques
       
Element: Situational awareness of effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects is maintained and managed during low level flight operations
       
Element: Situational awareness of illusions in hilly terrain, including false horizon effect and shadows, are maintained and managed during lowlevel flight operations
       


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

Plan lowlevel flight operations

1.1

Lowlevel flight hazards are identified, evaluated and treated in accordance with aviation risk management processes

1.2

Task requirements are confirmed through consultation with stakeholders involved in low-level operations

1.3

Aeroplane type and performance capability are confirmed as appropriate for task

1.4

Effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance are assessed and allowed for when planning low-level operations

1.5

Actual and forecast weather conditions are analysed and applied to low-level operations

1.6

Area of operations is identified using chart and geographical features

1.7

Geographical characteristics of area of flying operations are assessed to ensure safe completion of task

1.8

Location of ground support personnel is confirmed

1.9

Appropriate reconnaissance and pre-manoeuvre or other relevant checks are conducted prior to descending below 500 feet AGL

2

Operate aeroplane safely during low-level flight operations

2.1

Pre-flight inspections are performed and aircraft serviceability is determined prior to flight

2.2

Navigation systems are initialised and data validity checks are conducted

2.3

Aeroplane is operated correctly and safely in accordance with aircraft operating requirements

2.4

Aeroplane take-off is conducted within authorised operational conditions and limitations

3

Manoeuvre aeroplane at low-level

3.1

Lowlevel flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes

3.2

Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed and control of aeroplane is correctly maintained

3.3

Pilot’s visual attention is focused outside the cockpit

3.4

Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and/or terrain

3.5

Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference

3.6

Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate

3.7

Situational awareness is maintained at all times during lowlevel manoeuvres

3.8

Aeroplane is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires

3.9

Obstacles are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

3.10

Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

3.11

Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth’s surface when below 500 AGL

3.12

Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made

3.13

Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made

3.14

Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed

4

Undertake low-level, straight and level flight

4.1

Aircraft energy state and inertia is managed to maintain safe low-level flight

4.2

Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account during low-level manoeuvres

4.3

Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during straight and level flight

4.4

Aircraft drift is recognised and compensated for during low-level flight

4.5

Obstructions are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

5

Execute low-level turns

5.1

Aeroplane is turned at normal cruise speed at angles of bank up to 60 degrees (45 degrees for multi-engine aircraft)

5.2

Clearance scan is performed prior to manoeuvre commencement

5.3

Power is adjusted to maintain required height over terrain

5.4

Effects of flight over water or featureless terrain are managed

5.5

Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during low-level turns

5.6

Effects of gradient wind are compensated for and rollout is anticipated to complete low-level turn

6

Execute simulated forced landing from below 500 feet AGL

6.1

Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified

6.2

Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and/or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

6.3

Aircraft control is maintained during simulated aircraft forced landing

6.4

Landing area within safe emergency flight distance is selected and appropriate action plan is formulated

6.5

Emergency procedures are performed in accordance with AFM/POH and established action plan

6.6

Air Traffic Service and other traffic are advised of intentions during emergency

6.7

Aeroplane is landed in accordance with the AFM/POH and established action plan

7

Operate at low level in hilly terrain

7.1

Aeroplane is safely manipulated at low level in hilly terrain

7.2

Safe operating heights relevant to lowlevel flight operation type are established and maintained

7.3

Safe contour flying techniques are applied

7.4

Appropriate natural markers to aid situational awareness are identified and selected

7.5

Safe approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes are used during lowlevel flight operations

7.6

Safe turns in hilly terrain are conducted in accordance with accepted flight handling techniques

7.7

Situational awareness of effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects is maintained and managed during low level flight operations

7.8

Situational awareness of illusions in hilly terrain, including false horizon effect and shadows, are maintained and managed during lowlevel flight operations

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 correct navigation techniques and procedures at low level

applying knowledge about wind effect in the vicinity of obstructions, mountainous terrain and illusions

applying knowledge of the effect of false horizons

applying relevant aeroplane aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

applying safe contour flying handling techniques

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

complying with airspace requirements and lowlevel flight procedures

conducting procedure turns from a fixed ground reference point and compensating for effect of gradient wind

establishing and maintaining safe height relevant to low level flight type

flying at various speed and configurations not below calculated stall speed +15 knots indicated air speed (KIAS) or safe single-engine speed +15 KIAS (for multi-engine aeroplanes)

identifying and correctly using required equipment

identifying and justifying a decision to operate aeroplane at low level

identifying and maintaining a safe distance from pole stay wires

implementing aviation risk management processes and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

maintaining awareness and managing effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects

managing energy state of aircraft:

identifying high kinetic energy situations

identifying low kinetic energy situations

identifying high potential energy situations

identifying low potential energy situations

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

navigating to a predetermined destination at a height below 500 feet AGL

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

performing pre-flight inspection and determining aircraft serviceability for intended low level flight

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

recognising and controlling the illusion of slipping and skidding during turns close to the ground

recognising and managing the impact of sun glare on increased risk of collision with obstacles

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

responding appropriately to wind effect in the vicinity of obstructions, mountainous terrain and illusions

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight

solving identified problems

using relevant instruments to monitor aeroplane performance

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:

aeroplane type limitations applicable to lowlevel flight

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to low level aeroplane operations

dangers associated with ‘out of balance’ lowlevel flight manoeuvres

flight rules:

privileges and limitations of a low-level rating

provisions of 157 of Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) 1988

requirements for flight and pilot responsibilities for flight below 500 feet AGL

human factors applicable to lowlevel flight operations:

human factors issues and their impact on the safety of lowlevel flight operations

dehydration and its impact on pilot cognitive function and reaction time

fatigue and its impact on pilot cognitive function and situational awareness

stress and its short-term and long-term impact

drugs (including over the counter) and their impact on pilot cognitive function, reaction time and coordination

spatial disorientation and illusions

legislative restrictions applicable to low flying

local air traffic control procedures and instructions

lowlevel flight operational techniques:

methods of managing the following factors:

wind direction

sun glare

obstructions, including wires and power lines

identifying wire runs and treating/minimising associated risks:

preliminary inspection of treatment area

how to judge distance to the wire

danger and forms of distraction

considerations for flying above or under the wire

considerations for crossing oblique wires

visual cues of wire locations such as pole runs, type, numbers and attitude

insulators, cross-stress and angle of cross-stress, supplementary or spur wires, buildings

characteristics and dangers of high wires and guy wires

factors affecting misjudgement of wire clearance

how to maintain awareness of located wires

hazards of mental overload

operation of differential global navigation satellite systems (DGNSS for track guidance, including the importance of maintaining an active scan outside the cockpit while referencing the DGNSS

maximum rate turns and minimum radius turn criteria

meteorological factors affecting aeroplane flight performance during lowlevel flight:

effects of inversion on lowlevel flight

indicators of mechanical and thermal turbulence and shifting wind and implications for low-level operations

winds affecting low-level flying and associated flying conditions

effect of mountainous influence on airflow and associated flying conditions

weather phenomena hazardous to low-level operations

terrain and weather conditions that may lead to disorientation during low-level flight:

flight into rising ground and toward low ground

false horizons

ridgeline and valley effects

pilot corrective actions

typical terrain and seasonal effects on local wind direction, strength and mechanical or thermal turbulence

minimum height for lowlevel flight by an aircraft over a city, town or populous area

minimum lateral and vertical distances that an aircraft must avoid persons, vessels, vehicles, structures or livestock over a sparsely populated area

operations on, or in vicinity of, non-controlled and controlled aerodromes or airstrips:

restrictions and conditions on low-level operations at aerodromes with movements of regular public transport aircraft

circuit requirements at various types of aerodromes and aircraft landing areas (ALAs), including conditions applying to exemption from compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) published procedures

aerial inspection methods and purpose

location of and planning for obstacle management and ground undulations

operational planning:

flight planning and risk management:

aviation risk management processes

low level flight hazards and controls applicable to

hilly terrain

downdraughts

turbulence

false horizon effect

high country

irregular areas

pre-flight and after flight inspections:

aircraft safety criteria

inspections and flight preparation

operational inspections:

operating area inspection methods and purpose

limitations of ground inspections

low-flying restrictions, planning notice, precautions and procedures with respect to overflying or in close proximity to buildings during lowlevel flight operations, including stating the required safety distances and minimum height from buildings

problems that may occur when operating an aeroplane at low level and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

unintended incipient spinning inducement and pilot corrective actions.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

Plan lowlevel flight operations

1.1

Lowlevel flight hazards are identified, evaluated and treated in accordance with aviation risk management processes

1.2

Task requirements are confirmed through consultation with stakeholders involved in low-level operations

1.3

Aeroplane type and performance capability are confirmed as appropriate for task

1.4

Effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance are assessed and allowed for when planning low-level operations

1.5

Actual and forecast weather conditions are analysed and applied to low-level operations

1.6

Area of operations is identified using chart and geographical features

1.7

Geographical characteristics of area of flying operations are assessed to ensure safe completion of task

1.8

Location of ground support personnel is confirmed

1.9

Appropriate reconnaissance and pre-manoeuvre or other relevant checks are conducted prior to descending below 500 feet AGL

2

Operate aeroplane safely during low-level flight operations

2.1

Pre-flight inspections are performed and aircraft serviceability is determined prior to flight

2.2

Navigation systems are initialised and data validity checks are conducted

2.3

Aeroplane is operated correctly and safely in accordance with aircraft operating requirements

2.4

Aeroplane take-off is conducted within authorised operational conditions and limitations

3

Manoeuvre aeroplane at low-level

3.1

Lowlevel flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes

3.2

Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed and control of aeroplane is correctly maintained

3.3

Pilot’s visual attention is focused outside the cockpit

3.4

Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and/or terrain

3.5

Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference

3.6

Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate

3.7

Situational awareness is maintained at all times during lowlevel manoeuvres

3.8

Aeroplane is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires

3.9

Obstacles are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

3.10

Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

3.11

Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth’s surface when below 500 AGL

3.12

Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made

3.13

Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made

3.14

Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed

4

Undertake low-level, straight and level flight

4.1

Aircraft energy state and inertia is managed to maintain safe low-level flight

4.2

Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account during low-level manoeuvres

4.3

Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during straight and level flight

4.4

Aircraft drift is recognised and compensated for during low-level flight

4.5

Obstructions are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

5

Execute low-level turns

5.1

Aeroplane is turned at normal cruise speed at angles of bank up to 60 degrees (45 degrees for multi-engine aircraft)

5.2

Clearance scan is performed prior to manoeuvre commencement

5.3

Power is adjusted to maintain required height over terrain

5.4

Effects of flight over water or featureless terrain are managed

5.5

Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during low-level turns

5.6

Effects of gradient wind are compensated for and rollout is anticipated to complete low-level turn

6

Execute simulated forced landing from below 500 feet AGL

6.1

Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified

6.2

Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and/or Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

6.3

Aircraft control is maintained during simulated aircraft forced landing

6.4

Landing area within safe emergency flight distance is selected and appropriate action plan is formulated

6.5

Emergency procedures are performed in accordance with AFM/POH and established action plan

6.6

Air Traffic Service and other traffic are advised of intentions during emergency

6.7

Aeroplane is landed in accordance with the AFM/POH and established action plan

7

Operate at low level in hilly terrain

7.1

Aeroplane is safely manipulated at low level in hilly terrain

7.2

Safe operating heights relevant to lowlevel flight operation type are established and maintained

7.3

Safe contour flying techniques are applied

7.4

Appropriate natural markers to aid situational awareness are identified and selected

7.5

Safe approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes are used during lowlevel flight operations

7.6

Safe turns in hilly terrain are conducted in accordance with accepted flight handling techniques

7.7

Situational awareness of effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects is maintained and managed during low level flight operations

7.8

Situational awareness of illusions in hilly terrain, including false horizon effect and shadows, are maintained and managed during lowlevel flight operations

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided 
Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth’s surface when below 500 AGL 
Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made 
Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made 
Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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