adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures applying awareness of wind effect in the vicinity of obstructions, mountainous terrain and illusions applying correct navigation techniques and procedures at low level applying knowledge of the effect of false horizons applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards applying relevant helicopter aeronautical knowledge applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation complying with airspace requirements and procedures conducting procedure turns from a fixed ground reference point flying at various speed and configurations not below safe single-engine speed (+15 KIAS for multi-engine aircraft) identifying and avoiding power lines and wires by a minimum of 15 feet (ft) when crossing overhead identifying and correctly using relevant equipment identifying and justifying a decision to operate a helicopter at low level identifying escape routes and rising ground identifying poles, cross trees, wires and insulators to assist power line and wire location identifying the requirement to operate in the vicinity of power lines and wires and assessing associated risk implementing contingency plans implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work maintaining a constant altitude over featureless terrain or water managing the aircraft energy state: 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 altitude below 500 ft AGL operating adjacent to power lines and wires operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol performing flight at various speed and configurations performing lowlevel circuit and landing performing quick stop manoeuvres: into wind entry downwind entry performing straight flight performing turns at various bank angles up to 60° angle of bank at normal cruise speed 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 recognising the effect of rising and descending terrain on aircraft performance reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight using instruments to monitor helicopter performance when operating a helicopter at low level working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment. |