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AVIY4012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control helicopter in hovering flight

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIY4012 - Control helicopter in hovering flight
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control a helicopter in hovering flight, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.It includes lifting off to hover and performing hovering checks, hovering a helicopter in cross and tail winds, performing turns around the mast, conducting turns around nose and tail, and performing sidewards and backwards flight. It also includes landing from the hover, managing a mishandled landing, and managing a mishandled lift off. 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: Lift off to hover and perform hover checks
       
Element: Aircraft performance is calculated for flight
       
Element: Pre-take-off checks are performed
       
Element: Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to hover
       
Element: Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at appropriate height for helicopter while controlling heading
       
Element: Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point
       
Element: Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is applied
       
Element: Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power checks are performed
       
Element: Hover taxi manoeuvre is commenced, maintained and stopped at a constant and safe hover height, while maintaining engine power and rotor speed (RRPM) within limits
       
Element: Coordinated corrective action is used to counter wind effects
  • Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made
  • Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions
  • Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
       
Element: Hover helicopter in cross and tail winds
       
Element: Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds
       
Element: Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and to counter wind effects
       
Element: Perform turns around mast
       
Element: Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of turn over nominated hover point
       
Element: Turn is completed on nominated heading
       
Element: Controlled corrective action is used to control effects of wind gusts
       
Element: Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain
       
Element: RPM is managed within limits during turn
       
Element: Perform turns around nose and tail
       
Element: Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or forward of helicopter nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point
       
Element: Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or aft of helicopter tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point
       
Element: Controlled corrective action is taken to counter effects of wind gusts
       
Element: Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres
       
Element: Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading
       
Element: Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from nominated point
       
Element: Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at nominated turning point
       
Element: Perform sidewards and backwards flight
       
Element: Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight
       
Element: Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain
       
Element: Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required
       
Element: Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres
       
Element: Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed
       
Element: Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over nominated hover point
       
Element: Land from the hover
       
Element: Pre-landing checks are completed as required
       
Element: Helicopter is lowered onto nominated point from hovering flight without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements
       
Element: Helicopter stability on landing gear is ensured prior to fully lowering collective
       
Element: After-landing checks are performed
       
Element: Manage a mishandled landing
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse landing situation is developing
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken to either land aircraft or discontinue landing and return to hover safely
       
Element: Manage a mishandled lift off
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse lift off situation is developing
       
Element: Appropriate action is taken to discontinue lift off and return to ground safely
       


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

Lift off to hover and perform hover checks

1.1

Aircraft performance is calculated for flight

1.2

Pre-take-off checks are performed

1.3

Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to hover

1.4

Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at appropriate height for helicopter while controlling heading

1.5

Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point

1.6

Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is applied

1.7

Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power checks are performed

1.8

Hover taxi manoeuvre is commenced, maintained and stopped at a constant and safe hover height, while maintaining engine power and rotor speed (RRPM) within limits

1.9

Coordinated corrective action is used to counter wind effects

1.10

Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made

1.11

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

1.12

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

2

Hover helicopter in cross and tail winds

2.1

Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds

2.2

Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and to counter wind effects

3

Perform turns around mast

3.1

Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of turn over nominated hover point

3.2

Turn is completed on nominated heading

3.3

Controlled corrective action is used to control effects of wind gusts

3.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

3.5

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

3.6

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4

Perform turns around nose and tail

4.1

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or forward of helicopter nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.2

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or aft of helicopter tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.3

Controlled corrective action is taken to counter effects of wind gusts

4.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres

4.5

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

4.6

Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading

4.7

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4.8

Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from nominated point

4.9

Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at nominated turning point

5

Perform sidewards and backwards flight

5.1

Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight

5.2

Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain

5.3

Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required

5.4

Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres

5.5

RPM is managed within limits during turn

5.6

Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed

5.7

Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over nominated hover point

6

Land from the hover

6.1

Pre-landing checks are completed as required

6.2

Helicopter is lowered onto nominated point from hovering flight without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements

6.3

Helicopter stability on landing gear is ensured prior to fully lowering collective

6.4

After-landing checks are performed

7

Manage a mishandled landing

7.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse landing situation is developing

7.2

Appropriate action is taken to either land aircraft or discontinue landing and return to hover safely

8

Manage a mishandled lift off

8.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse lift off situation is developing

8.2

Appropriate action is taken to discontinue lift off and return to ground safely

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 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

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 and following operational instructions and prioritising work

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 identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using relevant controls/equipment including throttle, rotor controls, anti-torque pedals and collective and cyclic pitch controls

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

solving problems when controlling a helicopter in hovering flight

using instruments to monitor helicopter performance

working collaboratively with others when controlling helicopter in hovering flight

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 helicopter landing site markings

aircraft operational limitations

application of a height/velocity graph

calculation of aircraft performance for flight

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

dynamic rollover

effect of wind on rotor blade control (blade sailing)

effects of rotor wash

ground resonance

hazards and risks when controlling a helicopter in hovering flight and precautions for controlling the risks

helicopter braking and steering systems

helicopter hovering procedures

hover checks

how to use of fire extinguisher system fitted to helicopter being used

landing a helicopter

light and marshalling signals

local air traffic control procedures

local noise abatement procedures and curfews

maintaining hovering flight in a range of operational conditions

making a transition from static hover to sideways and rearward flight

managing a mishandled landing

managing a mishandled lift off

operating on different surfaces, including sealed and unsealed surfaces

operational and start limitations of typical helicopters

pre-take-off checks

recirculation

relevant helicopter/equipment characteristics

relevant sections of aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

turning a helicopter around the mast.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Lift off to hover and perform hover checks

1.1

Aircraft performance is calculated for flight

1.2

Pre-take-off checks are performed

1.3

Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to hover

1.4

Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at appropriate height for helicopter while controlling heading

1.5

Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point

1.6

Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is applied

1.7

Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power checks are performed

1.8

Hover taxi manoeuvre is commenced, maintained and stopped at a constant and safe hover height, while maintaining engine power and rotor speed (RRPM) within limits

1.9

Coordinated corrective action is used to counter wind effects

1.10

Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made

1.11

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

1.12

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

2

Hover helicopter in cross and tail winds

2.1

Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds

2.2

Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and to counter wind effects

3

Perform turns around mast

3.1

Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of turn over nominated hover point

3.2

Turn is completed on nominated heading

3.3

Controlled corrective action is used to control effects of wind gusts

3.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

3.5

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

3.6

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4

Perform turns around nose and tail

4.1

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or forward of helicopter nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.2

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or aft of helicopter tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.3

Controlled corrective action is taken to counter effects of wind gusts

4.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres

4.5

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

4.6

Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading

4.7

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4.8

Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from nominated point

4.9

Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at nominated turning point

5

Perform sidewards and backwards flight

5.1

Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight

5.2

Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain

5.3

Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required

5.4

Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres

5.5

RPM is managed within limits during turn

5.6

Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed

5.7

Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over nominated hover point

6

Land from the hover

6.1

Pre-landing checks are completed as required

6.2

Helicopter is lowered onto nominated point from hovering flight without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements

6.3

Helicopter stability on landing gear is ensured prior to fully lowering collective

6.4

After-landing checks are performed

7

Manage a mishandled landing

7.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse landing situation is developing

7.2

Appropriate action is taken to either land aircraft or discontinue landing and return to hover safely

8

Manage a mishandled lift off

8.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse lift off situation is developing

8.2

Appropriate action is taken to discontinue lift off and return to ground safely

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made 
Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions 
Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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