AVIY0018
Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes turning the aeroplane steeply, sideslipping, and executing short take-off and landing procedures. It also includes entering and recovering from stall conditions, and recovering from an incipient spin.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew and ground personnel, 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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Turn aeroplane steeply

1.1

Pre-manoeuvre checks for steep turning are performed

1.2

Flightpath is cleared before and during turn

1.3

Steep level turn of nominated bank angle is achieved without altitude change to nominated heading

1.4

Descending turn of nominated bank angle is achieved to nominated heading

1.5

Awareness of higher stall speed in turns is applied

1.6

Aeroplane operating limits are not exceeded

2

Sideslip aeroplane

2.1

Yaw is induced to achieve increased rate of descent while maintaining track and airspeed

2.2

Recovery from sideslip is achieved and aeroplane is returned to balanced flight

2.3

Flightpath is cleared before and during manoeuvre

2.4

Glide speed is maintained

3

Execute short take off

3.1

Take-off performance is calculated in accordance with performance chart

3.2

Pre-take-off, line-up and after take-off checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist and regulatory requirements

3.3

Aeroplane is lined up to enable use of maximum runway length

3.4

Short take-off technique is applied in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH) requirements

3.5

Separation with other traffic is maintained

3.6

Appropriate allowance is made for surface and wind conditions

4

Execute short landing

4.1

Landing performance is calculated in accordance with performance chart

4.2

Aeroplane is landed at nominated touchdown point using appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with AFM/POH requirements

4.3

Separation with other traffic is maintained

4.4

Appropriate allowance is made for surface and wind conditions

4.5

After landing checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist and regulatory requirements

5

Enter and recover from stall

5.1

Pre-manoeuvre checks for stalling are performed

5.2

Stall signs and symptoms are recognised

5.3

Aeroplane is controlled by applying required pitch, roll and yaw inputs as appropriate in a smooth, coordinated manner, and aeroplane is accurately trimmed to enter and recover from stall conditions

5.4

Stall recovery in simulated partial and complete engine failure configurations is initiated and completed using established stall recovery techniques

6

Recover from incipient spin

6.1

Pre-manoeuvre checks for an incipient spin are performed

6.2

Incipient spin signs and symptoms are recognised

6.3

Aeroplane is controlled during spin manoeuvres by applying required pitch, roll and yaw inputs as appropriate in a smooth, coordinated manner, to enter and recover from spin conditions during straight and level flight, climbing, and turning

6.4

Spin recovery is initiated and completed using established incipient spin recovery techniques

Evidence of Performance

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 aeroplane aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others when executing advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

compensating for the secondary effects of controls

completing relevant documentation

conducting short take offs and landings

conducting steep turns:

straight and level

descending

entering and recovering from stall conditions:

incipient stall

stall with full power

stall without power applied

stall during:

straight and level flight

climbing

descending

approach to land configuration

turning

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 workload

maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring functions of fuel systems

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

performing pre-manoeuvre checks in accordance with regulatory requirements and manufacturer procedures

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

recognising flight situations that may require advanced manoeuvres and procedures, and applying the necessary techniques

recognising single engine incipient spin conditions

recovering from single engine incipient spins:

straight and level

climbing turning

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

selecting and using relevant equipment

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

sideslipping an aeroplane including:

straight sideslip

sideslipping turn

recovery actions

using 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 of Knowledge

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:

aerodynamic and aeroplane operational considerations related to slow flight, sideslipping, stalling, spinning, steep turns, upset aeroplane states, including:

symptoms of approach to stall and throughout the stall, manoeuvre until recovery

relationship between angle of attack and stall

effects of weight, ‘g’ force and angle of attack

dangers of unbalanced flight

principle of stick and control and the point of stall

priority given to reduce angle of attack during stall manoeuvres

loss of height in relation to available height and energy state

technique of converting excess speed to height

technique of converting excess height to speed

symmetrical and rolling ‘g’ force limitations

higher stall speeds when aeroplane is turning

effects on fuel, pitot and flap systems

application of pre-manoeuvre checks in accordance with regulatory requirements and manufacturers procedures

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

contents of the aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)

day visual flight rules (VFR) criteria

effects of ‘g’ forces

effects of a sideslip on aeroplane performance

effects of maximum rate and minimum radius turns

effects of sideslipping on aeroplane on fuel, pitot and flap systems

environmental conditions that represent visual meteorological conditions (VMC)

functions and effects of all aeroplane controls

ground hazards associated with minimum ground roll operations

hazards of unbalanced flight

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

increased induced drag during a steep turn

increased stalling speed in a steep turn

local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews

operational circumstances where steep turns are required

principles of aerodynamics

procedures and techniques for short take-offs and landings

procedures and techniques for sideslipping an aeroplane

procedures and techniques for turning an aeroplane steeply

procedures for recovering from stalls and spins

procedures for short take-offs and landings

recognising stall and incipient spin conditions

relevant sections of aeronautical information package (AIP)

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Orders

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

take-off and landing performance chart calculations

windsock and other indicators used to determine wind velocity.


Assessment Conditions

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.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

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


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management