1

Land RPA

1.1

RPA is landed at a controlled rate of descent within a specified area, and with directional control maintained

1.2

RPA is landed within the available area

1.3

After-landing checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist

1.4

Weather conditions are monitored

2

Manage mishandled landing

2.1

Decision to perform go-around is made when safe landing cannot be achieved

2.2

Power is applied and RPA is manoeuvred clear of the ground and after take-off procedures are conducted

2.3

Allowance for wind velocity is made during go-around

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of aerodynamics

Landing procedures

All required checklist items

The causes of loss of directional control during landing

The aerodynamic forces involved during the flare

The effect of wind on landing performance

How to calculate a cross wind component

Windsock and other indicators that are used to determine wind velocity

Required skills:

Exercise sound judgment sufficient to perform landing procedures

Recognise and respond to conditions leading to a go-around

Carry out correct procedures in the event of a go-around

Use of instruments to monitor RPA performance

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively with others when landing a RPA including use of radio

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to landing a RPA

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when landing a RPA

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when landing a RPA in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when landing a RPA

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when landing a RPA

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when landing a RPA

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks must be undertaken in:

in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine RPA

multi engine RPA

Performance may be demonstrated on an RPA with:

fully functioning dual controls

with the use of a suitable simulator

Aircraft may include:

Remotely Piloted Aircraft/Unmanned aircraft

Crew may include:

Remote Pilot

Observer

Instruments may be:

instrumentation associated with the particular system

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Classes of airspace must be:

Class G airspace, as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Landings include:

normal

crosswind

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the landing of a RPA

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Fight Manual

Manual of Standards

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions