AVIY4004B
Land aeroplane

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to land an aeroplane, including controlling the rate of descent, aligning the plane with runway centreline, maintaining directional control, minimising ballooning and bouncing, and stopping the aeroplane within the available runway length. It also includes completion of after-landing checks and the performance of a mishandled landing/ go-around when required. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Application

Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and/or ADF; airspace control requirements and Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant to landing an aeroplane.

Operations are conducted as part of commercial or military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

This unit is nominally packaged at Certificate IV.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Land aeroplane

1.1 Aeroplane is landed at a controlled rate of descent with alignment above the runway centreline, within a specified area, without drift, and with directional control maintained

1.2 Aeroplane is stopped within the available runway length

1.3 Ballooning and bouncing are minimised and controlled in accordance with established aviation practice

1.4 After-landing checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist

1.5 Separation with conflicting air and ground traffic is maintained

1.6 Runway is vacated when practicable

1.7 Landing clearance is obtained at applicable airfields

1.8 Wake turbulence is avoided

1.9 Weather conditions are monitored

2Manage mishandled landing

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

2.2 Power and configuration are selected to safely control aeroplane

2.3 Aeroplane is manoeuvred clear of the ground and after take-off procedures are conducted

2.4 Allowance for wind velocity is made during go-around

2.5 Wake turbulence is avoided

Required Skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Circuit and 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

The cross wind limits for the aeroplane type flown

The techniques used to land an aeroplane in a cross wind

How to calculate a cross wind component

The causes of aquaplaning and procedures to avoid aquaplaning

Aeroplane performance calculation

Air traffic procedures

Windsock and other indicators that are used to determine wind velocity

Wake turbulence considerations

Steps for landing an aeroplane in normal headwind and crosswind

Touch&Go procedures

Required skills:

Exercise sound judgement sufficient to perform landing procedures

Compensate for the secondary effect of controls

Recognise and respond to conditions leading to a go-around

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

Calculate landing performance

Select and use relevant equipment, including trim controls, flaps, carburettor heat and braking devices

Use of instruments to monitor aeroplane performance

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively with others when landing an aeroplane including use of radio

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to landing an aeroplane

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to landing an aeroplane

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when landing an aeroplane

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 an aeroplane in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when landing an aeroplane

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

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 an aeroplane

Evidence Required

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


Range Statement

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 may be undertaken in:

variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aeroplane

multi engine aeroplane

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Performance may be demonstrated on an aeroplane with:

fully functioning dual controls

an electronic intercom system

dual control brakes

(if propeller-driven) a constant speed propeller

a cruise speed of at least 120 kts TAS at cruise power

a suitable means of simulating instrument flight conditions

Aeroplane may include:

fixed wing

other commercial or military aircraft

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may be:

fitted flight instruments

head up displays

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Classes of airspace may be:

as designated by the regulator

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Air Defence Identification Zones

Runways may include:

sealed

gravel

grass

Landings include:

normal

crosswind

flap

flapless/non standard flap

Touch & Go

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 an aeroplane

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Fight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

Landing Performance Charts

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:

Day VFR Syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.