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 when executing advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures.

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Turn aeroplane steeply

1.1 Flightpath is cleared before and during turn

1.2 Level turn of nominated bank angle is achieved without altitude change to nominated heading

1.3 Descending turn of nominated bank angle is achieved to a nominated heading

1.4 Awareness of higher stall speed in turns is demonstrated

1.5 Aeroplane operating limits are not exceeded

2Sideslip 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

3Execute 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 Flight Manual/POH requirements

3.5 Separation with other traffic is maintained

3.6 Appropriate allowance is made for surface and wind conditions

4Execute short landing

4.1 Landing performance is calculated in accordance with performance chart

4.2 Aeroplane is landed at nominated touchdown point using techniques and procedures in accordance with Flight Manual/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

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 Regulations and Orders

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of aerodynamics

Functions and effects of all aeroplane controls

Procedures for turning an aeroplane steeply

Procedures for sideslipping an aeroplane

Procedures for short take-offs and landings

The increased stalling speed in a steep turn

The increased induced drag during a steep turn

The effects of a sideslip on aeroplane performance

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

Take-off and landing performance chart calculations

Ground hazards associated with minimum ground roll operations

The effects of g forces

The effects of maximum rate and minimum radius turns

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

Procedures and techniques for turning of an aeroplane steeply

Procedures and techniques for sideslipping of an aeroplane

Procedures and techniques for short take-offs and landings

Windsock and other indicators that are used to determine wind velocity

Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews

Required skills:

Recognise flight situations which may require advanced manoeuvres and procedures, and apply the necessary techniques

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls

Conduct a steep turn

Sideslip an aeroplane

Complete short take-offs and landings

Monitoring functions of fuel systems

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Select and use relevant equipment during the execution of advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

Use instruments to monitor aeroplane performance

Communicate effectively with others when executing advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to the execution of advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise workload

Complete documentation related to advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when executing advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

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 executing advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when executing advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

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

Pre-manoeuvre checks are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and manufacturers procedures

Identify and correctly use equipment required to conduct advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

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 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

Advanced procedures may include:

turning an aeroplane steeply

sideslipping the aeroplane

executing short take-offs

executing short landings

Runways may include:

sealed

gravel

grass

Steep turns may include:

collision avoidance

max-rate

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 including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)

in ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

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 ADF 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

Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management

This unit contains employability skills.