AVIY4061
Perform aerobatic manoeuvres


Application

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

It includes preparing for aerobatic manoeuvres, performing looping manoeuvres, performing rolling manoeuvres, and performing advanced aerobatic manoeuvring.

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.


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

Prepare for aerobatic manoeuvres

1.1

Operating area within suitable airspace is selected that allows for completing all aerobatic manoeuvres above the authorised minimum altitude

1.2

Pre-manoeuvre checks are performed and aircraft is configured for aerobatic manoeuvres

1.3

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

2

Perform looping manoeuvre

2.1

Entry airspeed is achieved that will ensure completion of looping manoeuvre

2.2

Aircraft is pitched vertically through 360 degrees in balanced flight

2.3

Wings are maintained parallel to the earth’s horizon while applying positive ‘g’, without stalling

2.4

Alignment with nominated line feature is maintained

2.5

Engine, airframe and physiological limitations are complied with

2.6

Direction, altitude control and height loss are maintained within prescribed limits, or as appropriate to aircraft type

2.7

Safe entry and recovery heights are observed

2.8

Exit airspeed/height is achieved at completion of looping manoeuvre

3

Perform rolling manoeuvre

3.1

Entry airspeed is achieved that will ensure completion of rolling manoeuvre

3.2

Aircraft is rolled from a nominated airspeed around the fore and aft axis through 360 degrees

3.3

Direction, altitude control and height loss are maintained within prescribed limits, or as appropriate to aircraft type

3.4

Engine, airframe and physiological limitations are complied with

3.5

Safe entry and recovery heights are observed

4

Perform advanced aerobatic manoeuvre

4.1

Entry speed for aerobatic manoeuvre is achieved

4.2

Control inputs are applied to achieve advanced aerobatic manoeuvre

4.3

Exit airspeed/height is achieved at completion of advanced aerobatic manoeuvre

4.4

Engine, airframe and physiological limitations are complied with

4.5

Direction, altitude control and height loss are maintained within prescribed limits, or as appropriate to aircraft type

4.6

Safe entry and recovery heights are observed

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:

achieving entry airspeed for completion of all aerobatic manoeuvres

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 unusual attitudes, fully developed and incipient spin and spiral dive recovery techniques

communicating effectively with others

compensating for the secondary effects of controls

completing relevant documentation

conducting maximum rate turning

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

identifying symptoms of loss of control

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

maintaining lookout using appropriate systematic scan technique

managing aircraft energy to achieve safe manoeuvre entry and recovery heights

manoeuvring aircraft on the buffet

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

observing safe entry and recovery heights for all aerobatic manoeuvres

operating aircraft within its limitations, achieving optimum performance

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

performing advanced aerobatic manoeuvring:

spin

incipient spin

porteous loop

wing-over

cuban eight

roll off the top

split S

vertical eight

lazy eight

derry turn

stall turn

slow loop

flick (snap) rolls

hesitation roll

performing pre-manoeuvre checks and configuring aircraft for aerobatic manoeuvres

performing rolling manoeuvres:

barrel rolls

aileron roll

slow rolls

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

recognising approaching maximum performance limitations of aircraft

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

selecting and correctly using relevant equipment

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

selecting operating area within suitable airspace that allows for completion of all aerobatic manoeuvres above the authorised minimum altitude

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight

using instruments to monitor aircraft performance

working collaboratively with others

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, 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:

advanced aerobatic manoeuvre flight techniques:

spin

incipient spin

porteous loop

wing-over

cuban eight

roll off the top

split S

vertical eight

lazy eight

derry turn

stall turn

slow loop

flick (snap) rolls

hesitation roll

‘g’ limitations for aircraft being flown

aerodynamic principles for performing aerobatic manoeuvres

aircraft limitations for aircraft flown including environmental factors

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

energy management as applied to aerobatic routines

factors that lead to increased density altitude

in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

maximum rate turn criteria

minimum height required to complete a pull through manoeuvre, remaining within the structural limits of the aircraft, from inverted flight at 80 kts in aircraft type being flown

minimum height required to recover from a spin in aircraft type being flown

minimum radius turn criteria

Mueller-Beggs emergency spin recovery technique

physiological effects applicable to maximum performance flight

potential dangers associated with conducting aerobatics below 500 feet (ft) above ground level (AGL) over unfamiliar terrain

precautions that should be taken with regard to radius of turn when operating at a high-density altitude

pre-manoeuvre check procedures

recovery technique to regain physiological and aircraft control when disorientation is experienced

regulatory requirements applicable to performing aerobatic manoeuvres

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and civil Aviation Orders

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and regulations

rolling ‘g’ limitations for the aircraft being flown

rolling manoeuvre flight techniques:

barrel rolls

aileron roll

slow rolls

safe manoeuvre entry and recovery heights

techniques for entry to and control of, aerobatic manoeuvres.


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