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

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

Operations are conducted within a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate IV.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Design an aerobatic sequence

1.1 Performance parameters are identified based on physical limitations of the pilot and structural limitations of the aircraft

1.2 A sequence of aerobatic manoeuvres is designed that meets a specified requirement

1.3 Practical transitions are included between aerobatic manoeuvres

1.4 Performance parameters are identified based on a combination of aircraft attitude, power setting, altitude and speed that provide go-no-go guidance for safe completion of all manoeuvres above safety height

2Perform aerobatic sequences above specified safety height

2.1 Specified sequences of manoeuvres are completed in accordance with aerobatics design

2.2 Performance parameters required for safe completion of the manoeuvre are achieved prior to commencement

2.3 Orientation with display axis is maintained

2.4 Energy potential of the aircraft is managed to ensure completion of manoeuvres and sequences of manoeuvres within aircraft structure and minimum height limits

2.5 Failure to achieve performance parameters (energy requirement) to complete a manoeuvre is recognised and aircraft is managed to regain control above safety height

2.6 Height at or above a specified altitude is maintained

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 protection procedures and regulations

Energy management principles applicable to aerobatic sequences

Minimum height requirements to complete nose low (including pull through) to maintain above minimum height within the normal operating parameters of the aircraft

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

Unusual attitude recovery technique

Aerodynamic principles applicable to the performance of aerobatic sequence

Aerobatic sequence performance parameters

Go/no-go performance criteria

Aircraft limitations for the aircraft flown

Environmental factors impacting the performance of aerobatic sequence

Regulatory requirements applicable to the performance of aerobatic sequence

Required skills:

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls

Recognise situations which may require a precautionary landing or abandonment

Compensate for meteorological effects on display sequence

Operate the aircraft within its limitations, achieving optimum performance

Identify symptoms of loss of control

Select and use relevant equipment during aerobatics sequence

Use instruments to monitor aircraft performance

Recognise approaching maximum performance limitations of the aircraft

Recognise approaching minimum safe altitude

Communicate effectively with others when performing an aerobatic sequence

Read, interpret and follow instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to performing aerobatic sequence in an aircraft

Complete documentation related to performing aerobatic sequence

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when performing aerobatic sequence

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 performing an aerobatic sequence in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when performing aerobatic sequence

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the performance of aerobatic sequence

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, 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 clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required to perform aerobatic sequence

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

following relevant legislation and workplace procedures

designing a sequence of aerobatic manoeuvres that meets a specified requirement and includes practical transitions between aerobatic manoeuvres

identifying performance parameters that provide go-no-go guidance for safe completion of all manoeuvres above safety height

completing specified sequences of manoeuvres in accordance with aerobatic design

achieving performance parameters required for safe completion of manoeuvres prior to commencement

maintaining orientation with display axis

managing energy potential of aircraft to ensure completion of manoeuvres and sequence of manoeuvres within aircraft structure and minimum height limits

recognising failure to achieve performance parameters to complete a manoeuvre, and managing aircraft to regain control above safety height

maintaining height at or above a specified altitude

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 (VFR)

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aircraft

multi engine aircraft

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Aircraft may include:

fixed wing

helicopter

other commercial or military aircraft

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Instruments may include:

fitted flight instruments

heads up display

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

airspace endorsements

Aerobatic sequence area may include:

flight training area

aerobatic box

display lines

audience lines and display axis

Specified requirements may include:

stakeholders

display area

audience composition

Practical transitions may include:

wingovers

modified entry and/or exit speeds

Imposed limitations may include:

environmental

aircraft configuration

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may be referred to as:

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

in Defence 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)

relevant sections of the Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP)

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

relevant Bureau of Meteorology, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and or World Meteorology Organization (WMO) publications

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 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.