Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); relevant airspace control requirements and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures required to control an aircraft solely by reference to the full instrument panel as part of commercial aircraft activities.

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

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

Work is performed under limited supervision.

This unit of competency is packaged at AQF V.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Determine and monitor serviceability of flight instruments and instrument power sources

1.1 Serviceability of flight instrument, pitot/static system and instrument power sources is determined before flight

1.2 Functional checks of turn, heading and attitude indicators are performed while taxiing

1.3 Flight instrument and instrument power source are monitored and any warnings, unserviceabilities or erroneous indications are reacted to appropriately

2Perform manoeuvres using full instrument panel

2.1 Flight instrument indications are interpreted and reacted to appropriately in the time available to achieve and maintain specified flight profiles using full instrument panel

2.2 Power and attitude are set and maintained by reference to the full instrument panel to achieve straight and level performance during normal cruise

2.3 Power and attitude are set and maintained by reference to the full instrument panel to achieve straight and level performance in an aircraft approach configuration

2.4 Power and attitude are set and maintained by reference to the full instrument panel to achieve nominated climb performance

2.5 Power and attitude are set and maintained by reference to the full instrument panel to achieve nominated descent performance

2.6 Power, attitude and bank during climb, descent and straight and level flight are set and maintained by reference to the full instrument panel to achieve rate one turns onto a nominated heading

2.7 Aircraft is balanced

2.8 Aircraft is trimmed

2.9 Aircraft is levelled at a nominated altitude, from climb or descent during straight or turning flight

3Perform steep turns

3.1 Power, attitude and bank are set to maintain level flight by reference to full instrument panel that achieves a steep turn

3.2 Nominated angle of bank is maintained

3.3 Turn is exited onto a nominated heading

3.4 Aircraft is balanced

4Recover from unusual attitudes

4.1 Unusual attitude is identified

4.2 Controlled flight is resumed by reference to flight instruments using a full instrument panel

4.3 Straight and level attitude is achieved without excessive oscillations at the horizon

4.4 Aircraft is recovered to above LSALT

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

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Principles of aerodynamics

Operation of the flight instruments and pitot/static system

Flight instrument performance tolerances for IMC flights

Functions and effects of all aircraft controls

The function and limitations of flight instruments

Pitot, airframe and carburettor icing and prevention/removal procedures

Instrument failure warning flags and indications

The physiological factors which may affect pilots during instrument flight

The attitude and power requirements for respective conditions of flight

Meteorological conditions impacting flight in IMC

Instrument scan techniques

Hazards that exist when controlling an aircraft by reference to the full instrument panel and related hazard control procedures and precaution

Problems that may occur when controlling an aircraft by reference to the full instrument panel and action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Perform manoeuvres and procedures solely by use of the full instrument panel

Use instrument scan techniques applicable to the condition of flight

Compensate for the secondary effects of controls

Maintain orientation under simulated instrument flight conditions

Control the aircraft by reference to the artificial horizon and gyro compass

Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively with others when controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel

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 controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel

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 to when controlling an aircraft by reference to full instrument panel

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:

IMC

VMC with simulated IMC conditions

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aircraft

multi engine aircraft

synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority

variable air traffic conditions

variable weather 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 be:

flight instruments suitable for instrument flight

head up display suitable for instrument flight

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

airspace endorsements

Classes of airspace may be:

as designated by the regulator

restricted and danger areas

military control zones

Air Defence Identification Zones

Conditions may include:

a method of simulating IMC

simulated icing conditions

moderate turbulence

simulated hazardous weather

Autopilot/Flight Director

FMS/other NAV system

simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures

Nominated descent may include:

continual at a defined rate

standard-rate

Unusual attitudes may include

nose high and low

varying angles of bank and power settings

unbalanced flight

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

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)

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:

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.