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Evidence Guide: AVIY4012 - Control helicopter in hovering flight

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AVIY4012 - Control helicopter in hovering flight

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Lift off to hover and perform hover checks

Completed
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Aircraft performance is calculated for flight

Completed
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Pre-take-off checks are performed

Completed
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Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to hover

Completed
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Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at appropriate height for helicopter while controlling heading

Completed
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Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point

Completed
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Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is applied

Completed
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Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power checks are performed

Completed
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Hover taxi manoeuvre is commenced, maintained and stopped at a constant and safe hover height, while maintaining engine power and rotor speed (RRPM) within limits

Completed
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Coordinated corrective action is used to counter wind effects

  1. Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made
  2. Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions
  3. Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made

Completed
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Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

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

Completed
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Hover helicopter in cross and tail winds

Completed
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Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds

Completed
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Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and to counter wind effects

Completed
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Perform turns around mast

Completed
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Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of turn over nominated hover point

Completed
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Turn is completed on nominated heading

Completed
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Controlled corrective action is used to control effects of wind gusts

Completed
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Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

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

Completed
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RPM is managed within limits during turn

Completed
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Perform turns around nose and tail

Completed
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Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or forward of helicopter nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

Completed
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Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or aft of helicopter tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

Completed
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Controlled corrective action is taken to counter effects of wind gusts

Completed
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Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres

Completed
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Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading

Completed
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Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from nominated point

Completed
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Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at nominated turning point

Completed
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Perform sidewards and backwards flight

Completed
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Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight

Completed
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Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain

Completed
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Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required

Completed
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Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres

Completed
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Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed

Completed
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Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over nominated hover point

Completed
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Land from the hover

Completed
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Pre-landing checks are completed as required

Completed
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Helicopter is lowered onto nominated point from hovering flight without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements

Completed
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Helicopter stability on landing gear is ensured prior to fully lowering collective

Completed
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After-landing checks are performed

Completed
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Manage a mishandled landing

Completed
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Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse landing situation is developing

Completed
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Appropriate action is taken to either land aircraft or discontinue landing and return to hover safely

Completed
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Manage a mishandled lift off

Completed
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Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse lift off situation is developing

Completed
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Appropriate action is taken to discontinue lift off and return to ground safely

Completed
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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Lift off to hover and perform hover checks

1.1

Aircraft performance is calculated for flight

1.2

Pre-take-off checks are performed

1.3

Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to hover

1.4

Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at appropriate height for helicopter while controlling heading

1.5

Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point

1.6

Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is applied

1.7

Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power checks are performed

1.8

Hover taxi manoeuvre is commenced, maintained and stopped at a constant and safe hover height, while maintaining engine power and rotor speed (RRPM) within limits

1.9

Coordinated corrective action is used to counter wind effects

1.10

Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made

1.11

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

1.12

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

2

Hover helicopter in cross and tail winds

2.1

Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds

2.2

Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and to counter wind effects

3

Perform turns around mast

3.1

Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of turn over nominated hover point

3.2

Turn is completed on nominated heading

3.3

Controlled corrective action is used to control effects of wind gusts

3.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

3.5

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

3.6

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4

Perform turns around nose and tail

4.1

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or forward of helicopter nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.2

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or aft of helicopter tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.3

Controlled corrective action is taken to counter effects of wind gusts

4.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres

4.5

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

4.6

Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading

4.7

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4.8

Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from nominated point

4.9

Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at nominated turning point

5

Perform sidewards and backwards flight

5.1

Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight

5.2

Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain

5.3

Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required

5.4

Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres

5.5

RPM is managed within limits during turn

5.6

Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed

5.7

Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over nominated hover point

6

Land from the hover

6.1

Pre-landing checks are completed as required

6.2

Helicopter is lowered onto nominated point from hovering flight without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements

6.3

Helicopter stability on landing gear is ensured prior to fully lowering collective

6.4

After-landing checks are performed

7

Manage a mishandled landing

7.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse landing situation is developing

7.2

Appropriate action is taken to either land aircraft or discontinue landing and return to hover safely

8

Manage a mishandled lift off

8.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse lift off situation is developing

8.2

Appropriate action is taken to discontinue lift off and return to ground safely

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Lift off to hover and perform hover checks

1.1

Aircraft performance is calculated for flight

1.2

Pre-take-off checks are performed

1.3

Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to hover

1.4

Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at appropriate height for helicopter while controlling heading

1.5

Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point

1.6

Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is applied

1.7

Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power checks are performed

1.8

Hover taxi manoeuvre is commenced, maintained and stopped at a constant and safe hover height, while maintaining engine power and rotor speed (RRPM) within limits

1.9

Coordinated corrective action is used to counter wind effects

1.10

Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made

1.11

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

1.12

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

2

Hover helicopter in cross and tail winds

2.1

Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds

2.2

Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and to counter wind effects

3

Perform turns around mast

3.1

Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of turn over nominated hover point

3.2

Turn is completed on nominated heading

3.3

Controlled corrective action is used to control effects of wind gusts

3.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions

3.5

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

3.6

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4

Perform turns around nose and tail

4.1

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or forward of helicopter nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.2

Helicopter is turned around nominated point on or aft of helicopter tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around point

4.3

Controlled corrective action is taken to counter effects of wind gusts

4.4

Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres

4.5

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

4.6

Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading

4.7

RPM is managed within limits during turn

4.8

Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from nominated point

4.9

Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at nominated turning point

5

Perform sidewards and backwards flight

5.1

Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight

5.2

Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain

5.3

Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required

5.4

Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres

5.5

RPM is managed within limits during turn

5.6

Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed

5.7

Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over nominated hover point

6

Land from the hover

6.1

Pre-landing checks are completed as required

6.2

Helicopter is lowered onto nominated point from hovering flight without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements

6.3

Helicopter stability on landing gear is ensured prior to fully lowering collective

6.4

After-landing checks are performed

7

Manage a mishandled landing

7.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse landing situation is developing

7.2

Appropriate action is taken to either land aircraft or discontinue landing and return to hover safely

8

Manage a mishandled lift off

8.1

Appropriate action is taken to identify when an adverse lift off situation is developing

8.2

Appropriate action is taken to discontinue lift off and return to ground safely

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:

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 helicopter aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

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

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

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

selecting and using relevant controls/equipment including throttle, rotor controls, anti-torque pedals and collective and cyclic pitch controls

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

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

solving problems when controlling a helicopter in hovering flight

using instruments to monitor helicopter performance

working collaboratively with others when controlling helicopter in hovering flight

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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:

aerodrome and helicopter landing site markings

aircraft operational limitations

application of a height/velocity graph

calculation of aircraft performance for flight

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to helicopter operations

dynamic rollover

effect of wind on rotor blade control (blade sailing)

effects of rotor wash

ground resonance

hazards and risks when controlling a helicopter in hovering flight and precautions for controlling the risks

helicopter braking and steering systems

helicopter hovering procedures

hover checks

how to use of fire extinguisher system fitted to helicopter being used

landing a helicopter

light and marshalling signals

local air traffic control procedures

local noise abatement procedures and curfews

maintaining hovering flight in a range of operational conditions

making a transition from static hover to sideways and rearward flight

managing a mishandled landing

managing a mishandled lift off

operating on different surfaces, including sealed and unsealed surfaces

operational and start limitations of typical helicopters

pre-take-off checks

recirculation

relevant helicopter/equipment characteristics

relevant sections of aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

turning a helicopter around the mast.

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.