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Evidence Guide: AVIY4015 - Control helicopter in normal flight

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AVIY4015 - Control helicopter in normal flight

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

Climb helicopter

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Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at normal, maximum rate (VY), maximum angle (VX) and cruise climb flight configurations from straight and level flight

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Appropriate altimeter settings are set

Completed
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Helicopter is maintained in balanced flight during adjustments to attitude and power

Completed
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Power is maintained as altitude increases

Completed
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Helicopter is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude

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

Completed
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Situational awareness is maintained

Completed
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Maintain straight and level flight

Completed
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Attitude and power are adjusted to achieve a constant height, heading and speed while remaining in balanced flight

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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Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference

Completed
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Altitude is maintained within allocated height band

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Descend helicopter

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Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level flight

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Helicopter is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude

Completed
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Clearance ahead and below is maintained

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Air traffic control (ATC) altitude restrictions are observed

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Design limits are not exceeded during helicopter descent

Completed
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Situation awareness is maintained at all times during helicopter descent

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Turn helicopter

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Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks

Completed
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Helicopter is rolled out from the turn to achieve nominated heading or geographical feature alignment

Completed
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Helicopter balance and trim are ensured as required

Completed
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Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain

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Engine operating limits are not exceeded

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Control helicopter at any speed

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Attitude and power are adjusted, accelerated or decelerated to manoeuvre helicopter at any specified airspeed within the flight envelope while maintaining balanced flight

Completed
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Height awareness is maintained at all times and appropriate adjustments are made as required

Completed
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Wind conditions are monitored and appropriate allowance is made

Completed
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Helicopter is suitably controlled to ensure it is operated within its design limits

Completed
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Perform circuits and approaches

Completed
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Circuits are joined and conducted in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) and/or local procedures at normal and low altitude appropriate to the helicopter type

Completed
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Due allowance is made for wind and all appropriate checklist items are completed when performing circuits and approaches

Completed
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Radiotelephone procedures are followed during circuit operations

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Approach path applicable to helicopter type is intercepted and maintained while remaining clear of other traffic

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

Completed
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Conflicting traffic is recognised and appropriate responses are made

Completed
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Right of way rules are applied and compliance with these rules is maintained

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Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made

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Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made

  1. Helicopter approach is conducted to establish hover or to conduct a landing at the nominated termination point
Helicopter approach is conducted to establish hover or to conduct a landing at the nominated termination point

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Comply with airspace requirements

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Suitable aeronautical charts are interpreted and used to maintain airspace compliance requirements

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Circuit departure is performed

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Helicopter is maintained within a specified area and/or track while complying with air traffic requirements, controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations and reacting to factors that affect the safe progress of a flight

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Orientation is maintained to geographical features with the aid of suitable charts and maps

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Circuit join is performed

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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

Climb helicopter

1.1

Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at normal, maximum rate (VY), maximum angle (VX) and cruise climb flight configurations from straight and level flight

1.2

Appropriate altimeter settings are set

1.3

Helicopter is maintained in balanced flight during adjustments to attitude and power

1.4

Power is maintained as altitude increases

1.5

Helicopter is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude

1.6

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

1.7

Situational awareness is maintained

2

Maintain straight and level flight

2.1

Attitude and power are adjusted to achieve a constant height, heading and speed while remaining in balanced flight

2.2

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

2.3

Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference

2.4

Altitude is maintained within allocated height band

3

Descend helicopter

3.1

Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level flight

3.2

Helicopter is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude

3.3

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

3.4

Clearance ahead and below is maintained

3.5

Air traffic control (ATC) altitude restrictions are observed

3.6

Design limits are not exceeded during helicopter descent

3.7

Appropriate altimeter settings are set

3.8

Situation awareness is maintained at all times during helicopter descent

4

Turn helicopter

4.1

Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks

4.2

Helicopter is rolled out from the turn to achieve nominated heading or geographical feature alignment

4.3

Helicopter balance and trim are ensured as required

4.4

Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain

4.5

Engine operating limits are not exceeded

5

Control helicopter at any speed

5.1

Attitude and power are adjusted, accelerated or decelerated to manoeuvre helicopter at any specified airspeed within the flight envelope while maintaining balanced flight

5.2

Height awareness is maintained at all times and appropriate adjustments are made as required

5.3

Wind conditions are monitored and appropriate allowance is made

5.4

Helicopter is suitably controlled to ensure it is operated within its design limits

6

Perform circuits and approaches

6.1

Circuits are joined and conducted in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) and/or local procedures at normal and low altitude appropriate to the helicopter type

6.2

Due allowance is made for wind and all appropriate checklist items are completed when performing circuits and approaches

6.3

Radiotelephone procedures are followed during circuit operations

6.4

Approach path applicable to helicopter type is intercepted and maintained while remaining clear of other traffic

6.5

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

6.6

Conflicting traffic is recognised and appropriate responses are made

6.7

Right of way rules are applied and compliance with these rules is maintained

6.8

Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made

6.9

Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made

6.10

Helicopter approach is conducted to establish hover or to conduct a landing at the nominated termination point

7

Comply with airspace requirements

7.1

Suitable aeronautical charts are interpreted and used to maintain airspace compliance requirements

7.2

Circuit departure is performed

7.3

Helicopter is maintained within a specified area and/or track while complying with air traffic requirements, controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations and reacting to factors that affect the safe progress of a flight

7.4

Orientation is maintained to geographical features with the aid of suitable charts and maps

7.5

Circuit join is performed

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

Climb helicopter

1.1

Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at normal, maximum rate (VY), maximum angle (VX) and cruise climb flight configurations from straight and level flight

1.2

Appropriate altimeter settings are set

1.3

Helicopter is maintained in balanced flight during adjustments to attitude and power

1.4

Power is maintained as altitude increases

1.5

Helicopter is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude

1.6

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

1.7

Situational awareness is maintained

2

Maintain straight and level flight

2.1

Attitude and power are adjusted to achieve a constant height, heading and speed while remaining in balanced flight

2.2

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

2.3

Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference

2.4

Altitude is maintained within allocated height band

3

Descend helicopter

3.1

Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level flight

3.2

Helicopter is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude

3.3

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

3.4

Clearance ahead and below is maintained

3.5

Air traffic control (ATC) altitude restrictions are observed

3.6

Design limits are not exceeded during helicopter descent

3.7

Appropriate altimeter settings are set

3.8

Situation awareness is maintained at all times during helicopter descent

4

Turn helicopter

4.1

Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks

4.2

Helicopter is rolled out from the turn to achieve nominated heading or geographical feature alignment

4.3

Helicopter balance and trim are ensured as required

4.4

Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain

4.5

Engine operating limits are not exceeded

5

Control helicopter at any speed

5.1

Attitude and power are adjusted, accelerated or decelerated to manoeuvre helicopter at any specified airspeed within the flight envelope while maintaining balanced flight

5.2

Height awareness is maintained at all times and appropriate adjustments are made as required

5.3

Wind conditions are monitored and appropriate allowance is made

5.4

Helicopter is suitably controlled to ensure it is operated within its design limits

6

Perform circuits and approaches

6.1

Circuits are joined and conducted in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) and/or local procedures at normal and low altitude appropriate to the helicopter type

6.2

Due allowance is made for wind and all appropriate checklist items are completed when performing circuits and approaches

6.3

Radiotelephone procedures are followed during circuit operations

6.4

Approach path applicable to helicopter type is intercepted and maintained while remaining clear of other traffic

6.5

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

6.6

Conflicting traffic is recognised and appropriate responses are made

6.7

Right of way rules are applied and compliance with these rules is maintained

6.8

Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made

6.9

Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made

6.10

Helicopter approach is conducted to establish hover or to conduct a landing at the nominated termination point

7

Comply with airspace requirements

7.1

Suitable aeronautical charts are interpreted and used to maintain airspace compliance requirements

7.2

Circuit departure is performed

7.3

Helicopter is maintained within a specified area and/or track while complying with air traffic requirements, controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations and reacting to factors that affect the safe progress of a flight

7.4

Orientation is maintained to geographical features with the aid of suitable charts and maps

7.5

Circuit join is performed

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 when controlling helicopter in normal flight

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 prioritise 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, 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 associated with controlling a helicopter in normal flight

turning a helicopter with the following parameters:

level turns

climbing turns with 20° bank angle

powered descending turn with 30° bank angle

using instruments to monitor helicopter performance

working collaboratively with others when controlling helicopter in normal 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:

application of a height/velocity diagram/graph

application of heading and track

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

cause and effects of retreating blade stall

circuit patterns and procedures

circumstances and procedures for the use of carburettor heat

conditions leading to loss of tail rotor/anti-torque control during descent

dangers of wind shear, turbulence and wake turbulence

effect of turning and acceleration on magnetic compass accuracy

forces and moments acting on a helicopter and precautions to manage their effects

functions, and primary and secondary effects of all helicopter controls

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

in a climb

in a turn

in straight and level flight

helicopter instruments and monitoring helicopter performance

managing non-normal and emergencies in the circuit area

principles of aerodynamics

problems that may occur when controlling a helicopter in normal flight and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

procedures for setting power in normally aspirated, turbocharger, supercharged or turbine engines

procedures for the use of trim controls if appropriate

recognition and avoidance of settling with power/vortex ring state

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

rotational and induced airflow

theory and application of best rate and angle of climb

use of instruments to monitor helicopter performance and significance of colour coding

vortex ring state

wind shear, turbulence and wake turbulence.

Range Statement

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