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Evidence Guide: AVIY4019B - Operate helicopter at low level

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AVIY4019B - Operate helicopter at low level

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

Plan low level operations

  1. The requirement to operate at low level is identified and justified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  2. The risks in the low level operations are analysed and an appropriate decision is made concerning the safe conduct of these operations
  3. Action plans for the operation are formulated to ensure the safe and effective operation of the helicopter at low level
  4. Unplanned manoeuvres are avoided
  5. Compliance is maintained with air traffic control instructions, regulatory and reporting requirements
The requirement to operate at low level is identified and justified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

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The risks in the low level operations are analysed and an appropriate decision is made concerning the safe conduct of these operations

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Action plans for the operation are formulated to ensure the safe and effective operation of the helicopter at low level

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Unplanned manoeuvres are avoided

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Compliance is maintained with air traffic control instructions, regulatory and reporting requirements

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Manoeuvre helicopter at low level

  1. Low level flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes
  2. Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed, and control of the helicopter is correctly maintained
  3. Pilot's visual attention is focused outside the cockpit
  4. Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and/or terrain
  5. Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference
  6. Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate
  7. Situation awareness is maintained at all times during the low level manoeuvres
  8. Helicopter is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires
  9. All obstacles are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
  10. Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
  11. Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth's surface when below 500 AGL
  12. Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses are made
  13. Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses are made
  14. Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
Low level flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes

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Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed, and control of the helicopter is correctly maintained

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Pilot's visual attention is focused outside the cockpit

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

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Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference

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Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate

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Situation awareness is maintained at all times during the low level manoeuvres

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Helicopter is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires

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All obstacles are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

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Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

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Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth's surface when below 500 AGL

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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

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Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed

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Perform quick stop manoeuvre

  1. Deceleration of the helicopter from forward flight is initiated while either into wind or down wind to terminate to the hover into wind at a nominated hover point
  2. Deceleration manoeuvre is conducted within the time and distance limitations specified whilst maintaining a constant height above the surface
  3. Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account in manoeuvres
  4. Helicopter inertia is anticipated and appropriate allowance is made in manoeuvres
  5. Situation awareness is maintained at all times during a quick stop manoeuvre
  6. Obstructions are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
Deceleration of the helicopter from forward flight is initiated while either into wind or down wind to terminate to the hover into wind at a nominated hover point

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Deceleration manoeuvre is conducted within the time and distance limitations specified whilst maintaining a constant height above the surface

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Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account in manoeuvres

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Helicopter inertia is anticipated and appropriate allowance is made in manoeuvres

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Situation awareness is maintained at all times during a quick stop manoeuvre

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Obstructions are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided

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Execute reversal turn

  1. Adverse conditions requiring reversal turn are recognised and manoeuvre is commenced without delay
  2. Helicopter is turned steeply through 180o manoeuvring in the horizontal and vertical planes, without exceeding 30o pitch
  3. Straight and level flight is resumed at entry height
Adverse conditions requiring reversal turn are recognised and manoeuvre is commenced without delay

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Helicopter is turned steeply through 180o manoeuvring in the horizontal and vertical planes, without exceeding 30o pitch

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Straight and level flight is resumed at entry height

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Execute forced landing from below 200 feet AGL

  1. Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified
  2. Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH
  3. A landing area within autorotative distance is selected and an appropriate action plan is formulated
  4. Emergency procedures are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH and the established action plan
  5. Air Traffic Service and other traffic are advised of intentions during the emergency
  6. Helicopter is landed in accordance with the Flight Manual/POH and the established action plan
Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified

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Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH

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A landing area within autorotative distance is selected and an appropriate action plan is formulated

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Emergency procedures are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH and the established action plan

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Air Traffic Service and other traffic are advised of intentions during the emergency

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Helicopter is landed in accordance with the Flight Manual/POH and the established action plan

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Critical operational conditions, including retreating blade stall, vortex ring, overpitching, loss of anti-torque effectiveness, negative g effects

Purpose and functions of helicopter systems

Functions and effects of all helicopter controls, including rotor RPM management (governors) and engine acceleration response

Meteorological factors affecting helicopter flight performance during low level flight

Terrain following techniques

Air traffic requirements

Safety hazards and risks of low level helicopter operations and precautions for controlling the risks

Procedures for the use of performance charts

Application of the height/velocity diagram/graph

Local air traffic control procedures and instructions

Problems that may occur when operating a helicopter at low level and appropriate action that should be taken in each case

Required skills:

Solve problems associated with the operation of a helicopter at low level

Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance during the operation of a helicopter at low level

Apply knowledge to the operation of a helicopter at low level

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the operation of a helicopter at low level

Identify and justify a decision to operate a helicopter at low level

Use instruments to monitor helicopter performance during the operation of a helicopter at low level

Communicate effectively with others when operating a helicopter at low level

Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to a helicopter at low level

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to operating a helicopter at low level

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a helicopter at low level

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 operating a helicopter at low level in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when operating a helicopter at low level

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when a helicopter is at low level

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 when operating a helicopter at low level

Range Statement

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

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine helicopter

multi engine helicopter

single main rotor helicopter

multi main rotor helicopter

variable air traffic conditions

variable flight situations

abnormal situations

Performance may be demonstrated on an helicopter with:

fully functioning dual controls

an electronic intercom system

dual control brakes

wheeled and/or skidded undercarriages

Crew may include:

single pilot

multi crew

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Checklists may include:

pre-flight

pre-start

engine start

pre-taxi

take-off

after take-off

approach and landing

shutdown

post-flight

Classes of airspace are:

those designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Operational hazards during low level operations may include:

variable surface conditions

other aircraft

loose objects

personnel

animals

birds

propeller/tail rotor/rotor wash and jet blast

trees

powerlines

fences

buildings

terrain variations

vehicles

obstacles

Guidance during low level operations may be provided by:

air traffic control instructions

light signals

aerodrome markings

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

Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are:

geographical limits of the flight area is demonstrated on a chart

prominent geographical features are identified using a chart

the limits of the flight area are identified on the ground

the position of controlled airspace is determined using a chart and geographical features

restricted areas are identified using a chart and geographical features

departure from the circuit area and transition to the flight area is completed without incident

departure from the flight area and transition to the circuit area is completed without incident

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)

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:

Day VFR Syllabus

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation