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Control remote pilot aircraft (RPA) in normal flight

Control remote pilot aircraft (RPA) in normal flight

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY3075A
State Code
WG979
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2013
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control a remote pilot aircraft (RPA) in normal flight, including maintaining straight and level flight, climbing, descending, turning, performing circuits and approaches through its speed range.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Climb RPA
  • 1.1 Clarity of flight path is observed and risks mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.2 RPA climb checks are completed according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates and cruise conditions of flight during straight and turning manoeuvres as applicable
  • 1.4 RPA is maintained in ‘trim’ condition as applicable
  • 1.5 RPA is leveled off at or below 400’ AGL
  • 1.6 Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
2 Maintain straight and level flight
  • 2.1 Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as applicable
  • 2.2 RPA is maintained in ‘trim’ condition as applicable
  • 2.3 Visible signs or electronic indications of height change are identified and responded to appropriately
  • 2.4 Visible signs or electronic indications of heading change are identified and responded to appropriately
  • 2.5 Clarity of flight path is observed and risks mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
3 Turn RPA in flight
  • 3.1 RPA operating limits are maintained during turns according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained during turns
  • 3.3 Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns
4 Control RPA speed in flight
  • 4.1 Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight
  • 4.2 Recovery to cruise speed is achieved whilst maintaining height during flight
5 Descend RPA
  • 5.1 Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve a decrease of altitude at shallow, normal and steep rates as applicable
  • 5.2 RPA is maintained in ‘trim’ condition as applicable
  • 5.3 RPA is leveled from a descent position at a nominated altitude according to workplace policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 5.4 Clarity of flight path is observed during RPA descent and risks mitigated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.5 RPA operating limits are controlled during descent according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 5.6 Descent checks are completed according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 5.7 Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
6 Perform RPA landing approaches
  • 6.1 Approaches are conducted in accordance with Operators Manual procedures appropriate to the RPA type with allowance for wind velocity
  • 6.2 All mandated checklists are completed and communications procedures are followed
  • 6.3 Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised and a go-around/position - hold is performed from any position in the approach and landing pattern
  • 6.4 Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 6.5 RPA is configured for landing according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
7 Comply with airspace requirements
  • 7.1 Compliance is maintained with air traffic requirements and controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations at all times
  • 7.2 Safe progress of the flight is ensured at all times
  • 7.3 Awareness of RPA position is maintained at all times
  • 7.4 Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 7.5 Weather conditions are monitored and responded to appropriately according to regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures
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 must be undertaken in:
visual line of sight,
visual meteorological conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
Performance may be demonstrated on a RPA with:
fully functioning controls
with the use of a suitable simulator
RPA may include:
remotely piloted aircraft (rpa)/unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
remote pilot
observer
Instruments may be:
instrumentation associated with the particular system
Limitations may be imposed by:
prevailing visibility
Class of airspace is:
Class G airspace, as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Turns may include:
level
climbing
descending
Checklists may include:
climb
cruise
approach
descent
pre-landing
final
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 or electronic display
prominent geographical features are identified using a chart
the position of controlled airspace is determined using a chart and geographical features
restricted areas are identified using a chart and geographical features
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
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 requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
RPA Level 1 Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:
risk management
human factors
safety management systems and:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
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
Practical assessment must occur in a:
real or appropriately simulated environment.
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWO88 AVIY3075 Control remote pilot aircraft systems in normal flight Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J723 AVI30813 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) Qualification