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Operate fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems

Operate fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0030
State Code
OBC05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes climbing an aircraft, maintaining straight and level flight, descending an aircraft and turning an aircraft. It also includes controlling an aircraft at slow speed, performing circuits and approaches, and complying with airspace requirements.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Climb aircraft
  • 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 conditions of flight during straight and turning manoeuvres
  • 1.2 Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight
  • 1.3 Aircraft is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude using standard aircraft procedures
  • 1.4 Flightpath clearance is ensured
  • 1.5 Climb checks are completed
2 Maintain straight and level flight
  • 2.1 Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight
  • 2.2 Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight
  • 2.3 Altitude and heading are maintained within tolerances
  • 2.4 Flightpath clearance is ensured
3 Descend aircraft
  • 3.1 Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve descent during glide, power assisted flight and approach profiles
  • 3.2 Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight
  • 3.3 Aircraft is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
  • 3.4 Flightpath clearance is ensured
  • 3.5 RPAS altitude restrictions are observed
  • 3.6 Aircraft operating limits are not exceeded during descent
  • 3.7 Effects of undercarriage and flaps are managed
  • 3.8 Descent checks are completed
4 Turn aircraft
  • 4.1 Airspace cleared procedure is carried out
  • 4.2 Heading is altered in balanced flight during level, climbing, descending and gliding manoeuvres and turns are performed at varying rates to achieve specified tracks
  • 4.3 Turn on to nominated heading or geographical feature is achieved
  • 4.4 Aircraft operating limits are maintained during turns
5 Control aircraft at slow speed
  • 5.1 Pre-manoeuvre checks are completed in accordance with operating procedures
  • 5.2 Aircraft is flown at minimum clean approach speed and at minimum landing configuration approach speed as specified in operations manual/pilot’s operating handbook (POH) in balanced flight
  • 5.3 Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight
  • 5.4 Positive control responses are implemented and reduced control effectiveness recognised during slow flight manoeuvres
  • 5.5 Stall warnings, cautions and indications are monitored during slow speed flight
  • 5.6 Recovery to cruise speed is achieved while maintaining height
6 Perform circuits and approaches
  • 6.1 Traffic patterns are conducted in accordance with aeronautical information package (AIP) procedures appropriate to the aircraft type with allowance for wind velocity on all legs of the circuit
  • 6.2 All checklists are completed and radiotelephone procedures followed
  • 6.3 Approach path is appropriately intercepted and maintained in a manner applicable to aircraft type while remaining clear of other traffic
  • 6.4 Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised when they arise and a go-around is performed from any position in the traffic pattern
  • 6.5 Right of way rules are applied and complied with
  • 6.6 Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures
  • 6.7 Aircraft is configured for landing
7 Comply with airspace requirements
  • 7.1 While aircraft is maintained within a specified area, compliance is maintained with air traffic requirements and restricted, controlled and other appropriately designated airspace
  • 7.2 Appropriate reactions are made to factors that may affect the safe progress of the flight
  • 7.3 Awareness of aircraft position is maintained using charts and geographical features
  • 7.4 Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures
  • 7.5 Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate action taken
  • 7.6 Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
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State Code National Code Title Type
BES9 AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) Qualification