Unit of competency Outline
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Manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in abnormal flight situations
Manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in abnormal flight situations
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY3077A
AVIY3077A
State Code
WG981
WG981
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/03/2014
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
20/03/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to accurately assess an abnormal situation and perform immediate and subsequent actions, configure the remote pilot aircraft (RPA), select an emergency recovery area and land with no injury to personnel or damage to the aircraft or property. Abnormal situations may include engine failure at launch or during flight; a stall; an incipient or full spin; a forced recovery; or other abnormal operational situations involving equipment, instruments, control, airframe, fire or other emergencies.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Manage loss of thrust after take-off
- 1.1 Loss of thrust is identified as an abnormal situation
- 1.2 RPA is controlled at all times according to workplace procedures
- 1.3 Immediate recovery actions are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
- 1.4 A recovery area within gliding distance is selected, and emergency procedures are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH
- 1.5 Appropriate flight profile is flown to enable controlled recovery
- 1.6 Controlled recovery is achieved according to workplace procedures
2 Perform forced recovery following loss of thrust
- 2.1 Control of RPA is maintained at all times
- 2.2 Immediate actions are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
- 2.3 A recovery area within gliding distance is selected and RPA is manoeuvred to nominated recovery area as applicable
- 2.4 Consideration is given to restarting the engine when appropriate
- 2.5 Flight profile is flown from which a controlled recovery could be achieved
- 2.6 Controlled recovery is achieved according to workplace procedures
3 Recognise and recover from stall
- 3.1 Stall signs and symptoms are recognised
- 3.2 Height loss, consistent with RPA type is identified
- 3.3 RPA altitude and power settings are adjusted to resume normal flight on advent of stall
4 Recognise and recover from an incipient spin
- 4.1 Incipient spin signs and symptoms are recognized
- 4.2 Recovery at incipient spin stage (stall with wing drop) is performed and controlled flight is resumed
- 4.3 Recovery at incipient spin stage during a turn is performed and controlled flight is resumed
5 Conduct precautionary search and recovery
- 5.1 Search and recovery intentions are communicated to the RPA crew
- 5.2 Aircraft is configured for appropriate inspection flight profile
- 5.3 Recovery area is selected and inspected for suitability of safe approach, recovery distance, surface, and obstacle clearance.
6 Manage RPAS abnormal and emergency situations
- 6.1 Abnormal and emergency situations are identified, and managed in accordance with relevant emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
- 6.2 Appropriate emergency procedures are followed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH and published procedures while maintaining control of the RPA
- 6.3 Control of RPA is maintained at all times
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:
Visual Line of Sight
Visual Meteorological conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
synthetic training device approved by appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Performance may be demonstrated on an aircraft with:
fully functioning controls
with the use of a suitable simulator
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
Remote Pilot
Remote Observer
Payload and Sensor operators, managers or technicians
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Graphic displays and screens
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace must be:
in Class G airspace as designated by the regulator, and may be in:
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Abnormal conditions may include:
engine failure at take-off
engine failure during flight
stall
incipient spin
forced landing
RPAS abnormal operational situations involving equipment, instruments, control, airframe, fire or other emergency
Landing and recovery areas may include:
sealed
gravel
grass
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
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the various abnormal flight situations 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
emergency procedures
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 WHS/OHS 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:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
Tasks may be undertaken in:
Visual Line of Sight
Visual Meteorological conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine RPA
multi engine RPA
synthetic training device approved by appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
Performance may be demonstrated on an aircraft with:
fully functioning controls
with the use of a suitable simulator
Aircraft may include:
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft
Crew may include:
Remote Pilot
Remote Observer
Payload and Sensor operators, managers or technicians
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments
head up displays
Graphic displays and screens
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace must be:
in Class G airspace as designated by the regulator, and may be in:
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Abnormal conditions may include:
engine failure at take-off
engine failure during flight
stall
incipient spin
forced landing
RPAS abnormal operational situations involving equipment, instruments, control, airframe, fire or other emergency
Landing and recovery areas may include:
sealed
gravel
grass
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
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders pertaining to the various abnormal flight situations 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
emergency procedures
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 WHS/OHS 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:
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWO87 | AVIY3077 | Manage remote pilot aircraft systems in abnormal flight situations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J723 | AVI30813 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |