Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 7:59 PM AWST
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Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night
Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY5024A
AVIY5024A
State Code
WG983
WG983
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to take off, land and operate an aircraft safely in the traffic pattern at night. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Taxi at night
- 1.1 Instrument/cockpit lighting are adjusted to an appropriate level for taxiing
- 1.2 ATC instructions and manoeuvres of the aircraft on the ground at night within the approved movement area as defined by aerodrome ground lighting are complied with
- 1.3 Aircraft lighting to identify obstructions, other aircraft and taxiway and runway limits is used as required
- 1.4 Aircraft is taxied at a speed which allows for an adequate lookout to be maintained to avoid obstructions
2Take off at night
- 2.1 Aircraft is lined up correctly in centre of runway in take-off direction
- 2.2 Line up checks appropriate to night take-off are completed
- 2.3 Take-off by reference to flare path/runway lighting and aircraft instruments is executed
- 2.4 Aircraft is rotated at manufacturers recommended speed
- 2.5 Climb attitude and control aircraft in climb, after take-off solely by reference to instruments is completed
- 2.6 Alignment with runway by visual reference and lookout is established and maintained
- 2.7 After take-off, checks are performed at a safe height
3Land at night, with and without the use of aircraft landing lights
- 3.1 Circuit entry and pattern are performed with reference to runway environment
- 3.2 Safe altitude is maintain by reference to aircraft instruments and runway lighting
- 3.3 Aircraft is safely landed at night with and without landing lights
- 3.4 After landing checks are performed
4Make go-around
- 4.1 The need to conduct a go-around is recognised
- 4.2 Go-around is performed from any point on base and final approach legs
5Activate Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
- 5.1 Appropriate radiotelephone frequency is utilised to activate PAL system when within radio range
- 5.2 Transmit sequence is utilised to activate PAL system
- 5.3 Wind indicator lighting is monitored to determine end of activation period
6Manage emergency situations at night
- 6.1 (In simulated conditions) Aircraft control is maintained
- 6.2 Emergency situation is managed in accordance with Flight Manual, POH and AIP
- 6.3 Electrical lighting and power sources are monitored
- 6.4 Electrical lighting and power source emergency procedures are conducted as appropriate
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:
night VFR conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for NVFR flight
head up display suitable for NVFR flight
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
airspace endorsements
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Emergency situations may include:
engine failure
communication or navigation aid failure
electrical system failure
lighting system failure
Conditions may include:
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/ other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
Aerodrome may include
ground lighting
remote of ground lighting
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
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:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
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:
night VFR conditions
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for NVFR flight
head up display suitable for NVFR flight
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
airspace endorsements
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Emergency situations may include:
engine failure
communication or navigation aid failure
electrical system failure
lighting system failure
Conditions may include:
simulated icing conditions
moderate turbulence
simulated hazardous weather
autopilot/Flight Director
FMS/ other NAV system
simulation of emergency and abnormal procedures
Aerodrome may include
ground lighting
remote of ground lighting
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
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:
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
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
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
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVX48 | AVIY5024 | Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night | Unit of competency |
