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Recover remote pilot aircraft systems

Recover remote pilot aircraft systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY3076
State Code
AWO86
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to recover remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.It includes recovering the RPAS and managing an aborted/rejected recovery.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew and ground personnel, 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 RPAS environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Recover RPAS
  • 1.1 RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent
  • 1.2 Directional control is maintained at all times
  • 1.3 Bouncing of RPAS is minimised appropriately
  • 1.4 RPAS is stopped within the available area
  • 1.5 Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2 Manage aborted/rejected recovery
  • 2.1 Situations requiring go-around/position hold are correctly identified
  • 2.2 Go-around/position hold is performed in accordance with workplace requirements and regulatory requirements
  • 2.3 Effective communication with relevant others is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
  • 2.4 Power is applied and RPAS is manoeuvred clear of the ground in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
  • 2.5 Allowance for wind velocity is made during go-around/position hold, as required
  • 2.6 Post recovery abort/rejection procedures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG980 AVIY3076A Recover remote pilot aircraft (RPA) Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZT2 AVI30316 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) Qualification