Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control an aeroplane in normal flight, including climbing an aeroplane, maintaining straight and level flight, descending an aeroplane, turning an aeroplane, controlling an aeroplane at slow speed, and performing circuits and approaches. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and/or ADF; airspace control requirements and Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR); and aircraft control principles, regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant when controlling an aeroplane in normal flight. Operations are conducted as part of commercial or military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry. Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance. Work is performed under limited supervision. This unit is nominally packaged a Certificate IV. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Climb aeroplane |
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 Aeroplane is maintained in balanced flight and trimmed 1.3 Aeroplane is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude using standard aeroplane procedures 1.4 Flightpath clearance is ensured 1.5 Climb checks are completed 1.6 Air traffic control altitude restrictions are observed |
2 Maintain straight and level flight |
2.1 Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight 2.2 Aeroplane is maintained in balanced flight and trimmed 2.3 Altitude and heading are maintained within tolerances 2.4 Flightpath clearance is ensured |
3 Descend aeroplane |
3.1 Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve descent during glide, power assisted flight and approach profiles 3.2 Aeroplane is maintained in balanced flight and trimmed 3.3 Aeroplane is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude 3.4 Flightpath clearance is ensured 3.5 Air traffic control altitude restrictions are observed 3.6 Aeroplane does not exceed operating limits during descent 3.7 Effects of undercarriage and flaps are managed 3.8 Descent checks are completed |
4 Turn aeroplane |
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 Aeroplane does not exceed operating limits during turns |
5 Control aeroplane at slow speed |
5.1 Pre-manoeuvre checks are completed in accordance with operating procedures 5.2 Aeroplane is flown at minimum clean approach speed and at minimum landing configuration approach speed as specified in Flight Manual/POH in balanced flight 5.3 Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight 5.4 Recovery to cruise speed is achieved whilst maintaining height |
6 Perform circuits and approaches |
6.1 Traffic patterns are conducted in accordance with AIP procedures appropriate to the aeroplane type with allowance for wind velocity on all legs of the circuit 6.2 All checklists are completed and radiotelephone procedures followed 6.3 The approach path is appropriately intercepted and maintained in a manner applicable to the aeroplane type, whilst 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 Aeroplane is configured for landing |
7 Comply with airspace requirements |
7.1 While aeroplane is maintained within a specified area, compliance is maintained with air traffic requirements and controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations 7.2 Appropriate reactions are made to factors which may affect the safe progress of the flight 7.3 Awareness of aeroplane 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 an appropriate action is taken 7.6 Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Tasks may be undertaken in: |
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Performance may be demonstrated in: |
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Performance may be demonstrated on an aeroplane with: |
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Aeroplane may include: |
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Crew may include: |
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Runways may include: |
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Turns may include: |
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Checklists may include: |
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Circuit height may include: |
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Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Procedures maintaining compliance with airspace requirements are: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable regulations and legislation may include: |
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Performance includes tolerances specified in either of: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency Field |
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management |