Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit.
This unit replaces and is equivalent to AVIY3071A Manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in abnormal flight conditions.
Unit Descriptor
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.
Application of the Unit
Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and RPAS rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); relevant airspace control requirements; Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC); regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures relevant to managing abnormal RPA flight situations.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions.
Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian Aviation Industry.
Work is performed under limited supervision.
Note:
Where an abnormal situation might potentially cause damage to the RPAS and/or be harmful to personnel and property, evidence for assessment purposes should be obtained from other than observation of performance in an actual abnormal operational situation (e.g. through using an appropriate simulator and/or structured questioning, or termination of a simulated forced recovery at a point where the assessment of an outcome can be made).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Application of the Unit.
Pre-Requisites
Nil.
Employability Skills Information
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
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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 |
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1.3 |
Immediate recovery actions are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) |
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1.4 |
A recovery area within gliding distance is selected, and emergency procedures are performed in accordance with Flight Manual/POH |
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1.5 |
Appropriate flight profile is flown to enable controlled recovery |
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1.6 |
Controlled recovery is achieved according to workplace procedures |
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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) |
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A recovery area within gliding distance is selected and RPA is manoeuvred to nominated recovery area as applicable |
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Consideration is given to restarting the engine when appropriate |
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Flight profile is flown from which a controlled recovery could be achieved |
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Controlled recovery is achieved according to workplace procedures |
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3 |
Recognise and recover from stall |
3.1 |
Stall signs and symptoms are recognised |
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Height loss, consistent with RPA type is identified |
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3.3 |
RPA altitude and power settings are adjusted to resume normal flight on advent of stall |
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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 |
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4.3 |
Recovery at incipient spin stage during a turn is performed and controlled flight is resumed |
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Conduct precautionary search and recovery |
5.1 |
Search and recovery intentions are communicated to the RPA crew |
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Aircraft is configured for appropriate inspection flight profile |
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5.3 |
Recovery area is selected and inspected for suitability of safe approach, recovery distance, surface, and obstacle clearance. |
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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 |
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6.3 |
Control of RPA is maintained at all times |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit. |
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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. |
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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:
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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:
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
Practical assessment must occur in a:
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:
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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. |
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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 aircraft with: |
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Aircraft may include: |
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Crew may include: |
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Instruments may be: |
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Limitations may be imposed by: |
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Classes of airspace must be: |
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Abnormal conditions may include: |
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Landing and recovery areas 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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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
Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management