This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to launch, control and recover a remote pilot aircraft system (RPAS) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes conducting pre-launch procedures, maintaining straight and level flight, turning, controlling speed, and landing and recovering.

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.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Launch power is applied and RPAS is maintained, aligned in the launch direction
RPAS is configured for nominated climb profile as required
Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained
Listening watch is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements
Communication with others as appropriate is undertaken when launching an RPAS
After launch checks are performed in accordance with operational requirements
Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in all phases of RPAS operation in accordance with regulatory requirements
RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with manufacturer instructions
Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns
Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve descent rates as required
RPAS is levelled from a descent position at a nominated altitude for operational requirements
Flight path is observed during RPAS descent and risks mitigated in accordance with operational procedures
RPAS operating limits are controlled during descent in accordance with manufacturer instructions
Descent checks are completed in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements
RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent
Directional control is maintained at all times
Bouncing of RPAS is minimised appropriately
RPAS is stopped within the available area
Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist, manufacturer instructions and operational requirements
Pre-launch briefing is conducted
Launch power is applied and RPAS is maintained, aligned in the launch direction
Abnormal RPAS operations are identified
Flight path is observed and risks mitigated in accordance with operational procedures
Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as required
RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with manufacturer instructions
Height awareness is maintained during high speed flight
Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve descent rates as required
Landings are conducted in accordance with operations manual procedures appropriate to the RPAS type, with allowance for wind velocity
RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent

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