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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare charts and flight plan
   • Suitable maps, aeronautical charts and weather briefings for intended operation are selected and flight plan is prepared
2. Pre-operations information and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is accessed, analysed and applied to flight plan
3. Hazards are clearly indicated on charts and risk controls are implemented
4. Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions and contingency actions are planned for
5. Comply with CASA standard operating conditions
   • CASA standard operating conditions are complied with and air traffic regulations are maintained
6. Airspace awareness is maintained
7. Conduct departure procedures
   • Remote pilot station is organised and essential information is accessed
8. Departure administration tasks and communications are conducted
9. Orientation to ground level is maintained
10. Control of RPAS is given precedence over conducting navigation and communication tasks
11. Situational awareness and lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
12. Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
13. Separation with other air traffic is maintained
14. Maintain RPAS in operational area
    • Planned route is followed
15. Communication tasks are complied with
16. RPAS endurance is monitored and energy reserve needs are revised
17. Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed if required
18. Air traffic separation is maintained at all times
19. Deteriorating visual meteorological conditions are recognised and appropriate RPAS corrective actions are taken
20. Situational awareness and lookout is undertaken using a systematic scan technique
21. Navigate RPAS within VLOS
    • VLOS of RPAS is maintained at all times
22. Awareness of current and forecast weather conditions is maintained
23. Systematic scan technique is implemented at all times
24. Hazards and threats are identified and appropriately controlled
25. Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions and contingency actions are responded to as required
26. Situational awareness is maintained at all times
27. Apply abnormal and emergency situation response procedures
    • Remote piloted aircraft is configured to maintain safe operating conditions within defined airspace requirements during abnormal and emergency situations
28. Remote piloted aircraft position and intention broadcasts are made to local and area traffic, including air traffic services
29. Appropriate radio communication failure procedures during abnormal or emergency situations are selected
30. Perform arrival and landing
    • Aircraft separation, lookout and tracking tolerances are maintained within the control area
31. Wind velocity and direction are assessed to confirm clearance instructions and landing direction
32. Aircraft is landed in the defined landing zone in accordance with documented procedures
33. Perform documented shutdown procedures

Range Statement

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

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