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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare navigation documents and flight plan
  2. Applicable information is obtained, analysed and applied to produce a flight plan that details tracks, distances, times and fuel requirements to reach a destination
  3. Pre-flight planning is used to minimise in-flight navigational work load
  4. Applicable VFR are applied to current and forecast operating conditions to determine whether planned flight can proceed
  5. Hazards to navigation are marked on charts as required
  6. Comply with airspace procedures
  7. Air traffic clearances are obtained and compliance with them is maintained
  8. Traffic, terrain and airspace separation criteria is maintained in accordance with VFR
  9. Conduct departure procedures
  10. Departure administration and communication is conducted
  11. Track is intercepted within five nautical miles (nm) of airfield and departure time is recorded or alternative procedures are applied as required
  12. Orientation is always maintained
  13. Priority is given to controlling aircraft before conducting navigation administration or communication
  14. Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
  15. Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
  16. Navigate aircraft en route
  17. In-flight documentation and communication is completed
  18. Waypoint and/or destination estimated time of arrival (ETA) are checked and revised as required
  19. Search and rescue times (SARTIME) awareness is maintained and revised based on destination ETA calculations
  20. Fuel consumption is monitored and reserves revised
  21. Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed
  22. Appropriate techniques to obtain a positive navigation fix at suitable intervals are used
  23. Route, en route terrain, en route and destination weather awareness is maintained and appropriate courses of action are implemented in accordance with changing weather conditions
  24. Aircraft is configured as required for turbulent, holding and maximum aircraft range based on environmental and operational conditions
  25. Aircraft systems, fuel and engine warnings, cautions and indicators are monitored to ensure aircraft is operated to achieve flight plan objectives
  26. Navigate at low level and in reduced visibility
  27. Pre-descent and/or navigation turning point checks are executed in accordance with regulatory requirements
  28. Planned route is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and procedures
  29. In-flight documentation is completed
  30. Waypoint and/or destination ETA are checked and revised as required
  31. Aircraft is operated and configured to maintain minimum height above ground level (AGL) and terrain separation and remaining within visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
  32. Hazards and threats to low flying navigation are identified and risk controls are implemented
  33. Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground, adverse environmental conditions and mountainous terrain are managed, and contingency actions are planned as required
  34. Aircraft is configured as required for reduced visibility and low cloud base environmental and operational conditions
  35. Situational awareness is maintained at all times
  36. Perform lost procedure
  37. Position is fixed and new track to destination attainable within limits of fuel and daylight is determined using recognised methods
  38. Track to destination is re-established or replanned with consideration of fuel usage and reserves
  39. Radio, navigation aids, transponder and air traffic control (ATC) services are used for assistance
  40. A timely precautionary search and landing is planned for possible circumstances of being lost or having no fuel or no light
  41. Perform diversion procedure
  42. Alternate acceptable aerodrome/destination is identified
  43. New route is determined and established
  44. Flight plan is revised considering operational information, weather, terrain, airspace and fuel available
  45. Air traffic service is advised of action where possible and compliance with airspace procedures is maintained
  46. SARTIME awareness is maintained and revised based on diversion destination ETA calculations and is cancelled on arrival
  47. Use instrument navigation systems
  48. Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) checks are conducted as required
  49. Navigation aids and systems are utilised to confirm position, track and navigation information
  50. Flight plan is selected, loaded, checked and activated in aircraft navigation system
  51. Navigation systems are operated in accordance with operating instructions and procedures
  52. ATC radar is used for position information and tracking assistance as required
  53. Waypoints and position fixes are confirmed using instrument navigation systems
  54. Integrity of navigation aid/systems information is monitored and maintained
  55. Execute arrival procedures
  56. Radio communications are established and maintained
  57. Aerodrome landing direction and arrival procedure suitability are determined
  58. Descent point is calculated
  59. Arrival and circuit procedures are conducted at destination aerodrome
  60. Lookout is maintained during arrival procedure using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
  61. Aerodrome markings, lights, signals and indicators are interpreted, applied and adhered to
  62. SARTIME awareness is maintained and revised based on diversion destination ETA calculations and cancelled upon arrival