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