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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select, operate and monitor navigation aids/systems
   • Navigation aids and systems appropriate for planned NVFR flight are selected and operated
2. Ground-based and satellite-based navigational systems confidence and integrity checks are conducted, continuously monitored and maintained
3. Navigate aircraft at night
   • External aircraft, cockpit and instrument lighting are configured and adjusted to allow reference to documentation, instruments and lookout
4. Aircraft position fix is determined visually or with reference to navigation aid and systems using ground-based and/or satellite-based navigational systems
5. Tracks are intercepted to and from stations and waypoints visually or with reference to navigation aids and systems using ground-based and satellite-based navigational systems
6. Track is maintained within tolerances specified in published procedures
7. Timings and fuel usage rates are assessed, revised and recorded in navigation log
8. Situational awareness is maintained using a recognised navigation work cycle
9. Station passage is recognised
10. Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)/distance measuring equipment (DME) arc procedure is performed within tolerances specified in published procedures
11. Planned route above lowest safe altitude (LSALT) is maintained
12. Route and destination weather conditions are monitored and appropriate actions executed
13. Descent point calculations are completed
14. Conduct a diversion to revised route or alternate aerodrome at night
    • Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed
15. Route to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and /or revised track is determined
16. Planned route height above LSALT is maintained
17. Flight planned route is diverted to track to alternate aerodrome or navigation aid
18. Operational information for alternate aerodrome/s is reviewed and applied in accordance with regulations and published procedures
19. Fuel plan is reviewed and amended in accordance with regulations and published procedures
20. Make visual departure at night
    • Obstacle clearance is maintained visually at all times during departure until reaching LSALT
21. Departure track is intercepted within five nautical miles (nm) of aerodrome
22. Take-off and departures are conducted from aerodromes remote from ground lighting using instruments as the primary reference and ensuring after take-off checks are performed at a safe height
23. Make visual approach at night
    • Descent below LSALT is conducted in accordance with published procedures
24. Track is maintained to destination aerodrome
25. Comply with ATC rules and procedures for NVFR flights
    • Separation from other air traffic under NVFR is maintained
26. Airspace requirements are complied with
27. Two-way communication is maintained with air traffic services and other aircraft
28. ATC clearances and/or radar vectoring instructions are complied with
29. Manage hazardous weather conditions
    • Hazardous weather conditions are identified and risk management processes applied to maintain safety of flight
30. Hazardous weather avoidance procedures are applied
31. Aircraft systems are employed to mitigate the effects of hazardous weather

Range Statement

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

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