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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select, operate and monitor navigation aids/systems
   • Navigation aids and systems appropriate for planned IFR 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 in IMC
   • Aircraft position fix is determined with reference to navigation aid and systems using ground-based and/or satellite-based navigational systems
4. Tracks are intercepted to and from stations and waypoints with reference to navigation aids and systems, using ground-based and satellite-based navigational systems
5. Track is maintained within tolerances specified in authorised publications
6. Timings are recorded, assessed and revised as required
7. Station passage is recognised
8. Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)/distance measuring equipment (DME) arc procedure is performed within tolerances specified in authorised publications
9. Planned route above lowest safe altitude (LSALT) is maintained in accordance with IFR
10. IMC to visual flight transition is performed before descending below the lesser of LSALT or minimum safety altitude (MSA)
11. Route and destination weather conditions are monitored and appropriate actions executed
12. Descent point calculations are completed
13. Conduct a diversion to revised route or alternate aerodrome
    • Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed
14. Route to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and/or revised track is determined
15. Planned route height is maintained above LSALT
16. Flight planned route is diverted to track to alternate aerodrome or navigation aid
17. Operational information for alternate aerodrome/s is reviewed and applied in accordance with regulations and published procedures
18. Fuel plan is reviewed and amended in accordance with regulations and published procedures
19. Conduct holding pattern in IMC
    • Holding pattern is entered at or above LSALT/MSA appropriate to inbound heading using authorised sector entry procedures
20. Published holding pattern is flown not below the specified minimum altitude, allowing for wind effect and turning inbound on prescribed track
21. Holding pattern is departed in accordance with ATC instructions
22. Comply with ATC rules and procedures for IFR flights
    • Separation from other air traffic in actual or simulated IMC is maintained
23. Airspace requirements are complied with utilising IFR procedures
24. Two-way communication is maintained with air traffic services (ATS) and other aircraft in accordance with IFR procedures
25. ATC clearances and/or radar vectoring instructions are complied with
26. Manage hazardous weather conditions
    • Hazardous weather conditions are identified and risk management processes applied to maintain flight safety
27. Hazardous weather penetration procedures are implemented
28. Aircraft systems are employed to mitigate effects of hazardous weather
29. Apply turbulence penetration techniques
    • Aircraft is configured to comply with turbulence penetration procedures
30. Passenger and crew are restrained during periods of predicted and actual turbulent conditions
31. Procedures for penetrating turbulence are applied to maintain flight safety

Range Statement

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

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