Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare charts and flight plan
- Suitable maps, aeronautical charts and weather briefings for intended operation are selected and flight plan is prepared
- Pre-operations information and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) is accessed, analysed and applied to flight plan
- Hazards are clearly indicated on charts and risk controls are implemented
- Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions and contingency actions are planned for
- Comply with airspace procedures
- Conduct departure procedures
- Remote pilot station is organised and essential information is accessed
- Departure administration tasks and communications are conducted
- Orientation to ground level is maintained
- Control of RPAS is given precedence over conducting navigation and communication tasks
- Situational awareness and lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique
- Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
- Separation with other air traffic is maintained
- Maintain RPAS in operational area
- Planned route is followed
- Communication tasks are completed
- RPAS endurance is monitored and energy reserve needs are revised
- Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed
- Air traffic separation is maintained at all times
- RPAS is controlled
- Deteriorating visual meteorological conditions are recognised and appropriate RPAS corrective actions are taken
- Situational awareness and lookout is undertaken using a systematic scan technique
- Navigate RPAS within visual line of sight
- Visual line of sight of RPAS is maintained at all times
- Awareness of current and forecast weather conditions is maintained
- Systematic scan technique is implemented at all times
- Hazards and threats are identified and appropriately controlled
- Effects of wind velocity, adverse environmental conditions and contingency actions are responded to as required
- Situational awareness is maintained at all times
- Apply lost link procedure
- Apply lost radio communication procedure
- Execute arrival procedures