Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for night aided vision operations
- Pre-flight information is obtained and prepared to identify safe flight routes, weather and operating terrain
- Risk assessment and management processes are implemented to minimise risk to safety of flight, personnel and equipment
- Night aided lighting limitations/considerations are reviewed
- All operating crew are briefed on the conduct of night aided aviation operations
- Night aided personal equipment is obtained and pre-operational checks are completed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Aircraft night aided sensors, aids and equipment serviceability checks and adjustments are completed, and defects are identified and reported in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Conduct night aided vision operations
- Night aided equipment and systems are used to safely operate aircraft systems
- Instrumentation and system checks are completed at appropriate times to identify visual clues
- Night aided human physiological conditions are monitored and corrective action is taken where required in accordance with organisational policies
- Reconnaissance of operational area is completed to ensure aircraft safety
- Night aided emergency and abnormal conditions are identified and reacted to in accordance with organisational procedures and practices
- Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safety of aircraft, crew, personnel and equipment
- Crew resource management principles and processes are implemented in accordance with organisational policies to ensure operational intent
- Conclude night aided vision operations