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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Launch RPAS
   • Launch power is applied and RPAS is maintained, aligned in the launch direction
   • RPAS is configured for nominated climb profile as required
   • Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained
   • Listening watch is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements
   • Communication with others as appropriate is undertaken when launching an RPAS
   • After launch checks are performed in accordance with operational requirements
   • Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in all phases of RPAS operation in accordance with regulatory requirements
2. Turn RPAS in flight
   • RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with manufacturer instructions
   • Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns
3. Descend RPAS
   • Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve descent rates as required
   • RPAS is levelled from a descent position at a nominated altitude for operational requirements
   • Flight path is observed during RPAS descent and risks mitigated in accordance with operational procedures
   • RPAS operating limits are controlled during descent in accordance with manufacturer instructions
   • Descent checks are completed in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements
4. Recover RPAS
   • RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent
   • Directional control is maintained at all times
   • Bouncing of RPAS is minimised appropriately
   • RPAS is stopped within the available area
   • Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist, manufacturer instructions and operational requirements
5. Carry out pre-launch procedures
   • Pre-launch briefing is conducted
6. Fail-safe checks are undertaken in accordance with relevant operations manual
7. Air traffic control (ATC) clearances are obtained as required
8. Approved pre-launch checklists are completed in accordance with relevant operations manual
9. RPAS is correctly positioned for launch
10. Airspace is determined as clear for launch
    • Launch power is applied and RPAS is maintained, aligned in the launch direction
11. RPAS is configured for nominated climb profile as required
12. Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation is maintained
13. Listening watch is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements
14. Communication with others as appropriate is undertaken when launching an RPAS
15. After launch checks are performed in accordance with operational requirements
16. Situational awareness, lookout and air traffic separation are maintained in all phases of RPAS operation in accordance with regulatory requirements
17. Respond to launch emergencies
    • Abnormal RPAS operations are identified
18. Control is maintained to bring RPAS to a safe recovery
19. Associated emergency procedures are initiated, and checklists and other documentation are completed
    • Flight path is observed and risks mitigated in accordance with operational procedures
20. RPAS climb checks are completed in accordance with operational procedures
21. Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve safe flight
22. Maintain straight and level flight
    • Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight as required
23. Indications of height change are identified and responded to appropriately
24. Indications of heading change are identified and responded to appropriately
25. Flight path is observed and risks mitigated in accordance with operational procedures
    • RPAS operating limits are maintained during turns in accordance with manufacturer instructions
26. Potential hazards are identified and controlled during turns
27. Control RPAS speed in flight
    • Height awareness is maintained during high speed flight
28. Recovery to cruise speed is achieved while maintaining height during flight
    • Adjustments are made to altitude and power to achieve descent rates as required
29. RPAS is levelled from a descent position at a nominated altitude for operational requirements
30. Flight path is observed during RPAS descent and risks mitigated in accordance with operational procedures
31. RPAS operating limits are controlled during descent in accordance with manufacturer instructions
32. Descent checks are completed in accordance with operational and regulatory requirements
33. Perform RPAS landing procedure
    • Landings are conducted in accordance with operations manual procedures appropriate to the RPAS type, with allowance for wind velocity
34. All mandated checklists are completed
35. Traffic conflict is monitored to ensure safe landing
36. RPAS is configured for landing in accordance with manufacturer instructions
    • RPAS is recovered at a controlled rate of descent
37. Directional control is maintained at all times
38. Bouncing of RPAS is minimised appropriately
39. RPAS is stopped within the available area
40. Post-recovery checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist, manufacturer instructions and operational requirements

Range Statement

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

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