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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Descend aircraft
   • Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level flight
   • Aircraft is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
   • Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
   • Clearance ahead and below is maintained
   • Air traffic control (ATC) altitude restrictions are observed
   • Design limits are not exceeded during aircraft descent
   • Appropriate altimeter settings are set
   • Situation awareness is maintained during aircraft descent
2. Turn aircraft
   • Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks
   • Aircraft is rolled out from the turn to achieve nominated heading or geographical feature alignment
   • Aircraft balanced flight is ensured as required
   • Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
   • Engine operating limits are not exceeded
3. Land in hover mode
   • Aircraft is adjusted appropriately using correct throttle on approach
   • Aircraft is converted from tilt rotor to power lift mode and landing sequence is initiated
   • Hover is maintained using micro adjustments to maintain position
   • Readiness to land is determined and completed in a safe manner
4. Launch aircraft in hover mode
   • Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at normal, maximum rate (VY), maximum angle (VX) and cruise climb flight configurations from straight and level flight
5. Appropriate altimeter settings are set
6. Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight during adjustments to attitude and power
7. Power is maintained as altitude increases
8. Aircraft is converted from power lift to tilt-rotor mode and levelled off from climb at nominated altitude
9. Lookout is maintained during climb using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
10. Situational awareness is maintained at all phases flight
11. Maintain straight and level flight
    • Attitude and power are adjusted to achieve a constant height, heading and speed while remaining in balanced flight
12. Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
13. Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference
14. Altitude is maintained within allocated height band
    • Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level flight
15. Aircraft is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
16. Clearance ahead and below is maintained
17. Air traffic control (ATC) altitude restrictions are observed
18. Design limits are not exceeded during aircraft descent
19. Situation awareness is maintained during aircraft descent
    • Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks
20. Aircraft is rolled out from the turn to achieve nominated heading or geographical feature alignment
21. Aircraft balanced flight is ensured as required
22. Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
23. Engine operating limits are not exceeded
24. Control aircraft at any speed
    • Attitude and power are adjusted, accelerated or decelerated to manoeuvre aircraft at any specified airspeed within the flight envelope while maintaining balanced flight
25. Height awareness is constantly maintained and appropriate adjustments made as required
26. Wind conditions are monitored and appropriate allowance made
27. Aircraft is suitably controlled to ensure it is operated within its design limits
28. Perform circuits and approaches
    • Circuits are joined and conducted in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) and/or local procedures at normal and low altitude appropriate to the aircraft type
29. Due allowance is made for wind and all appropriate checklist items are completed when performing circuits and approaches
30. Radiotelephone procedures are followed during circuit operations
31. Approach path applicable to aircraft type is intercepted and maintained while remaining clear of other traffic
32. Lookout is maintained during circuits and approaches using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
33. Conflicting traffic is recognised and appropriate responses made
34. Right of way rules are applied and compliance with these rules is maintained
35. Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses made
36. Fuel/power status is monitored and appropriate responses made
37. Aircraft approach is conducted to establish hover or to conduct a landing at the nominated termination point
38. Comply with airspace requirements
    • Suitable aeronautical charts are interpreted and used to maintain airspace compliance requirements
39. Circuit departure is performed
40. Aircraft is maintained within a specified area and/or track while complying with air traffic requirements, controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations and reacting to factors that affect the safe progress of a flight
41. Orientation is maintained to geographical features with the aid of suitable charts and maps
42. Circuit join is performed
    • Aircraft is adjusted appropriately using correct throttle on approach
43. Aircraft is converted from tilt rotor to power lift mode and landing sequence is initiated
44. Hover is maintained using micro adjustments to maintain position
45. Readiness to land is determined and completed in a safe manner

Range Statement

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

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