Elements and Performance Criteria
- Conduct pre-flight preparations
- Information is interpreted to determine appropriate departure, arrival and landing requirements
- Special aerodrome procedures are identified as required
- Weather forecasts and local observations are checked for operating validity for flight planned duration
- Relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies are identified for use during all flight modes
- Taxi aircraft at a non-towered aerodrome or landing area
- Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set
- Operating intentions are broadcast via radio telecommunications on appropriate frequency
- Local and area traffic information is obtained and interpreted
- Aircraft separation and lookout is maintained for other aircraft and for other aerodrome obstructions or hazards
- Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi
- Aerodrome ground markings are identified and appropriate action taken during aircraft taxi
- Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point
- Perform aircraft departure
- Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected
- Aircraft position and operating intentions are broadcast on appropriate frequencies
- Aircraft separation is maintained during aircraft departure sequence
- Air service provider is advised of departure details as required
- Perform arrival and landing
- Aircraft separation and tracking tolerances are maintained
- Wind velocity and direction is assessed to determine appropriate circuit and landing direction
- Non-towered aerodrome runway or landing areas are confirmed as serviceable for landing sequence
- Runway areas and landing areas are checked and confirmed to be clear of landing obstacles and hazards
- Aircraft arrival sequence is conducted in accordance with manufacturer and organisational operating procedures
- Aircraft is landed and cleared from runway and landing areas
- Air service provider is advised of landing details as required