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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Utilise aviation terminology
   • Standard aeronautical terminology and phraseology is used to explain aviation operations
2. Flight direction is correctly explained using accepted units of measure and direction
3. Flight speed, distance and velocity terms are correctly outlined
4. Aviation units of measure are utilised during aviation operations
5. Apply knowledge of basic aircraft power plants and systems
   • Piston engine aircraft operating principles are explained
6. Operator knowledge of aviation fuels and oils usage is applied
7. Engine handling techniques and operating limitations are implemented
8. Aircraft system component malfunctions/failures and associated system warnings, cautions and indications are correctly outlined
9. Aircraft flight instruments are identified and their purpose explained
10. Apply basic aerodynamic theory
    • Basic aircraft operational states are explained in terms of kinetic and potential energy terms
11. Standard aerodynamic terminology and phraseology is used to describe aviation operations
12. Wake turbulence and associated aircraft operational effects are explained
13. Thrust stream turbulence, including jet blast and rotor downwash hazards to flight operations, are identified
14. Apply knowledge of aviation navigation charts
    • Visual chart types and major chart features displayed are explained
15. Controlled airspace (CTA), prohibited, restricted and danger (PRD) areas are identified on appropriate visual charts
16. Appropriate PRD data is determined and extracted for use in aviation navigation planning
17. Runway information and operational limitations data is extracted from en route supplements for use in aviation navigation planning
18. Apply knowledge of aircraft operations, performance and planning
    • Aircraft airworthiness requirements and certification documentation are identified and correctly compiled
19. Aircraft take-off and landing performance data is extracted from authorised sources and is correctly used during aircraft performance planning
20. Aircraft weight and balance planning factors are correctly outlined and used during aircraft loading calculations

Range Statement

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

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