Elements and Performance Criteria
- Carry out pre-launch procedures
- Pre-launch briefing is conducted
- Fail-safe checks are undertaken in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM) and company operations manual
- Obstacle clearance calculations are completed as required
- Air traffic control clearances are obtained as required
- Approved pre-launch checklists are completed in accordance with AFM and company operations manual
- RPAS is correctly positioned for launch
- Airspace is determined as clear for launch
- Take off 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 workplace policies and procedures
- Respond to launch emergencies