Elements and Performance Criteria
- Control aircraft on the ground
- Instrument and cockpit lighting are adjusted to an appropriate level for taxiing
- Air traffic control (ATC) instructions and manoeuvres of an aircraft on the ground at night within the approved movement area as defined by aerodrome ground lighting, are complied with
- Aircraft lighting to identify obstructions, other aircraft, and taxiway and runway limits is used as required
- Aircraft is taxied at a speed that allows for an adequate lookout to be maintained to avoid obstructions
- Activate pilot activated lighting
- Appropriate radiotelephone frequency is utilised to activate PAL system when within radio range
- PAL system is activated using appropriate transmit sequence
- Wind indicator lighting is monitored to determine end of activation period
- Take off at night
- Aircraft is lined up correctly in centre of runway in take-off direction
- Line up checks appropriate to night take-off are completed
- Take-off by reference to flare path/runway lighting and aircraft instruments is executed
- Aircraft is rotated at manufacturer recommended speed
- Aircraft control and climb attitude is completed solely by reference to instruments
- Alignment with runway by visual reference and lookout is established and maintained
- Post-departure checks are performed at a safe height after take-off
- Manage emergency situations at night
- Control of aircraft flight path is maintained during implementation of emergency response procedures
- Emergency situation is managed in accordance with the aircraft flight manual (AFM), pilot’s operating handbook (POH) and aeronautical information publication (AIP)
- Electrical lighting and power sources are monitored
- Electrical lighting and power source emergency procedures are implemented as required
- Perform a go-around
- Need to conduct a go-around is recognised
- Go-around is performed from any point on base and final approach legs
- Land at night, with and without the use of aircraft landing lights
- Circuit entry and pattern are performed with reference to runway environment
- Safe altitude is maintained by reference to aircraft instruments and runway lighting
- Aircraft is safely landed at night with and without landing lights
- After landing checks are performed