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AVIH0014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIH0014 - Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to navigate an aircraft under visual flight rules (VFR) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing navigation documents and flight plan, complying with airspace procedures and conducting departure procedures. It also includes navigating aircraft en route, navigating at low level and in reduced visibility, and performing lost procedures. It also includes performing diversion procedures, using instrument navigation systems and executing arrival procedures.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to route planning and navigation duties of flight crew and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field H – Route Planning and Navigation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare navigation documents and flight plan
  • Suitable navigation charts for intended flight are selected and prepared
       
Element: Applicable information is obtained, analysed and applied to produce a flight plan that details tracks, distances, times and fuel requirements to reach a destination
       
Element: Pre-flight planning is used to minimise in-flight navigational work load
       
Element: Applicable VFR are applied to current and forecast operating conditions to determine whether planned flight can proceed
       
Element: Hazards to navigation are marked on charts as required
       
Element: Comply with airspace procedures
  • Applicable flight airspace restrictions and dimensions are identified
       
Element: Air traffic clearances are obtained and compliance with them is maintained
       
Element: Traffic, terrain and airspace separation criteria is maintained in accordance with VFR
       
Element: Conduct departure procedures
  • Pre-flight planning and cockpit organisation are conducted to ensure charts, documentation and navigational equipment are accessible from the control seat
       
Element: Departure administration and communication is conducted
       
Element: Track is intercepted within five nautical miles (nm) of airfield and departure time is recorded or alternative procedures are applied as required
       
Element: Orientation is always maintained
       
Element: Priority is given to controlling aircraft before conducting navigation administration or communication
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
       
Element: Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
       
Element: Navigate aircraft en route
  • Planned route is maintained in accordance with VFR
       
Element: In-flight documentation and communication is completed
       
Element: Waypoint and/or destination estimated time of arrival (ETA) are checked and revised as required
       
Element: Search and rescue times (SARTIME) awareness is maintained and revised based on destination ETA calculations
       
Element: Fuel consumption is monitored and reserves revised
       
Element: Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed
       
Element: Appropriate techniques to obtain a positive navigation fix at suitable intervals are used
       
Element: Route, en route terrain, en route and destination weather awareness is maintained and appropriate courses of action are implemented in accordance with changing weather conditions
       
Element: Aircraft is configured as required for turbulent, holding and maximum aircraft range based on environmental and operational conditions
       
Element: Aircraft systems, fuel and engine warnings, cautions and indicators are monitored to ensure aircraft is operated to achieve flight plan objectives
       
Element: Navigate at low level and in reduced visibility
  • Compliance with VFR is maintained during navigation at low level or in reduced visibility
       
Element: Pre-descent and/or navigation turning point checks are executed in accordance with regulatory requirements
       
Element: Planned route is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and procedures
       
Element: In-flight documentation is completed
       
Element: Waypoint and/or destination ETA are checked and revised as required
       
Element: Aircraft is operated and configured to maintain minimum height above ground level (AGL) and terrain separation and remaining within visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
       
Element: Hazards and threats to low flying navigation are identified and risk controls are implemented
       
Element: Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground, adverse environmental conditions and mountainous terrain are managed, and contingency actions are planned as required
       
Element: Aircraft is configured as required for reduced visibility and low cloud base environmental and operational conditions
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained at all times
       
Element: Perform lost procedure
  • Positional uncertainty is identified and recognised
       
Element: Position is fixed and new track to destination attainable within limits of fuel and daylight is determined using recognised methods
       
Element: Track to destination is re-established or replanned with consideration of fuel usage and reserves
       
Element: Radio, navigation aids, transponder and air traffic control (ATC) services are used for assistance
       
Element: A timely precautionary search and landing is planned for possible circumstances of being lost or having no fuel or no light
       
Element: Perform diversion procedure
  • Requirement to perform diversion procedure is identified and a timely decision is made
       
Element: Alternate acceptable aerodrome/destination is identified
       
Element: New route is determined and established
       
Element: Flight plan is revised considering operational information, weather, terrain, airspace and fuel available
       
Element: Air traffic service is advised of action where possible and compliance with airspace procedures is maintained
       
Element: SARTIME awareness is maintained and revised based on diversion destination ETA calculations and is cancelled on arrival
       
Element: Use instrument navigation systems
  • Navigation systems are initialised and system validity checks are conducted as required
       
Element: Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) checks are conducted as required
       
Element: Navigation aids and systems are utilised to confirm position, track and navigation information
       
Element: Flight plan is selected, loaded, checked and activated in aircraft navigation system
       
Element: Navigation systems are operated in accordance with operating instructions and procedures
       
Element: ATC radar is used for position information and tracking assistance as required
       
Element: Waypoints and position fixes are confirmed using instrument navigation systems
       
Element: Integrity of navigation aid/systems information is monitored and maintained
       
Element: Execute arrival procedures
  • Arrival aerodrome, meteorological conditions and local traffic information is obtained and applied to arrival procedure plan
       
Element: Radio communications are established and maintained
       
Element: Aerodrome landing direction and arrival procedure suitability are determined
       
Element: Descent point is calculated
       
Element: Arrival and circuit procedures are conducted at destination aerodrome
       
Element: Lookout is maintained during arrival procedure using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
       
Element: Aerodrome markings, lights, signals and indicators are interpreted, applied and adhered to
       
Element: SARTIME awareness is maintained and revised based on diversion destination ETA calculations and cancelled upon arrival
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Suitable navigation charts for intended flight are selected and prepared 
 
 
 
 
Applicable flight airspace restrictions and dimensions are identified 
 
 
Pre-flight planning and cockpit organisation are conducted to ensure charts, documentation and navigational equipment are accessible from the control seat 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Planned route is maintained in accordance with VFR 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Compliance with VFR is maintained during navigation at low level or in reduced visibility 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Positional uncertainty is identified and recognised 
 
 
 
 
Requirement to perform diversion procedure is identified and a timely decision is made 
 
 
 
 
 
Navigation systems are initialised and system validity checks are conducted as required 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arrival aerodrome, meteorological conditions and local traffic information is obtained and applied to arrival procedure plan 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

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