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AVIH0017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIH0017 - Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to navigate an aircraft under instrument flight rules (IFR) in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes selecting, operating and monitoring navigation aids and systems, navigating aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and conducting a diversion to revised routes or alternate aerodromes. It also includes conducting holding patterns within IMC, complying with air traffic control (ATC) rules and procedures for IFR, managing hazardous weather operating conditions, and demonstrating turbulence penetration techniques.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: Select, operate and monitor navigation aids/systems
  • Navigation aids and systems appropriate for planned IFR flight are selected and operated
       
Element: Ground-based and satellite-based navigational systems confidence and integrity checks are conducted, continuously monitored and maintained
       
Element: Navigate aircraft in IMC
  • Aircraft position fix is determined with reference to navigation aid and systems using ground-based and/or satellite-based navigational systems
       
Element: Tracks are intercepted to and from stations and waypoints with reference to navigation aids and systems, using ground-based and satellite-based navigational systems
       
Element: Track is maintained within tolerances specified in authorised publications
       
Element: Timings are recorded, assessed and revised as required
       
Element: Station passage is recognised
       
Element: Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)/distance measuring equipment (DME) arc procedure is performed within tolerances specified in authorised publications
       
Element: Planned route above lowest safe altitude (LSALT) is maintained in accordance with IFR
       
Element: IMC to visual flight transition is performed before descending below the lesser of LSALT or minimum safety altitude (MSA)
       
Element: Route and destination weather conditions are monitored and appropriate actions executed
       
Element: Descent point calculations are completed
       
Element: Conduct a diversion to revised route or alternate aerodrome
  • Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed
       
Element: Route to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and/or revised track is determined
       
Element: Planned route height is maintained above LSALT
       
Element: Flight planned route is diverted to track to alternate aerodrome or navigation aid
       
Element: Operational information for alternate aerodrome/s is reviewed and applied in accordance with regulations and published procedures
       
Element: Fuel plan is reviewed and amended in accordance with regulations and published procedures
       
Element: Conduct holding pattern in IMC
  • Holding pattern is entered at or above LSALT/MSA appropriate to inbound heading using authorised sector entry procedures
       
Element: Published holding pattern is flown not below the specified minimum altitude, allowing for wind effect and turning inbound on prescribed track
       
Element: Holding pattern is departed in accordance with ATC instructions
       
Element: Comply with ATC rules and procedures for IFR flights
  • Separation from other air traffic in actual or simulated IMC is maintained
       
Element: Airspace requirements are complied with utilising IFR procedures
       
Element: Two-way communication is maintained with air traffic services (ATS) and other aircraft in accordance with IFR procedures
       
Element: ATC clearances and/or radar vectoring instructions are complied with
       
Element: Manage hazardous weather conditions
  • Hazardous weather conditions are identified and risk management processes applied to maintain flight safety
       
Element: Hazardous weather penetration procedures are implemented
       
Element: Aircraft systems are employed to mitigate effects of hazardous weather
       
Element: Apply turbulence penetration techniques
  • Aircraft is configured to comply with turbulence penetration procedures
       
Element: Passenger and crew are restrained during periods of predicted and actual turbulent conditions
       
Element: Procedures for penetrating turbulence are applied to maintain flight safety
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Navigation aids and systems appropriate for planned IFR flight are selected and operated 
 
Aircraft position fix is determined with reference to navigation aid and systems using ground-based and/or satellite-based navigational systems 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed 
 
 
 
 
 
Holding pattern is entered at or above LSALT/MSA appropriate to inbound heading using authorised sector entry procedures 
 
 
Separation from other air traffic in actual or simulated IMC is maintained 
 
 
 
Hazardous weather conditions are identified and risk management processes applied to maintain flight safety 
 
 
Aircraft is configured to comply with turbulence penetration procedures 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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