Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AVIY0030 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIY0030 - Operate fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes climbing an aircraft, maintaining straight and level flight, descending an aircraft and turning an aircraft. It also includes controlling an aircraft at slow speed, performing circuits and approaches, and complying with airspace requirements.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational 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 Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management.
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: Climb aircraft
  • Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at normal, maximum rate (VY), maximum angle (VX) and cruise conditions of flight during straight and turning manoeuvres
  • Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight
  • Aircraft is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude using standard aircraft procedures
  • Flightpath clearance is ensured
  • Climb checks are completed
       
Element: Descend aircraft
  • Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve descent during glide, power assisted flight and approach profiles
  • Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight
  • Aircraft is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
  • Flightpath clearance is ensured
  • RPAS altitude restrictions are observed
  • Aircraft operating limits are not exceeded during descent
  • Effects of undercarriage and flaps are managed
  • Descent checks are completed
       
Element: Turn aircraft
  • Airspace cleared procedure is carried out
  • Heading is altered in balanced flight during level, climbing, descending and gliding manoeuvres and turns are performed at varying rates to achieve specified tracks
  • Turn on to nominated heading or geographical feature is achieved
  • Aircraft operating limits are maintained during turns
       
Element: Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight
       
Element: Aircraft is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude using standard aircraft procedures
       
Element: Flightpath clearance is ensured
       
Element: Climb checks are completed
       
Element: Maintain straight and level flight
  • Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight
       
Element: Altitude and heading are maintained within tolerances
       
Element: Aircraft is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
       
Element: RPAS altitude restrictions are observed
       
Element: Aircraft operating limits are not exceeded during descent
       
Element: Effects of undercarriage and flaps are managed
       
Element: Descent checks are completed
  • Airspace cleared procedure is carried out
       
Element: Heading is altered in balanced flight during level, climbing, descending and gliding manoeuvres and turns are performed at varying rates to achieve specified tracks
       
Element: Turn on to nominated heading or geographical feature is achieved
       
Element: Aircraft operating limits are maintained during turns
       
Element: Control aircraft at slow speed
  • Pre-manoeuvre checks are completed in accordance with operating procedures
       
Element: Aircraft is flown at minimum clean approach speed and at minimum landing configuration approach speed as specified in operations manual/pilot’s operating handbook (POH) in balanced flight
       
Element: Height awareness is maintained during slow speed flight
       
Element: Positive control responses are implemented and reduced control effectiveness recognised during slow flight manoeuvres
       
Element: Stall warnings, cautions and indications are monitored during slow speed flight
       
Element: Recovery to cruise speed is achieved while maintaining height
       
Element: Perform circuits and approaches
  • Traffic patterns are conducted in accordance with aeronautical information package (AIP) procedures appropriate to the aircraft type with allowance for wind velocity on all legs of the circuit
       
Element: All checklists are completed and radiotelephone procedures followed
       
Element: Approach path is appropriately intercepted and maintained in a manner applicable to aircraft type while remaining clear of other traffic
       
Element: Traffic conflict or adverse flight conditions are recognised when they arise and a go-around is performed from any position in the traffic pattern
       
Element: Right of way rules are applied and complied with
       
Element: Radio listening watch is maintained in accordance with established procedures
       
Element: Aircraft is configured for landing
       
Element: Comply with airspace requirements
  • While aircraft is maintained within a specified area, compliance is maintained with air traffic requirements and restricted, controlled and other appropriately designated airspace
       
Element: Appropriate reactions are made to factors that may affect the safe progress of the flight
       
Element: Awareness of aircraft position is maintained using charts and geographical features
       
Element: Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate action taken
       
Element: Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
       

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
Adjustments are made to attitude and power to achieve an increase of altitude at normal, maximum rate (VY), maximum angle (VX) and cruise conditions of flight during straight and turning manoeuvres 
Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight 
Aircraft is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude using standard aircraft procedures 
Flightpath clearance is ensured 
Climb checks are completed 
Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve descent during glide, power assisted flight and approach profiles 
Aircraft is maintained in balanced flight 
Aircraft is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude 
Flightpath clearance is ensured 
RPAS altitude restrictions are observed 
Aircraft operating limits are not exceeded during descent 
Effects of undercarriage and flaps are managed 
Descent checks are completed 
Airspace cleared procedure is carried out 
Heading is altered in balanced flight during level, climbing, descending and gliding manoeuvres and turns are performed at varying rates to achieve specified tracks 
Turn on to nominated heading or geographical feature is achieved 
Aircraft operating limits are maintained during turns 
 
 
 
 
Power, attitude and configuration are set to achieve straight and level flight 
 
 
 
 
 
Airspace cleared procedure is carried out 
 
 
 
Pre-manoeuvre checks are completed in accordance with operating procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Traffic patterns are conducted in accordance with aeronautical information package (AIP) procedures appropriate to the aircraft type with allowance for wind velocity on all legs of the circuit 
 
 
 
 
 
 
While aircraft is maintained within a specified area, compliance is maintained with air traffic requirements and restricted, controlled and other appropriately designated airspace 
 
 
 
 

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