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AVIY0038 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate aeroplane at low level

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIY0038 - Operate aeroplane at low level
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an aeroplane at low level in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes planning low-level flight operations, operating aeroplane safely during low-level flight operations, and manoeuvring aeroplane at low-level. It also includes undertaking low-level, straight and level flight, executing low-level turns, executing simulated forced landing from below 500 feet above ground level (AGL), and operating at low level in hilly terrain.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: Plan low-level flight operations
  • Low-level flight hazards are identified, evaluated and treated in accordance with aviation risk management processes
       
Element: Task requirements are confirmed through consultation with stakeholders involved in low-level operations
       
Element: Aeroplane type and performance capability are confirmed as appropriate for task
       
Element: Effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance are assessed and allowed for when planning low-level operations
       
Element: Actual and forecast weather conditions are analysed and applied to low-level operations
       
Element: Area of operations is identified using chart and geographical features
       
Element: Geographical characteristics of area of flying operations are assessed to ensure safe completion of task
       
Element: Location of ground support personnel is confirmed
       
Element: Appropriate reconnaissance and pre-manoeuvre or other relevant checks are conducted prior to descending below 500 feet AGL
       
Element: Operate aeroplane safely during low-level flight operations
  • Pre-flight inspections are performed and aircraft serviceability determined prior to flight
       
Element: Navigation systems are initialised and data validity checks conducted
       
Element: Aeroplane is operated correctly and safely in accordance with aircraft operating requirements
       
Element: Aeroplane take-off is conducted within authorised operational conditions and limitations
       
Element: Manoeuvre aeroplane at lowlevel
  • Low-level flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes
       
Element: Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground and mountainous terrain are managed and control of aeroplane correctly maintained
       
Element: Pilot’s visual attention is focused outside the cockpit
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and/or terrain
       
Element: Natural horizon is used as primary attitude reference
       
Element: Nose of aircraft is cleared to ensure forward visibility when appropriate
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained at all times during low-level manoeuvres
       
Element: Aeroplane is safely manoeuvred adjacent to power lines and wires
       
Element: Obstacles are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
       
Element: Personnel, animals, vehicles and buildings are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
       
Element: Height is maintained by visual reference to the earth’s surface when below 500 AGL
       
Element: Weather conditions are monitored and appropriate responses made
       
Element: Fuel status is monitored and appropriate responses made
       
Element: Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
       
Element: Undertake low-level, straight and level flight
  • Aircraft energy state and inertia is managed to maintain safe low-level flight
       
Element: Wind velocity is estimated and is appropriately taken into account during low-level manoeuvres
       
Element: Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during low level, straight and level flight
       
Element: Aircraft drift is recognised and compensated for during low-level flight
       
Element: Obstructions are identified and are appropriately and safely avoided
       
Element: Execute low-level turns
  • Aeroplane is turned at normal cruise speed at angles of bank up to 60 degrees (45 degrees for multi-engine aircraft)
       
Element: Clearance scan is performed prior to manoeuvre commencement
       
Element: Power is adjusted to maintain required height over terrain
       
Element: Effects of flight over water or featureless terrain are managed
       
Element: Height is adjusted and effects of rising and descending terrain are considered during low-level turns
       
Element: Effects of gradient wind are compensated for and rollout is anticipated to complete low-level turn
       
Element: Execute simulated forced landing from below 500 feet AGL
  • Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified
       
Element: Immediate actions are performed in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM) and/or pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
       
Element: Aircraft control is maintained during simulated aircraft forced landing
       
Element: Landing area within safe emergency flight distance is selected and appropriate action plan formulated
       
Element: Emergency procedures are performed in accordance with AFM/POH and established action plan
       
Element: Air traffic service and other traffic are advised of intentions during emergency
       
Element: Aeroplane is landed in accordance with the AFM/POH and established action plan
       
Element: Operate at low level in hilly terrain
  • Aeroplane is safely manipulated at low level in hilly terrain
       
Element: Safe operating heights relevant to low-level flight operation type are established and maintained
       
Element: Safe contour flying techniques are applied
       
Element: Appropriate natural markers to aid situational awareness are identified and selected
       
Element: Safe approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes, are used during low-level flight operations
       
Element: Safe turns in hilly terrain are conducted in accordance with accepted flight handling techniques
       
Element: Situational awareness of effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects, is maintained and managed during low-level flight operations
       
Element: Situational awareness of illusions in hilly terrain, including false horizon effect and shadows, are maintained and managed during low-level flight operations
       

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
Low-level flight hazards are identified, evaluated and treated in accordance with aviation risk management processes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pre-flight inspections are performed and aircraft serviceability determined prior to flight 
 
 
 
Low-level flight manoeuvres are performed safely using pre-planned manoeuvres at planned altitudes 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aircraft energy state and inertia is managed to maintain safe low-level flight 
 
 
 
 
Aeroplane is turned at normal cruise speed at angles of bank up to 60 degrees (45 degrees for multi-engine aircraft) 
 
 
 
 
 
Emergency situations requiring a forced landing are identified 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Aeroplane is safely manipulated at low level in hilly terrain 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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