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AVIY0084 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AVIY0084 - Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Communicate facetoface
  • Words are pronounced clearly, using an accent that does not cause difficulties in understanding
       
Element: Information is conveyed in clearly structured sentences without confusion or ambiguity
       
Element: Extensive vocabulary is used to accurately communicate on general and technical topics, without excessive use of jargon, slang, or colloquial language
       
Element: Messages are communicated fluently without long pauses, repetition, or excessive false starts
       
Element: Communications are responded to with actions that demonstrate that the information has been received and understood
       
Element: Information is exchanged clearly in a variety of situations with both expert and non-expert English speakers while giving and receiving timely and appropriate responses
       
Element: Techniques are used to validate communications
       
Element: Conduct operational communication using an aeronautical radio
  • Plain English is used effectively when standard phraseology is inadequate
       
Element: Appropriate responses to transmissions are received
       
Element: Transmissions are responded to, and appropriate action is taken
       
Element: Communication errors and misunderstandings are recognised and managed effectively
       
Element: Clarification is sought in the time available if a message is unclear or uncertainty exists
       
Element: Plan fuel requirements
  • Required fuel reserves are determined
       
Element: Quantity of fuel required is determined taking into account operational requirements and relevant abnormal or emergency conditions and contingencies
       
Element: Total fuel required for the flight is determined
  • Fuel quantity on-board aircraft prior to flight is verified using two independent methods
       
Element: Fuel caps are secured and confirmed
       
Element: Fuel quality check prior to flight is performed
       
Element: Fuel drain cocks are closed
       
Element: Fuel usage during the flight is monitored
       
Element: Fuel pumps and engine controls are operated correctly
       
Element: Maintain effective lookout
  • Traffic separation is maintained using a systematic visual scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, and terrain
       
Element: Radio listening watch is maintained, and transmissions are interpreted to determine traffic location and intentions
       
Element: Airspace-cleared procedure is performed before commencing any manoeuvre
       
Element: Comply with airspace requirements
  • Correct aeronautical charts are interpreted and used to maintain airspace compliance requirements
       
Element: Circuit departure is performed
       
Element: Helicopter is maintained within a specified area and/or track while complying with air traffic requirements, controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations while reacting to factors that affect the safe progress of a flight
       
Element: Orientation is maintained to geographical features with the aid of suitable charts and maps
       
Element: Circuit join is conducted
       
Element: Recognise and manage threats
  • Relevant environmental or operational threats that are likely to affect the safety of the flight are identified
       
Element: Competing priorities and demands that may represent a threat to the safety of the flight are identified
       
Element: Countermeasures to manage threats are developed and implemented
       
Element: Flight progress is monitored and assessed to ensure a safe outcome, or actions modified when a safe outcome is not assured
       
Element: Recognise and manage errors
  • Checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are applied to prevent aircraft handling, procedural or communication errors
       
Element: Committed errors before safety is affected or the aircraft enters an undesired state are identified
       
Element: Countermeasures are implemented to prevent errors or actions taken in the time available to correct errors before the aircraft enters an undesired state
       
Element: Recognise and manage undesired aircraft state
  • Undesired aircraft state is recognised
       
Element: Tasks are prioritised to ensure an undesired aircraft state is managed effectively
       
Element: Non-normal or emergency situations are recognised
       
Element: Control of aircraft flight path is maintained during abnormal and emergency response procedures
       
Element: Affected aircraft system or sub-system is identified and confirmed
       
Element: Checklist procedures are recalled and implemented during abnormal and emergency situations using appropriate techniques
       
Element: Non-normal or emergency procedures are performed in accordance with relevant workplace and emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Corrective actions are applied to recover an undesired aircraft state in a safe and timely manner
       
Element: Course of action is evaluated and revised to achieve safest outcomes
       
Element: Location and operation of emergency systems applicable to aircraft type are explained
       
Element: Conduct pre-flight actions and procedures
  • Information contained in the required pre-flight operational documentation is obtained, interpreted, and applied
       
Element: Aircraft weight and balance is confirmed
       
Element: Pre- and post-flight maintenance release (flight technical log) and flight administration is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or operations manual
       
Element: Aircraft serviceability is determined by daily inspection, and certification of daily inspection in maintenance release (flight and technical log) is completed in accordance with regulations
       
Element: Equipment and documentation, as required by regulation, is identified, and secured in aircraft
       
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and hazard management implemented
       
Element: Internal and external checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist
       
Element: Start engine and rotor
  • Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine and rotors
       
Element: Pre-start and start actions are performed
       
Element: Blade sailing is controlled during start by appropriate positioning of helicopter and use of cyclic pitch
       
Element: Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system
  • From straight and level flight, attitude and power is adjusted to achieve a climb at normal, best rate (Vy), best angle (Vx) and cruise climb flight configurations
       
Element: Aircraft systems, sub-systems (equipment) and devices applicable to aircraft type and task are operated and managed
       
Element: Aircraft systems, sub-systems (equipment) and devices are monitored using a systematic scan technique
       
Element: Aircraft systems and flight environment information are analysed to identify actual and potential threats or errors
       
Element: Automated aircraft systems are utilised to manage cockpit workload
       
Element: Checklist procedures are completed as appropriate to aircraft system
       
Element: Correct altimeter settings are set
       
Element: Helicopter is maintained in balanced flight during adjustments to power
       
Element: Power is maintained as altitude increases
       
Element: Helicopter is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude
       
Element: Lookout is maintained during climb using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, and terrain
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained
  • Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level
       
Element: Helicopter is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, or terrain
       
Element: Clearance ahead and below is maintained
       
Element: Air traffic control (ATC) altitude restrictions are observed as required
       
Element: Helicopter does not exceed aircraft flight manual limits during descent
       
Element: Situational awareness is maintained at all times during helicopter descent
  • Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks, during level turns, climbing turns with 20° bank angle and powered descending turn with 30° bank angle
       
Element: Helicopter is rolled out from the turn to achieve a nominated heading or geographical feature
       
Element: Helicopter is balanced and trimmed, as applicable
       
Element: Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
       
Element: Engine operating limits are not exceeded
       
Element: Conduct lift-off to hover and perform hover checks
  • Aircraft performance is calculated for the flight
       
Element: Pre-take-off checks are performed
       
Element: Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to the hover
       
Element: Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at the appropriate height for the helicopter while controlling heading
       
Element: Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point
       
Element: Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is demonstrated
       
Element: Hover checks are performed
       
Element: Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power requirements are checked
       
Element: A hover taxi manoeuvre at a constant and safe hover height, is commenced, maintained and stopped while maintaining power and rotor revolutions per minute (RRPM) within the limits
       
Element: Coordinated corrective action is used to counter the effects of wind
       
Element: Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made
       
Element: Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
       
Element: Perform turns around the mast
  • Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height at a specified rate of turn
       
Element: Turn is completed on a nominated heading
       
Element: Controlled corrective action is used to control the effects of wind
       
Element: Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain
       
Element: Revolutions per minute (RPM) is managed within limits during the turn
       
Element: Perform air taxiing manoeuvres
  • Helicopter is manoeuvred over the ground on a prescribed track at constant height associated with ground effect and speed adjusted to suit helicopter type, surface conditions, congestion, maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft
       
Element: Landing gear is aligned as far as operational limitations allow, with the direction of travel
       
Element: RPM is managed within normal operating limits
       
Element: Perform air transiting
  • Transit clearance is obtained and complies with ATC instructions (if applicable)
       
Element: Helicopter is manoeuvred, while allowing for prevailing conditions, over a prescribed track at a height not above 100 ft above ground level (AGL) at airspeeds greater than speeds used for air taxiing
       
Element: Movement is limited within the aerodrome boundaries, without incident
       
Element: Helicopter remains clear of manufacturer’s height-velocity diagram avoid area
       
Element: Instruments, switches or devices are manipulated, when safe to do so, including when the release of the collective pitch level is required, while maintaining height, heading, speed and attitude and not exceeding RPM or power limits
       
Element: Conditions that could lead to loss of tail rotor or anti-torque effectiveness are avoided
       
Element: Helicopter is aligned with track, or balances, as applicable
       
Element: Air transit ground speed is adjusted to suit helicopter type, traffic conditions, congestion and maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft
       
Element: RRPM is maintained within normal operating limits
       
Element: Adverse effect of rotor wash on other aircraft, facilities, loose objects and personnel are avoided
       
Element: Final approach path is clear of conflicting traffic
       
Element: Hover helicopter in crosswind and tailwind
  • Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds
       
Element: Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and counter the effects of wind
       
Element: Perform turns around nose and tail
  • Helicopter is turned around a nominated point on or forward of the nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around that point
       
Element: Helicopter is turned around a nominated point on or aft of the tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around that point
       
Element: Controlled corrective action is taken to counter the effects of wind
       
Element: Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres
       
Element: Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading
       
Element: RPM is managed within limits during the turn
       
Element: Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from the nominated point
       
Element: Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at the nominated turning point
       
Element: Perform sideways and rearwards flight
  • Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight
       
Element: Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain
       
Element: Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required
       
Element: Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres
       
Element: Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed
       
Element: Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over a nominated hover point
  • Pre-landing checks are complete if applicable
       
Element: Helicopter is lowered on to a nominated point from hovering flight using a controlled rate of descent, without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements
       
Element: Helicopter is stable on its landing gear prior to fully lowering collective
       
Element: Post-landing checks are performed
       
Element: Manage a mishandled landing
  • An adverse landing situation is identified when developing
       
Element: Action is taken to discontinue the landing and return to a safe hover
       
Element: Manage a mishandled lift-off
  • An adverse lift-off situation is identified when it is developing
       
Element: Action is taken to discontinue the lift-off and return to the ground safely
  • Shutdown and post-shutdown actions are performed
       
Element: Blade sailing is controlled during shut down by correct positioning of helicopter and use of cyclic pitch
       
Element: Rotor brake is operated correctly, as applicable
       
Element: Complete post-flight actions and procedures
  • Post-flight inspection is conducted and the aircraft is secured if applicable
       
Element: All required post-flight administration documentation is completed
       
Element: Flight equipment and documentation are removed from aircraft
       
Element: Aircraft is secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

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Words are pronounced clearly, using an accent that does not cause difficulties in understanding 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Plain English is used effectively when standard phraseology is inadequate 
 
 
 
 
Required fuel reserves are determined 
 
Fuel quantity on-board aircraft prior to flight is verified using two independent methods 
 
 
 
 
 
Traffic separation is maintained using a systematic visual scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, and terrain 
 
 
Correct aeronautical charts are interpreted and used to maintain airspace compliance requirements 
 
 
 
 
Relevant environmental or operational threats that are likely to affect the safety of the flight are identified 
 
 
 
Checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are applied to prevent aircraft handling, procedural or communication errors 
 
 
Undesired aircraft state is recognised 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Information contained in the required pre-flight operational documentation is obtained, interpreted, and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine and rotors 
 
 
From straight and level flight, attitude and power is adjusted to achieve a climb at normal, best rate (Vy), best angle (Vx) and cruise climb flight configurations 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level 
 
 
 
 
 
Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks, during level turns, climbing turns with 20° bank angle and powered descending turn with 30° bank angle 
 
 
 
 
Aircraft performance is calculated for the flight 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height at a specified rate of turn 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter is manoeuvred over the ground on a prescribed track at constant height associated with ground effect and speed adjusted to suit helicopter type, surface conditions, congestion, maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft 
 
 
Transit clearance is obtained and complies with ATC instructions (if applicable) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds 
 
Helicopter is turned around a nominated point on or forward of the nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around that point 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight 
 
 
 
 
Pre-landing checks are complete if applicable 
 
 
 
An adverse landing situation is identified when developing 
 
An adverse lift-off situation is identified when it is developing 
Shutdown and post-shutdown actions are performed 
 
 
Post-flight inspection is conducted and the aircraft is secured if applicable 
 
 
 

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