Conduct pre-flight actions

1. Own fitness for flight and planned operations is self-assessed

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Operational aircraft type is determined for suitability for type of aerial application operation

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Aircraft and role equipment are checked and assessed for serviceability prior to commencing flight operations

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Required applicable maintenance documentation is compiled and checked for accuracy and completeness

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Role equipment calibration is checked and adjusted as required

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Planned aerial application operations are assessed for potential or actual hazards

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Fuel/power requirements are determined and established within aerial application management plans

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Logistical considerations are addressed within scope of application management plan

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Conduct planning and risk management

1. Suitability of current and forecast weather is determined

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Application management plan is developed and used as the basis for aerial application operations

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Potential and actual hazards and operational requirements are identified, risks to aerial application operations are assessed and appropriate risk controls are implemented in accordance with the application management plan

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Treatment area map is correctly interpreted

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Pilot decision on the safety of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high, is made as required

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Appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment is made taking into consideration safety, efficiency, hazards and terrain

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Acceptable aircraft performance for aerial application operational conditions is confirmed through performance planning

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Normal and abnormal operational communications and signals are confirmed

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Perform operational area evaluation

1. Operational landing areas are assessed for condition, approach/landing direction, hazard identification and meteorological conditions

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Issues relating to aircraft weight, performance, dimensions, load and meteorological conditions are identified and managed

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Landing areas suitable for conducting aerial application operations are selected

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Aircraft pre-landing/launch checks are performed in accordance with operational procedures

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Appropriate landing and launch techniques are conducted during aerial application operations

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Aerial application operations are performed in accordance with published regulations requirements

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Appropriate aerial survey plans are developed for conducting safe aerial application operations

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Operating area boundaries are established and environmentally sensitive areas are identified, including areas that are noise sensitive, biologically susceptible, populated and urban, and restricted or dangerous

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Potential emergency or alternate landing areas are identified and/or established for contingency operations

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Environmental hazard factors affecting aerial application operations are considered

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Wind velocity and direction are assessed for effect on operations

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Application management plans are amended or modified based on aerial survey assessment results as required

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GNSS familiarity is applied to the appropriate level of operational requirement

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Sound judgement is applied during application treatment area pattern selection

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Aircraft is operated at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements

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Aircraft launch weight is determined within requirements relevant to operating conditions

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Operate within the vicinity of power lines

1. Power lines within and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey are identified

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Power line infrastructure cues are interpreted to aid wire run identification

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Wire heights are accurately assessed to support safe operations in vicinity of power lines, including safe flying parallel to wires

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Other hazards relevant to operations near power lines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery that may pose a risk, are identified and managed

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Safe command decision whether to fly over or under a wire is made

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Aerial application operations over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let down and accurate cut-off and on-off application equipment, are conducted

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Aerial application operations under wires, including assessment of safe clearance distances, are conducted

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Application approaches towards power lines when passage beneath is unachievable are terminated safely

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Human factors that may affect operations near power lines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattention (perceptual) blindness are applied during aerial application operations

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Apply substances through aerial application

1. Substances are applied safely in accordance with the application management plan

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Correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions is established and maintained

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Appropriate airspeed and flight profile are controlled on entry or re-entry to operational areas

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Aerial application equipment is operated within scope of the application management plan

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Hazard areas are manoeuvred around with adequate safety margins during application operations

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Application flow rates, pressure and product quantities are monitored during application operations

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Decisions to suspend or continue safe aerial application operations are made based on planned or actual operating conditions

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Clean-up operations and hazard safety checks are conducted on completion of aerial application

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