Conduct operational communication using an aeronautical radio

1. Effective communication is maintained with others on operational matters

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Communication is conducted effectively in unfamiliar, stressful or non-standard situations

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Phonetic alphabet is applied

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Numbers are transmitted

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Transmissions are made using standard aviation phraseology

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Plain English is used effectively when standard phraseology is inadequate, receiving appropriate responses to transmissions

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Transmissions are responded to, and correct actions taken

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Communication errors and misunderstandings are recognised and managed effectively

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Clarification is sought in the time available if a message is unclear or uncertainty exists

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A variety of regional accents are understood and respected

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Maintain effective lookout

1. Traffic separation is maintained using a systematic visual scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain

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Radio listening watch are maintained, and transmissions interpreted to determine traffic location and intentions

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Airspace-cleared procedure is performed before commencing any manoeuvre

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Assess situations and make decisions

1. Problems are identified

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Solutions are identified

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Solutions and risks are assessed

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A course of action is decided on

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Plans of action are communicated

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Tasks are allocated for action, as relevant

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Actions are taken to achieve optimum outcomes for the operation

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Progress is monitored against plan

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Plan is re-evaluated to achieve optimum outcomes

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Liftoff to hover and perform hover checks

1. Aircraft performance is calculated for flight

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Pre-take-off checks are performed

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Helicopter lift-off is completed

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Hover taxi manoeuvre is commenced, maintained and stopped at a constant and safe hover height, while maintaining engine power and rotor revolutions per minute (RRPM) within limits

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Helicopter remains clear of the manufacturer’s ‘height-velocity diagram avoid area’ when applicable

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Aborted take-off from the hover is performed

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Hover helicopter in cross- and tail-winds

1. Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross- and tail-winds

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Controlled corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and to counter wind effects

1. Pre-landing checks are completed as required

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Touchdown point is nominated

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Helicopter is lowered onto nominated point from hovering flight without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements

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Helicopter is landed at a suitable rate and maintain a constant heading without lateral or longitudinal drift while maintaining the requisite RRPM during the landing sequence

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Helicopter stability on landing gear is ensured prior to fully lowering collective

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Post-landing checks are performed

1. Transition to forward flight is performed and take-off path is maintained

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Translational lift effect is recognised and controlled

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Recommended or nominated climb speed is accelerated to and maintained

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Helicopter is controlled to remain outside of the height-velocity (Hv) avoid curve, balanced and trimmed, as applicable

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Obstacle clearance is ensured

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Correct power and attitude are maintained for the profile and indicated airspeed (IAS) to be flown

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Landing gear is retracted after a positive rate of climb is established, as applicable

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Noise abatement procedures are complied with, where applicable

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Post-take-off checks are completed

1. Suitable termination point is selected

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Checklists are completed as applicable for manoeuvre

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Correct approach angle and track is intercepted and maintained

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Power and attitude are adjusted to achieve a controlled decreasing closure rate to the termination point

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Landing gear is aligned to the planned approach direction

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Loss of translational lift is recognised and controlled

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RRPM is controlled within limits

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Approach is terminated to the hover over the termination point

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Perform go-round procedure

1. Adverse conditions that require the execution of a go-round are recognised

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Go-round is initiated safely in the time available

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Power and attitude are set to achieve safe climb at appropriate IAS

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Control throughout go-round procedure is maintained

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Landing gear is aligned with the planned take-off direction until the point at which balanced flight is required

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Post-take-off checks performed

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Perform circuits and approaches

1. Descent is planned and conducted

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Traffic pattern is joined

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Safe separation is maintained from other traffic joining, departing or in the traffic pattern

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Upwind is tracked on extended centreline to 500 ft or according to local safety conditions

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Circuit is adjusted to ensure spacing with preceding traffic

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Helicopter is established on cross-wind tracking 90° to the runway

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Helicopter is established on downwind at circuit height tracking parallel to the runway at a specified distance from the runway

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Pre-landing checks are performed

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Aircraft is established on base leg a specified distance from helicopter landing site

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Rate of descent to maintain approach path is commenced and controlled

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Helicopter is aligned with specified runway when applicable

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Helicopter is established on final approach in approach configuration not below 500 ft above ground level (AGL) or according to local safety conditions

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Termination point is selected

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Closure rate to the termination point is maintained

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Helicopter is maintained on extended centreline, approach slope and approach speed

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Speed is adjusted to compensate for wind gusts

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Final approach checks are completed

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Helicopter is balanced and trimmed, as applicable

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Approach at the termination point is completed

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