Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST

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Operate in Class G airspace

Operate in Class G airspace

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0003
State Code
AVX29
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate in Class G airspace, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes operating and navigating in uncontrolled airspace.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.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate in uncontrolled airspace
  • 1.1 Aircraft tracking tolerances are maintained to remain within Class G airspace
  • 1.2 Aircraft altitude tolerances are maintained to remain within Class G airspace
  • 1.3 Traffic separation tolerances between instrument flight rule (IFR) and visual flight rule (VFR) operations are maintained
  • 1.4 Abnormal and emergency situation response actions are implemented as required
2 Navigate in uncontrolled airspace
  • 2.1 Flight operations are conducted with appropriate separation from active aerodrome and landing areas
  • 2.2 Controlled and restricted airspace areas are identified and separation tolerances are maintained during all phases of flight
  • 2.3 Appropriate flight operating procedures are applied in vicinity of danger areas
  • 2.4 Radio communication failure and aircraft emergency transponder codes are utilised as required
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBB99 AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace Unit of competency