Unit of competency Outline
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Control aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel
Control aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY4008B
AVIY4008B
State Code
WB846
WB846
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2013
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
21/03/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform all normal flight manoeuvres solely using the full instrument panel, including maintenance of straight and level flight, climbing and descending aircraft, performing a rate one turn, recovering from unusual attitudes, and re-establishing VFR conditions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Perform manoeuvres using the full instrument panel
- 1.1 Straight and level flight is maintained solely by reference to the full instrument panel
- 1.2 Aircraft is climbed and descended solely by reference to the full instrument panel
- 1.3 A rate one turn is performed onto a nominated heading solely by reference to the full instrument panel
- 1.4 Recovery from unusual attitudes is executed solely by reference to the full instrument panel
- 1.5 Adverse physiological sensations are accepted but ignored in accordance with established aviation practice
- 1.6 Corrective control movements are smooth
- 1.7 Instrument power sources are checked for serviceability and monitored in flight
- 1.8 Heading instruments are synchronised before take-off and regularly throughout the flight
2Re-establish VFR conditions using the full instrument panel
- 2.1 Controlled flight is maintained solely by reference to the full instrument panel
- 2.2 Plan is developed that ensures re-establishment of visual flight
- 2.3 Safe altitude is maintained
- 2.4 Assistance is requested from ATS and/or emergency call to maintain safe operations
- 2.5 VFR conditions are re-established in accordance with regulatory requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
VMC with simulated IMC
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Performance may be demonstrated on an aircraft with:
fully functioning dual controls
an electronic intercom system
dual control brakes
(if propeller-driven) a constant speed propeller
a cruise speed of at least 120 kts TAS at cruise power
a suitable means of simulating instrument flight conditions
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for instrument flight
head up display suitable for instrument flight
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Unusual attitudes may include:
nose high and low
varying angles of bank and power settings
unbalanced flight
Adverse physiological sensations may include:
leans
disorientation
airsickness
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Tasks may be undertaken in:
variable weather conditions in accordance with Day Visual Flight Rules
VMC with simulated IMC
Performance may be demonstrated in:
single engine aircraft
multi engine aircraft
synthetic training device approved by the appropriate authority
variable air traffic conditions
variable flight situations
abnormal situations
classes of airspace as designated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Performance may be demonstrated on an aircraft with:
fully functioning dual controls
an electronic intercom system
dual control brakes
(if propeller-driven) a constant speed propeller
a cruise speed of at least 120 kts TAS at cruise power
a suitable means of simulating instrument flight conditions
Aircraft may include:
fixed wing
helicopter
other commercial or military aircraft
Crew may include:
single pilot
multi crew
Instruments may be:
fitted flight instruments suitable for instrument flight
head up display suitable for instrument flight
Limitations may be imposed by:
local noise abatement requirements and curfews
Classes of airspace may be:
as designated by the regulator
restricted and danger areas
military control zones
Air Defence Identification Zones
Unusual attitudes may include:
nose high and low
varying angles of bank and power settings
unbalanced flight
Adverse physiological sensations may include:
leans
disorientation
airsickness
Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
standard operating procedures
Information/documents may include:
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders including Day Visual Flight Rules (Day VFR)
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)
Manual of Standards - Pilot Licensing (MOS-PL)
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)
charts
operations manuals
approved checklists
workplace procedures and instructions and job specification
induction and training materials
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:
relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:
Day VFR Syllabus
Manual of Standards
relevant Defence documentation such as:
Defence Orders and Instructions
approved curricula and training documentation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6826 | AVI4Y808B | Control aircraft solely by reference to full instrument panel | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S630 | AVI40108 | Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) | Qualification |