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Perform visual circling approach

Perform visual circling approach

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0076
State Code
OBB61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform a visual circling approach in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes determining minima applicable for visual circling for specified instrument approaches, conducting visual circling procedure following instrument approach using appropriate visual cues, and conducting a missed approach from visual circling.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 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine minima applicable for visual circling for specified instrument approach
  • 1.1 Requirement to conduct a circling approach in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) is determined
  • 1.2 Ceiling and visibility minima are determined for circling approach appropriate for instrument approach procedure and category of aircraft being used in accordance with applicable instrument approach charts
2 Conduct visual circling procedure following instrument approach, using appropriate visual cues
  • 2.1 Circling procedures are planned and briefed in relation to runway position relative to aircraft as it will appear to pilot when approaching minima
  • 2.2 Circling approach is conducted in accordance with AIP
  • 2.3 Aircraft is controlled and maintained within altitude limitations by reference to instruments
  • 2.4 Aircraft position is controlled and maintained using visual cues
  • 2.5 Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain
3 Conduct missed approach from visual circling
  • 3.1 Conditions requiring a missed approach are recognised and missed approach procedure is initiated
  • 3.2 Aircraft is manoeuvred to missed approach point (MAPt) and a missed approach procedure is conducted in accordance with applicable instrument approach chart
  • 3.3 Obstacle clearance in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) is maintained
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX39 AVIY5033 Perform visual circling approach Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BES1 AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) Qualification