AVIH0014 — Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules

1 Prepare navigation documents and flight plan

• 1.1Suitable navigation charts for intended flight are selected and prepared
• 1.2Applicable information is obtained, analysed and applied to produce a flight plan that details tracks, distances, times and fuel requirements to reach a destination
• 1.3Pre-flight planning is used to minimise in-flight navigational work load
• 1.4Applicable VFR are applied to current and forecast operating conditions to determine whether planned flight can proceed
• 1.5Hazards to navigation are marked on charts as required

2 Comply with airspace procedures

• 2.1Applicable flight airspace restrictions and dimensions are identified
• 2.2Air traffic clearances are obtained and compliance with them is maintained
• 2.3Traffic, terrain and airspace separation criteria is maintained in accordance with VFR

3 Conduct departure procedures

• 3.1Pre-flight planning and cockpit organisation are conducted to ensure charts, documentation and navigational equipment are accessible from the control seat
• 3.2Departure administration and communication is conducted
• 3.3Track is intercepted within five nautical miles (nm) of airfield and departure time is recorded or alternative procedures are applied as required
• 3.4Orientation is always maintained
• 3.5Priority is given to controlling aircraft before conducting navigation administration or communication
• 3.6Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
• 3.7Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed

4 Navigate aircraft en route

• 4.1Planned route is maintained in accordance with VFR
• 4.2In-flight documentation and communication is completed
• 4.3Waypoint and/or destination estimated time of arrival (ETA) are checked and revised as required
• 4.4Search and rescue times (SARTIME) awareness is maintained and revised based on destination ETA calculations
• 4.5Fuel consumption is monitored and reserves revised
• 4.6Pre-descent or navigation turning point checks are executed
• 4.7Appropriate techniques to obtain a positive navigation fix at suitable intervals are used
• 4.8Route, en route terrain, en route and destination weather awareness is maintained and appropriate courses of action are implemented in accordance with changing weather conditions
• 4.9Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
• 4.10Aircraft is configured as required for turbulent, holding and maximum aircraft range based on environmental and operational conditions
• 4.11Aircraft systems, fuel and engine warnings, cautions and indicators are monitored to ensure aircraft is operated to achieve flight plan objectives

5 Navigate at low level and in reduced visibility

• 5.1Compliance with VFR is maintained during navigation at low level or in reduced visibility
• 5.2Pre-descent and/or navigation turning point checks are executed in accordance with regulatory requirements
• 5.3Planned route is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and procedures
• 5.4In-flight documentation is completed
• 5.5Waypoint and/or destination ETA are checked and revised as required
• 5.6Aircraft is operated and configured to maintain minimum height above ground level (AGL) and terrain separation and remaining within visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
• 5.7Route, en route terrain, en route and destination weather awareness is maintained and appropriate courses of action are implemented in accordance with changing weather conditions
• 5.8Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
• 5.9Hazards and threats to low flying navigation are identified and risk controls are implemented
• 5.10Effects of wind velocity, false horizons, rising ground, adverse environmental conditions and mountainous terrain are managed, and contingency actions are planned as required
• 5.11Aircraft is configured as required for reduced visibility and low cloud base environmental and operational conditions
• 5.12Situational awareness is maintained at all times

6 Perform lost procedure

• 6.1Positional uncertainty is identified and recognised
• 6.2Position is fixed and new track to destination attainable within limits of fuel and daylight is determined using recognised methods
• 6.3Track to destination is re-established or replanned with consideration of fuel usage and reserves
• 6.4Waypoint and/or destination ETA are checked and revised as required
• 6.5Radio, navigation aids, transponder and air traffic control (ATC) services are used for assistance
• 6.6A timely precautionary search and landing is planned for possible circumstances of being lost or having no fuel or no light

7 Perform diversion procedure

• 7.1Requirement to perform diversion procedure is identified and a timely decision is made
• 7.2Alternate acceptable aerodrome/destination is identified
• 7.3New route is determined and established
• 7.4Waypoint and/or destination ETA are checked and revised as required
• 7.5Flight plan is revised considering operational information, weather, terrain, airspace and fuel available
• 7.6Air traffic service is advised of action where possible and compliance with airspace procedures is maintained
• 7.7SARTIME awareness is maintained and revised based on diversion destination ETA calculations and is cancelled on arrival

8 Use instrument navigation systems

• 8.1Navigation systems are initialised and system validity checks are conducted as required
• 8.2Receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) checks are conducted as required
• 8.3Navigation aids and systems are utilised to confirm position, track and navigation information
• 8.4Flight plan is selected, loaded, checked and activated in aircraft navigation system
• 8.5Navigation systems are operated in accordance with operating instructions and procedures
• 8.6ATC radar is used for position information and tracking assistance as required
• 8.7Waypoints and position fixes are confirmed using instrument navigation systems
• 8.8Integrity of navigation aid/systems information is monitored and maintained

9 Execute arrival procedures

• 9.1Arrival aerodrome, meteorological conditions and local traffic information is obtained and applied to arrival procedure plan
• 9.2Radio communications are established and maintained
• 9.3Aerodrome landing direction and arrival procedure suitability are determined
• 9.4Descent point is calculated
• 9.5Arrival and circuit procedures are conducted at destination aerodrome
• 9.6Lookout is maintained during arrival procedure using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
• 9.7Aerodrome markings, lights, signals and indicators are interpreted, applied and adhered to
• 9.8Local and published noise abatement requirements and curfews are observed
• 9.9SARTIME awareness is maintained and revised based on diversion destination ETA calculations and cancelled upon arrival

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