AVIH0017 — Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules

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117 assessable components: 7 elements (31 performance criteria), 41 performance evidence and 45 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Select, operate and monitor navigation aids/systems

1.1Navigation aids and systems appropriate for planned IFR flight are selected and operated
1.2Ground-based and satellite-based navigational systems confidence and integrity checks are conducted, continuously monitored and maintained

2 Navigate aircraft in IMC

2.1Aircraft position fix is determined with reference to navigation aid and systems using ground-based and/or satellite-based navigational systems
2.2Tracks are intercepted to and from stations and waypoints with reference to navigation aids and systems, using ground-based and satellite-based navigational systems
2.3Track is maintained within tolerances specified in authorised publications
2.4Timings are recorded, assessed and revised as required
2.5Station passage is recognised
2.6Global navigation satellite system (GNSS)/distance measuring equipment (DME) arc procedure is performed within tolerances specified in authorised publications
2.7Planned route above lowest safe altitude (LSALT) is maintained in accordance with IFR
2.8IMC to visual flight transition is performed before descending below the lesser of LSALT or minimum safety altitude (MSA)
2.9Route and destination weather conditions are monitored and appropriate actions executed
2.10Descent point calculations are completed

3 Conduct a diversion to revised route or alternate aerodrome

3.1Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed
3.2Route to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and/or revised track is determined
3.3Planned route height is maintained above LSALT
3.4Flight planned route is diverted to track to alternate aerodrome or navigation aid
3.5Operational information for alternate aerodrome/s is reviewed and applied in accordance with regulations and published procedures
3.6Fuel plan is reviewed and amended in accordance with regulations and published procedures

4 Conduct holding pattern in IMC

4.1Holding pattern is entered at or above LSALT/MSA appropriate to inbound heading using authorised sector entry procedures
4.2Published holding pattern is flown not below the specified minimum altitude, allowing for wind effect and turning inbound on prescribed track
4.3Holding pattern is departed in accordance with ATC instructions

5 Comply with ATC rules and procedures for IFR flights

5.1Separation from other air traffic in actual or simulated IMC is maintained
5.2Airspace requirements are complied with utilising IFR procedures
5.3Two-way communication is maintained with air traffic services (ATS) and other aircraft in accordance with IFR procedures
5.4ATC clearances and/or radar vectoring instructions are complied with

6 Manage hazardous weather conditions

6.1Hazardous weather conditions are identified and risk management processes applied to maintain flight safety
6.2Hazardous weather penetration procedures are implemented
6.3Aircraft systems are employed to mitigate effects of hazardous weather

7 Apply turbulence penetration techniques

7.1Aircraft is configured to comply with turbulence penetration procedures
7.2Passenger and crew are restrained during periods of predicted and actual turbulent conditions
7.3Procedures for penetrating turbulence are applied to maintain flight safety

Performance evidence

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
applying air safety practices and regulations
applying altimetry procedures to all stages of an instrument flight
applying operational requirements that apply to planning a flight on the basis of conducting an area navigation (RNAV) global navigation satellite system (GNSS) procedure at the destination
applying relevant aeronautical knowledge
applying turbulence penetration techniques
communicating effectively with others
completing relevant documentation
determining time made good (TMG), ground speed (GS), estimated time of arrival (ETA), time and distance to waypoint (WPT), and wind velocity (WV) in flight
identifying and correctly using equipment required when navigating an aircraft under instrument flight rules (IFR)
implementing aviation risk management processes to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
implementing contingency plans
implementing work health and safety (WHS) procedures and relevant regulations
interpreting typical GNSS navigational displays, including latitude/longitude (lat/long), distance and bearing to waypoint, and course deviation indications (CDI)
maintaining interception and maintenance of GNSS defined tracks
modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
performing non-directional beacon (NDB) approaches, including:
calculating heading to steer to intercept a new or original track to or from an NDB
calculating heading to steer to intercept desired inbound track before reaching an NDB
calculating relative bearing that will indicate desired track to or from an NDB has been intercepted given the intercept heading
calculating track to and from an NDB, given heading and relative bearings
determining NDB station passage, abeam NDB station, NDB bearing the aircraft is on, tracking error and/or drift experienced from automatic direction finder relative bearing indications
fixing position, given relative bearing indications utilising two NDB stations
performing very high frequency (VHF) omni directional radio range (VOR) approaches, including:
calculating heading to steer to intercept a new or original track to or from a VOR
determining off-track distance experienced from VOR and DME cockpit indications
determining scalloping, VOR station passage, abeam VOR station, VOR radial the aircraft is on, tracking error and/or drift experienced from VOR cockpit indications
fixing position, given cockpit instrument indications utilising two VOR stations
fixing position, given instrument indications utilising combinations of VOR, NDB and DME
performing IFR navigational functions within the parameters of authorised regulations, orders and operations manual procedures
predicting availability of approach receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) at destination or alternate aerodrome and limitations that apply to the prediction
reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
recognising and taking appropriate action for GNSS warnings
recognising significant variances from forecast meteorological conditions and taking appropriate actions, including issuing an air report (AIREP) and messages
reporting and/or rectifying problems, faults or malfunctions promptly in accordance with workplace procedures
selecting and using required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS standards
sourcing and interpreting aviation weather forecast products and services appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures
working collaboratively with others
working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Knowledge evidence

air traffic control (ATC) rules and procedures, including:
abnormal operations and/or emergency procedures in control area (CTA), control zone (CTR), Class G airspace and at non-controlled aerodromes
airways clearance requirements for entering, operating in and departing CTA and CTR, including what details to provide to ATC, and what details to expect from ATC
airways clearance requirements for operating in all classes of airspace, including lead time required for flight plan submission, contents, clearance void time, and read back requirement
ATC requirements for a change of level in CTA, including in an emergency
CTA protection
departure, climb, transition to cruise (levelling out), cruise, change of levels, descent and visual approach procedures, day and night, in CTA and CTR
departure, climb, transition to cruise (levelling out), cruise, change of levels, descent, and arrival procedures in Class G airspace and at non-controlled aerodromes
loss of radio communication procedures in CTA, CTR, Class G airspace and at non-controlled aerodromes
maximum permissible time interval between ATC transmissions during radar vectoring
radar emergency procedures, including loss of radio communication, radar failure, transponder emergency codes and aircraft emergencies
radar services that are provided by ATC
radar vectoring procedures, including radio procedures and phraseologies
radio procedures in CTA, CTR, Class G airspace and at non-controlled aerodromes
requirements and procedure for a diversion to an alternate aerodrome
separation provisions between IFR flights, and IFR and visual flight rule (VFR) flights in the various classes of CTA
separation provisions between IFR flights, and IFR and VFR flights in General Aviation Aerodrome Procedures (GAAP) CTR
visual approach procedures, day and night, in Class G airspace and at non-controlled aerodromes, including landing manoeuvres, cancellation of search and rescue watch (SARWATCH), and operation of VHF aerodrome pilot activated lighting (PAL)
GNSS, including:
effect of availability or otherwise of baro-aiding on RAIM availability and prediction
effect of each type of RAIM prediction operational requirements
effect of satellite unserviceability on the reliability of each type of prediction
factors that may adversely affect the conduct of a global navigation satellite system non-precision approach GNSS/NPA and explain suitable pilot procedures to minimise such effects
GNSS operating procedures for typical navigational tasks using a specific type of aircraft equipment
GNSS operating procedures that provide safeguards against navigational errors and loss of situational awareness
GNSS operational and serviceability checks
human factor limitations associated with using GNSS equipment
indications of waypoint passage
methods of position fixing using a GNSS system
mode of operation required during each segment of a GNSS/NPA, conditions required to transition to and operate in that mode, and associated CDI sensitivity and RAIM protection provided
operating procedures for GNSS equipment that reduce or eliminate errors due to any of these factors
operational requirements that apply to planning a flight on the basis of conducting an area navigation global navigation satellite system RNAV (GNSS) procedure at the destination
parameters applicable to RAIM warnings in the en route, terminal and approach modes
parameters applicable to tracking tolerances, automatic waypoint sequencing, CDI sensitivity and RAIM availability
principles of operation, performance limitations and errors of a GNSS system
requirements applicable to pilots and equipment for GNSS operations
NDB, including:
effects of coastal refraction, night error, thunderstorms, mountainous areas, types of terrain and altitude of aircraft on NDB indications or range
methods of selecting and using most appropriate NDB for tracking during navigation
NDB tracking techniques, procedures and limitations
procedures for sector entry and holding using NDB
VOR, including:
procedures for sector entry and holding using VOR
VOR instrument settings required to provide command indications when flying on given tracks both to and from VOR
VOR tracking techniques, procedures and limitations

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