AVIY0040 — Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations

1 Utilise aviation terminology

• 1.1Standard aeronautical terminology and phraseology is used to explain aviation operations
• 1.2Flight direction is correctly explained using accepted units of measure and direction
• 1.3Flight speed, distance and velocity terms are correctly outlined
• 1.4Aviation units of measure are utilised during aviation operations

2 Apply knowledge of basic aircraft power plants and systems

• 2.1Piston engine aircraft operating principles are explained
• 2.2Operator knowledge of aviation fuels and oils usage is applied
• 2.3Engine handling techniques and operating limitations are implemented
• 2.4Aircraft system component malfunctions/failures and associated system warnings, cautions and indications are correctly outlined
• 2.5Aircraft flight instruments are identified and their purpose explained

3 Apply basic aerodynamic theory

• 3.1Basic aircraft operational states are explained in terms of kinetic and potential energy terms
• 3.2Standard aerodynamic terminology and phraseology is used to describe aviation operations
• 3.3Wake turbulence and associated aircraft operational effects are explained
• 3.4Thrust stream turbulence, including jet blast and rotor downwash hazards to flight operations, are identified

4 Apply knowledge of aviation navigation charts

• 4.1Visual chart types and major chart features displayed are explained
• 4.2Controlled airspace (CTA), prohibited, restricted and danger (PRD) areas are identified on appropriate visual charts
• 4.3Appropriate PRD data is determined and extracted for use in aviation navigation planning
• 4.4Runway information and operational limitations data is extracted from en route supplements for use in aviation navigation planning

5 Apply knowledge of aircraft operations, performance and planning

• 5.1Aircraft airworthiness requirements and certification documentation are identified and correctly compiled
• 5.2Aircraft take-off and landing performance data is extracted from authorised sources and is correctly used during aircraft performance planning
• 5.3Aircraft weight and balance planning factors are correctly outlined and used during aircraft loading calculations

What does an assessment tool for AVIY0040 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIY0040 needs to address all 36 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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