AVIY0084 — Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises

1 Communicate face to face

• 1.1Words are pronounced clearly, using an accent that does not cause difficulties in understanding
• 1.2Information is conveyed in clearly structured sentences without confusion or ambiguity
• 1.3Extensive vocabulary is used to accurately communicate on general and technical topics, without excessive use of jargon, slang, or colloquial language
• 1.4Messages are communicated fluently without long pauses, repetition, or excessive false starts
• 1.5Communications are responded to with actions that demonstrate that the information has been received and understood
• 1.6Information is exchanged clearly in a variety of situations with both expert and non-expert English speakers while giving and receiving timely and appropriate responses
• 1.7Techniques are used to validate communications

2 Conduct operational communication using an aeronautical radio

• 2.1Plain English is used effectively when standard phraseology is inadequate
• 2.2Appropriate responses to transmissions are received
• 2.3Transmissions are responded to, and appropriate action is taken
• 2.4Communication errors and misunderstandings are recognised and managed effectively
• 2.5Clarification is sought in the time available if a message is unclear or uncertainty exists

3 Plan fuel requirements

• 3.1Required fuel reserves are determined
• 3.2Quantity of fuel required is determined taking into account operational requirements and relevant abnormal or emergency conditions and contingencies
• 3.3Total fuel required for the flight is determined

4 Manage fuel system

• 4.1Fuel quantity on-board aircraft prior to flight is verified using two independent methods
• 4.2Fuel caps are secured and confirmed
• 4.3Fuel quality check prior to flight is performed
• 4.4Fuel drain cocks are closed
• 4.5Fuel usage during the flight is monitored
• 4.6Fuel pumps and engine controls are operated correctly

5 Maintain effective lookout

• 5.1Traffic separation is maintained using a systematic visual scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, and terrain
• 5.2Radio listening watch is maintained, and transmissions are interpreted to determine traffic location and intentions
• 5.3Airspace-cleared procedure is performed before commencing any manoeuvre

6 Comply with airspace requirements

• 6.1Correct aeronautical charts are interpreted and used to maintain airspace compliance requirements
• 6.2Circuit departure is performed
• 6.3Helicopter is maintained within a specified area and/or track while complying with air traffic requirements, controlled or restricted airspace conditions or limitations while reacting to factors that affect the safe progress of a flight
• 6.4Orientation is maintained to geographical features with the aid of suitable charts and maps
• 6.5Circuit join is conducted

7 Recognise and manage threats

• 7.1Relevant environmental or operational threats that are likely to affect the safety of the flight are identified
• 7.2Competing priorities and demands that may represent a threat to the safety of the flight are identified
• 7.3Countermeasures to manage threats are developed and implemented
• 7.4Flight progress is monitored and assessed to ensure a safe outcome, or actions modified when a safe outcome is not assured

8 Recognise and manage errors

• 8.1Checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are applied to prevent aircraft handling, procedural or communication errors
• 8.2Committed errors before safety is affected or the aircraft enters an undesired state are identified
• 8.3Countermeasures are implemented to prevent errors or actions taken in the time available to correct errors before the aircraft enters an undesired state

9 Recognise and manage undesired aircraft state

• 9.1Undesired aircraft state is recognised
• 9.2Tasks are prioritised to ensure an undesired aircraft state is managed effectively
• 9.3Non-normal or emergency situations are recognised
• 9.4Control of aircraft flight path is maintained during abnormal and emergency response procedures
• 9.5Affected aircraft system or sub-system is identified and confirmed
• 9.6Checklist procedures are recalled and implemented during abnormal and emergency situations using appropriate techniques
• 9.7Non-normal or emergency procedures are performed in accordance with relevant workplace and emergency procedures and regulatory requirements
• 9.8Corrective actions are applied to recover an undesired aircraft state in a safe and timely manner
• 9.9Course of action is evaluated and revised to achieve safest outcomes
• 9.10Location and operation of emergency systems applicable to aircraft type are explained

10 Conduct pre-flight actions and procedures

• 10.1Information contained in the required pre-flight operational documentation is obtained, interpreted, and applied
• 10.2Aircraft weight and balance is confirmed
• 10.3Pre- and post-flight maintenance release (flight technical log) and flight administration is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or operations manual
• 10.4Aircraft serviceability is determined by daily inspection, and certification of daily inspection in maintenance release (flight and technical log) is completed in accordance with regulations
• 10.5Equipment and documentation, as required by regulation, is identified, and secured in aircraft
• 10.6Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and hazard management implemented
• 10.7Internal and external checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist

11 Start engine and rotor

• 11.1Helicopter is positioned with a view to safety and rotor clearance when starting engine and rotors
• 11.2Pre-start and start actions are performed
• 11.3Blade sailing is controlled during start by appropriate positioning of helicopter and use of cyclic pitch
• 11.4Rotor is engaged
• 11.5Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system

12 Climb helicopter

• 12.1From straight and level flight, attitude and power is adjusted to achieve a climb at normal, best rate (Vy), best angle (Vx) and cruise climb flight configurations
• 12.2Aircraft systems, sub-systems (equipment) and devices applicable to aircraft type and task are operated and managed
• 12.3Aircraft systems, sub-systems (equipment) and devices are monitored using a systematic scan technique
• 12.4Aircraft systems and flight environment information are analysed to identify actual and potential threats or errors
• 12.5Automated aircraft systems are utilised to manage cockpit workload
• 12.6Hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and hazard management implemented
• 12.7Checklist procedures are completed as appropriate to aircraft system
• 12.8Correct altimeter settings are set
• 12.9Helicopter is maintained in balanced flight during adjustments to power
• 12.10Power is maintained as altitude increases
• 12.11Helicopter is levelled off from climb at nominated altitude
• 12.12Lookout is maintained during climb using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, and terrain
• 12.13Situational awareness is maintained

13 Descend helicopter

• 13.1Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain a descent from straight and level
• 13.2Helicopter is levelled from a descent at a nominated altitude
• 13.3Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, or terrain
• 13.4Clearance ahead and below is maintained
• 13.5Air traffic control (ATC) altitude restrictions are observed as required
• 13.6Helicopter does not exceed aircraft flight manual limits during descent
• 13.7Correct altimeter settings are set
• 13.8Situational awareness is maintained at all times during helicopter descent

14 Turn helicopter

• 14.1Attitude and power are adjusted to enter and maintain turns at varying rates from level, climbing and descending flight to achieve nominated tracks, during level turns, climbing turns with 20° bank angle and powered descending turn with 30° bank angle
• 14.2Helicopter is rolled out from the turn to achieve a nominated heading or geographical feature
• 14.3Helicopter is balanced and trimmed, as applicable
• 14.4Lookout is maintained in direction of turn and above or below using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility and terrain
• 14.5Engine operating limits are not exceeded

15 Conduct lift-off to hover and perform hover checks

• 15.1Aircraft performance is calculated for the flight
• 15.2Pre-take-off checks are performed
• 15.3Flight controls are set to prepare for lift-off to the hover
• 15.4Flight and power controls are used to lift helicopter off the surface to a stable hover at the appropriate height for the helicopter while controlling heading
• 15.5Wind effect is anticipated and accounted for with appropriate control inputs to maintain position over nominated hover point
• 15.6Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is demonstrated
• 15.7Hover checks are performed
• 15.8Flight control functions, centre of gravity and hover power requirements are checked
• 15.9A hover taxi manoeuvre at a constant and safe hover height, is commenced, maintained and stopped while maintaining power and rotor revolutions per minute (RRPM) within the limits
• 15.10Coordinated corrective action is used to counter the effects of wind
• 15.11Implications of environmental conditions are assessed and appropriate compensation is made
• 15.12Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions
• 15.13Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility or terrain

16 Perform turns around the mast

• 16.1Helicopter is turned around the mast while maintaining a constant height at a specified rate of turn
• 16.2Turn is completed on a nominated heading
• 16.3Controlled corrective action is used to control the effects of wind
• 16.4Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions
• 16.5Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain
• 16.6Revolutions per minute (RPM) is managed within limits during the turn

17 Perform air taxiing manoeuvres

• 17.1Helicopter is manoeuvred over the ground on a prescribed track at constant height associated with ground effect and speed adjusted to suit helicopter type, surface conditions, congestion, maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft
• 17.2Landing gear is aligned as far as operational limitations allow, with the direction of travel
• 17.3Awareness of adverse effects of rotor downwash on surrounding aircraft, people, objects and environment is demonstrated
• 17.4RPM is managed within normal operating limits

18 Perform air transiting

• 18.1Transit clearance is obtained and complies with ATC instructions (if applicable)
• 18.2Helicopter is manoeuvred, while allowing for prevailing conditions, over a prescribed track at a height not above 100 ft above ground level (AGL) at airspeeds greater than speeds used for air taxiing
• 18.3Movement is limited within the aerodrome boundaries, without incident
• 18.4Helicopter remains clear of manufacturer’s height-velocity diagram avoid area
• 18.5Height is maintained
• 18.6Instruments, switches or devices are manipulated, when safe to do so, including when the release of the collective pitch level is required, while maintaining height, heading, speed and attitude and not exceeding RPM or power limits
• 18.7Conditions that could lead to loss of tail rotor or anti-torque effectiveness are avoided
• 18.8Helicopter is aligned with track, or balances, as applicable
• 18.9Air transit ground speed is adjusted to suit helicopter type, traffic conditions, congestion and maintenance of control and to avoid collision with obstacles or other aircraft
• 18.10RRPM is maintained within normal operating limits
• 18.11Adverse effect of rotor wash on other aircraft, facilities, loose objects and personnel are avoided
• 18.12Final approach path is clear of conflicting traffic

19 Hover helicopter in crosswind and tailwind

• 19.1Helicopter is maintained in hovering flight remaining over a nominated hover point at a nominated height and heading in cross and tail winds
• 19.2Coordinated corrective action is used to maintain a constant rate of turn and counter the effects of wind

20 Perform turns around nose and tail

• 20.1Helicopter is turned around a nominated point on or forward of the nose while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around that point
• 20.2Helicopter is turned around a nominated point on or aft of the tail while maintaining a constant height and specified rate of movement around that point
• 20.3Controlled corrective action is taken to counter the effects of wind
• 20.4Helicopter is maintained clear of obstructions during turning manoeuvres
• 20.5Lookout is maintained using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain
• 20.6Turns in a specified direction are commenced and stopped at a specified heading
• 20.7RPM is managed within limits during the turn
• 20.8Ground track is maintained at a constant distance from the nominated point
• 20.9Anti-torque pedals are used to ensure helicopter nose or tail is pointed at the nominated turning point

21 Perform sideways and rearwards flight

• 21.1Helicopter is transitioned from static hover to sideways and rearward flight
• 21.2Lookout is maintained in direction of flight using a systematic scan technique at a rate determined by traffic density, visibility, obstructions and terrain
• 21.3Rearward movement is only conducted after visually checking behind helicopter, and height is adjusted as required
• 21.4Helicopter directional control is maintained and manoeuvred clear of obstructions during sidewards and backwards flight manoeuvres
• 21.5RPM is managed within limits during the turn
• 21.6Rate of movement of helicopter is maintained at a safe speed
• 21.7Sideways and rearward flight is terminated over a nominated hover point

22 Land from the hover

• 22.1Pre-landing checks are complete if applicable
• 22.2Helicopter is lowered on to a nominated point from hovering flight using a controlled rate of descent, without adverse longitudinal, lateral, yawing or rolling movements
• 22.3Helicopter is stable on its landing gear prior to fully lowering collective
• 22.4Post-landing checks are performed

23 Manage a mishandled landing

• 23.1An adverse landing situation is identified when developing
• 23.2Action is taken to discontinue the landing and return to a safe hover

24 Manage a mishandled lift-off

• 24.1An adverse lift-off situation is identified when it is developing
• 24.2Action is taken to discontinue the lift-off and return to the ground safely

25 Stop engine

• 25.1Shutdown and post-shutdown actions are performed
• 25.2Blade sailing is controlled during shut down by correct positioning of helicopter and use of cyclic pitch
• 25.3Rotor brake is operated correctly, as applicable
• 25.4Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system

26 Complete post-flight actions and procedures

• 26.1Post-flight inspection is conducted and the aircraft is secured if applicable
• 26.2All required post-flight administration documentation is completed
• 26.3Flight equipment and documentation are removed from aircraft
• 26.4Aircraft is secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

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