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Character Range: 1229643–1233326

consideration of typical changing weather conditions that require monitoring, for example, wind direction and speed and estimating their magnitude and direction, inversions and changing atmospheric stability; position of the sun and the danger of its glare, and importance of maintaining a clean, clear and serviceable windscreen.

5.                       Flight – low level
5.1 Operational techniques
5.1.1              For the area of operations, describe the methods of managing the following given factors:
(a)           wind direction;
(b)           sun glare;
(c)           obstructions, particularly wires and powerlines.
5.1.2              Describe hazards associated with low-level operations, such as hilly terrain, downdraughts, turbulence, false horizon effect, high country and irregular areas.
5.1.3              Explain precautionary actions before starting a clean-up.
5.1.4              Explain how to identify wire runs, and minimise associated risks, with the following:
(a)           preliminary inspection of treatment area;
(b)           how to judge distance to the wire;
(c)           the danger and forms of distraction;
(d)           considerations for flying above or under the wire;
(e)           considerations for crossing oblique wires;
(f)             visual cues of wire locations such as pole runs, type, numbers and attitude of;
(g)           insulators, cross-stress and angle of cross-stress, supplementary or spur wires buildings;
(h)           characteristics and dangers of high wires and guy wires;
(i)             factors affecting misjudgment of wire clearance;
(j)             how to maintain awareness of located wires;
(k)           the hazards of mental overload.
5.1.5              Describe the operation of DGNSS for track guidance, including the importance of maintaining an active scan outside the cockpit while referencing the DGNSS.

6.                       Human factors
6.1.1              Demonstrate knowledge of the following human factors issues and their impact on the safety of an aerial application operation.
6.1.2              Dehydration and its impact on pilot cognitive function and reaction time.
6.1.3              Fatigue and its impact on pilot cognitive function and situational awareness.
6.1.4              Stress and its short-term and long-term impact.
6.1.5              Drugs (particularly OTC) impact on pilot cognitive function, reaction time and coordination.
6.1.6              Spatial disorientation and illusions.

Section 2.6                         Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) rating

Unit 2.6.1                                   NVIS:  NVIS rating – all aircraft categories

1.                       Reserved

2.                       Human factors and physiological limitations
2.1.1              Explain the human factors and physiological limitations for operations using NVIS.

3.                       Flight rules
3.1                    Legislation
3.1.1              Describe the privileges and limitations of an NVIS rating and endorsement.
3.1.2              Explain the requirements for the conduct of a flight using NVIS.
3.1.3              Describe the requirements for the conduct of a flight using NVIS below 500 ft AGL.
3.1.4              Describe minimum aircraft equipment requirements.
3.1.5              Explain how to determine if NVIS equipment meets minimum standards to be authorised for use.

4.                       Flight – night (non-visual)
4.1                    Vision imaging equipment and systems
4.1.1              Describe the operation and limitations of NVIS equipment used, including meteorological conditions likely to effect the performance of the