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landing;      (d) aeroplane landing configuration;
           (d) if applicable, achieve a smooth, positively-controlled transition from final approach to touchdown, including the following:                                                                 (e) landing speeds within 10% of recommended speed.                      (e) different recovery methods.
              (i) minimise ballooning during flare;
              (ii) touchdown at a controlled rate of descent, in the specified touchdown zone;
              (iii) maintain positive directional control and cross-wind correction after landing, where applicable;
           (e) perform cross-wind landings.
 2     Conduct a missed approach                                                                                                                                                                            (a) maintains the RPA within nominated area;                             (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
       (a) recognise the conditions when a missed approach should be executed;                                                                                                                              (b) shows dexterity in configuring the RPA for go‑around;                (b) various meteorological conditions.
       (b) make the decision to execute a missed approach in a timely way;                                                                                                                                  (c) the RPA does not descend below nominated height.
       (c) carry out a missed approach and reposition for landing by doing the following:
              (i) select power, attitude and configuration to safely control the RPA;
              (ii) manoeuvre the RPA clear of the ground and conduct after launch procedures;
              (iii) make allowance for wind velocity during go-around.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 2 Category specific units — Aeroplane category (contd.)

Unit 23 RA4 — Advanced manoeuvres
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                                                                                                                                Tolerances                                                                                                           Range of variables
       If operating an RPA that is an aeroplane, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Enter and recover from stall (if applicable to the RPA)                                                                                                                                                (a)       minimal height loss;                                                                                        (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) perform pre-manoeuvre checks for stalling the RPA;                                                                                                                                              (b)      performs recovery procedures in a timely manner;                                                             (b) the RPA at high and low heights.
           (b) recognise stall signs and symptoms;                                                                                                                                                             (c) control movements are made in a positive and precise manner;
           (c) control the RPA by applying the required power and pitch, roll and yaw inputs as appropriate in a smooth, coordinated manner to recover from the following manoeuvres:                          (d) desired flight path is quickly re-established;
              (i) incipient stall;                                                                                                                                                                             (e) the RPA performance limits are not exceeded during the stall recovery.
              (ii) stall with full power applied;
              (iii) stall without power;
              (iv) stall when climbing, when descending, during an approach to land configuration and when turning;
           (d) perform stall recovery with the RPA as follows:
              (i) positively reduce angle of attack;
              (ii) use power available and available height to maximise the aircraft energy state;
              (iii) minimise height loss for simulated low altitude condition;
              (iv) re-establish desired flight path, and controlled and balanced operation of the RPA.
 2      Figure of 8                                                                                                                                                                                            (a) turns are smooth and controlled;                                                                                  (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
        Operate the RPA to demonstrate a figure of 8, without