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described in the aircraft flight manual.

    4.2 For paragraph 1.1 (b), the following conditions apply to the flight test:
       (a) activities and manoeuvres are performed in accordance with published procedures;
       (b) conducted in:
          (i) a gyroplane that is covered by the single-engine gyroplane class rating, except where the flight test must be conducted in an approved flight simulator in accordance with subregulation 61.245 (2); or
          (ii) a flight simulator approved for the purpose;
       (c) conducted by day under the VFR;
       (d) if the aerodrome cross-wind conditions for the runway used during the test are less than 70% of the maximum in the aircraft flight manual, evidence that the applicant has demonstrated competency performing cross-wind take-off and landing manoeuvres can be taken from the applicant's training records.

[49] Schedule 5, Section L, after Appendix L.7, Single-engine helicopter type rating flight test
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Appendix L.7A Gyroplane type rating flight test

1. Flight test requirements

    1.1 An applicant for a gyroplane type rating flight test must demonstrate the following:
       (a) knowledge of the topics listed in clause 2;
       (b) ability to conduct the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in clause 3, within the operational scope and under the conditions mentioned in clause 4, to the competency standards required under section 12 of this MOS which are relevant to the flight test.

    1.2 An applicant who completes a flight test in a gyroplane covered by the gyroplane type rating and meets the flight test standard for the grant of a pilot licence with gyroplane category rating is taken to meet these flight test requirements.

2. Knowledge requirements

         For paragraph 1.1 (a), the following topics are listed:
       (a) privileges and limitations of the type rating;
       (b) flight review requirements;
       (c) navigation and operating systems;
       (d) normal, abnormal and emergency flight procedures;
       (e) operating limitations;
       (f) weight and balance limitations;
       (g) aircraft performance data, including take-off and landing performance data;
       (h) flight planning.

3. Activities and manoeuvres

    3.1 For paragraph 1.1 (b), the activities and manoeuvres set out in subclauses 3.2 to 3.9 are mentioned.
Note   The activities and manoeuvres are not required to be conducted in the order in which they appear in this Appendix.

    3.2 Pre-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes C2 and C4.
       (a) perform pre-flight actions and procedures;
       (b) perform a pre-flight inspection;
       (c) refuel a gyroplane (may be assessed by questioning).

    3.3 Ground operations, take-off, departure and climb
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G1, G2 and G3.
       (a) complete all relevant checks and procedures;
       (b) taxi a gyroplane;
       (c) plan, brief and conduct take-off and departure procedures;
       (d) conduct a cross-wind take-off;
       (e) conduct a short-field take-off;
       (f) conduct climbs on constant heading and