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how to maintain awareness of located wires;
(k)           the hazards of mental overload.
6.1.5              Describe the operation of DGNSS for track guidance, including the importance of maintaining an active scan outside the cockpit while referencing the DGNSS.
6.1.6              Explain considerations for dumping a load.
6.2                    Human factors
6.2.1              Demonstrate knowledge of the following human factors issues and their impact on the safety of an aerial application operation:
(a)           dehydration and its impact on pilot cognitive function and reaction time;
(b)           fatigue and its impact on pilot cognitive function and situational awareness;
(c)           stress and its short-term and long-term impact;
(d)           drugs (particularly OTC) impact on pilot cognitive function, reaction time and coordination;
(e)           spatial disorientation and illusions.
6.2.2              Explain the use of mnemonics as an aide-mémoire to key operational planning issues (for example, 'WISHSTANDE').

Unit 2.3.2                                   AAGA:  aerial application rating – aeroplane endorsement

1.                       Reserved

2.                       General operational knowledge
2.1                    Aircraft performance
2.1.1              Explain how loads and turn rate affect aircraft performance (stall speed, angle of attack, inertia).
2.1.2              Explain the effects of rolling 'G' on aircraft.
2.1.3              Explain ground effect and its impact on aircraft performance.
2.1.4              Explain possible aerodynamic and controllability effects associated with load dumping.
2.1.5              Explain how temperature, height above mean sea level (AMSL), pressure, humidity, weight, field surface and relative wind affect each of the following:
(a)           lift-off distance;
(b)           climb angle;
(c)           rate of climb;
(d)           landing stop distance.
2.1.6              Explain how temperature, pressure, height and humidity affect power available.
2.1.7              Calculate pressure and density height.
2.2                    Flight and duty times
2.2.1              Explain the flight and duty time limitations for pilots conducting aerial application operations.

Unit 2.3.3                                   AAGH:  Aerial application rating – helicopter endorsement

1.                       Aircraft performance
1.1                    Environmental effects
1.1.1              Explain how temperature, pressure, height AMSL, humidity, weight, ground surface and relative wind affect each of the following:
(a)           hover performance;
(b)           distance to achieve translational lift;
(c)           climb angle;
(d)           rate of climb.
1.1.2              Explain how temperature, pressure, altitude and humidity affect power available and power required.
1.1.3              Calculate pressure and density height.
1.2                    Determine payload
1.2.1              Determine payload (under IGE and OGE conditions) and helicopter balance using performance charts, including the following:
(a)           maximum payload and fuel that may be carried;
(b)           calculation of CG under different load configurations;
(c)           calculation of payload and fuel to retain CG within limits throughout the flight;
(d)           arithmetic calculations to reposition internal equipment to adjust CG position;
(e)           distribution of internal equipment in accordance with deck loading limits.
1.3                    Helicopter landing sites (HLS)
1.3.1              Recall the standards recommended for "basic" and "secondary" helicopter landing sites (HLS).
1.4                    Explain ground effect, Vne and retreating blade stall.
1.5                    Rotor disc behaviour under reduced/negative "g"
1.5.1              Explain