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(ii) flap;
              (iii) aircraft nose position;
           (b) effect of headwind/tailwind.
 11     Aerodynamics — abnormal operations vertical flight                                                                                      A
           (a) direction of rotation of a rotor and the implication of incorrect installation;
           (b) effects on the operation of the RPA if a motor of the RPA fails.
 12     Stalling, spinning and spiral drives — aeroplane mode                                                                                   A
           (a) the characteristics of a stall;
           (b) visual signs from the ground when the RPA is approaching a stall;
           (c) effects of the following on the stall airspeed:
              (i) horizontally/vertically-vectored power;
              (ii) flap;
              (iii) manoeuvres;
              (iv) weight;
              (v) airframe frost and ice;
              (vi) air density;
       (d) manoeuvres during which the RPA may stall at an angle which appears to be different to the true stalling angle;
           (e) differences between a spin and a spiral dive;
           (f) spin and spiral dive recovery.

Schedule 4 Aeronautical knowledge units

Appendix 6 RPA with a liquid-fuel system

Unit 13 REFE — Medium or large RPA with a liquid-fuel system knowledge
 Item   Aeronautical knowledge topics                                                            Priority
 1      Knowledge requirements                                                                   A
           Characteristics and operation of liquid-fuel systems:
           (a) the way a liquid-fuel system works;
           (b) systems associated with a liquid-fuel system;
           (c) the differences between 2 and 4-stroke engines;
           (d) the effect of increasing altitude and temperature on engine performance;
           (e) mixture leaning procedures and effects;
           (f) the effects and limitations of turbo- and super-charging in relation to the RPA;
           (g) the kinds of abnormal and emergency situations that may arise;
           (h) the effect of fuel burn on weight and balance;
           (i) different types of liquid fuel and engines.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units

Unit 14 RC1 — Pre- and post-operation actions and procedures for RPAS
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                                                                                                                                              Tolerances                                                                                                  Range of variables
       If operating an RPA, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Launch and landing areas                                                                                                                                                                                             [No tolerances]                                                                                          Areas suitable for aeroplanes and rotorcraft.
        Explain considerations in locating and setting-up a launch and recovery area.
 2      Pre-operation actions and procedures                                                                                                                                                                                 (a) within a reasonable period of time;                                                                     (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) obtain, interpret and apply information contained in the RPA operator's documented practices and procedures mentioned in paragraph 101.370 (b) of CASR, including information relating to the following:      (b) demonstrating dexterity in handling the RPA.                                                            (b) type of RPA;
              (i) weather forecasts;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (c) weather forecast types;
              (ii) local observations;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   (d) single or multiple RPA operations in a day;
              (iii) NOTAMs;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (e) location of RPA operations;
              (iv) area approvals;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (f) with and without checklists;
              (v) other aeronautical information such as information from ERSA and CASA;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (g) day and night operations;
           (b) decide whether the current and forecast weather conditions are suitable for