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competency units

Appendix 2 Category specific units — Aeroplane category

Unit 20 RA1 — Ground operations and launch
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                                                      Tolerances                                                            Range of variables
       If operating an RPA that is an aeroplane, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Ground operations taxiing                                                                                                    (a) demonstrates dexterity with equipment;                            (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
        When taxiing on the ground or water:                                                                                         (b) sets-up the RPA for launch in a timely way;                       (b) distance from obstacles, people and aircraft;
           (a) perform applicable taxi checks, including instrument checks as required;                                              (c) maintains safe control of the RPA at all times.                   (c) with and without checklists;
           (b) maintain safe taxi speed and control of the RPA;                                                                                                                                            (d) types of undercarriage.
           (c) maintain safe spacing from obstructions, and persons;
           (d) avoid causing a hazard to another aircraft, objects or persons;
           (e) apply correct handling techniques to take wind into account;
           (f) use checklists at appropriate times during ground operations.
 2      Ground operations —launch                                                                                                    (a) demonstrates confidence in positioning and handling the RPA;      (a) type of RPA;
        For hand launching of the RPA:                                                                                               (b) handles the RPA with skill and precision;                         (b) launch location;
           (a) demonstrate the correct way to hold the RPA pre-launch;                                                               (c) throwing action is controlled and safe;                           (c) remote pilot launch or launch by assistant;
           (b) demonstrate the necessary precautions when hand launching;                                                            (d) the RPA is launched safely.                                       (d) different launch methods;
           (c) ensure the flight path for launching the RPA is clear of other aircraft, people and other hazards before launch;                                                                            (e) populated or unpopulated launch areas.
           (d) work out a plan of action, in advance, to ensure the safest outcome in the event of abnormal operation.
 3      Launch actions                                                                                                            Initial climb is without major deviations in heading or attitude.        (a) type of RPA;
        If performing the launch of an RPA:                                                                                                                                                                (b) launch location;
           (a) demonstrate correct launch technique;                                                                                                                                                       (c) remote pilot launch and launch by assistant;
           (b) perform the post-launch checks mentioned in the RPA checklist set out in operator's operations manual;                                                                                      (d) different launch methods;
           (c) demonstrate smooth application of power and a controlled initial climb.                                                                                                                     (e) populated and unpopulated launch areas.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

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

Unit 21 RA2 — Normal operations
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                 Tolerances                                                                              Range of variables
       If operating an RPA that is an aeroplane, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Straight and level                                                                       (a) the RPA to maintain a constant height and heading;                                  (a) various meteorological conditions.
           (a) operate the RPA in straight and level flight at the desired altitude;             (b) the RPA is operated within its performance limitations.
           (b) identify and avoid terrain and