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Character Range: 31002–34366

complete pre-manoeuvre checks;
       (b) perform steep-level turn using a nominated bank angle, ending on a nominated heading or geographical feature, without altitude change;
       (c) perform steep descending turn using a nominated bank angle, ending on a nominated heading or geographical feature through a minimum of 500 ft;
       (d) balance gyroplane;
       (e) recognise and recover from any spiral.

    2.3 G5.3 – Minimum forward airspeed and 'S' turn descents
       (a) complete pre-manoeuvre check;
       (b) conduct minimum forward airspeed descent maintaining airspeed and desired track;
       (c) recover from minimum forward airspeed descent to balanced level flight;
       (d) perform descending balanced 'S' turn while maintaining minimum forward airspeed;
       (e) exit from descending 'S' turn at minimum forward airspeed to a specified heading or geographical feature in balanced level flight.

    3 Range of variables
       (a) activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
       (b) manoeuvres are performed within operating limits of gyroplane;
       (c) gyroplane with fixed or retractable undercarriage;
       (d) sealed, gravel and grass runways and taxiways;
       (e) windsock located on aerodrome;
       (f) simulated hazardous weather;
       (g) day VFR conditions;
       (h) local area operational limitations such as noise abatement and aerodrome curfews.

    4 Underpinning knowledge of the following:
       (a) operational circumstances where steep turns are required;
       (b) aerodynamic and gyroplane operational considerations related to slow flight, vertical, steep turns, upset gyroplane states, including but not limited to the following:
          (i) effects of those factors on gyroplane fuel and pitot systems;
          (ii) effects of weight and 'g' force during turns;
       (c) contents of the aircraft flight manual;
       (d) environmental conditions that represent VMC;
       (e) day VFR flight rules;
       (f) relevant sections of the AIP.

G6 Manage abnormal situations – single-engine gyroplanes

    1 Unit description
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to accurately assess an abnormal situation, reconfigure the gyroplane, control the gyroplane and execute appropriate manoeuvres to achieve a safe outcome with no injury to personnel or damage to the gyroplane or property.

    2 Elements and performance criteria

    2.1 G6.1 – Manage engine failure – take-off (simulated)
       (a) maintain control of the gyroplane;
       (b) establish and maintain best gliding speed;
       (c) perform emergency actions from recall actions as time permits;
       (d) manoeuvre the gyroplane to achieve the safest possible outcome;
       (e) brief and ensure passengers adopt brace position and harness security;
       (f) advise others such as ATS and other aircraft of intentions if time permits.

    2.2 G6.2 – Manage engine failure in the circuit area (simulated)
       (a) maintain control of the gyroplane;
       (b) establish best gliding speed;
       (c) perform recall actions as time permits;
       (d) select a suitable landing area within easy gliding distance, on the aerodrome or elsewhere;
       (e) manoeuvre the gyroplane to achieve the safest possible outcome;
       (f) perform emergency procedures;
       (g)