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flight modes;
           (b) demonstrate or simulate a parachute deployment recovery system if such a system is fitted to the RPA.                                                                                                                                                          (c) various events leading to the need for the safety actions.
 2      Manage abnormal situations                                                                                                                  (a) no damage to the RPA;                                                                                              Various meteorological conditions.
           (a) demonstrate operating the RPA to avoid a vortex ring state;                                                                          (b) the RPA handled with dexterity;
           (b) identify conditions likely to lead to a vortex ring state;                                                                           (c) the RPA lands in the nominated area.
           (c) simulate a recovery from a vortex ring state to a safe landing.
 3      Control link corruption                                                                                                                  Timely application of procedures.                                                                                         Activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures.
        Demonstrate the loss of command and control link procedures in accordance with the RPA operator's documented practices and procedures.
 4      Safe forced landing and collision avoidance                                                                                                 (a) no damage to the RPA;                                                                                              Activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures.
        Simulate emergency manoeuvres:                                                                                                              (b) manoeuvres completed with a suitable safety margin.
           (a) to avoid a collision with another aircraft;
           (b) to avoid other risks to the safe operation of the RPA (including bird attack);
           (c) to land the RPA safely in a confined landing area.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 4 Category specific units — Helicopter (single rotor class) category

Unit 29 RH1 — Control on ground
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                                                                              Tolerances                                                                         Range of variables
       If operating an RPA that is a single rotor, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Start and stop engine or motor                                                                                                                       (a) start and stop the engine or motor in a timely manner;                          (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) ensure the RPA is in a suitable location for starting the engine and rotors of the RPA;                                                       (b) show dexterity with engine or motor controls;                                   (b) type of helicopter.
           (b) perform pre-start and start actions for the operation of the RPA;                                                                             (c) minimal blade sailing during start-up and shutdown;
           (c) perform shutdown and after-shutdown actions for the operation of the RPA;                                                                     (d) emergency actions taken in a timely way.
           (d) control blade sailing during start and shutdown of the operation of the RPA by appropriately positioning the RPA and using cyclic pitch;
           (e) comply with the RPA operator's documented practices and report deviations from the procedures as required under the procedures;
           (f) manage emergencies appropriately (including simulated emergencies).
 2      Engage rotor                                                                                                                                         (a) engine/motor and rotor systems operated within the RPA performance limits;      (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) if applicable — set the engine or motor RPM within limits before rotor engagement for the RPA for the operation;                              (b) demonstrates dexterity in handling controls.                                    (b)