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off, and maintain control of gyroplane;
       (b) jettison a full liquid load immediately after take-off and maintain control of gyroplane;
       (c) jettison a full liquid load during flight and control pitch changes to ensure maintenance of altitude (+100/-0 ft) by adjustments of cyclic and power.

3 Range of variables
       (a) activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
       (b) day VFR in variable weather conditions;
       (c) approved aircraft;
       (d) approved low-flying areas;
       (e) operational airstrips;
       (f) man-made or natural obstacles;
       (g) undulating, hilly or mountainous terrain;
       (h) emergency and abnormal situations;
       (i) hazardous weather conditions;
       (j) mental and physical fatigue;
       (k) heat stress and dehydration;
       (l) maintaining situational awareness;
       (m) in-flight distractions.

4 Underpinning knowledge of the following:
       (a) CASA exemptions relating to maximum take-off weight and applicability of other aircraft limitations;
       (b) applicable regulations that relate to the conduct of a safe operation;
       (c) low-level meteorology;
       (d) relevant aerodynamics and aircraft performance;
       (e) aircraft flight manual, performance, engine and systems;
       (f) human factors;
       (g) safety hazards and risks of flight at low level;
       (h) role equipment;
       (i) factors to be considered when determining payload weight for each application;
       (j) aircraft configuration for the gyroplane being flown, when jettisoning a full load;
       (k) characteristics of the gyroplane being flown when jettisoning a full load;
       (l) flight control and throttle actions required to maintain control of the gyroplane being flown when jettisoning a full load.

AA4 Aeroplane firefighting operation

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct firefighting operations in aeroplanes.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               AA4.1 – Applies human factors
            1.        demonstrates knowledge of and employs appropriate management strategies in response to human factors particularly relevant to fire operations, including:
                   1.          high workload;
                   2.         distraction and radios;
                   3.       dehydration;
                   4.       fatigue;
                   5.         CRM;
                   6.       time critical operational requirements;
                   7.      external factors.
     2.               AA4.2 – Pre-flight actions
            1.        conduct self-assessment fit for flight and planned operation;
            2.        determine suitability of aircraft for type of operation;
            3.         conduct a thorough pre-flight of aircraft and role equipment to determine serviceability for planned operations;
            4.        check and correctly complete required maintenance documentation as applicable;
            5.        confirm minimum equipment and minimum crew and instrumentation requirements for planned operations are met;
            6.          apply TEM and risk management considerations, including human error;
            7.        check safe operation of role equipment;
            8.        confirm communication plan with fire agency and serviceability of communication equipment.
     3.               AA4.3 – Demonstrate understanding of generic fire agency procedures
            1.        demonstrate awareness of fire agency briefing processes;
            2.        demonstrate awareness of fire agency incident control systems;
            3.         able to explain the role and responsibilities of Air Attack Supervisor.
     4.               AA4.4 – Fire traffic management and other aircraft separation
            1.