Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p191
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
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Character Range: 660258–664154

take-off, including adequate safety buffers;
           10.          demonstrates safe operations from a 1-way airstrip.
     7.               AA4.7 – Fly between operational airstrip and drop zone
            1.        performs low-level navigation from an operational airstrip to a drop zone;
            2.        selects the most appropriate route and height between the operational strip and drop zone with considerations to terrain, stock, populated areas, housing and hazards.
     8.               AA4.8 – Conduct operations at a certified or registered aerodrome
            1.        performs operations in accordance with the requirements of published regulations.
     9.               AA4.9 – Conduct an aerial survey of a fire area
            1.        develops an appropriate and safe plan for conduct of an aerial survey;
            2.        accurately identifies the fire area boundaries;
            3.         confirms the map;
            4.        identifies environmentally sensitive areas;
            5.        identifies hazards on the map;
            6.          checks and identifies any hazards not on the map, including fire specific hazards, sun glare and shadows from hills;
            7.        accurately assesses wind speed and direction;
            8.        confirms or appropriately amends the Application Management Plan, including pattern type and direction of treatment and possible suspension of application if conditions are not appropriate.
    10.           AA4.10 – Apply substances
            1.        safely and accurately apply substances in accordance with application management plan by doing the following:
                   1.          select the correct tank or door configuration and airspeed;
                   2.         make appropriate allowance for wind conditions;
                   3.       link application drops to create a continuous line of treatment;
            2.        establish and maintain correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions;
            3.         control airspeed and flight profile appropriately on entry and re-entry to treatment area;
            4.        engage and shut off application equipment at appropriate points;
            5.        manoeuver around and over hazards in the treatment area with adequate safety buffers;
            6.          demonstrate safe command decisions to continue with, amend or suspend operations due to changing conditions.
    11.           AA4.11 – Operate aircraft at maximum permissible weights for fire operations
            1.        determine take-off weight within legal requirements and relevant to strip length and conditions;
            2.        operate safely and effectively at maximum weights during:
                   1.          taxi;
                   2.         take off and climb;
                   3.       approach and landing (including safe command decisions on dumping and strip selection);
                   4.       application;
                   5.         turns;
                   6.       obstacle avoidance.
    12.           AA4.12 – Operate at low level in hilly terrain
            1.        safely manipulate the aircraft at low level in hilly terrain;
            2.        establish and maintain safe height relevant to application type;
            3.         demonstrate safe contour flying;
            4.        identify and select appropriate natural markers to aid situational awareness;
            5.        demonstrate safe approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes;
            6.          demonstrate safe turns in hilly terrain;
            7.        demonstrate awareness and management of the effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects;
            8.        demonstrate awareness of illusions