Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p185
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 640704–644394

performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        day VFR in variable weather conditions;
        3.         approved helicopter;
        4.        approved low-flying areas;
        5.        operational HLSs;
        6.          man-made or natural obstacles;
        7.        undulating, hilly or mountainous terrain;
        8.        emergency and abnormal situations;
        9.          hazardous weather conditions;
       10.          mental and physical fatigue;
       11.         heat stress and dehydration;
       12.          maintaining situational awareness;
       13.      in-flight distractions.

 3.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        applicable regulations that relate to the conduct of a safe operation;
        2.        low level meteorology;
        3.         relevant aerodynamics and helicopter performance;
        4.        helicopter flight manual, performance, engine and systems;
        5.        relevant human factors;
        6.          safety hazards and risks of flight at low level;
        7.        role equipment;
        8.        factors to be considered when determining the payload weight for each application;
        9.          helicopter configuration for the helicopter being flown, when jettisoning a full load;
       10.          flight characteristics of the helicopter being flown when jettisoning a full load;
       11.         flight control and throttle actions required to maintain control of the helicopter being flown when jettisoning a full load.

AA3 Gyroplane aerial application operation

1 Unit description
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct aerial application operations other than firefighting operations in gyroplanes.

2 Elements and performance criteria
2.1 AA3.1 – Pre-flight actions
       (a) self-assess personal fitness for flight and planned operation;
       (b) determine suitability of gyroplane for type of operation;
       (c) conduct pre-flight of gyroplane and role equipment to determine serviceability for planned operations;
       (d) check and complete required maintenance documentation as applicable;
       (e) confirm minimum equipment and minimum crew and instrumentation requirements for planned operations are met;
       (f) check operation of role equipment, including the serviceability of the jettison (dump) door;
       (g) check and adjust role equipment calibration;
       (h) planning and risk management;
       (i) determine the requirement to operate at low level;
       (j) identify hazards, analyse the risks and implement a decision to safely conduct low‑level operations – ensure gyroplane type and performance is appropriate for the task;
       (k) assess and allow for the effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance;
       (l) analyse and apply actual and forecast weather conditions to low-level operations;
       (m) develop an aerial application management plan;
       (n) interpret treatment area map;
       (o) understand that aircraft limitations apply to the operation except those exempted by CASA (maximum take-off weight);
       (p) identify potential hazards and operational requirements, assess risks and apply risk controls, including powerlines, houses, susceptible crops and environmentally‑sensitive areas;
       (q) demonstrate an ability to make a command decision on the safety or otherwise of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high;
       (r) make appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment taking into consideration