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using an appropriate chart for the local area and circuit area:
(i) geographical features;
(ii) geographical limits;
(iii) restricted, controlled and uncontrolled airspace areas;
(iv) state local airspace limits;
(v) the transit route between the departure aerodrome and training area;
(vi) the geographical limits of the training area;
(vii) aerodromes and landing areas within the local area;
       (b) maintain orientation and pinpoint location by using geographical features and a local area chart;
       (c) transit from the circuit area and transit to the designated training area;
       (d) operate within a transit lane (if applicable);
       (e) remain clear of restricted, controlled and other appropriately designated airspace;
       (f) operate in the vicinity of local aerodromes and landing areas;
       (g) transit from the designated training area to the circuit area;
       (h) set QNH appropriately;
       (i) correctly determine which runway is to be used for landing;
       (j) ensure runway is serviceable and available;
       (k) position gyroplane for arrival into the circuit.

3 Range of variables
       (a) activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
       (b) gyroplane with fixed or retractable undercarriage;
       (c) simulated hazardous weather;
       (d) approach and landing configurations:
(i) normal;
(ii) glide;
       (e) circuit patterns:
(i) normal 1,000 ft AAL circuit;
(ii) low-level 500 ft AAL circuit;
(iii) full circuit pattern, including 5 legs;
(iv) shortened circuit pattern;
       (f) day VFR conditions;
       (g) local area airspace limitations.

4 Underpinning knowledge of the following:
       (a) operation of the controls;
       (b) use of trim controls;
       (c) forces acting on a gyroplane during descent;
       (d) forces acting on a gyroplane in a turn;
       (e) effect of angle of bank on load factor;
       (f) effects of turn on magnetic compass performance;
       (g) dangers of turbulence and wake turbulence when flying at high speed;
       (h) circuit patterns and procedures;
       (i) dangers of wind shear, turbulence and wake turbulence;
       (j) aircraft systems;
       (k) aircraft performance;
       (l) aircraft weight and balance;
       (m) hazards when performing performance manoeuvres;
       (n) relationship between induced drag and operating at slow airspeed;
       (o) engine considerations during prolonged climbing and descending;
       (p) contents of the aircraft flight manual;
       (q) environmental conditions that represent VMC;
       (r) day VFR flight rules;
       (s) local area operating procedures;
       (t) relevant sections of the AIP;
       (u) principles of aerodynamics;
       (v) function of primary controls;
       (w) theory and application of best rate and angle of climb;
       (x) forces and moments acting during straight and turning level, climbing and descending flight;
       (y) relationship of attitude and power to trim.

G4 Land gyroplane

1 Unit description
    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a landing in a gyroplane.

2 Elements and criteria
2.1 G4.1 – Land gyroplane
       (a) maintain a constant landing position aim point;
       (b) achieve a smooth, positively-controlled transition