Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p196
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 677792–681534

determines take-off weight within legal requirements and relevant to HLS dimensions and conditions;
        2.        operates 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 HLS selection;
               4.       application;
               5.         turns;
               6.       obstacle avoidance.
 6.           AA5.14 – Manage known helicopter risks during firefighting operations
        1.        demonstrate sound decision making in assessing likely hover performance considering load, density altitude, ground surface and relative wind;
        2.        demonstrates awareness of and correct techniques in managing rotor disc behaviour under reduced or negative 'g ';
        3.         demonstrate awareness of and correct techniques in avoiding dynamic rollover;
        4.        demonstrate awareness of and correct techniques in avoiding loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) and vortex ring state.
 7.           AA5.15 – Low-visibility operations
Able to explain low-visibility risks, including illusions such as false horizons and operating in smoke conditions.
 1.           AA5.16 – Operate at low level in hilly terrain
        1.        safely manipulate the helicopter 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 in hilly terrain, including false horizon effect and shadows.
 2.           AA5.17 – Operate in high winds, high density altitude and high turbulence
        1.        demonstrate awareness of the principles of operating at low level in high winds, high density altitude and high turbulence;
        2.        demonstrate sound judgement in assessing take-off conditions as being within the limitations of the helicopter.;
 3.           AA5.18 – Manage abnormal and emergency situations during low-level operations on a fire ground
        1.        identify potential forced-landing areas prior to and during firebombing operations;
        2.        identify abnormal or emergency situation;
        3.         conduct appropriate abnormal or emergency procedures;
        4.        maintain control of helicopter including adequate coordination of collective, jettison load if required, and avoid any powerlines or hazards;
        5.        successfully conduct a practice forced landing from 500 ft.
 4.           AA5.19 – Jettison load from fire gate
        1.        jettison a full liquid load at take-off, and maintains control of the helicopter;
        2.        jettison a full liquid load during flight and ensures maintenance of altitude (+100 -0 ft).

 1.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        day VFR in variable weather conditions;
        3.         approved helicopter;
        4.        approved low-flying areas;
        5.        operational HLSs and pick-up points;
        6.          man-made or natural obstacles;
        7.        undulating, hilly or mountainous terrain;
        8.        emergency and abnormal situations;