Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p408
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 1405983–1409321

The relevant competency standards are in unit code H5.
 1.        maintain straight and level flight, and turn a helicopter;
 2.        navigate and transit from a circuit area to a training area and return;
 3.        operate safely in local area airspace.

 1.               Test specific manoeuvres
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes H2, H6 and H7.
 1.        hover a helicopter in cross-wind and tailwind conditions and perform turns around 1 of the following:
       1.      rotor mast;
       2.      helicopter nose;
       3.      helicopter tail;
 2.        perform sidewards and backwards flight;
 3.        conduct steep level turns of at least 45˚ angle of bank;
 4.        perform an autorotative flight manoeuvre;
 5.        land on and lift off from sloping ground;
 6.        land, manoeuvre, and take off in a confined area;
 7.        execute a limited power take-off, approach and landing;
 8.        perform a forced landing;
 9.        manage an engine failure during hover or taxi;
10.        manage a control or tail rotor malfunction in flight and at the hover;
11.        manage at least 1 of the following:
       1.      an engine fire;
       2.      electrical failure;
       3.      hydraulic system malfunction;
       4.      airframe fuel system malfunction;
       5.      engine governor system malfunction.

 1.               Descent and arrival
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code H5.
 1.        conduct descents and descending turns;
 2.        plan and conduct an aerodrome or helicopter landing site arrival and circuit joining procedures.

 1.               Circuit, approach and landing
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes H3, H4 and H5.
 1.        conduct a normal circuit pattern, approach and landing;
 2.        conduct an approach to the hover;
 3.        conduct a helicopter air transit;
 4.        perform a go-around procedure;
 5.        perform after-landing actions and procedures.

 1.               Shut down and post-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes C2 and H1.
 1.        park, shutdown and secure a helicopter;
 2.        complete post-flight administration.

 1.               General requirements
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes C1, C3, C4, C5, NTS1 and NTS2.
 1.        maintain an effective lookout;
 2.        maintain situational awareness;
 3.        assess situations and make appropriate decisions;
 4.        set priorities and manage tasks effectively;
 5.        maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships;
 6.        recognise and manage threats;
 7.        recognise and manage errors;
 8.        recognise and manage undesired aircraft states;
 9.        communicate effectively using appropriate procedures for the airspace being used during the flight;
10.        manage the aircraft systems required for the flight;
11.        manage the fuel system and monitor the fuel plan and fuel usage during the flight;
12.        manage passengers and the carriage of cargo.

 1.                  Operational scope and conditions

     1.               The following operational scope applies to the flight test:
            1.        managing an aircraft system that is not required for the flight is not an assessable