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identify and manage fatigue.
 7      Recognise and manage errors                                                                                                                                                  Minimises the consequences of an error in a timely manner.                                         Type of errors.
           (a) apply the RPA operator's documented practices and procedures mentioned in regulation 101.370 of CASR;
           (b) prevent aircraft handling, procedural or communication errors;
           (c) during the operation, identify errors in the operation of the RPA before the safety of the operation is affected;
           (d) during the operation, monitor the following to identify potential or actual errors:
              (i) in the RPA systems using a systematic scan technique;
              (ii) caused by the environment in which the RPA is operating;
              (iii) by the other individuals who have been assigned duty.
 8      Considerations for indoor and underground operations                                                                                                                            [No tolerances]                                                                                 (a) large and small spaces;
        Show awareness of risks associated with indoor and underground operations.                                                                                                                                                                                                      (b) different fire hazards;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (c) populated and unpopulated spaces.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 19 RAF — Automated flight management systems for RPAS
 Item   Topic and requirement                                                                            Tolerances                                                                                                                Range of variables
       If operating an RPA under an automated flight management system, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Pre-operation preparation                                                                           [No tolerances]                                                                                                           (a) various meteorological conditions;
           (a) check the automated flight management system software is current and up to date;                                                                                                                                       (b) size of operation area;
           (b) load a flight plan for the automated operation of the RPA.                                                                                                                                                             (c) type of RPA.
 2      Automated operation control                                                                         (a) initial climb is made after post-launch checks are complete;                                                          (a) various meteorological conditions;
           (a) demonstrate an automated launch and initial climb of the RPA;                                (b) modifications made in a reasonable amount of time;                                                                    (b) size of operation area;
           (b) modify the pre-programmed flight path while the RPA is in flight;                            (c) the RPA lands within designated/predicted area/limits.                                                                (c) type of RPA.
           (c) demonstrate an automated approach and landing/recovery of an RPA.
 3      Emergency procedures                                                                                (a) error-free and timely reprogramming;                                                                                  (a) various meteorological conditions;
           (a) interrupt an automated operation of the RPA and redirect the RPA to a safe point;            (b) the RPA is handled with dexterity and actions performed or simulated in a timely way;                                 (b) simulate operations in urban, suburban and unpopulated areas;
           (b) demonstrate a baulked landing procedure;                                                     (c) for the baulked landing, the aircraft does not descend below a nominated height and maintains a nominated track;      (c) type of RPA.
           (c) demonstrate the procedure to terminate the automated operation of the RPA.                   (d) safe termination procedure.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 2 Category specific units — Aeroplane category

Unit 20 RA1 — Ground operations and launch
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                                                      Tolerances                                                            Range of variables
       If operating an RPA that is an aeroplane, the applicant must be able to…