Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p180
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 623075–626752

on entry/re-entry to treatment area;
        4.        engages and shuts off application equipment at appropriate points;
        5.        manoeuvers around and over hazards in the treatment area with adequate safety buffers;
        6.          regularly uses aircraft smoker to identify and monitor wind direction;
        7.        monitors application flow rate, pressure and product remaining;
        8.        conducts clean-up runs, including extra safety check for hazards;
        9.          demonstrates safe command decisions to continue with, amend or suspend operations due to changing conditions.
 7.           AA1.13 – Operate aircraft safely and effectively using GNSS swath guidance equipment
        1.        demonstrates basic familiarity with at least 1 GNSS system;
        2.        demonstrates sound judgement in selecting the correct pattern relevant to the treatment area and terrain;
        3.         selects correct swath relevant to the aircraft, aircraft configuration and the substance to be applied;
        4.        accurately places an AB line and C point if required;
        5.        manoeuvres the aircraft accurately on the correct swath line with reference to the light bar and natural features;
        6.          operate aircraft at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations;
        7.        determines take-off weight within legal requirements and relevant to strip length and conditions;
        8.        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 strip selection);
               4.       application;
               5.         turns;
               6.       obstacle avoidance.
 8.           AA1.14 – Operate at low level in hilly terrain
        1.        safely manipulate the aircraft 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.
 9.           AA1.15 – Manage abnormal and emergency situations during low-level operations
        1.        identifies potential forced-landing areas prior to and during aerial application operations;
        2.        identifies abnormal or emergency situation;
        3.         conducts appropriate abnormal or emergency procedures during application operations;
        4.        maintains control of the aircraft, jettisons load if required, and avoids any powerlines or hazards;
        5.        successfully conducts a practice forced landing from 500 ft.
10.           AA1.16 – Jettison load
        1.        jettisons a full liquid load during take-off prior to lift off, and maintains control of the aircraft;
        2.        jettison a full liquid load immediately after take-off and maintains control of the aircraft;
        3.         jettisons a full liquid load during flight and controls pitch changes to ensure maintenance of altitude (+100/-0 ft) by adjustments of elevator and power.

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