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order in which they appear in this Appendix.

3.2 Pre-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes C2 and C4.
       (a) perform pre-flight actions and procedures;
       (b) perform a pre-flight inspection;
       (c) refuel a gyroplane (may be assessed by questioning).

3.3 Ground operations, take-off, departure and climb
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G1, G2 and G3.
       (a) complete all relevant checks and procedures;
       (b) taxi a gyroplane;
       (c) plan, brief and conduct take-off and departure procedures;
       (d) conduct a cross-wind take-off;
       (e) conduct a short-field take-off;
       (f) conduct climbs on constant heading and climbing turns, including at least 2 of the following performance configurations:
          (i) best angle of climb (Vx);
          (ii) best rate of climb (Vy);
          (iii) cruise climb.

3.4 En route cruise
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code G3.
       (a) maintain straight and level flight, and turn a gyroplane;
       (b) navigate and transit from an aerodrome circuit area to a training area and return;
       (c) operate safely in local area airspace;
       (d) establish and maintain cruise flight for at least 1 of the following conditions:
          (i) turbulence;
          (ii) high speed.

3.5 Test specific activities and manoeuvres
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G1, G5 and G6.
       (a) enter and recover from each of the following, 1 of which must be in the approach configuration:
          (i) a spiral descent;
          (ii) flight behind the power curve/minimum level flight speed;
       (b) conduct steep-level turns of at least 45˚ angle of bank;
       (c) manage an engine failure after take-off;
       (d) manage the following malfunctions:
          (i) a malfunction during start or shutdown;
          (ii) any 1 of the following that is not performed under subparagraph (i):
             (A) an aircraft system malfunction;
             (B) engine or cabin fire;
             (C) radio failure;
       (e) perform a forced landing.

3.6 Descent and arrival
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code G3.
       (a) conduct descents and descending turns;
       (b) plan and conduct aerodrome arrival and circuit joining procedures.

3.7 Circuit, approach and landing
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G3, G4 and G6.
       (a) conduct normal circuit pattern, approach and landing;
       (b) conduct a cross-wind landing;
       (c) conduct short-field landings;
       (d) conduct simulated rough or soft-field take-off;
       (e) perform a go-around procedure;
       (f) perform after-landing actions and procedures.

3.8 Shutdown and post-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G1 and C2.
       (a) park, shutdown and secure a gyroplane;
       (b) complete post-flight administration.

3.9 General requirements
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G3, C1, C4, C5, NTS1 and NTS2.
       (a) maintain an effective lookout;
       (b) maintain situational awareness;
       (c) assess situations and make appropriate decisions;
       (d) set priorities and