Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404:front:0:p110
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404
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Character Range: 359721–364851

(b) uses efficient control inputs;                                                                  (b) various meteorological conditions.
           (b) recover the RPA from nose-low or excessive bank angle;                                                           (c) minimal loss of height;
           (c) apply controlled corrective action while maintaining the RPA within performance limits.                          (d) airspeeds are consistent with published aircraft performance information where applicable.
 3      Loss of control link                                                                                                    (a) identifies the problem in a timely way;                                                         (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
        Operate the RPA to demonstrate the lost link procedure.                                                                 (b) timely application of procedures.                                                               (b) various options for loss of command link.
 4      Other abnormal situations                                                                                               (a) no damage to the RPA;                                                                           (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) perform a safe gliding forced landing of the RPA;                                                                (b) manoeuvres completed with a suitable safety margin;                                             (b) various collision angles;
           (b) land the RPA safely in a confined landing area;                                                                  (c) the RPA is manoeuvred correctly, confidently and without delay;                                 (c) operations near and away from remote pilot.
           (c) perform emergency manoeuvres with the RPA to avoid a simulated collision with another aircraft or obstacle.      (d) airspeeds are consistent with any published aircraft performance information.
 5      Parachute deployment in vertical flight                                                                              Parachute deployment procedures carried out in a timely and safe way.                                  (a) various meteorological conditions;
        Simulate a parachute deployment recovery system if such a system is fitted to the RPA.                                                                                                                                      (b) various flight modes.
 6      Manage abnormal situations                                                                                              (a) no damage to the RPA;                                                                        Various meteorological conditions.
           (a) identify conditions that may lead to a vortex ring state;                                                        (b) the RPA handled with dexterity;
           (b) demonstrate operating the RPA to avoid a vortex ring state;                                                      (c) the RPA lands in the nominated area.
           (c) demonstrate or simulate recovery from a vortex ring state to a safe landing.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 6 Any RPA with a liquid-fuel system

Unit 39 REF — Medium or large RPA with liquid-fuel system
 Item   Topic and requirement                                                                                                                                                            Tolerances                                                                           Range of variables
       If operating a large or medium RPA with a liquid-fuel system, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Practical operation standards                                                                                                                                                       (a) operates engine and the RPA within performance limits as set out in manuals;      (a) type of RPA liquid- fuel system;
           (a) before the operation:                                                                                                                                                        (b) lands with sufficient fuel reserves relative to flight duration;                  (b) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures.
              (i) conduct fuel checks of the RPA before the RPA is operated;                                                                                                                (c) manages fuel burn to within expected range;
              (ii) confirm the required amount of fuel is on board the RPA to complete the operation safely with a reasonable reserve;                                                      (d) takes timely action to remedy engine problems;
           (b) manage engine handling, temperature