Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p184
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 637104–641108

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 helicopter, helicopter configuration and the substance to be applied;
            4.        accurately places an AB line and C point if required;
            5.        manoeuvres the helicopter accurately on the correct swath line with reference to the light bar and natural features;
            6.          operate helicopter at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations;
            7.        determines take-off weight within legal requirements and relevant to HLS dimensions and conditions;
            8.        operates safely and effectively at maximum weights during:
                   1.          hover and taxi;
                   2.         take off and climb;
                   3.       approach and landing (including command decision on dumping and HLS selection);
                   4.       application;
                   5.         turns;
                   6.       obstacle avoidance.
    10.           AA2.10 – Manage known helicopter risks during application operations
            1.        demonstrate sound decision making in assessing likely hover performance considering load, density altitude, ground surface and relative wind;
            2.        demonstrates awareness of, and sound behaviours in, managing rotor disc behaviour under reduced or negative 'g';
            3.         demonstrates awareness of, and sound behaviour in, avoiding dynamic rollover;
            4.        demonstrates awareness of, and sound behaviour in, avoiding loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE).
    11.           AA2.11 – Operate at low level in hilly terrain
            1.        safely manipulate the helicopter 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.          manage abnormal and emergency situations during low-level operations;
           10.          identifies potential forced-landing areas prior to and during aerial application operations;
           11.         identifies abnormal or emergency situation;
           12.          conducts appropriate abnormal or emergency procedures during application operations;
           13.      maintains control of helicopter, including adequate coordination of collective, jettisons load if required, and avoids any powerlines or hazards;
           14.        successfully conducts a practice forced landing from 500 ft.
    12.           AA2.12 – Jettison load
            1.        jettisons a full liquid load during take-off and maintains control of the helicopter;
            2.        jettisons a full liquid load during flight and controls pitch changes.

 2.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        day VFR in variable weather conditions;
        3.         approved helicopter;
        4.        approved low-flying areas;
        5.        operational HLSs;
        6.          man-made or natural obstacles;
        7.        undulating, hilly or mountainous terrain;
        8.        emergency and abnormal situations;
        9.