Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01451:body:0:p17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L01451
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 49572–52989

terrain or water.

    2.11 AA3.11 – Conduct operations over and under powerlines
       (a) identify powerlines both in and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey;
       (b) interpret powerline infrastructure cues so as to aid wire run identification;
       (c) demonstrate technique for accurately assessing wire height, including flying parallel to wires;
       (d) identify and manage other hazards relevant to operations near powerlines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery;
       (e) make command decisions whether to fly over or under a wire;
       (f) conduct treatment over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let‑down and accurate cut-off and on of application equipment;
       (g) conduct treatment under wires, including safe clearance;
       (h) terminate approaches towards powerlines when passage beneath is unachievable;
       (i) explain the relevant human factors that may affect operations near powerlines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattentional blindness.

    2.12 AA3.12 – Apply substances
       (a) apply substances in accordance with aerial application management plan;
       (b) establish and maintain correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions;
       (c) control airspeed and flight profile appropriately on entry/re-entry to treatment area;
       (d) engage and shut off application equipment at appropriate points;
       (e) manoeuvre around and over hazards in the treatment area with adequate safety buffers;
       (f) use aircraft smoker (if fitted) to identify and monitor wind direction;
       (g) monitor application flow rate, pressure and product remaining;
       (h) conduct clean-up runs, including extra safety check for hazards;
       (i) demonstrate command decisions to continue with, amend or suspend operations due to changing conditions.

    2.13 AA3.13 – Operate at low level in hilly terrain
       (a) manipulate gyroplane at low level in hilly terrain;
       (b) establish and maintain safe height relevant to application type;
       (c) demonstrate contour flying;
       (d) identify and select appropriate natural markers to aid situational awareness;
       (e) demonstrate approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes;
       (f) demonstrate turns in hilly terrain;
       (g) demonstrate awareness and management of the effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects;
       (h) demonstrate awareness of illusions in hilly terrain, including false horizon effect and shadows.

    2.14 AA3.14 – Manage abnormal and emergency situations during low-level operations
       (a) identify potential forced-landing areas before and during aerial application operations;
       (b) identify abnormal or emergency situation;
       (c) conduct abnormal or emergency procedures during application operations;
       (d) maintain control of gyroplane, jettison load if required, and avoid any powerlines or hazards;
       (e) conduct a practice forced landing from 500 ft.

    2.15 AA3.15 – Jettison load (simulated where not fitted)
       (a) jettison a full liquid load during take-off before lift off, and maintain control of gyroplane;
       (b) jettison a full liquid load immediately after take-off and maintain control of gyroplane;
       (c) jettison a