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location of RPA operations;
              (iv) area approvals;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (f) with and without checklists;
              (v) other aeronautical information such as information from ERSA and CASA;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (g) day and night operations;
           (b) decide whether the current and forecast weather conditions are suitable for the proposed operation;                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (h) electric and liquid-fuel system powered.
           (c) decide whether the RPA's equipment is serviceable for the proposed operation;
           (d) decide whether the aircraft batteries or fuel are the correct kind for the RPA and are serviceable.
 3      Perform pre-flight inspection                                                                                                                                                                                        (a) within a reasonable period of time;                                                                     (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) assemble and prepare the RPA for operation;                                                                                                                                                                   (b) demonstrating dexterity in handling the RPA;                                                            (b) type of RPA.
           (b) conduct a post-assembly inspection of the RPA;                                                                                                                                                                (c) no locking or securing devices, bungs or covers left in place.
       (c) ensure locking and securing devices, covers and bungs for the RPA are removed;
       (d) complete a pre‑operation inspection as set out in the RPA operator's documented practices and procedures;
       (e) start the RPA's engine or motor in accordance with the RPA operator's documented practices and procedures for the operation of the RPA.
 4      Weight and balance                                                                                                                                                                                                Aircraft loaded within manufacturer/operator limits.                                                        Loading and limits relevant to aircraft type.
          (a)   ensure aircraft is loaded within limits;
          (b)   ensure that centre of gravity is within limits.
 5      Post-operation actions and procedures                                                                                                                                                                                (a) within a reasonable period of time;                                                                     (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) shut down aircraft in accordance with the operations manual;                                                                                                                                                  (b) demonstrating familiarity with the RPA and the RPA operator's documented practices and procedures;      (b) type of RPA;
           (b) conduct post-operation inspection and secure the aircraft (if applicable);                                                                                                                                    (c) demonstrating dexterity in handling the RPA;                                                            (c) dry and wet weather.
           (c) complete all required post-operation administration documentation;                                                                                                                                        (d) all locking or securing devices, bungs or covers are in place.
           (d) disassemble aircraft for transport.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 1 Any RPA — Common units (contd.)

Unit 15 RC2 — Energy reserves management for RPAS
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                           Tolerances                                                                                                                          Range of variables
       If operating an RPA, the applicant must be able to…
 1      Plan energy requirements                                                                                                                                                                                                          (a) demonstrating familiarity with the RPA and the RPA operator's documented practices and procedures;                              (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) work out the duration of the flight taking into account operational environment and relevant abnormal or emergency conditions, contingencies;                                                                              (b) the calculated RPA operation endurance for the flight is within +/- 10% or within the reserve limits of the energy source.      (b) length and type of operation;
           (b) where applicable, calculate or identify the endurance