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Character Range: 327546–333058

(a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
           (a) if applicable — set the engine or motor RPM within limits before rotor engagement for the RPA for the operation;                              (b) demonstrates dexterity in handling controls.                                    (b) type of helicopter.
           (b) if applicable — engage the rotor correctly for the RPA for the operation;
           (c) maintain motor or engine RPM within limits during rotor engagement when the RPA is being operated for the operation;
           (d) if applicable — operate the rotor brake for the RPA correctly during the operation.
 3      Control main rotor disc and anti-torque system                                                                                                       (a) engine/motor and rotor systems operated within the RPA performance limits;      (a) activities are performed in accordance with operator's documented practices and procedures;
       (a) maintain the correct main rotor disc attitude, RPM and loads during the operation of the RPA;                                                     (b) demonstrates dexterity in handling controls.                                    (b) type of helicopter control systems;
       (b) if applicable, set the correct anti-torque trim position to compensate for main rotor torque for the RPA for the operation.                                                                                                           (c) calm and windy conditions.

Schedule 5 Practical competency units

Appendix 4 Category specific units — Helicopter (single rotor class) category (contd.)

Unit 30 RH2 — Launch, hover and landing
 Item  Topic and requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Tolerances                                                                                               Range of variables
       If operating an RPA that is a single rotor, the applicant must be able to…
 1     Launch, hover and landing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  (a) hover must be stable with heading and altitude reasonably constant;                                  (a) various meteorological conditions.
       (a) launch the RPA to above eye level, hover for 10 seconds;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (b) the RPA must remain over the selected take-off position for at least 10 seconds, with no drift;
       (b) perform a full pirouette, and then reverse to stop facing a predetermined direction;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   (c) the RPA must land within 1 metre of the nominated landing position;
       (c) perform a landing from a height of 10 m directly above the landing point;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (d) landing to be controlled with even rate of descent consistent with a safe landing;
       (d) perform an approach and landing with the RPA moving towards the remote pilot who is operating the RPA;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (e) minimal bouncing on touchdown;
       (e) perform a landing with the RPA from a 45‑degree sideways descent;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (f) no damage to the RPA or its payload;
       (f) demonstrate a baulked landing procedure to a nominated hold point;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (g) height is consistent during rectangle manoeuvre.
       (g) within visual line of sight, perform a horizontal rectangular circuit of a reasonable width, and at a reasonable distance, sufficient to show competency in carrying out such a manoeuvre; the manoeuvre itself must include a 45-degree climb and descent on the take-off and final legs of the circuit, and end with a landing.