Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 455092–461654

9                                                                                                                                                            RH4                                                                                                                                                               Advanced manoeuvres                                                                                                                                1 Figure of 8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 The following:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (a) lift-off to height of 5 m, establish stable hover, turn left or right 90 degrees, fly 10 m at a constant height and without stopping, turn outward 180 degrees and fly back past pilot for a further 10 m and without stopping, turn outward 180 degrees again and then fly back to starting point;       (a) turns should be accurate and over nominated points [Cones should be placed at the 180 degree turn points.];
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (b) turn outwards (tail towards pilot), hover and land.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       (b) smooth flying with even, balanced turns;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (c) airspeed should be consistent from when the RPA departs the first hover until entering the final hover;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (d) accurate landing at nominated spot.
  2 Vertical rectangle                                                                                                                                         2 The following:
      (a) lift-off to height of 2 m and hover;                                                                                                                    (a) smooth flying with even and controlled ascent and descent rates;
      (b) complete a vertical nose out 10 m wide rectangle climbing to 10 m high.                                                                                 (b) no drift (especially forward and back);
   Note   First movement is sideways left or right. Pilot should be at the middle of the 10-m side, and sides (vertical axis) should be above marker cones.       (c) accurately positions aircraft.
                                                                                                                                                               3 Simulate a typical complex task the applicant will be performing when qualified, using all available control method/s and radio procedures where applicable.    3 The following:
                                                                                                                                                                [Assume full crew/team available, and assume examiner is an informed participant requiring briefing if applicable.]                                                 (a) maintains safe distance from object of inspection/ photography;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (b) other relevant tolerances at examiner's discretion;
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (c) conducts suitable team briefing, including intent of operation, emergency plans, any other specific relevant tasking for team members.