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level;
        5.        effects of illusions;
        6.          obstruction avoidance techniques;
        7.        critical operational conditions, including retreating blade stall, vortex ring, over pitching loss of anti-torque effectiveness and negative 'g' effects;
        8.        meteorological factors affecting helicopter performance at low level;
        9.          terrain following techniques;
       10.          safety hazards and risks of low-level operations and methods of control.

LL-PL Powered-lift aircraft low-level operations – Reserved

LL-G Gyroplane low-level operations

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manoeuvre a gyroplane safely and effectively at low level, in accordance with the following provisions.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               LL-G.1 – Plan low-level operations
            1.        identifies, evaluates and manages risks at low level;
            2.        complete consultation with all stake holders involved in the low-level operation to confirm task requirements;
            3.         ensures aircraft type and performance is appropriate for the task;
            4.        assesses and allows for the effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance;
            5.        analyses and applies actual and forecast weather conditions to low-level operations;
            6.          identifies area of operations using chart and geographical features;
            7.        assesses geographical characteristics of the area of flying operations to ensure safe completion of the task;
            8.        identifies and avoid all significant obstructions;
            9.          identifies and avoids buildings, personnel, vehicles, animals, vegetation and nuisance areas
     2.               LL-G.2 – Flight component
            1.        correctly performs pre-flight inspection and determine aircraft serviceability for intended flight;
            2.        initialises and checks data validity of area navigation system (if fitted);
            3.         correctly operates aircraft;
            4.        correctly performs take-off.
     3.               LL-G.3 – Aircraft handling
            1.        at an altitude above 1,500 ft AGL:
                   1.          conducts pre-manoeuvre checks;
                   2.         performs an effective lookout;
                   3.       demonstrates level flight, climbing and descending turns up to 60° angle of bank;
                          1.       visual references utilised;
                          2.       speed monitored;
                          3.       bank attitude maintained;
                          4.       pitch attitude adjusted for bank angle;
                          5.       desired altitude maintained;
                          6.        lookout performed;
                          7.       rollout and level off anticipated;
                   4.       demonstrates approach and recovery to stall in level flight;
                          1.       clearing turns;
                          2.       configures aircraft;
                          3.       recognises approach to stall conditions;
                          4.       maintains references by visual cues;
                          5.       recovers by AOA reduction (consistent with available height) and power application;
                   5.         demonstrates approach and recovery to stall in turning flight;
                          1.       clearing turns;
                          2.       configures aircraft;
                          3.       recognises approach to stall conditions;
                          4.       maintains references by visual cues;
                          5.       recovers by AOA reduction (consistent with available height) and power application;
                   6.       applies correct techniques for upset recovery in various configurations;
                          1.       clearing turns;
                          2.       configures aircraft;
                          3.       recognises approach to stall conditions;
                          4.       maintains references by visual cues;
                          5.       identifies the approach to stall;
                          6.        recovers by AOA reduction (consistent with available height);
                   7.      demonstrates maximum rate turning;
                          1.       knows maximum performance turning criteria;