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Character Range: 206260–210435

area and circuit area:
               1.          identify geographical features;
               2.         identify geographical limits;
               3.       identify restricted, controlled and uncontrolled airspace areas;
               4.       state local airspace limits;
               5.         identify the transit route between the departure aerodrome and training area;
               6.       identify the geographical limits of the training area;
               7.      identify aerodromes and landing areas within the local area;
        2.        maintain orientation and pinpoint location by using geographical features and a local area chart;
        3.         transit from the circuit area and transit to the designated training area;
        4.        operate safely within a transit lane (if applicable);
        5.        remain clear of restricted, controlled and other appropriately designated airspace;
        6.          operate safely in the vicinity of local aerodromes and landing areas;
        7.        transit from the designated training area to the circuit area;
        8.        set QNH appropriately;
        9.          correctly determine which runway is to be used for landing;
       10.          ensure runway is serviceable and available;
       11.         position aircraft for arrival into the circuit.

 1.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        aeroplane with piston or turbine powerplant and propeller;
        3.         aircraft with fixed or retractable undercarriage;
        4.        aircraft with or without flaps;
        5.        simulated hazardous weather;
        6.          approach and landing configurations:
               1.          normal;
               2.         flapless;
               3.       glide;
        7.        circuit patterns:
               1.          normal 1,000 ft AGL circuit;
               2.         low-level 500 ft AGL circuit;
               3.       full circuit pattern, including 5 legs;
               4.       shortened circuit pattern;
        8.        day VFR conditions;
        9.          local area airspace limitations.

 2.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        the primary effects of controls;
        2.        the secondary effects of controls;
        3.         the stall warning devices;
        4.        aircraft systems;
        5.        aircraft performance;
        6.          aircraft weight and balance;
        7.        hazards when performing performance manoeuvres;
        8.        turning using a magnetic compass;
        9.          relationship between angle of bank, load factor and stall speed;
       10.          relationship between induced drag and operating at slow speed;
       11.         dangers associated with mechanical and wake turbulence;
       12.          engine considerations during prolonged climbing and descending;
       13.      contents of the aircraft flight manual and pilot's operating handbook;
       14.        environmental conditions that represent VMC;
       15.        day VFR flight rules;
       16.        local area operating procedures;
       17.        relevant sections of the AIP.

A4 Land aeroplane

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct a landing in an aeroplane.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               A4.1 – Land aeroplane
            1.        maintain a constant landing position aim point;
            2.        achieve a smooth, positively-controlled transition from final approach to touchdown, including the following;
                   1.          control ballooning during flare;
                   2.         touchdown at a controlled rate of descent, in the specified touchdown zone within tolerances
                   3.       control bouncing after touchdown;
                   4.       touchdown aligned with the centreline within tolerances;
            3.         ensure separation is maintained;
            4.