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test must demonstrate the following:
       (a) knowledge of the topics listed in clause 2;
       (b) ability to conduct the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in clause 3, within the operational scope and under the conditions mentioned in clause 4, to the competency standards required under section 12 of this MOS which are relevant to the flight test.
1.2 An applicant who completes a flight test in a gyroplane covered by the gyroplane type rating and meets the flight test standard for the grant of a pilot licence with gyroplane category rating is taken to meet these flight test requirements.

2. Knowledge requirements

         For paragraph 1.1 (a), the following topics are listed:
       (a) privileges and limitations of the type rating;
       (b) flight review requirements;
       (c) navigation and operating systems;
       (d) normal, abnormal and emergency flight procedures;
       (e) operating limitations;
       (f) weight and balance limitations;
       (g) aircraft performance data, including take-off and landing performance data;
       (h) flight planning.

3. Activities and manoeuvres
3.1 For paragraph 1.1 (b), the activities and manoeuvres set out in subclauses 3.2 to 3.9 are mentioned.
Note   The activities and manoeuvres are not required to be conducted in the order in which they appear in this Appendix.

3.2 Pre-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes C2 and C4.
       (a) perform pre-flight actions and procedures;
       (b) perform a pre-flight inspection;
       (c) refuel a gyroplane (may be assessed by questioning).

3.3 Ground operations, take-off, departure and climb
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G1, G2 and G3.
       (a) complete all relevant checks and procedures;
       (b) taxi a gyroplane;
       (c) plan, brief and conduct take-off and departure procedures;
       (d) conduct a cross-wind take-off;
       (e) conduct a short-field take-off;
       (f) conduct climbs on constant heading and climbing turns, including at least 2 of the following performance configurations:
          (i) best angle of climb (Vx);
          (ii) best rate of climb (Vy);
          (iii) cruise climb.

3.4 En route cruise
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code G3.
       (a) maintain straight and level flight, and turn a gyroplane;
       (b) navigate and transit from an aerodrome circuit area to a training area and return;
       (c) operate safely in local area airspace;
       (d) establish and maintain cruise flight for at least 1 of the following conditions:
          (i) turbulence;
          (ii) high speed.

3.5 Test specific activities and manoeuvres
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes G1, G5 and G6.
       (a) enter and recover from each of the following, 1 of which must be in the approach configuration:
          (i) a spiral descent;
          (ii) flight behind the power curve/minimum level flight speed;
       (b) conduct steep-level turns of at least 45˚ angle of bank;
       (c) manage an engine failure after take-off;
       (d) manage