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7‑1: Validation start of climb

7.1.16              Linking the Final and Missed Approach Segments

7.1.16.1         Figure 7‑2 shows a method for linking the checks of the final and missed approach segments.
Figure 7‑2: Final and missed approach segments

7.1.17              Holding and Initial Segments

7.1.17.1         The controlling obstacles for the holding and initial segments must be checked at their specified altitude and any unforeseen obstacles identified. These checks may be combined with the checks of the DME/GPS Arrival Procedure.

7.1.18              'Flyability' Check

7.1.18.1         The complete design, as proposed for publication, must be checked for operational acceptability. This check should be flown at the maximum segment speeds for the fastest category of aircraft served by the procedure. The check includes:

(a)         lead radials;

(b)         outbound tracks (highest use category);

(c)          outbound timing (highest use category);

(d)         descent gradients;

(e)         bank angle for turn onto final during base turns;

(f)            runway alignment and distance from runway at the minima;

(g)         descent gradient from the minima for a straight-in approach;

(h)         the missed approach; and

(i)            acceptability of initial and intermediate segment lengths for GPS approaches.

7.1.19              Windsocks

7.1.19.1         For runway aligned approaches where a windsock is not located adjacent to the runway threshold, it must be confirmed that a windsock is visible when the aircraft is at the MDA, in accordance with CAO 92.2.

7.1.20              Flight Safety

7.1.20.1         Some of these checks will be conducted close to obstacles and in close proximity to airfields, therefore a visual-and-listening watch by all crewmembers is essential. In particular, the following points should be noted:

(a)         pay particular attention to airspeed during manoeuvres with high angles of bank;

(b)         be vigilant for inconspicuous towers and power transmission lines. Some towers are painted in low-contrast colours;

(c)          be alert for birds, particularly near bushfire smoke and over mountainous areas or inland water bodies.

7.1.21              Traffic

7.1.21.1         Give priority to other traffic when validation requirements conflict with existing traffic patterns.

7.1.22              Environmental Issues

7.1.22.1         Try to:

(a)         avoid flight over built-up areas, concentrations of animals, or other noise-sensitive areas;

(b)         avoid repetitious flight over the same area or areas, and

(c)          minimise high RPM noise.

7.1.23              Reporting

7.1.23.1         A flight validation report form, prepared for the applicable aerodrome, must be attached as part of the validation flight request package. The standard report format is shown in Section 7.2.

7.1.23.2         Following completion of the validation flight:

(a)         the pilot must complete the validation report; and

(b)         the procedure designer must process the report form and complete the follow-up action.

7.1.24              Pilots

7.1.24.1         The standard for the qualifications and experience of Pilots-in-Command of instrument flight procedure validation flights is:

(a)         ATPL;

(b)         current command instrument rating, endorsed for the type of procedure