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meteorological conditions, and adjust the engine controls as required for the following:
          (i) commence and control approach descent path;
          (ii) adjust descent commencement point to take account of extended downwind leg or traffic adjustments;
          (iii) set and maintain approach configuration not below 500 ft AAL;
          (iv) identify and maintain the nominated aiming point;
          (v) maintain a stabilised approach angle at the nominated airspeed to the round‑out height;
          (vi) verify existing wind conditions, make proper correction for drift, and maintain a precise ground track;
          (vii) apply airspeed allowances for wind gusts;
          (viii) configure gyroplane for landing;
       (f) maintain lookout, aircraft separation and position in the circuit with reference to other aircraft traffic in the circuit area.

    2.6 G3.6 – Local area airspace
       (a) identify the following using an appropriate chart for the local area and circuit area:
          (i) geographical features;
          (ii) geographical limits;
          (iii) restricted, controlled and uncontrolled airspace areas;
          (iv) state local airspace limits;
          (v) the transit route between the departure aerodrome and training area;
          (vi) the geographical limits of the training area;
          (vii) aerodromes and landing areas within the local area;
       (b) maintain orientation and pinpoint location by using geographical features and a local area chart;
       (c) transit from the circuit area and transit to the designated training area;
       (d) operate within a transit lane (if applicable);
       (e) remain clear of restricted, controlled and other appropriately designated airspace;
       (f) operate in the vicinity of local aerodromes and landing areas;
       (g) transit from the designated training area to the circuit area;
       (h) set QNH appropriately;
       (i) correctly determine which runway is to be used for landing;
       (j) ensure runway is serviceable and available;
       (k) position gyroplane for arrival into the circuit.

    3 Range of variables
       (a) activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
       (b) gyroplane with fixed or retractable undercarriage;
       (c) simulated hazardous weather;
       (d) approach and landing configurations:
          (i) normal;
          (ii) glide;
       (e) circuit patterns:
          (i) normal 1,000 ft AAL circuit;
          (ii) low-level 500 ft AAL circuit;
          (iii) full circuit pattern, including 5 legs;
          (iv) shortened circuit pattern;
       (f) day VFR conditions;
       (g) local area airspace limitations.

    4 Underpinning knowledge of the following:
       (a) operation of the controls;
       (b) use of trim controls;
       (c) forces acting on a gyroplane during descent;
       (d) forces acting on a gyroplane in a turn;
       (e) effect of angle of bank on load factor;
       (f) effects of turn on magnetic compass performance;
       (g) dangers of turbulence and wake turbulence when flying at high speed;
       (h) circuit patterns and procedures;
       (i) dangers of wind shear, turbulence and wake turbulence;
       (j) aircraft systems;
       (k) aircraft performance;
       (l) aircraft weight and balance;
       (m) hazards when performing performance manoeuvres;
       (n) relationship between induced drag and operating at