Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p445
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 1518461–1521877

a gyroplane aerial application endorsement, do the following:
          (i) enter and recover from the following:
             (A) maximum rate turns and minimum radius turns;
             (B) a spiral descent;
             (C) flight behind the power curve/minimum level flight speed;
          (ii) manoeuvre the gyroplane at low level and conduct flight at various speeds and configurations;
       (e) for a firefighting endorsement (all categories), do the following:
          (i) demonstrate awareness of relevant human factors;
          (ii) perform pre-flight actions relevant to firefighting operations;
          (iii) demonstrate understanding of fire agency procedures, fire traffic management and other aircraft separation procedures that apply to firefighting operations;
          (iv) plan for and manage applicable operational risks;
          (v) fly to, assess, land and take off from an operational airstrip or HLS or pick-up point;
          (vi) fly between operational airstrip or HLS and drop zone;
          (vii) conduct an aerial survey of a fire area;
          (viii) apply substances;
          (ix) operate aircraft at maximum permissible weights for fire operations;
          (x) operate at low level in hilly terrain;
          (xi) operate in high winds, high-density altitude and high turbulence;
          (xii) conduct low-visibility operations;
          (xiii) manage abnormal and emergency situations during a firebombing operation in the vicinity of a fire ground;
          (xiv) jettison load safely;
       (f) for a helicopter firefighting endorsement, do the following:
          (i) replenish helicopter load with snorkel or bucket;
          (ii) manage known helicopter risks during firefighting operations;
       (g) for a night aerial application operation endorsement, do the following in a relevant aircraft (as applicable):
          (i) check the serviceability of the aircraft and the equipment to be used;
          (ii) conduct a risk assessment for the operation;
          (iii) conduct the pre-flight actions;
          (iv) determine whether an airstrip or HLS is suitable for night operations;
          (v) conduct a take-off and landing at night at an airstrip or HLS remote from ground lighting;
          (vi) transit from an airstrip to the treatment area;
          (vii) operate work lights to illuminate the treatment area.

3.6 Descent and arrival
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).
        Plan and conduct an arrival and circuit joining procedures.

3.7 Circuit, approach and landing
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).
       (a) conduct a low-level circuit, approach and landing (day only);
       (b) perform after-landing actions and procedures.

3.8 Shutdown and post-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).
       (a) park, shutdown and secure the aircraft;
       (b) complete post-flight administration.

3.9 General requirements
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable), NTS1 and NTS2.
       (a) maintain an effective lookout;
       (b) maintain situational awareness;
       (c) assess situations and make appropriate decisions;
       (d) set priorities and manage tasks effectively;
       (e)