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aerial application endorsement included in the test;
       (b) proficiency check requirements;
       (c) limitations of GNSS;
       (d) wind effect at low level and associated flying conditions;
       (e) analysis of actual and forecast weather relevant to application operations;
       (f) the effect of mountainous terrain on airflow and associated flying conditions;
       (g) assessment of the geographical characteristics of the area of flying operations to ensure safe completion of the task;
       (h) the hazards associated with low flying and how to identify them before and during a low-level operation;
       (i) the effects of extreme environmental conditions on pilot health and performance;
       (j) the effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance;
       (k) risk assessment techniques;
       (l) managing risks at low level;
       (m) aircraft performance, including where appropriate for the category of the aircraft used for the test:
          (i) maximum rate turning; and
          (ii) minimum radius turning; and
          (iii) best angle of climb; and
          (iv) best rate of climb; and
          (v) 1 engine inoperative performance and manoeuvring (if applicable).

3. Activities and manoeuvres

    3.1 For paragraph 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 AA1 and AA2.
       (a) plan an application operation;
       (b) identify hazards and manage risks;
       (c) ensure the performance capability of the aircraft being used is adequate for the operation;
       (d) consult with and brief stakeholders;
       (e) perform pre-flight actions and procedures.

    3.3 Ground operations, take-off, departure and climb
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes LL-A, LL-G and LL-H (as applicable).
       (a) complete all relevant checks and procedures;
       (b) plan, brief and conduct take-off and departure procedures.

    3.4 En route cruise
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).

    Conduct appropriate checks and procedures before descending below 500 ft AGL.

    3.5 Test specific activities and manoeuvres
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes AA1, AA2 and LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).
       (a) for a day aerial application endorsement (all aircraft categories) at low level do the following:
          (i) perform straight flight, steep turns and procedure turns;
          (ii) navigate;
          (iii) manage wind effects, sloping and hilly terrain, false horizons and sun glare;
          (iv) demonstrate the use of escape routes;
          (v) recover from high energy and low energy unusual attitude conditions;
          (vi) for the following:
             (A) if the test is conducted in a single-engine aircraft, perform a forced landing;
             (B) if the test is conducted in a multi-engine aircraft, manage an engine failure;
          (vii) fly to, assess, land and take off