Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p47
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 157033–160715

in Schedule 3 of this MOS;
        2.        threat and error management (TEM) principles, with particular emphasis on multi-crew operations.

SECTION 3 NAVIGATION AND INSTRUMENT FLYING STANDARDS

NAV Navigate aircraft

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to plan and conduct a flight from a departure aerodrome to a destination aerodrome, or an alternate aerodrome, and navigating the aircraft under the applicable flight rules. This includes pre-flight planning, compliance with airspace, departure and arrival procedures, and navigation under normal and abnormal conditions.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               NAV.1 – Prepare documents and flight plan
            1.        select and prepare appropriate navigation charts for the intended flight;
            2.        select a suitable route and altitude considering weather, terrain, airspace, NOTAMs and alternate landing areas;
            3.         obtain and interpret meteorological forecasts, NOTAMs and operational information applicable to the planned flight;
            4.        determine whether the planned flight can be conducted under the applicable flight rules and taking account of the beginning and end of daylight times;
            5.        except for the RPL navigation endorsement and the PPL, calculate and document critical point (CP) and point of no return (PNR) locations;
            6.          complete a flight plan to the planned destination and alternates;
            7.        lodge suitable flight notification for search and rescue (SAR) purposes.
     2.               NAV.2 – Comply with airspace procedures while navigating
            1.        identify airspace restrictions and dimensions applicable to the flight;
            2.        obtain and comply with air traffic clearances, if applicable;
            3.         comply with airspace procedures applicable to the airspace classification throughout the flight.
     3.               NAV.3 – Conduct departure procedures
            1.        organise cockpit to ensure charts, documentation and navigational calculator are accessible from the control seat;
            2.        comply with all departure procedures, clearances and noise abatement requirements;
            3.         establish planned track on departure within 5 nm of airfield or apply alternative procedure if required;
            4.        calculate estimated time of arrival (ETA) for first waypoint.
     4.               NAV.4 – Navigate aircraft en route
            1.        maintain a navigation cycle that ensures accurate tracking, and apply track correctional techniques to re-establish track prior to waypoint or destination;
            2.        maintain heading to achieve a nominated track;
            3.         maintain and revise ETAs (±2 minutes) for waypoint or destination;
            4.        maintain track in accordance with published flight path tolerances in controlled airspace;
            5.        navigate using accepted map-reading techniques;
            6.          maintain navigation and fuel log to monitor tracking, ETAs and fuel status;
            7.        use appropriate techniques to obtain a positive fix at suitable intervals;
            8.        maintain awareness of route, en route terrain, en route and destination weather, and react appropriately to changing weather conditions;
            9.          perform pre-descent and turning point checks;
           10.          maintain appropriate radio communication and listening watch with ATS and other aircraft if radio is fitted and used;