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this Appendix.

    3.2 Pre-flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit codes AA1 and AA2.
       (a) perform pre-flight actions and procedures;
       (b) plan an application operation;
       (c) identify hazards and manage risks;
       (d) ensure the performance capability of the aircraft being used is adequate for the operation.

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

    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 Check 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) at low level, do the following:
          (i) manoeuvre at various speeds and configurations;
          (ii) navigate;
          (iii) apply substances;
          (iv) jettison load;
       (b) for the aeroplane aerial application endorsement, at low level, do the following:
          (i) perform steep turns and procedure turns at or below 500 ft AGL;
          (ii) recognise and avoid the stall and recover from a simulated low-altitude stall;
       (c) for a check conducted in a single-engine aeroplane or gyroplane, perform a forced landing from below 500 ft AGL;
       (d) manage abnormal and emergency situations during low-level operations;
       (e) for the firefighting endorsements (all categories), do the following:
          (i) demonstrate a thorough understanding of fire agency procedures, fire traffic management and other aircraft separation procedures that apply to firefighting operations;
          (ii) conduct an aerial survey of a fire area;
          (iii) apply firebombing substances;
          (iv) operate aircraft at maximum permissible weights for fire operations;
          (v) manage abnormal and emergency situations during a firebombing operation;
       (f) for the helicopter firefighting endorsement, replenish the helicopter load with snorkel or bucket (as applicable);
       (g) for the gyroplane aerial application endorsement, at low level, do the following:
          (i) steep turns and procedure turns at or below 500 ft AGL;
          (ii) a spiral descent;
          (iii) flight at minimum level flight speed;
          (iv) manage abnormal and emergency situations.

    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 descent, 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