Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p464
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
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Character Range: 1577452–1580829

(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   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) maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships;
       (f) recognise and manage threats;
       (g) recognise and manage errors;
       (h) recognise and manage undesired aircraft states;
       (i) communicate effectively using