Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p183
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 633653–637439

500 ft AGL, up to and not beyond the limits of the flight-manoeuvring envelope, without exceeding the operating limitations of the helicopter;
            2.        conducts coordinated, smooth procedure (P) turns with varying power settings;
            3.         accurately re-enters treatment area with helicopter aligned for treatment run;
            4.        accurately identifies and monitors wind speed and direction;
            5.        recognises and manages the adverse effects of wind caused by terrain and obstructions;
            6.          recognises and controls the illusions caused by turning in windy conditions;
            7.        manages the effects of gradient wind;
            8.        recognises and manages the effect of rising and descending terrain on helicopter performance;
            9.          recognises and manages false horizon illusions;
           10.          maintains a constant altitude over featureless terrain or water;
           11.         establishes and maintains an appropriate height and speed over treatment area.
     7.               AA2.7 – Conduct operations over and under powerlines
            1.        identifies powerlines both in and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey;
            2.        demonstrates an ability to interpret powerline infrastructure cues so as to aid wire run identification;
            3.         demonstrates safe technique for accurately assessing wire height, including safe flying parallel to wires;
            4.        identifies and manages other hazards relevant to operations near powerlines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery that may pose a risk;
            5.        demonstrates safe command decisions whether to fly over or under a wire;
            6.          conducts safe treatment over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let‑down and accurate cut-off and on of application equipment;
            7.        conducts safe treatment under wires, including safe clearance;
            8.        terminates approaches towards powerlines when passage beneath is unachievable;
            9.          can explain the relevant human factors that may affect operations near powerlines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattentional (perceptual) blindness.
     8.               AA2.8 – Apply substances
            1.        safely applies substances in accordance with application management plan;
            2.        establishes and maintains correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions;
            3.         controls airspeed and flight profile appropriately on entry and re-entry to treatment area;
            4.        engages and shuts off application equipment at appropriate points;
            5.        manoeuvers around and over hazards in the treatment area with adequate safety buffers;
            6.          regularly uses aircraft smoker to identify and monitor wind direction;
            7.        monitors application flow rate, pressure and product remaining;
            8.        conducts clean-up runs, including extra safety check for hazards;
            9.          demonstrates safe command decisions to continue with, amend or suspend operations due to changing conditions.
     9.               AA2.9 – Operate helicopter safely and effectively using GNSS swath guidance equipment
            1.        demonstrates basic familiarity with at least 1 GNSS system;
            2.        demonstrates sound judgement in selecting the correct pattern relevant to the treatment area and terrain;
            3.         selects correct swath relevant to the helicopter, helicopter configuration and the substance