Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p440
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
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Character Range: 1503928–1507063

conditions apply to the flight test:
            1.        activities and manoeuvres are performed in accordance with published procedures;
            2.        conducted in an aircraft that is relevant to the NVIS endorsement covered by the flight test or an FSTD that is approved for the purpose;
            3.        if the flight test is conducted in an aircraft, it must be certified for operations appropriate to the endorsement the flight test is for.

  * Section Q Low-level rating

      + Appendix Q.1 Low-level rating flight test

1. Flight test requirements
 An applicant for a low-level rating flight test must demonstrate the following:
       (a) knowledge of the topics listed in clause 2, which are relevant to the endorsements that are being assessed during the test;
       (b) ability to conduct the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in clause 3, within the operational scope and under the conditions mentioned in clause 4, to the competency standards under section 12 of this MOS that are relevant to the endorsements that are being assessed during the test.

2. Knowledge requirements
 For paragraph 1 (a), the following topics are listed:
       (a) privileges and limitations of a low-level rating and each of the endorsements included in the test;
       (b) flight review requirements;
       (c) the limitations of GNSS;
       (d) wind effect at low level and associated flying conditions;
       (e) analysis of actual and forecast weather relevant to low-level operations;
       (f) effect of mountainous terrain on airflow and associated flying conditions;
       (g) assessment of the geographical characteristics of an area where flying operations are to be conducted to ensure the task can be completed safely;
       (h) hazards associated with low flying and how to identify them before and during a low-level operation;
       (i) effects of extreme environmental conditions on pilot health and performance;
       (j) effects of fatigue and physical health on pilot performance;
       (k) risk assessment techniques;
       (l) managing risks at low level;
       (m) aircraft performance, including the following:
          (i) maximum rate turning;
          (ii) minimum radius turning;
          (iii) best angle of climb;
          (iv) best rate of climb;
          (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 C2 and LL-A, LL-G or LL-H (as applicable).
       (a) plan a low-level operation;
       (b) identify hazards and manage risks;
       (c) ensure performance capability of the aircraft;
       (d) consult and brief all stakeholders about the proposed operation;
       (e) perform pre-flight actions and procedures.

3.3 Ground operations, take-off, departure and climb
Note   The relevant competency standards are in