Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p192
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 663818–667620

safe approaches to higher ground, including identification of escape routes;
            6.          demonstrate safe turns in hilly terrain;
            7.        demonstrate awareness and management of the effects of wind and turbulence in hilly terrain, including lee effects;
            8.        demonstrate awareness of illusions in hilly terrain, including false horizon effect and shadows.
    13.           AA4.13 – Operate in high winds, high density altitude and high turbulence
            1.        demonstrate awareness of the principles of operating at low level in high winds, high density altitude and high turbulence;
            2.        demonstrate sound judgement in assessing take-off conditions as being within the limitations of the aircraft.
    14.           AA4.14 – Low-visibility operations
Able to explain low-visibility risks, including illusions such as false horizons and operating in smoke conditions.
 1.           AA4.15 – Manage abnormal and emergency situations during low-level operations on a fire ground
        1.        identify potential forced-landing areas prior to and during firebombing operations;
        2.        identify abnormal or emergency situation;
        3.         conduct appropriate abnormal or emergency procedures;
        4.        maintain control of aircraft, jettison load if required, and avoid any powerlines or hazards;
        5.        successfully conduct a practice forced landing from 500 ft.
 2.           AA4.16 – Jettison load from fire gate
        1.        jettison a full liquid load during take-off prior to lift off, and maintain control of the aircraft;
        2.        jettison a full liquid load during flight and controls pitch changes to ensure maintenance of altitude by adjustments of elevator and power.

 1.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        day VFR in variable weather conditions;
        3.         approved aircraft;
        4.        approved low-flying areas;
        5.        airstrips;
        6.          man-made or natural obstacles;
        7.        undulating, hilly or mountainous terrain;
        8.        emergency and abnormal situations;
        9.          hazardous weather conditions and simulated fire conditions;
       10.          mental and physical fatigue;
       11.         heat stress and dehydration;
       12.          maintaining situational awareness;
       13.      in-flight distractions.

 2.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        applicable regulations that relate to the conduct of a safe operation;
        2.        low level and localised meteorology including the following:
               1.          local meteorological conditions relevant to fire conditions;
               2.         wind conditions likely to be found in fire conditions;
               3.       wind conditions in hilly terrain, include lee winds;
        3.         relevant aerodynamics and aircraft performance;
        4.        aircraft flight manual, performance, engine and systems;
        5.        relevant human factors;
        6.          safety hazards and risks of flight at low level;
        7.        pre-flight serviceability checks that are conducted on firefighting equipment that is fitted to the aircraft type being flown;
        8.        conditions would indicate unserviceable firefighting equipment;
        9.          role and authority of the Air Attack Supervisor and common fire agency procedures;
       10.          radio frequencies being used by ground crews are obtained;
       11.         factors that will determine the design and conduct of drop patterns;
       12.          function and use