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leader and as pilot in command of a non-lead aircraft.

 1.                     Range of variables
        1.        activities are performed in accordance with published procedures;
        2.        day VFR;
        3.         two or more aircraft.

 2.                     Underpinning knowledge of the following:
        1.        left and right echelon positions for the aeroplane being flown;
        2.        the reference points that are used to achieve a specified formation position;
        3.         line astern position for the aeroplane being flown;
        4.        how to manoeuvre from echelon to line astern;
        5.        how to manoeuvre from echelon right to echelon left;
        6.          how to manoeuvre from line astern to echelon;
        7.        the verbal and non-verbal signals for:
               1.          commence take off roll;
               2.         position changes;
               3.       radio receiver failure;
               4.       radio transmitter failure;
        8.        lost contact procedure;
        9.          formation rejoin procedures.

FAE-7 Aerobatics — formation

 1.                     Unit description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely plan, direct and control a formation of aircraft during the performance of aerobatic manoeuvres.

 1.                     Elements and performance criteria
     1.               FAE-7.1 – Identify the role, requirements and principles of operation of the formation aerobatic team
Identify and explain the role of the aerobatic team with respect to types of displays and aircraft used, requirements of the team and team members and the principles that will be applied to ensure safe and effective formation displays.
 1.               FAE-7.2 – Select a formation aerobatic team
        1.        identify appropriately qualified and willing pilots to be selected for the aerobatic team;
        2.        explain and confirm the requirements of each pilot with respect to personal performance, expected behaviour and commitment;
        3.         develop a method of assessment to determine the suitability of pilots to conduct formation aerobatics;
        4.        conduct airborne assessment of formation team pilots to ensure suitability and competence to conduct formation aerobatics.
 2.               FAE-7.3 – Develop a formation aerobatic training plan
        1.        produce a training plan that will ensure the development of competency of a pilot to safely conduct formation aerobatic flight;
        2.        direct and control the training and practice of the formation team until specified flying standards are consistently achieved.
 3.               FAE-7.4 – Develop and plan a formation aerobatic routine
Develop and plan a formation aerobatic routine that is safe, achievable, practical and fulfils the identified role of the formation team.
 1.               FAE-7.5 – Brief and de-brief formation pilots
        1.        explain and confirm the ground and flight manoeuvres to be conducted;
        2.        explain and confirm timings, route(s), speeds and altitudes to be flown;
        3.         describe the venue of the formation aerobatic display, display axis, minimum distance from crowd, elevation of the venue, minimum altitude and any hazards or obstructions;
        4.        identify and nominate deputy leader and explain and confirm responsibilities;
        5.        explain and confirm communication procedures, in flight