AVIY0026 — Conduct aerial application operations using remote pilot aircraft systems

1 Conduct pre-flight actions

• 1.1Own fitness for flight and planned operations is self-assessed
• 1.2Operational aircraft type is determined for suitability for type of aerial application operation
• 1.3Aircraft and role equipment are checked and assessed for serviceability prior to commencing flight operations
• 1.4Required applicable maintenance documentation is compiled and checked for accuracy and completeness
• 1.5Role equipment calibration is checked and adjusted as required
• 1.6Planned aerial application operations are assessed for potential or actual hazards
• 1.7Fuel/power requirements are determined and established within aerial application management plans
• 1.8Logistical considerations are addressed within scope of application management plan

2 Conduct planning and risk management

• 2.1Suitability of current and forecast weather is determined
• 2.2Application management plan is developed and used as the basis for aerial application operations
• 2.3Potential and actual hazards and operational requirements are identified, risks to aerial application operations are assessed and appropriate risk controls are implemented in accordance with the application management plan
• 2.4Treatment area map is correctly interpreted
• 2.5Pilot decision on the safety of the proposed application, including refusing to undertake an application where the risks are considered to be too high, is made as required
• 2.6Appropriate selection of application pattern and direction of treatment is made taking into consideration safety, efficiency, hazards and terrain
• 2.7Acceptable aircraft performance for aerial application operational conditions is confirmed through performance planning
• 2.8Normal and abnormal operational communications and signals are confirmed

3 Perform operational area evaluation

• 3.1Operational landing areas are assessed for condition, approach/landing direction, hazard identification and meteorological conditions
• 3.2Issues relating to aircraft weight, performance, dimensions, load and meteorological conditions are identified and managed
• 3.3Landing areas suitable for conducting aerial application operations are selected
• 3.4Aircraft pre-landing/launch checks are performed in accordance with operational procedures
• 3.5Appropriate landing and launch techniques are conducted during aerial application operations
• 3.6Aerial application operations are performed in accordance with published regulations requirements
• 3.7Appropriate aerial survey plans are developed for conducting safe aerial application operations
• 3.8Operating area boundaries are established and environmentally sensitive areas are identified, including areas that are noise sensitive, biologically susceptible, populated and urban, and restricted or dangerous
• 3.9Potential emergency or alternate landing areas are identified and/or established for contingency operations
• 3.10Environmental hazard factors affecting aerial application operations are considered
• 3.11Wind velocity and direction are assessed for effect on operations
• 3.12Application management plans are amended or modified based on aerial survey assessment results as required
• 3.13GNSS familiarity is applied to the appropriate level of operational requirement
• 3.14Sound judgement is applied during application treatment area pattern selection
• 3.15Aircraft is operated at maximum permissible weights for aerial application operations in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements
• 3.16Aircraft launch weight is determined within requirements relevant to operating conditions

4 Operate within the vicinity of power lines

• 4.1Power lines within and outside the treatment area during an aerial survey are identified
• 4.2Power line infrastructure cues are interpreted to aid wire run identification
• 4.3Wire heights are accurately assessed to support safe operations in vicinity of power lines, including safe flying parallel to wires
• 4.4Other hazards relevant to operations near power lines, such as pole stays, crop height, fences or machinery that may pose a risk, are identified and managed
• 4.5Safe command decision whether to fly over or under a wire is made
• 4.6Aerial application operations over wires, including adequate safety buffers for pull-up and let down and accurate cut-off and on-off application equipment, are conducted
• 4.7Aerial application operations under wires, including assessment of safe clearance distances, are conducted
• 4.8Application approaches towards power lines when passage beneath is unachievable are terminated safely
• 4.9Human factors that may affect operations near power lines, particularly distraction, short-term memory limitations and inattention (perceptual) blindness are applied during aerial application operations

5 Apply substances through aerial application

• 5.1Substances are applied safely in accordance with the application management plan
• 5.2Correct application height relevant to terrain, application type and meteorological conditions is established and maintained
• 5.3Appropriate airspeed and flight profile are controlled on entry or re-entry to operational areas
• 5.4Aerial application equipment is operated within scope of the application management plan
• 5.5Hazard areas are manoeuvred around with adequate safety margins during application operations
• 5.6Application flow rates, pressure and product quantities are monitored during application operations
• 5.7Decisions to suspend or continue safe aerial application operations are made based on planned or actual operating conditions
• 5.8Clean-up operations and hazard safety checks are conducted on completion of aerial application

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