AVIY0026 – Scenario

This scenario covers the knowledge required to conduct aerial application operations using remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It will test your knowledge on conducting pre-flight operations, performing operational area evaluations, conducting an aerial survey, applying substances through aerial application, and conducting global navigation satellite system (GNSS) swath guidance equipment operations.

Statement of Originality

By starting and attempting this online exam, you are agreeing to that the submitted answers are your own work, without the input from any other persons, and has been performed within the exam restrictions set in place by the Australian Unmanned Systems Academy.

All of the following answers must be your own work, without the input from any other persons or plagiarism from other sources, except where specific permission has been granted from the teaching staff at the Australian Unmanned Systems Academy.

Scenario Details (Mission Plan Review)

The customer requires a topographical survey of the complete Wondai State High School.​ The school is:

  • Located at: -26.41903°S, 146.23587°E
  • Elevation of: 972 ft.​

In order to satisfy the particular requirements a ground resolution of 1.5cm is required.​ The principal has given permission for the flight to proceed.​

You are acting as the Chief Pilot and must REVIEW the prepared flight plan for a mapping mission, and prepare a addressing the proposed mission viability and suitability.​ Note:

  • Your brief should determine if the proposed mission is legal, addresses the customer requirements, and is viable.​
  • All determinations must be supported by factual evidence! 
  • Use “comments” in word to:
    • Highlight any errors you have found
    • Note any disagreeing information with evidence (links or data source)
    • Propose the correct solutions for any invalid situations

Please upload the following documents:

  • The scenario brief as described above
  • A matching flight brief generated in Neuron Planner