Operational non-compliance involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-30, VH-CON, Essendon, VIC on 20 February 1993

The pilot did not follow the correct procedure while performing a Radar One departure from Essendon. Investigation revealed that the pilot flying was doing his first flight for endorsement onto the aircraft type. The PIC was busy monitoring the pilot flying in terms of aircraft handling and as a result he did not closely monitor compliance with the departure procedure. The pilot flying was not familiar with the Standard Radar Departure procedures out of Essendon. Significant Factors The following factors were relevant to the development of the incident: 1. The pilot flying was not familiar with Standard Radar Departure procedures out of Essendon. 2. The PIC did not properly monitor the pilot flying.