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operate the aeroplane within its limitations;
complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;
exercise good judgement and airmanship;
apply aeronautical knowledge; and
maintain control of the aeroplane at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.
Height
± 100 feet
± 150 feet
± 5°
Heading
± 10°
± 15°
Speed
± 5 knots
± 10 knots
Use of the aeroplane checklists, airmanship, control of the aeroplane by external visual reference, anti-icing/de-icing procedures and principles of threat and error management apply in all sections.
SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE | |
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a | Pre-flight, including: Flight planning, Documentation, Mass and balance determination, Weather brief, NOTAMS |
b | Aeroplane inspection and servicing |
c | Taxiing and take-off |
d | Performance considerations and trim |
e | Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations |
f | Departure procedure, altimeter setting, collision avoidance (lookout) |
g | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 2 — GENERAL AIRWORK | |
a | Control of the aeroplane by external visual reference, including straight and level, climb, descent, lookout |
b | Flight at critically low airspeeds including recognition of and recovery from incipient and full stalls |
c | Turns, including turns in landing configuration. Steep turns 45° |
d | Flight at critically high airspeeds, including recognition of and recovery from spiral dives |
e | Flight by reference solely to instruments, including: (i) level flight, cruise configuration, control of heading, altitude and airspeed (ii) climbing and descending turns with 10°-30° bank (iii) recoveries from unusual attitudes (iv) limited panel instruments |
f | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE PROCEDURES | |
a | Control of aeroplane by external visual reference, including cruise configuration Range/Endurance considerations |
b | Orientation, map reading |
c | Altitude, speed, heading control, lookout |
d | Altimeter setting. ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
e | Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, assessment of track error and re-establishment of correct tracking |
f | Observation of weather conditions, assessment of trends, diversion planning |
g | Tracking, positioning (NDB or VOR), identification of facilities (instrument flight). Implementation of diversion plan to alternate aerodrome (visual flight) |
SECTION 4 — APPROACH AND LANDING PROCEDURES | |
a | Arrival procedures, altimeter setting, checks, lookout |
b | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
c | Go-around action from low height |
d | Normal landing, crosswind landing (if suitable conditions) |
e | Short field landing |
f | Approach and landing with idle power (single-engine only) |
g | Landing without use of flaps |
h | Post-flight actions |
SECTION 5 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | |
This section may be combined with sections 1 through 4 | |
a | Simulated engine failure after take-off (at a safe altitude), fire drill |
b | Equipment malfunctions including alternative landing gear extension, electrical and brake failure |
c | Forced landing (simulated) |
d | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
e | Oral questions |
SECTION 6 — SIMULATED ASYMMETRIC FLIGHT AND RELEVANT CLASS OR TYPE ITEMS | |
This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5 | |
a | Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe altitude unless carried out in an FFS) |
b | Asymmetric approach and go-around |
c | Asymmetric approach and full stop landing |
d | Engine shutdown and restart |
e | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures, Airmanship |
f | As determined by the FE — any relevant items of the class or type rating skill test to include, if applicable: (i) aeroplane systems including handling of autopilot (ii) operation of pressurisation system (iii) use of de-icing and anti-icing system |
g | Oral questions |
operate the helicopter within its limitations;
complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;
exercise good judgement and airmanship;
apply aeronautical knowledge; and
maintain control of the helicopter at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.
Height
± 100 feet
± 150 feet
± 10°
Heading
± 10°
± 15°
Speed
± 5 knots
± 10 knots
Ground drift
± 3 feet
landing no sideways or backwards movement
operate the airship within its limitations;
complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;
exercise good judgement and airmanship;
apply aeronautical knowledge; and
maintain control of the airship at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.
Height
± 100 feet
± 150 feet
± 10°
Heading
± 10°
± 15°
SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE | |
---|---|
a | Pre-flight, including: Flight planning, Documentation, Mass and Balance determination, Weather brief, NOTAMS |
b | Airship inspection and servicing |
c | Off-mast procedure, ground manoeuvring and take-off |
d | Performance considerations and trim |
e | Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations |
f | Departure procedure, altimeter setting, collision avoidance (lookout) |
g | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 2 — GENERAL AIRWORK | |
a | Control of the airship by external visual reference, including straight and level, climb, descent, lookout |
b | Flight at pressure height |
c | Turns |
d | Steep descents and climbs |
e | Flight by reference solely to instruments, including: (i) level flight, control of heading, altitude and airspeed (ii) climbing and descending turns (iii) recoveries from unusual attitudes (iv) limited panel instruments |
f | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE PROCEDURES | |
a | Control of airship by external visual reference, Range/Endurance considerations |
b | Orientation, map reading |
c | Altitude, speed, heading control, lookout |
d | Altimeter setting, ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
e | Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, assessment of track error and re-establishment of correct tracking |
f | Observation of weather conditions, assessment of trends, diversion planning |
g | Tracking, positioning (NDB or VOR), identification of facilities (instrument flight). Implementation of diversion plan to alternate aerodrome (visual flight) |
SECTION 4 — APPROACH AND LANDING PROCEDURES | |
a | Arrival procedures, altimeter setting, checks, lookout |
b | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
c | Go-around action from low height |
d | Normal landing |
e | Short field landing |
f | Approach and landing with idle power (single-engine only) |
g | Landing without use of flaps |
h | Post-flight actions |
SECTION 5 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | |
This section may be combined with sections 1 through 4 | |
a | Simulated engine failure after take-off (at a safe altitude), fire drill |
b | Equipment malfunctions |
c | Forced landing (simulated) |
d | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
e | Oral questions |
SECTION 6 — RELEVANT CLASS OR TYPE ITEMS | |
This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5 | |
a | Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe altitude unless carried out in an FFS) |
b | Approach and go-around with failed engine(s) |
c | Approach and full stop landing with failed engine(s) |
d | Malfunctions in the envelope pressure system |
e | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures, Airmanship |
f | As determined by the FE — any relevant items of the class or type rating skill test to include, if applicable: (i) airship systems (ii) operation of envelope pressure system |
g | Oral questions |