ANNEX IU.K. [PART-FCL]
Appendix 7
IR skill test U.K.
FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCESU.K.
10.The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:U.K.
operate the aircraft within its limitations;
complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;
exercise good judgment and airmanship;
apply aeronautical knowledge; and
maintain control of the aircraft at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.
[F111. The following limits shall apply, corrected to make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the aircraft used: U.K.
CONTENT OF THE TEST U.K.
[F2Aeroplanes
| a Must be performed by sole reference to instruments. | |
| b May be performed in an FFS, FTD 2/3 or FNPT II. | |
| c May be performed in either Section 4 or Section 5. | |
| d [F3To establish PBN privileges, one approach in either Section 4 or Section 5 shall be an RNP APCH. Where an RNP APCH is not practicable, it shall be performed in an appropriately equipped FSTD.] ] | |
| SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE Use of checklist, airmanship, anti-icing/de-icing procedures, etc., apply in all sections | |
| a | Use of flight manual (or equivalent) especially a/c performance calculation, mass and balance |
| b | Use of Air Traffic Services document, weather document |
| c | Preparation of ATC flight plan, IFR flight plan/log |
| d | Identification of the required navaids for departure, arrival and approach procedures |
| e | Pre-flight inspection |
| f | Weather Minima |
| g | Taxiing |
| h | PBN departure (if applicable): — Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and — Cross-check between the navigation system display and the departure chart. |
| i | Pre-take-off briefing, Take-off |
| j a | Transition to instrument flight |
| k a | Instrument departure procedures, including PBN departures, and altimeter setting |
| l a | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
| SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLING a | |
| a | Control of the aeroplane by reference solely to instruments, including level flight at various speeds, trim |
| b | Climbing and descending turns with sustained Rate 1 turn |
| c | Recoveries from unusual attitudes, including sustained 45° bank turns and steep descending turns |
| d b | Recovery from approach to stall in level flight, climbing/descending turns and in landing configuration |
| e | Limited panel: stabilised climb or descent, level turns at Rate 1 onto given headings, recovery from unusual attitudes |
| SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE IFR PROCEDURES a | |
| a | Tracking, including interception, e.g. NDB, VOR, or track between waypoints |
| b | Use of navigation system and radio aids |
| c | Level flight, control of heading, altitude and airspeed, power setting, trim technique |
| d | Altimeter settings |
| e | Timing and revision of ETAs (en-route hold, if required) |
| f | Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, systems’ management |
| g | Ice protection procedures, simulated if necessary |
| h | ATC liaison - compliance, R/T procedures |
| SECTION 3a — ARRIVAL PROCEDURES | |
| a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, and identification of facilities, if applicable |
| b | Arrival procedures, altimeter checks |
| c | Altitude and speed constraints, if applicable |
| d | PBN arrival (if applicable): — Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and — Cross-check between the navigation system display and the arrival chart. |
| SECTION 4 a — 3D Operations c | |
| a | Setting and checking of navigational aids Check Vertical Path angle For RNP APCH: — Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and — Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart. |
| b | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks, including identification of facilities |
| c c | Holding procedure |
| d | Compliance with published approach procedure |
| e | Approach timing |
| f | Altitude, speed heading control (stabilised approach) |
| g c | Go-around action |
| h c | Missed approach procedure/landing |
| i | ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures |
| SECTION 5 a – 2D OPERATIONS d | |
| a | Setting and checking of navigational aids For RNP APCH: — Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and — Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart. |
| b | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks, including identification of facilities |
| c c | Holding procedure |
| d | Compliance with published approach procedure |
| e | Approach timing |
| f | Altitude/Distance to MAPT, speed, heading control (stabilised approach), Step Down Fixes (SDF(s)), if applicable |
| g c | Go-around action |
| h c | Missed approach procedure/landing |
| i | ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures |
| SECTION 6 — FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE (multi-engine aeroplanes only) a | |
| a | Simulated engine failure after take-off or on go-around |
| b | Approach, go-around and procedural missed approach with one engine inoperative |
| c | Approach and landing with one engine inoperative |
| d | ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures |
Textual Amendments
F2 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 of 15 October 2019 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 as regards requirements for certain flight crew licences and certificates, rules on training organisations and competent authorities (Text with EEA relevance).
F3 Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/359 of 4 March 2020 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance).
Helicopters
| a [F3To establish PBN privileges, one approach in either Section 4 or Section 5 shall be an RNP APCH. Where an RNP APCH is not practicable, it shall be performed in an appropriately equipped FSTD.] | |
| b To be performed in Section 4 or Section 5. | |
| c Multi-engine helicopter only. | |
| d Only one item to be tested.] | |
| SECTION 1 — DEPARTURE | |
|---|---|
| Use of checklist, airmanship, anti-icing/de-icing procedures, etc., apply in all sections | |
| a | Use of flight manual (or equivalent) especially aircraft performance calculation; mass and balance |
| b | Use of Air Traffic Services document, weather document |
| c | Preparation of ATC flight plan, IFR flight plan/log |
| d | Identification of the required navaids for departure, arrival and approach procedures |
| e | Pre-flight inspection |
| f | Weather minima |
| g | Taxiing/Air taxi in compliance with ATC or instructions of instructor |
| h | PBN departure (if applicable):
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| i | Pre-take-off briefing, procedures and checks |
| j | Transition to instrument flight |
| k | Instrument departure procedures, including PBN procedures |
| SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLING | |
| a | Control of the helicopter by reference solely to instruments, including: |
| b | Climbing and descending turns with sustained Rate 1 turn |
| c | Recoveries from unusual attitudes, including sustained 30° bank turns and steep descending turns |
| SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE IFR PROCEDURES | |
| a | Tracking, including interception, e.g. NDB, VOR, RNAV |
| b | Use of radio aids |
| c | Level flight, control of heading, altitude and airspeed, power setting |
| d | Altimeter settings |
| e | Timing and revision of ETAs |
| f | Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, systems management |
| g | Ice protection procedures, simulated if necessary and if applicable |
| h | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
| SECTION 3a — ARRIVAL PROCEDURES | |
| a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, if applicable |
| b | Arrival procedures, altimeter checks |
| c | Altitude and speed constraints, if applicable |
| d | PBN arrival (if applicable)
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| SECTION 4 — 3D OPERATIONS a | |
| a | Setting and checking of navigational aids Check Vertical Path angle For RNP APCH: (a) Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and (b) Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart. |
| b | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks |
| c b | Holding procedure |
| d | Compliance with published approach procedure |
| e | Approach timing |
| f | Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach) |
| g b | Go-around action |
| h b | Missed approach procedure/landing |
| i | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
| SECTION 5 — 2D OPERATIONS a | |
| a | Setting and checking of navigational aids For RNP APCH:
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| b | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks and identification of facilities |
| c b | Holding procedure |
| d | Compliance with published approach procedure |
| e | Approach timing |
| f | Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach) |
| g b | Go-around action |
| h b | Missed approach procedure b /landing |
| i | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
| SECTION 6 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | |
| This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5. The test shall have regard to control of the helicopter, identification of the failed engine, immediate actions (touch drills), follow-up actions and checks and flying accuracy, in the following situations: | |
| a | Simulated engine failure after take-off and on/during approach c (at a safe altitude unless carried out in an FFS or FNPT II/III, FTD 2,3) |
| b | Failure of stability augmentation devices/hydraulic system (if applicable) |
| c | Limited panel |
| d | Autorotation and recovery to a pre-set altitude |
| e | 3D operations manually without flight director d 3D operations manually with flight director d |