ANNEX I[PART-FCL]

Appendix 7

IR skill test

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCES

F311.The following limits shall apply, corrected to make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the aircraft used:

CONTENT OF THE TEST

F2Aeroplanes

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

j13

Transition to instrument flight

k13

Instrument departure procedures, including PBN departures, and altimeter setting

l13

ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLING13

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

d14

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 PROCEDURES13

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 413— 3D Operations15

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

c15

Holding procedure

d

Compliance with published approach procedure

e

Approach timing

f

Altitude, speed heading control (stabilised approach)

g15

Go-around action

h15

Missed approach procedure/landing

i

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 513 – 2D OPERATIONS16

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

c15

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

g15

Go-around action

h15

Missed approach procedure/landing

i

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 6 — FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE (multi-engine aeroplanes only)13

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

Must be performed by sole reference to instruments.

May be performed in an FFS, FTD 2/3 or FNPT II.

May be performed in either Section 4 or Section 5.

To 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.

Helicopters

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):

  • 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, 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)

  • 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 — 3D OPERATIONS17

a

Setting and checking of navigational aids

Check Vertical Path angle For RNP APCH:

  1. (a)

    Check that the correct procedure has been loaded in the navigation system; and

  2. (b)

    Cross-check between the navigation system display and the approach chart.

b

Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks

c18

Holding procedure

d

Compliance with published approach procedure

e

Approach timing

f

Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach)

g18

Go-around action

h18

Missed approach procedure/landing

i

ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 5 — 2D OPERATIONS17

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 and identification of facilities

c18

Holding procedure

d

Compliance with published approach procedure

e

Approach timing

f

Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach)

g18

Go-around action

h18

Missed approach procedure18/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 approach19 (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 director20

3D operations manually with flight director20

To 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.

To be performed in Section 4 or Section 5.

Multi-engine helicopter only.

Only one item to be tested.