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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 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)
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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.
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 5 or Section 6. | |
d (++) To establish or maintain 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 | |
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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):
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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 — only applicable to aeroplanes |
e | Limited panel: stabilised climb or descent, level turns at Rate 1 onto given headings, recovery from unusual attitudes — only applicable to aeroplanes |
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, 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 a — 3D OPERATIONS d | |
a | Setting and checking of navigational aids Check Vertical Path angle For RNP APCH:
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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:
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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), Stop 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 |
a (+) To establish or maintain 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 | |
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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):
|
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)
|
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:
|
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 |
a May be performed in an FFS, FTD 2/3 or FNPT II. | |
b (+) May be performed in either section 4 or section 5. | |
c (o) Must be performed by sole reference to instruments. | |
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 | Pre-flight inspection |
e | Weather Minima |
f | Taxiing |
g | Pre-take-off briefing, Take-off |
hc | Transition to instrument flight |
ic | Instrument departure procedures, altimeter setting |
jc | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLINGc | |
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 |
da | Recovery from approach to stall in level flight, climbing/descending turns and in landing configuration — only applicable to aeroplanes |
e | Limited panel: stabilised climb or descent, level turns at Rate 1 onto given headings, recovery from unusual attitudes — only applicable to aeroplanes |
SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE IFR PROCEDURESc | |
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, 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 4 — PRECISION APPROACH PROCEDURESc | |
a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities |
b | Arrival procedures, altimeter checks |
c | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks |
db | Holding procedure |
e | Compliance with published approach procedure |
f | Approach timing |
g | Altitude, speed heading control (stabilised approach) |
hb | Go-around action |
ib | Missed approach procedure/landing |
j | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 5 — NON-PRECISION APPROACH PROCEDURESc | |
a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities |
b | Arrival procedures, altimeter settings |
c | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks |
db | Holding procedure |
e | Compliance with published approach procedure |
f | Approach timing |
g | Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach) |
hb | Go-around action |
ib | Missed approach procedure/landing |
j | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 6 — FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE (multi-engine aeroplanes only)c | |
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 |
a To be performed in section 4 or section 5. | |
b Multi-engine helicopter only. | |
c 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 | Pre-flight inspection |
e | Weather minima |
f | Taxiing/Air taxy in compliance with ATC or instructions of instructor |
g | Pre-take-off briefing, procedures and checks |
h | Transition to instrument flight |
i | Instrument departure 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 4 — PRECISION APPROACH | |
a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities |
b | Arrival procedures, altimeter checks |
c | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks |
da | Holding procedure |
e | Compliance with published approach procedure |
f | Approach timing |
g | Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach) |
ha | Go-around action |
ia | Missed approach procedure/landing |
j | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 5 — NON-PRECISION APPROACH | |
a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities |
b | Arrival procedures, altimeter checks |
c | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks |
da | Holding procedure |
e | Compliance with published approach procedure |
f | Approach timing |
g | Altitude, speed, heading control (stabilised approach) |
ha | Go-around action |
ia | Missed approach procedurea/landing |
j | 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 approachb (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 | Precision approach manually without flight directorc Precision approach manually with flight directorc |
a (+) May be performed in either section 4 or section 5. | |
SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE | |
---|---|
Use of checklist, airmanship, ATC liaison compliance, R/T procedures, 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 | Pre-flight inspection |
e | Weather minima |
f | Pre-take-off briefing, off mast procedure, manoeuvring on ground |
g | Take-off |
h | Transition to instrument flight |
i | Instrument departure procedures, altimeter setting |
j | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 2 — GENERAL HANDLING | |
a | Control of the airship by reference solely to instruments |
b | Climbing and descending turns with sustained rate of turn |
c | Recoveries from unusual attitudes |
d | Limited panel |
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, trim technique |
d | Altimeter settings |
e | Timing and revision of ETAs |
f | Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, systems’ management |
g | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 4 — PRECISION APPROACH PROCEDURES | |
a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities |
b | Arrival procedures, altimeter checks |
c | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks |
da | Holding procedure |
e | Compliance with published approach procedure |
f | Approach timing |
g | Stabilised approach (altitude, speed and heading control) |
ha | Go-around action |
ia | Missed approach procedure/landing |
j | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 5 — NON-PRECISION APPROACH PROCEDURES | |
a | Setting and checking of navigational aids, identification of facilities |
b | Arrival procedures, altimeter settings |
c | Approach and landing briefing, including descent/approach/landing checks |
da | Holding procedure |
e | Compliance with published approach procedure |
f | Approach timing |
g | Stabilised approach (altitude, speed and heading control) |
ha | Go-around action |
ia | Missed approach procedure/landing |
j | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
SECTION 6 — FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE | |
This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5. The test shall have regard to control of the airship, identification of the failed engine, immediate actions, follow-up actions, checks and flying accuracy in the following situations: | |
a | Simulated engine failure after take-off or on go-around |
b | Approach and procedural go-around with one engine inoperative |
c | Approach and landing, missed approach procedure, with one engine inoperative |
d | ATC liaison — compliance, R/T procedures |
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