Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011Show full title

E. Specific requirements for the airship category

1. In the case of skill tests or proficiency checks for airship type ratings the applicant shall pass sections 1 to 5 and 6 (as applicable) of the skill test or proficiency check. Failure in more than five items will require the applicant to take the entire test/check again. An applicant failing not more than five items shall take the failed items again. Failure in any item of the re-test/re-check or failure in any other items already passed will require the applicant to take the entire test/check again. All sections of the skill test or proficiency check shall be completed within 6 months.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE

2. The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:

(i)

operate the airship within its limitations;

(ii)

complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(iii)

exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(iv)

apply aeronautical knowledge;

(v)

maintain control of the airship at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never in doubt;

(vi)

understand and apply crew coordination and incapacitation procedures; and

(vii)

communicate effectively with the other crew members.

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

(a) IFR flight limits:

• Height:

  Generally

  ± 100 feet

  Starting a go-around at decision height/altitude

  + 50 feet/– 0 feet

  Minimum descent height/altitude

  + 50 feet/– 0 feet

• Tracking:

  On radio aids

  ± 5°

  Precision approach

  half scale deflection, azimuth and glide path

• Heading:

  Normal operations

  ± 5°

  Abnormal operations/emergencies

  ± 10°

(b) VFR flight limits:

• Height:

  Generally

  ± 100 feet

• Heading:

  Normal operations

  ± 5°

  Abnormal operations/emergencies

  ± 10°

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK

4. The following symbols mean:

P

=

Trained as PIC or Co-pilot and as PF and PNF for the issue of a type rating as applicable.

5. The practical training shall be conducted at least at the training equipment level shown as (P), or may be conducted up to any higher equipment level shown by the arrow (—->).

6. The following abbreviations are used to indicate the training equipment used:

FFS

=

Full Flight Simulator

FTD

=

Flight Training Device

OTD

=

Other Training Device

As

=

Airship

(a)

Applicants for the skill test for the issue of the airship shall take sections 1 to 5 and, if applicable, section 6.

(b)

Applicants for the revalidation or renewal of the airship type rating proficiency check shall take sections 1 to 5 and, if applicable section 6.

(c)

The starred items (*) shall be flown solely by reference to instruments. If this condition is not met during the skill test or proficiency check, the type rating will be restricted to VFR only.

7. Where the letter ‘M’ appears in the skill test or proficiency check column this will indicate the mandatory exercise.

8. Flight Simulation Training Devices shall be used for practical training and testing if they form part of a type rating course. The following considerations will apply to the a course:

(a)

the qualification of the flight simulation training devices as set out in Part-OR;

(b)

the qualifications of the instructor.

AIRSHIP CATEGORY	PRACTICAL TRAINING					SKILL TEST ORPROFICIENCY CHECK
Manoeuvres/Procedures					Instructor’s initials when training completed	Chkd in	Examiner’s initials when test completed
	OTD	FTD	FFS	As		FFSAs
SECTION 1 — Pre-flight preparations and checks
1.1 Pre-flight inspection				P
1.2 Cockpit inspection	P	—->	—->	—->
1.3 Starting procedures, radio and navigation equipment check, selection and setting of navigation and communication frequencies		P	—->	—->		M
1.4 Off Mast procedure and Ground Manoeuvring			P	—->		M
1.5 Pre-take-off procedures and checks	P	—->	—->	—->		M
SECTION 2 — Flight manoeuvres and procedures
2.1 Normal VFR take-off profile			P	—->		M
2.2 Take-off with simulated engine failure			P	—->		M
2.3 Take-off with heaviness > 0 (Heavy T/O)			P	—->
2.4 Take-off with heaviness < 0 (Light/TO)			P	—->
2.5 Normal climb procedure			P	—->
2.6 Climb to Pressure Height			P	—->
2.7 Recognising of Pressure Height			P	—->
2.8 Flight at or close to Pressure Height			P	—->		M
2.9 Normal descent and approach			P	—->
2.10 Normal VFR landing profile			P	—->		M
2.11 Landing with heaviness > 0 (Heavy Ldg.)			P	—->		M
2.12 Landing with heaviness < 0 (Light Ldg.)			P	—->		M
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SECTION 3 — Normal and abnormal operations of the following systems and procedures
3. Normal and abnormal operations of the following systems and procedures (may be completed in an FSTD if qualified for the exercise):						M	A mandatory minimum of three items shall be selected from this section
3.1 Engine	P	—->	—->	—->
3.2 Envelope Pressurisation	P	—->	—->	—->
3.3 Pitot/static system	P	—->	—->	—->
3.4 Fuel system	P	—->	—->	—->
3.5 Electrical system	P	—->	—->	—->
3.6 Hydraulic system	P	—->	—->	—->
3.7 Flight control and Trim-system	P	—->	—->	—->
3.8 Ballonet system	P	—->	—->	—->
3.9 Autopilot/Flight director	P	—>	—>	—->
3.10 Stability augmentation devices	P	—->	—->	—->
3.11 Weather radar, radio altimeter, transponder, ground proximity warning system (if fitted)	P	—->	—->	—->
3.12 Landing gear system	P	—–>	—–>	—->
3.13 Auxiliary power unit	P	—->	—->	—->
3.14 Radio, navigation equipment, instruments and flight management system	P	—->	—->	—->
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SECTION 4 — Abnormal and emergency procedures
4. Abnormal and emergency procedures (may be completed in an FSTD if qualified for the exercise)						M	A mandatory minimum of three items shall be selected from this section
4.1 Fire drills, engine, APU, cargo compartment, flight deck and electrical fires including evacuation if applicable	P	—->	—->	—->
4.2 Smoke control and removal	P	—->	—->	—->
4.3 Engine failures, shutdown and restart In particular phases of flight, inclusive multiple engine failure	P	—->	—->	—->
4.4 Incapacitation of crew member	P	—->	—->	—->
4.5 Transmission/Gearbox malfunctions	P	—->	—->	—->		FFS only
4.6 Other emergency procedures as outlined in the appropriate Flight Manual	P	—->	—->	—->
SECTION 5 — Instrument flight procedures (to be performed in IMC or simulated IMC)
5.1 Instrument take-off: transition to instrument flight is required as soon as possible after becoming airborne	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*
5.1.1 Simulated engine failure during departure	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*		M*
5.2 Adherence to departure and arrival routes and ATC instructions	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*		M*
5.3 Holding procedures	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*
5.4 Precision approach down to a decision height not less than 60 m (200 ft)	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*
5.4.1 Manually, without flight director	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*		M* (Skill test only)
5.4.2 Manually, with flight director	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*
5.4.3 With use of autopilot	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*
5.4.4 Manually, with one engine simulated inoperative; engine failure has to be simulated during final approach before passing the outer marker (OM) and continued to touchdown, or until completion of the missed approach procedure	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*		M*
5.5 Non-precision approach down to the minimum descent altitude MDA/H	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*		M*
5.6 Go-around with all engines operating on reaching DA/DH or MDA/MDH	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*
5.6.1 Other missed approach procedures	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*
5.6.2 Go-around with one engine simulated inoperative on reaching DA/DH or MDA/MDH	P*					M*
5.7 Recovery from unusual attitudes (this one depends on the quality of the FFS)	P*	—->*	—->*	—->*		M*
SECTION 6 — Additional authorisation on a type rating for instrument approaches down to a decision height of less than 60 m (CAT II/III)
6. Additional authorisation on a type rating for instrument approaches down to a decision height of less than 60 m (CAT II/III). The following manoeuvres and procedures are the minimum training requirements to permit instrument approaches down to a DH of less than 60 m (200 ft). During the following instrument approaches and missed approach procedures all airship equipment required for the type certification of instrument approaches down to a DH of less than 60 m (200 ft) shall be used.
6.1 Rejected take-off at minimum authorised RVR		P	—->			M*
6.2 ILS approaches In simulated instrument flight conditions down to the applicable DH, using flight guidance system. Standard procedures of crew coordination (SOPs) shall be observed		P	—->			M*
6.3 Go-around After approaches as indicated in 6.2 on reaching DH. The training shall also include a go-around due to (simulated) insufficient RVR, wind shear, aircraft deviation in excess of approach limits for a successful approach, and ground/airborne equipment failure prior to reaching DH and, go-around with simulated airborne equipment failure.		P	—->			M*
6.4 Landing(s) With visual reference established at DH following an instrument approach. Depending on the specific flight guidance system, an automatic landing shall be performed		P	—->			M*
SECTION 7 — Optional equipment
7. Use of optional equipment		P	—->