Appendix 9 Training, skill test and proficiency check for the MPL, and the ATPL, and for type and class ratings, and proficiency checks for the BIR and the IR

A. General

1.Applicants for a skill test shall have received instruction in the same class or type of aircraft to be used in the test. 1a. Training in FFS in accordance with points 1b and 1c of this Section shall be complemented with take- off and landing training in a single-pilot aircraft operated in single-pilot or multi-pilot operations, or in a multi-pilot aircraft, as applicable, in accordance with point 17 of this Section, unless the training is completed in accordance with point FCL.730.A or constitutes training for cruise relief co-pilots in accordance with Section B, point 6(i), of this Appendix. 1b. The training for MPA and PL type ratings shall be conducted in an FFS or in a combination of FSTD(s) and FFS. The skill test or proficiency check for MPA and PL type ratings and the issue of an ATPL and an MPL, shall be conducted in an FFS, if available. 1c. The training, skill test or proficiency check for class or type ratings for SPA and helicopters shall be conducted in either of the following:

(a)an available and accessible FFS, or in a combination of such FFS and FSTD(s);

(b)a combination of FSTD(s) and the aircraft if an FFS is not available or accessible;

(c)the aircraft if no FSTD is available or accessible. 1d. By way of derogation from point 1c, the training, skill test or proficiency check for class or type ratings for non-complex SPA and for non-complex helicopters may be conducted in a combination of FSTD(s) and the aircraft even if an FFS is available and accessible. 1e. By way of derogation from point 1c, the training, skill test or proficiency check for any of the following may be conducted in accordance with points 1c(a), (b) or (c), irrespective of the availability and accessibility of FFS or FSTD:

(a)non-complex non-high-performance single-pilot aeroplanes;

(b)TMGs;

(c)non-complex helicopters for which the maximum certified seat configuration does not exceed five seats. 1f. If FSTDs are used during training, testing or checking, the suitability of the FSTDs used shall be verified against the applicable ‘Table of functions and subjective tests’ and the applicable ‘Table of FSTD validation tests’ contained in the primary reference document applicable for the device used. All restrictions and limitations indicated on the device’s qualification certificate shall be considered.

2.Failure to achieve a pass in all sections of the test in two attempts will require further training.

3.There is no limit to the number of skill tests that may be attempted.

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK

4.Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part-21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (OSD), the syllabus of flight instruction, the skill test and the proficiency check shall comply with this Appendix. The syllabus, skill test and proficiency check may be reduced to give credit for previous experience on similar aircraft types, as determined in the OSD.

5.Except in the case of skill tests for the issue of an ATPL, when so defined in the OSD for the specific aircraft, credit may be given for skill test items common to other types or variants where the pilots are qualified.

CONDUCT OF THE TEST/CHECK

6.The examiner may choose between different skill test or proficiency check scenarios containing simulated relevant operations. Full-flight simulators and other training devices shall be used, as established in this Annex (Part-FCL).

7.During the proficiency check, the examiner shall verify that holders of the class or type rating maintain an adequate level of theoretical knowledge.

8.Should applicants choose to terminate a skill test for reasons considered inadequate by the examiner, they shall retake the entire skill test. If the test is terminated for reasons considered adequate by the examiner, only those sections not completed shall be tested in a further flight.

9.At the discretion of the examiner, any manoeuvre or procedure of the test may be repeated once by the applicants. The examiner may stop the test at any stage if it is considered that the applicants' demonstration of flying skill requires a complete retest.

10.Applicants shall be required to fly the aircraft from a position where the PIC or co-pilot functions, as relevant, can be performed. Under single-pilot conditions, the test shall be performed as if there was no other crew member present.

11.During preflight preparation for the test, applicants are required to determine power settings and speeds. Applicants shall indicate to the examiner the checks and duties carried out, including the identification of radio facilities. Checks shall be completed in accordance with the checklist for the aircraft on which the test is being taken and, if applicable, with the MCC concept. Performance data for take-off, approach and landing shall be calculated by applicants in compliance with the operations manual or flight manual for the aircraft used. Decision heights/altitudes, minimum descent heights/altitudes and missed approach point shall be agreed upon with the examiner.

12.The examiner shall take no part in the operation of the aircraft except where intervention is necessary in the interests of safety or to avoid unacceptable delay to other traffic. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRAINING, SKILL TEST AND PROFICIENCY CHECK FOR TYPE RATINGS FOR MULTI-PILOT AIRCRAFT, FOR SINGLE-PILOT AIRCRAFT WHEN OPERATED IN MULTI- PILOT OPERATIONS, FOR THE MPL AND FOR THE ATPL

13.The skill test for a multi-pilot aircraft or a single-pilot aircraft when operated in multi-pilot operations shall be performed in a multi-crew environment. Another applicant or another type rated qualified pilot may function as the second pilot. If an aircraft is used, the second pilot shall be the examiner or an instructor.

14.Applicants shall operate as PF during all sections of the skill test, except for abnormal and emergency procedures, which may be conducted as PF or PM in accordance with MCC. Applicants for the initial issue of a multi-pilot aircraft type rating or ATPL shall also demonstrate the ability to act as PM. Applicants may choose either the left-hand or the right-hand seat for the skill test if all items can be executed from the selected seat.

15.The following matters shall be specifically checked by the examiner for applicants for the ATPL or a type rating for multi-pilot aircraft or for multi-pilot operations in a single-pilot aircraft extending to the duties of a PIC, irrespective of whether the applicants act as PF or PM:

(a)managing crew cooperation;

(b)maintaining a general survey of the aircraft operation by appropriate supervision; and

(c)setting priorities and making decisions in accordance with safety aspects and relevant rules and regulations appropriate to the operational situation, including emergencies.

16.The test or check should be accomplished under IFR, if the IR rating is included, and as far as possible be accomplished in a simulated commercial air transport environment. An essential element to be checked is the ability to plan and conduct the flight from routine briefing material.

17.When their type rating course has included less than 2 hours of flight training in the aircraft, applicants shall, before or after the skill test, complete flight training in the aircraft. Such approved flight training shall include take-off and landing manoeuvres and shall be performed by a qualified instructor under the responsibility of:

(a)an ATO; or

(b)an organisation holding an AOC issued in accordance with Annex III (Part-ORO) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 and specifically approved for such training; or

(c)the instructor, in cases where no aircraft flight training for SP aircraft at an ATO or AOC holder is approved, and the aircraft flight training was approved by the applicants' competent authority. A certificate of completion of the type rating course including the flight training in the aircraft shall be forwarded to the competent authority before the new type rating is entered in the applicants' licence.

18.For the upset recovery training, ‘stall event’ means either an approach-to-stall or a stall. An FFS can be used by the ATO to either train recovery from a stall or demonstrate the type-specific characteristics of a stall, or both, provided that:

(a)the FFS has been qualified in accordance with the special evaluation requirements in CS-FSTD(A); and

(b)the ATO has successfully demonstrated to the competent authority that any negative transfer of training is mitigated. B. Specific requirements for the aeroplane category

PASS MARKS

1.In the case of single-pilot aeroplanes, with the exception of single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes, applicants shall pass all sections of the skill test or proficiency check. Failure in any item of a section will cause applicants to fail the entire section. If they fail only one section, they shall repeat only that section. Failure in more than one section will require applicants to repeat the entire test or check. Failure in any section in the case of a retest or recheck, including those sections that have been passed on a previous attempt, will require applicants to repeat the entire test or check again. For single-pilot multi-engine aeroplanes, Section 6 of the relevant test or check, addressing asymmetric flight, shall be passed.

2.In the case of multi-pilot and single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes, applicants shall pass all sections of the skill test or proficiency check. Failure in more than five items will require applicants to take the entire test or check again. Applicants failing five or fewer items shall take the failed items again. Failure in any item on the retest or recheck, including those items that have been passed on a previous attempt, will require applicants to repeat the entire check or test again.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE

3.Applicants shall demonstrate the ability to:

(a)operate the aeroplane within its limitations;

(b)complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(c)exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(d)apply aeronautical knowledge;

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

(f)understand and apply crew coordination and incapacitation procedures, if applicable; and

(g)communicate effectively with the other crew members, if applicable.

4.The following limits shall apply, corrected to make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the aeroplane used: Height Generally ± 100 ft Starting a go-around at decision height/altitude + 50 ft/– 0 ft Minimum descent height/MAPt/altitude + 50 ft/– 0 ft

Tracking

Heading all engines operating ± 5° with simulated engine failure ± 10°

Speed all engines operating ± 5 knots with simulated engine failure + 10 knots/– 5 knots

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK

5.Single-pilot aeroplanes, except for high performance complex aeroplanes

(a)The following symbols mean: P = Trained as PIC or co-pilot and as PF and PM OTD = Other training devices may be used for this exercise X = An FFS shall be used for this exercise; otherwise, an aeroplane shall be used if appropriate for the manoeuvre or procedure P# = The training shall be complemented by supervised aeroplane inspection

(b)The practical training shall be conducted at least at the training equipment level shown as (P), or may be conducted on any higher level of equipment shown by the arrow (---->). The following abbreviations are used to indicate the training equipment used: A = aeroplane FFS = full-flight simulator FSTD = flight simulation training device

(c)The starred (*) items of Section 3B and, for multi-engine, Section 6, shall be flown solely by reference to instruments if revalidation/renewal of an IR is included in the skill test or proficiency check. If the starred (*) items are not flown solely by reference to instruments during the skill test or proficiency check, and when there is no crediting of IR privileges, the class or type rating will be restricted to VFR only.

(d)Section 3A shall be completed to revalidate a type or multi-engine class rating, VFR only, where the required experience of 10 route sectors within the previous 12 months has not been completed. Section 3A is not required if Section 3B is completed.

(e)Where the letter ‘M’ appears in the skill test or proficiency check column, this will indicate a mandatory exercise or a choice where more than one exercise appears.

(f)An FSTD shall be used for practical training for type or ME class ratings if they form part of an approved class or type rating course. The following considerations will apply to the approval of the course:

(i)the qualification of the FSTD as set out in the relevant requirements of Annex VI (Part-ARA) and Annex VII (Part-ORA);

(ii)the qualifications of the instructors;

(iii)the amount of FSTD training provided on the course; and

(iv)the qualifications and previous experience on similar types of the pilots under training.

(g)To exercise the privileges of a class or type rating in multi-pilot operations in accordance with point FCL.725(d) or (da), pilots that are already entitled to operate the relevant class or type of aeroplane in single-pilot operations shall meet the following conditions:

(1)complete a bridge course containing manoeuvres and procedures including MCC as well as the exercises of Section 7 using threat and error management (TEM), CRM and human factors at an organisation that is specified in point FCL.725(d)(1)(i);

(2)pass a proficiency check in multi-pilot operations.

(h)To exercise the privileges of a type rating in single-pilot operations in accordance with point FCL.725(d), pilots that are already entitled to operate the relevant type of aeroplane in multi-pilot operations shall be trained at an organisation that is specified in point FCL.725(d) (1)(i) and checked for the following additional manoeuvres and procedures in single-pilot operations:

(i)for SE aeroplanes, 1.6, 4.5, 4.6, 5.2 and, if applicable, one approach from Section 3.B;

(ii)for ME aeroplanes, 1.6, Section 6 and, if applicable, one approach from Section 3.B.

(i)Pilots that are entitled to exercise the privileges of a class or type rating in both single-pilot and multi-pilot operations in accordance with points (g) and (h) may maintain privileges for both forms of operation by completing either of the following:

(i)two proficiency checks, one in single-pilot operations and one in multi-pilot operations;

(ii)a proficiency check in multi-pilot operations in addition to the exercises referred to in points (h)(i) or (h)(ii), as applicable, in single-pilot operations. Proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of class ratings shall always include the exercises referred to in points (h)(i) or (h)(ii), as applicable, in single-pilot operations.

(j)To remove a restriction to multi-pilot operations from a single-pilot aeroplane type rating in accordance with point FCL.725(d)(2), pilots shall comply with point (h).

(k)The training, testing and checking shall follow the table mentioned below.

(1)Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for single-pilot privileges

(2)Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for multi-pilot privileges

(3)Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for pilots holding single-pilot privileges seeking multi-pilot privileges for the first time (bridge course)

(4)Training at an ATO, testing and checking requirements for pilots holding multi-pilot privileges seeking single-pilot privileges for the first time (bridge course)

(5)Training at an ATO and checking requirements for combined revalidation and renewal of single and multi-pilot privileges

(l)To establish or maintain PBN privileges, one approach shall be an RNP APCH. Where an RNP APCH is not practicable, it shall be performed in an appropriately equipped FSTD. By way of derogation from the first paragraph, in cases where a proficiency check for revalidation of PBN privileges is performed in an aircraft or an FSTD representing that aircraft, which are not equipped for RNP APCH manoeuvres, the proficiency check may not include RNP APCH exercises. In such cases, the PBN privileges of the pilot shall not include RNP APCH. The restriction shall be lifted if the pilot has completed a proficiency check including an RNP APCH exercise for the relevant class or type.

6.Multi-pilot aeroplanes and single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes

(a)The following symbols mean: P = Trained as PIC or co-pilot and as PF and PM for the issue of a type rating as applicable. OTD = Other training devices may be used for this exercise. X = An FFS shall be used for this exercise; otherwise an aeroplane shall be used if appropriate for the manoeuvre or procedure. P# = The training shall be complemented by supervised aeroplane inspection.

(b)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 (---->). The following abbreviations are used to indicate the training equipment used: A = aeroplane FFS = full-flight simulator FSTD = flight simulator training device

(c)The starred items (*) shall be flown solely by reference to instruments.

(d)Where the letter ‘M’ appears in the skill test or proficiency check column, this will indicate a mandatory exercise or a choice where more than one exercise appears.

(e)An FFS shall be used for practical training and testing if the FFS forms part of an approved type rating course. The following considerations will apply to the approval of the course:

(i)the qualifications of the instructors;

(ii)the qualification and the amount of training provided on the course in an FSTD; and

(iii)the qualifications and previous experience on similar types of the pilots under training.

(f)Manoeuvres and procedures shall include MCC for multi-pilot aeroplane and for single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes in multi-pilot operations.

(g)Manoeuvres and procedures shall be conducted in single-pilot role for single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes in single-pilot operations.

(h)To remove a restriction to multi-pilot operations in accordance with point FCL.725(d)(2) from a single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplane type rating, pilots shall complete the manoeuvres/procedures in 2.5, 3.8.3.4, 4.4, 5.5 and at least one manoeuvre/procedure from Section 3.4 in single-pilot operation.

(i)Applicants for and holders of a restricted type rating issued in accordance with point FCL.720.A(c) shall complete training, skill tests and proficiency checks in accordance with this Appendix. However, unless they undergo a skill test in accordance with point FCL.720.A(c)(3), they shall, during a skill test or a proficiency check, perform at least the landing manoeuvres in the role of the pilot monitoring but shall not be required to perform the following:

(i)take-off manoeuvres;

(ii)landing manoeuvres in the role of the pilot flying.

(j)To establish or maintain PBN privileges, one approach shall be an RNP APCH. Where an RNP APCH is not practicable, it shall be performed in an appropriately equipped FSTD. By way of derogation from the first paragraph, in cases where a proficiency check for revalidation of PBN privileges is performed in an aircraft or an FSTD representing that aircraft, which are not equipped for RNP APCH manoeuvres, the proficiency check may not include RNP APCH exercises. In such cases, the PBN privileges of the pilot shall not include RNP APCH. The restriction shall be lifted if the pilot has completed a proficiency check including an RNP APCH exercise for the relevant class or type.

7.Class ratings – sea Section 6 shall be completed to revalidate a multi-engine class rating sea, VFR only, where the required experience of 10 route sectors within the previous 12 months has not been completed.

C. Specific requirements for the helicopter category

1.In the case of skill test or proficiency check for type ratings and the ATPL, applicants shall pass Sections 1 to 4 and 6 (as applicable) of the skill test or proficiency check. Failure in more than five items will require applicants to repeat the entire test or check. Applicants failing not more than five items shall repeat the failed items. Failure in any item in the case of a retest or a recheck or failure in any other items already passed will require the applicants to repeat the entire test or check again. All sections of the skill test or proficiency check shall be completed within 6 months.

2.In the case of proficiency check for an IR, applicants shall pass Section 5 of the proficiency check. Failure in more than 3 items will require applicants to repeat the entire Section 5. Applicants failing not more than 3 items shall repeat the failed items. Failure in any item in the case of a recheck or failure in any other items of Section 5 already passed will require applicants to repeat the entire check.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE

3.The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:

(a)operate the helicopter within its limitations;

(b)complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(c)exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(d)apply aeronautical knowledge;

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

(f)understand and apply crew coordination and incapacitation procedures, if applicable; and

(g)communicate effectively with the other crew members, if applicable.

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

(a)IFR flight limits Height Generally ±100 ft Starting a go-around at decision +50 ft/–0 ft height/altitude Minimum descent +50 ft/–0 ft height/MAP/altitude

Tracking

Heading all engines operating ±5° with simulated engine failure ±10°

Speed all engines operating ±5 knots with simulated engine failure +10 knots/–5 knots

(b)VFR flight limits Height: Generally ±100 ft Heading: Normal operations ±5° Abnormal operations/emergencies ±10° Speed: Generally ±10 knots With simulated engine failure +10 knots/-5 knots Ground drift: T.O. hover I.G.E. ±3 ft Landing ±2 ft (with 0 ft rearward or lateral flight)

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK

GENERAL

5.The following symbols mean: P = Trained as PIC for the issue of a type rating for single-pilot helicopters (SPH) or trained as PIC or co-pilot and as PF and PM for the issue of a type rating for multi pilot helicopters (MPH).

6.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 (---->). The following abbreviations are used to indicate the training equipment used: FFS = full-flight simulator FTD = flight training device H = helicopter

7.The starred items (*) shall be flown in actual or simulated IMC, only by applicants wishing to renew or revalidate an IR(H) or extend the privileges of that rating to another type.

8.Instrument flight procedures (Section 5) shall be performed only by applicants wishing to renew or revalidate an IR(H) or extend the privileges of that rating to another type. An FFS or an FTD 2/3 may be used for this purpose. 8a. To establish or maintain PBN privileges, one approach shall be an RNP APCH. Where an RNP APCH is not practicable, it shall be performed in an appropriately equipped FSTD. By way of derogation from subparagraph above, in cases where a proficiency check for revalidation of PBN privileges does not include an RNP APCH exercise, the PBN privileges of the pilot shall not include RNP APCH. The restriction shall be lifted if the pilot has completed a proficiency check including an RNP APCH exercise.

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

10.An FSTD shall be used for practical training and testing if the FSTD forms part of a type rating course. The following considerations will apply to the course:

(a)the qualification of the FSTD as set out in the relevant requirements of Annex VI (Part-ARA) and Annex VII (Part-ORA);

(b)the qualifications of the instructor and examiner;

(c)the amount of FSTD training provided on the course;

(d)the qualifications and previous experience in similar types of the pilots under training; and

(e)the amount of supervised flying experience provided after the issue of the new type rating.

MULTI-PILOT HELICOPTERS

11.Applicants for the skill test for the issue of the multi-pilot helicopter type rating and ATPL(H) shall pass only Sections 1 to 4 and, if applicable, Section 6.

12.Applicants for the revalidation or renewal of the multi-pilot helicopter type rating proficiency check shall pass only Sections 1 to 4 and, if applicable, Section 6.

SINGLE-PILOT HELICOPTERS

13.To exercise the privileges of the type rating in accordance with point FCL.725(d), applicants for the issue, revalidation or renewal of a single-pilot helicopter type rating shall:

(a)for single-pilot operations, complete the skill test or proficiency check in single-pilot operations;

(b)in multi-pilot operations, complete the skill test or proficiency check in multi-pilot operations;

(c)for both single-pilot and multi-pilot operations, complete the skill test or proficiency check in multi-pilot operations and, additionally, the following manoeuvres and procedures in single-pilot operations:

(1)for single-engine helicopters: 2.1 take-off and 2.6 and 2.6.1 autorotative descent and autorotative landing;

(2)for multi-engine helicopters: 2.1 take-off and 2.4 and 2.4.1 engine failures shortly before and shortly after reaching TDP;

(3)for IR privileges, in addition to point (1) or (2), as applicable, one approach of Section 5, unless the criteria of Appendix 8 are met;

(d)in order to remove a restriction to multi-pilot operations from a single-pilot helicopter type rating in accordance with point FCL.725(d)(2), complete a proficiency check that includes the manoeuvres and procedures referred to in points (c)(1) or (c)(2), as applicable.

D. Specific requirements for the powered-lift aircraft category

1.In the case of skill tests or proficiency checks for powered-lift aircraft type ratings, applicants 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 applicants to repeat the entire test or check. Applicants failing not more than five items shall repeat the failed items. Failure in any item in the case of a retest or a recheck or failure in any other items already passed will require applicants to repeat the entire test or check. All sections of the skill test or proficiency check shall be completed within 6 months.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE

2.Applicants shall demonstrate the ability to:

(a)operate the powered-lift aircraft within its limitations;

(b)complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(c)exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(d)apply aeronautical knowledge;

(e)maintain control of the powered-lift aircraft at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never in doubt;

(f)understand and apply crew coordination and incapacitation procedures; and

(g)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 powered-lift aircraft used.

(a)IFR flight limits: Height Generally ±100 ft Starting a go-around at decision height/altitude +50 ft/-0 ft Minimum descent height/altitude +50 ft/-0 ft Tracking On radio aids ±5° Precision approach half scale deflection, azimuth and glide path Heading Normal operations ±5° Abnormal operations/emergencies ±10° Speed Generally ±10 knots With simulated engine failure +10 knots/-5 knots

(b)VFR flight limits: Height Generally ±100 ft Heading: Normal operations ±5° Abnormal operations/emergencies ±10° Speed Generally ±10 knots With simulated engine failure +10 knots/-5 knots Ground drift T.O. hover I.G.E. ±3 ft Landing ±2 ft (with 0 ft rearward or lateral flight)

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK

4.The following symbol means: P= Trained as PIC or co-pilot and as PF and PM 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 PL = powered-lift aircraft 6a. 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 a mandatory exercise.

8.FSTDs shall be used for practical training and testing if they form part of an approved type rating course. The following considerations will apply to the approval of the course:

(a)the qualification of the FSTDs as set out in the relevant requirements of Annex VI (Part-ARA) and Annex VII (Part-ORA); and

(b)the qualifications of the instructor.

E. Specific requirements for the airship category

1.In the case of skill tests or proficiency checks for airship type ratings, applicants 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 applicants to repeat the entire test or check. Applicants failing not more than five items shall take the failed items again. Failure in any item in the case of a retest or a recheck, or failure in any other items already passed will require applicants to repeat the entire test or check again. All sections of the skill test or proficiency check shall be completed within 6 months.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE

2.Applicants shall demonstrate the ability to:

(a)operate the airship within its limitations;

(b)complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(c)exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(d)apply aeronautical knowledge;

(e)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;

(f)understand and apply crew coordination and incapacitation procedures; and

(g)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 ft Starting a go-around at decision height/altitude +50 ft/-0 ft Minimum descent height/altitude +50 ft/-0 ft 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 ft Heading Normal operations ±5° Abnormal operations/emergencies ±10°

CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK

4.The following symbol means: P = Trained as PIC or co-pilot and as PF and PM 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 6a. 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 a mandatory exercise.

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

(a)the qualification of the FSTDs as set out in the relevant requirements of Annex VI (Part-ARA) and Annex VII (Part-ORA); and

(b)the qualifications of the instructor.