TRAINING COURSE
GENERAL
(a)Competency-based training:
(1)Training courses for the flight test rating should be competency-based. The training programme should follow as much as possible the syllabus outlined below, but may be adapted taking into account the previous experience, skill and theoretical knowledge level of the applicants.
(2)It should also be recognised that the syllabi below assume that suitable flight test experience will be gained subsequent to attendance at the course. Should the applicant be significantly experienced already, then consideration should be made of that experience and it is possible that course content might be reduced in areas where that experience has been obtained.
(3)Furthermore, it should be noted that flight test ratings are specific to both a certain category of aircraft (aeroplanes or helicopters) and to a certain category of flight test (category 1 or 2). Therefore, holders of a flight test rating wishing to extend their privileges to further categories of aircraft or to further categories of flight test (this is only relevant for holders of a category 2 flight test rating since the category one flight test rating includes the privileges for category 2 test flights) should not be requested to undertake the same course as an ‘ab-initio’ applicant. In these cases, the ATO should develop specific ‘bridge courses’ taking into account the same principles mentioned above.
(4)To allow proper consideration of the applicant’s previous experience, a pre-entry assessment of the applicant’s skills should be undertaken, on the basis of which the ATO may evaluate the level of the applicant to better tailor the course. Thus, the syllabi listed below should be regarded as a list of individual demonstrable competencies and qualifications rather than a list of mandatory training objectives.
(b)Continuous evaluation Training courses for the flight test rating should be built on a continuous evaluation model to guarantee that successful completion of the course ensures that the applicant has reached the level of competence (both theoretical and practical) to be issued a flight test rating.
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
(c)In addition, the content of the course should vary taking into account whether the applicant seeks privileges for a category 1 or 2 flight test rating, as well as the relevant category of aircraft, and their level of complexity. To better take these factors into account, training courses for the flight test rating have been divided into two conditions:
(1)condition 1 courses apply to category 1 flight test ratings on:
(i)helicopters certificated in accordance with the standards of CS-27 or CS-29 or equivalent airworthiness codes;
(ii)aeroplanes certificated in accordance with:
(A)the standards of CS-25 or equivalent airworthiness codes; or
(B)the standards of CS-23 or equivalent airworthiness codes, within the commuter category or having an MD above 0.6 or a maximum ceiling above 25 000 ft.
(2)condition 2 training courses apply to:
(i)category 2 flight test ratings for:
(A)helicopters certificated in accordance with the standards of CS-27 or CS-29 or equivalent airworthiness codes;
(B)aeroplanes certificated in accordance with:
(a)the standards of CS-25 or equivalent airworthiness codes; or
(b)the standards of CS-23 or equivalent airworthiness codes (included those mentioned in (c)(1)(ii)(B)), except for aeroplanes with a maximum take-off mass of less than 2 000 kg.
(ii)category 1 flight tests for aeroplanes certificated in accordance with the standards of CS-23, with a maximum take-off mass of more than 2 000kg, with the exclusion of those mentioned in (c)(1)(ii)(B) (which are subject to condition 1 courses).
AEROPLANES
(d)Condition 1 courses for aeroplanes
(1)These courses should include approximately:
(i)350 hours of ground training;
(ii)100 hours of flight test training, during which at least 15 flights should be made without an instructor on board;
(iii)principles of test management and risk and safety managements should be integrated throughout the course. In addition, principles and methods applicable to the certification activity, as well as safety assessments should be taught.
(2)These courses should include instruction on at least 10 different aeroplane types, of which at least one should be certificated in accordance with CS-25 standards or equivalent airworthiness codes.
(3)During the course the student should be required to develop at least five substantial flight test reports.
(4)The student should be evaluated through examinations on all of the theoretical knowledge subjects, and undertake a final in-flight test upon completion of the syllabus.
(5)Syllabus. The following subjects should be covered in the course:
| CONDITION 1 - AEROPLANES |
|---|
| Theoretical knowledge | (a) aerodynamics;
(b) stability and control or handling qualities;
(c) engines and performance;
(d) measurements and flight test instrumentation (including telemetry). |
| Flight test techniques and flight training | (a) performance:
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | (1) air speed calibration;
(2) climb ME;
(3) take-off and landing, including turboprop or turbofan OEI. |
| (b) engines | Turboprop or turbofan limitations and relight envelope |
| (c) handling qualities
(at least two flight test reports should be developed) | (1) flight controls characteristics;
(2) longitudinal handling qualities;
(3) longitudinal manoeuvre stability;
(4) take-off and landing MET or
ME turbofan, including vmcq and vmu;
(5) lateral, directional handling qualities;
(6) handling qualities evaluation;
(7) variable stability demo flights including HOFCS;
(8) stalls;
(9) spins;
(10) vmca. |
| (d) systems
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | At least three different systems, for example:
(1) autopilot or AFCS;
(2) glass cockpit evaluation;
(3) radio navigation, instruments qualification and integrated avionics;
(4) TAWS;
(5) ACAS. |
| (e) high speed certification test |
| (f) final evaluation exercise (a flight test report should be developed) |
(e)Condition 2 courses for aeroplanes
(1)These courses should include approximately:
(i)150 hours of ground training;
(ii)50 hours of flight test training, during which at least eight flights should be made without an instructor on board. Principles of test management and risk and safety managements should be integrated throughout the course. In addition, principles and methods applicable to the certification activity, as well as safety assessments should be taught.
(2)These courses should include instruction on at least seven different aeroplane types, of which at least one should be certificated in accordance with CS-25 standards or equivalent airworthiness codes.
(3)During the course the student should be required to develop at least three substantial flight test reports.
(4)The student should be evaluated through examinations on all of the theoretical knowledge subjects, and undertake a final in-flight test upon completion of the syllabus.
(5)Syllabus. The following subjects should be covered in the course:
| CONDITION 2 - AEROPLANES |
|---|
| Theoretical knowledge | (a) aerodynamics;
(b) stability and control or handling qualities;
(c) engines and performance;
(d) measurements and flight test instrumentation (including telemetry). |
| Flight test techniques and flight training | (a) performance:
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | (1) air speed calibration;
(2) climb ME;
(3) take-off and landing MET or ME turbofan. |
| (b) handling qualities | (1) flight control characteristics;
(2) longitudinal static, dynamic stability and control or handling qualities;
(3) lateral, directional stability and control or handling qualities;
(4) stalls;
(5) spins. |
| (c) systems
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | At least three different systems, for example:
(1) autopilot or AFCS;
(2) glass cockpit evaluation;
(3) radio navigation, instruments qualification and integrated avionics;
(4) TAWS;
(5) ACAS. |
| (d) final evaluation exercise (a) flight test report should be developed) |
HELICOPTERS
(f)Condition 1 courses for helicopters:
(1)These courses should include approximately:
(i)350 hours of ground training;
(ii)100 hours of flight test training, during which at least 20 flights should be made without an instructor on board. Principles of test management and risk and safety managements should be integrated throughout the course. In addition, principles and methods applicable to the certification activity, as well as safety assessments should be taught.
(2)These courses should include instruction on at least eight different helicopter types, of which at least one should be certificated in accordance with CS-29 standards or equivalent airworthiness codes.
(3)During the course the student should be required to develop at least five substantial flight test reports.
(4)The student should be evaluated through examinations on all of the theoretical knowledge subjects, and undertake a final in-flight test upon completion of the syllabus.
(5)Syllabus. The following subjects should be covered in the course:
| CONDITION 1 - HELICOPTERS |
|---|
| Theoretical knowledge | (a) aerodynamics;
(b) stability and control or handling qualities;
(c) engines and performance;
(d) measurements and flight test instrumentation (including telemetry). |
| Flight test techniques and flight training | (a) performance:
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | (1) air speed calibration;
(2) level flight, climb and descent, vertical and hover performance; |
| (b) engines | (1) digital engine governing;
(2) turbine or piston engine evaluation. |
| (c) handling qualities
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | (1) flight control characteristics;
(2) longitudinal static, dynamic stability and control or handling qualities;
(3) lateral, directional stability and control or handling qualities;
(4) ADS 33;
(5) teetering rotor assessment;
(6) rigid rotor assessment;
(7) variable stability demo flights including HOFCS. |
| (d) systems
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | At least three different systems, for example:
(1) navigation management systems;
(2) autopilot or AFCS;
(3) night vision goggles or electro-optics;
(4) glass cockpit evaluation; |
| (e) height and velocity envelope and EOL, including relights |
| (f) category A procedure |
| (g) vibrations and rotor adjustments |
| (h) auto rotations |
| (i) final evaluation exercise (a flight test report should be developed) |
(g)Condition 2 courses for helicopters
(1)These courses should include approximately:
(i)150 hours of ground training;
(ii)50 hours of flight test training, during which at least eight flights should be made without an instructor on board. Principles of test management and risk and safety management should be integrated throughout the course. In addition, principles and methods applicable to the certification activity, as well as safety assessments should be taught.
(2)These courses should include instruction on at least four different helicopters types, of which at least one should be certificated in accordance with CS-29 standards or equivalent airworthiness codes.
(3)During the course the student should be required to develop at least three substantial flight test reports.
(4)The student should be evaluated through examinations on all of the theoretical knowledge subjects, and undertake a final in-flight test upon completion of the syllabus.
(5)Syllabus. The following subjects should be covered in the course:
| CONDITION 2 - HELICOPTERS |
|---|
| Theoretical knowledge | (a) aerodynamics;
(b) stability and control or handling qualities;
(c) engines and performance;
(d) measurements and flight test instrumentation (including telemetry). |
| Flight test techniques and flight training | (a) performance:
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | (1) air speed calibration;
(2) level flight, climb and descent, vertical and hover performance. |
| (b) engines | (1) digital engines governing;
(2) turbine or piston engine evaluation. |
| (c) handling qualities | (1) flight control characteristics;
(2) longitudinal static, dynamic stability and control or handling qualities;
(3) lateral, directional stability and control or handling qualities. |
| (d) systems
(at least one flight test report should be developed) | At least three different systems, for example:
(1) navigation management systems;
(2) autopilot or AFCS;
(3) night vision goggles or electro-optics;
(4) glass cockpit evaluation. |
| (e) vibration and rotor adjustments |
| (f) final evaluation exercise (a flight test report should be developed) |