PART-ORA APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATION MANUAL PPL…€¦ · Cambridge Helicopters Ltd t/a Aeromega Helicopters PPL (H) Training Manual August 2015 Version 4 Replacing PPL EASA 3

Cambridge Helicopters Ltd t/a Aeromega Helicopters PPL (H) Training Manual

August 2015 Version 4 Replacing PPL EASA 3 Page 1 of 70

PART-ORA APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATION MANUAL

PPL(H) Training Manual

This document supports the European Union PART-ORA Approved Training Organisation Approval of:

Cambridge Helicopters Ltd T/A Aeromega Helicopters Cambridge Airport, Newmarket Road

Cambridge CB5 8RX

Tel: 01223 294488 Fax: 01223 294499

e-mail: [email protected]

PART-ORA APPROVAL

REFERENCE GBR.ATO-0311

Document Reference No: PPL EASA 3



FOREWORD

This manual has been prepared in order to support the Cambridge Helicopters Ltd trading as Aeromega Helicopters herein after referred to as “the Company” PART-ORA Approved Training Organisation Approval. This document forms Part 3(a) of the Company ATO Manuals which are divided into FOUR parts. PART 1 MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION MANUAL The Company maintains a separate Safety Management Systems Manual PART 2 OPERATIONS MANUAL PART 3 TRAINING MANUALS

a) PPL(H) Training Manual

b) CPL(H) Training Manual

c) FIC (H) Training Manual

d) Type Rating Training Manual

PART 4 APPENDICES



CONTENTS COVER PAGE FOREWORD INDEX LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES LETTERS OF TRANSMITTAL FOR EXPOSITION/AMENDMENT APPROVAL EXPOSITION AMENDMENT RECORD MANUAL DISTRIBUTION LIST PART 1 MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION & PROCEDURES PART 2 OPERATIONS MANUAL – MANAGEMENT & PROCEDURES PART 3 TRAINING MANUAL - PLAN & COURSE SYLLABUS PART 4 APPENDICES



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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

Date: For Manual /Amendment* Approval

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Approved By: Compliance Manager Part-ORA Cambridge Helicopters Ltd trading as Aeromega Helicopters Date: * delete as required --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR UK CAA USE ONLY Approved By: For the UK Civil Aviation Authority: Date: Following investigation and approval by the UK CAA, a signed & stamped copy of this page shall be returned to the Part-ORA Cambridge Helicopters Ltd trading as Aeromega Helicopters for inclusion in all copies held by the company.



DOCUMENT AMENDMENT RECORD

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DOCUMENT DISTRIBUTION LIST

Copies to be distributed to the following parties:

1 Head of Training/Safety Manager/Accountable Manager/Office Copy 2 Compliance Manager (electronic copy) 3 Civil Aviation Authority (electronic copy) 4 Company Website (electronic copy)

This document is available to all personnel involved in the Company as a paper copy held in the Company’s main office. An electronic copy is available on the Company website. Updates and amendments will be advised:

1. through personal e-mail to management personnel and any person required to follow its procedures;

2. through an electronic copy to the UK CAA;

3. through a general e-mail to other stakeholders and information posted on the Company website.

The following post holders will receive specific notice of amendments by e-mail:

Accountable Manager

Safety Manager

Head of Training

Compliance Manager

UK CAA

NB: Once printed this document is uncontrolled.



INDEX Section Title Page No. i Frontispiece 1 ii Foreword 2 iii Contents 3 iv List of Effective Pages 4 v Letter of Transmittal 5 vi Document Amendment Record 6 vii Document Distribution List 7 viii Index 8-10 ix Corporate Commitment Statement 11 PART 1 - Organisation Management 12 1 Management Procedures 13 2 Compliance Monitoring 13 3 Safety Management 13 PART 2 Operations Manual 14 PART 3 – PPL (H) Training Manual 15 1 The Training Plan 16 1.1 Course Aim 16 1.2 Pre-Entry Requirements 16 1.3 Credits for Previous Experience 16 1.4 Training Syllabi 17 1.4.4 Flight Training – PPL (H) 17 1.4.7 PPL (H) Theoretical Knowledge Training 20 1.5 Timescales 20 1.6 Training Programme 20 1.6.1 General Arrangements 20 1.6.2 Bad Weather Constraints 22 1.6.3 Maximum Student Training Times 22 1.6.4 Training Records 22 1.6.5 Form of Training Records 23 1.6.6 Checking of Records and Logbooks 23 1.6.7 Standardisation of Entries 23 1.6.8 Log Book Entries 24 1.7 Safety Training 24 1.7.1 Individual Responsibilities 24 1.7.2 Emergency Drills 24 1.7.3 Dual Checks 24 1.7.4 Requirements before First Solo 25 1.7.5 Requirements before First Solo Cross Country 25 1.8 Tests & Examinations 25 1.8.1 Flying Tests 25 1.8.2 Theoretical Knowledge 25 1.8.3 Authorisation for Test 26 1.8.4 Test Reports & Records 26 1.8.5 Examination Re-sit Procedures 27 1.9 Training Effectiveness 27 1.9.1 Identification of Unsatisfactory Progress 27 1.9.2 Actions to Correct Unsatisfactory Progress 27 1.9.3 Reporting & Documentation 27 2 Briefings & Air Exercises 28 2.1 Air Exercises 28-42 2.2 Air Exercise Reference List 43 2.3 Course Structure 43 2.3.1 Phases of Training 43 2.3.2 Integration of Syllabi 43 2.3.3 Student Progress 43



2.4 Instructional Methods 44 2.4.1 Pre-flight Briefings 44 2.4.2 Post Flight Discussion 44 2.4.3 Adherence to Syllabus 44 2.4.4 Authorisation for Solo Flight 44 2.5 Progress Tests 44 2.5.1 Progress Test 1 44 2.5.2 Progress Test 2 44 2.5.3 Progress Test 3 44 2.5.4 Notification of Examiners 44 2.5.5 Conduct of Progress tests 45 2.5.6 Documentation 45 2.5.7 Instructor Standardisation training 45 3 Synthetic Flight Training 46 4 Part 4 Theoretical Knowledge (TK) 47 4.1 Course Structure 47 4.2 Teaching Methods 47 4.3 Student Progress 47 4.4 Progress Testing 47 4.5 List of Appendices 48 App 1 Part M Maintenance Companies 49 App 2 Procedures - Licencing Records 50 App 3 Training Aircraft Fleet 51 App 4 Training Aerodromes 52 App 5 Theoretical Knowledge Instruction 53 App 6a Online Training Breakdown 54 App 6b Awareness Training 54 App 7 Letter of Agreement with Subcontractor for Online TK Instruction 55 App 8 Letter of Agreement with Subcontractor for Radio Telephony Training 56 App 9 Flying Progress Test Schedules 57-58 App 10 Emergency & Abnormal Procedures Checklist 59 App 11 PPL (H) Recommendation for Test Form 60 App 12 Authorisation of Instructors to Recommend Students for Test 61 App 13 PPL (H) Course Critique 62 App 14 TK Study & Examinations Record Form 63 App 15 Classroom Theoretical Knowledge Instruction Schedule 64 App 16 Student Training Record 65 App 17 Flight Authorisation Sheet 66 App 18 Cambridge Airport Circuit Pattern 67 App 19 Cambridge Airport Plate 68 App 20 Examiner Designation 69 App 21 Trainee Details and Initial Assessment For PPL Training 70



CORPORATE COMMITMENT BY THE ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER PART-ORA Approved Training Organisation Manual This document defines the organisation and procedures upon which the UK CAA PART- ORA Training approval is based. It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying with any new or amended regulation published by EASA from time to time where these new or amended regulations are in conflict with these procedures. It is understood that the UK CAA will approve this organisation whilst satisfied that the procedures are being followed. It is understood that the UK CAA reserves the right, provisionally or substantively, to suspend, vary or revoke the PART-ORA approval, as applicable, if the UK CAA has reasonable cause to believe that the procedures are not being followed and / or the standards not being upheld. These procedures are approved by the undersigned and must be complied with, as applicable, whenever training is being delivered under the terms of the PART-ORA approval. The undersigned fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Accountable Manager as defined in ORA.GEN.210. Signed: ………………………………………………………………… Accountable Manager: ……………………………………………… For and on behalf of: Cambridge Helicopters Ltd t/a Aeromega Helicopters



PART 1 – Organisation Management

Management Procedures

Compliance Monitoring

Safety Management



1 Management Procedures

Management Procedures apply to all courses provided by the Company and are therefore set out in the Company Organisational Management Manual which is maintained as a separate document.

2 Compliance Monitoring

Management Procedures apply to all courses provided by the Company and are therefore set out in the Company Organisational Management Manual which is maintained as a separate document.

3 Safety Management

The Company Safety Management System encompasses all training activities and is therefore detailed in a separate SMS Manual which is maintained as a separate document.



PART 2 – Operations Manual

The Company Operations Manual covers all training courses and is maintained as a separate manual not included in this document.

Cambridge Helicopters Ltd t/a Aeromega Helicopters Part 3 – PPL (H) Training Manual


PART 3 – Training Manual – PPL

The Training Plan

Briefings and Air Exercises

Theoretical Knowledge



1 The Training Plan

1.1 The Aim of the Course

The aim of the PPL (H) course is to train the student pilot to act as PIC or co-pilot under the Visual Flight Rules. Training is to be conducted by qualified flying instructors who are nominated in Appendix 10 of the Company Operations Manual.

1.2 Pre-entry Requirements

There are no pre-entry requirements for either the PPL course. However, before flying solo in an ATO aircraft, a student pilot must:

Be at least 16 years of age

Hold a valid medical certificate issued in accordance with Part-MED

Have completed at least 25 hours of dual flight training

Have completed the relevant emergency drill training detailed at paragraph 1.7.2 below

Demonstrate evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to at least ICAO Level 4

1.3 Credits for Previous Experience

1.3.1 LAPL

Not Applicable

1.3.2 PPL

1.3.2.1 The holder of a pilot licence on another category of aircraft (except balloons) may, at the discretion of the Head of Training, be credited with 10% of their total flight time up to maximum of 6 hours (helicopters) towards the flight time requirement for licence issue.

1.3.2.2. Applicants for a PPL holding a LAPL shall complete the training course at paragraph 1.4.5 below

1.3.2.3 Intentionally blank

1.3.2.4 Further credits for Qualified Military Pilots may be available in accordance with CAA/22Gp policy as detailed in the current issue of CAP 804.



1.4 Training Syllabi

1.4.1. This section intentionally blank.



1.4.4 Flight Training – PPL(H)

1.4.4.1 The PPL(H) course comprises a minimum of 45 hours of flight instruction including at least 35 hours of dual flight instruction and 10 hours of supervised solo flight time, including 5 hours of solo cross country flight time. Students must be aware that these requirements are a minimum and it is unlikely that they will reach the required standard with only the minimum hours.

1.4.4.2 At least 35 of the 45 hours flight instruction must be completed on the same type of helicopter as the one used for the skill test.

1.4.4.3 The courses contains the following exercises. Times shown are the minimum hours required, in practice considerably longer may be needed for a student to reach the standards required to pass a PPL (H) skills test.

EXERCISE TIME

IF NAV

Dual Solo Dual Solo

Ex.1a – Familiarisation with the Helicopter Ground only

Ex.1b – Emergency Procedures Ground only

Ex.2 – Preparation for and Action after Flight Ground only

Ex.3 - Air Experience 0.5

Ex.4 – Effects of Controls in Forward Flight 1.0

Ex.5 – Power & Attitude Changes 1.0

Ex.6 – Straight & Level Flight 0.5

1.0

Ex.7 – Climbing 0.5

Ex. 8 - Descending 0.5

Ex.9 – Turning 0.5

Ex.10 – Basic Autorotation 1.0

Ex 11a – Hovering 2.0

Ex.11b –Hover Taxi, Clearing Turns 1.0

Ex.11c – Hovering, Taxiing, Emergencies 1.0

Ex.12 – Take-off & Landing 1.0

Ex.13 – Transitions 1.0

Ex.14a – Circuit, Approach, Landing 1.0 1.8

Ex.14b – Steep & Limited Power Circuits 1.0

Ex.14c – Circuit Emergencies 0.5

Ex.15 – First Solo 0.2

Ex.16 – Sideways & Backwards 0.5 0.5

Ex.17 – Spot Turns 0.5 0.5

Ex.18 – HOGE, Vortex Ring 0.5

Ex.19 – Simulated Engine-off Landings 1.0

Ex.20 –Advanced Autorotations 2.5

Ex.21 – Practice Forced Landings 1.5



EXERCISE TIME

IF NAV

Dual Solo Dual Solo

Ex.22 – Steep Turns 0.5

Ex.23 – Precision Transitions 0.5 1.0

Ex.24 – Quickstops 1.0

Ex.25a – Navigation 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

Ex.25b – Low Level/Reduced Visibility Navigation 1.0 1.0

Ex.25c – Radio Navigation 1.0 1.0

Ex.26 – Advanced Take-offs, Landings & Transitions 1.0

Ex.27 – Sloping Ground 0.5

Ex.28 – Limited Power 1.0

Ex.29 – Confined Area 1.0

Ex.30 – Basic Instrument Flying 2.0 2.0

Totals 35 10 2 7 5

Enhanced Awareness Training (Appendix 6B) A/R

Emergency & Abnormal Procedures (Appendix 10) A/R

Ex 31a Night Flying – Optional A/R

Ex 31b Night Navigation - Optional A/R

1.4.4.4 The sequence of delivery will however, ideally be as detailed below, although instructors may deviate from this profile as required by weather or serviceability constraints or student progress considerations. Detailed lesson plans for the flight training are at Part 2 of this Manual.

EXERCISE

Phase Prog. Test

Ex.3 - Air Experience 1

Ex.1a – Familiarisation with the Helicopter Ground only

Ex.1b – Emergency Procedures Ground only

Ex.2 – Preparation for and Action after Flight Ground only

Ex.4 – Effects of Controls in Forward Flight 1

Ex.5 – Power & Attitude Changes 1

Ex.6 – Straight & Level Flight 1

Ex.7 – Climbing 1

Ex. 8 – Descending 1

Ex.9 – Turning 1

Ex 11a – Hovering 1

Ex.11b –Hover Taxi, Clearing Turns 1

Ex.11c – Hovering, Taxiing, Emergencies 1

Ex.10 – Basic Autorotation 1

Ex.12 – Take-off & Landing 1

Ex.13 – Transitions 1

Ex.14a – Circuit, Approach, Landing 1

Ex.14b – Steep & Limited Power Circuits 1

Ex.14c – Circuit Emergencies 1

Ex.18 – HOGE, Vortex Ring 1

Ex.19 – Simulated Engine-off Landings 1

Ex.20 –Advanced Autorotations 1

Ex.21 – Practice Forced Landings 1



Ex 31a Night Flying – Optional A/R

Ex 31b Night Navigation - Optional A/R

Progress 3 Dummy Test P3

1.4.5 Flight Training – LAPL to PPL

This course is not provided by the Company and therefore not specified here

1.4.6 Flight Training – PPL(S) to PPL(A)

Not Applicable

Ex.27 – Sloping Ground 1

Progress Test 1 – Pre Solo P1

Ex.15 – First Solo 2

Ex.16 – Sideways & Backwards 2

Ex.17 – Spot Turns 2

Ex.22 – Steep Turns 2

Ex.23 – Precision Transitions 2

Ex.24 – Quickstops 2

Ex.25a – Navigation 2

Ex.25b – Low Level/Reduced Visibility Navigation 2

Progress Test 2 P2

Ex.25c – Radio Navigation 3

Ex.30 – Basic Instrument Flying 3

Ex.26 – Advanced Take-offs, Landings & Transitions 3

Ex.28 – Limited Power 3

Ex.29 – Confined Area 3

Enhanced Awareness Training (Appendix 6B) 3

Emergency & Abnormal Procedures (Appendix 10) 3



1.4.7 PPL Theoretical Knowledge Training

The Company theoretical knowledge (TK) training programme requires a minimum of 100 hours of TK instruction. This will be delivered in the following format:

Minimum Method of delivery

15 hours Classroom / Hangar based instruction, as detailed in the appendices below;

70 hours Online interactive training delivered under a written agreement with an approved sub contactor TK provider of PPL(H) groundschool as listed in Appendix 7 below;

5 hours Practical radio telephony ground training;

10 hours Directed self-study using other recommended materials.

2 hours Revision of Enhanced Awareness Training subjects listed in Appendix 6B and Emergency /Abnormal Procedures listed in Appendix 10.

The Company will check that all the appropriate elements of the TK training course have been completed to a satisfactory standard before recommending an applicant for examination.

1.5 Time Scale

A full-time course of flight training for a PPL licence is expected to take at least six weeks to complete. However, in most cases, course length will be dictated by the student’s availability and will take considerably longer.

The flight training syllabi detailed above show the minimum training required. As detailed in Part 2 of this Manual, each exercise has a completion standard that is to be achieved. In the event that the required standard is not achieved in the minimum time allocated, it will be necessary to repeat all or part of the exercise, which is likely to result in the course being extended beyond the minimum hours.

1.6 Training Programme

1.6.1 General Arrangements

Lessons may be booked with Ops requiring a 2 hour slot for each one hour flight. Some exercises, e.g. Navigations may require longer slots as directed by the Instructor. Aircraft will be allocated by Ops in consultation with instructors and the Head of Training. Students must be prepared to fly any of the fleet aircraft as operational constraints require. Cancellations by the student require 24 hours’ notice except in the case of illness. Where 24 hours’ notice of cancellation is not given, the Company reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee. Slots will be available for booking subject to daylight and instructor availability. First take-off shall not be before 08:30 and last landing shall be before 18:00 unless specifically agreed with the Head of Training (with the exception of night training, the timing of which will be dictated by the time of year).

Students will enrol on the Company on-line training course at the beginning of their flying training. It is recommended that students work through the online course subjects and attempt the examinations in the following three groups of three:

- Air Law, Operational Procedures and Communications - Meteorology, Human Performance & Limitations and Principles of Flight - Navigation, Flight Performance & Planning and Aircraft General Knowledge



Theoretical Knowledge Instruction

Instructors will provide the TK groundschool as and when required by the student prior to sitting each exam. The date and duration of each TK lesson will be recorded on the TK checklist in the student’s training records. There will be an additional hourly charge for such mandatory groundschool.

All examinations must be completed within a period of 18 months and in six sittings; therefore it is recommended that any exams failed should be re-sat together with a new group of three subjects.

Before attempting the practical Radio Telephony (RT) test, students shall attend a one-day RT course provided by a suitably approved RT sub-contractor as detailed in the appendices. The additional costs of this course and the practical examination to be borne by the student



1.6.2 Bad Weather Constraints

Subject to the limitations contained in the Company Operations Manual, absolute limits for PPL training are as follows:

Dual Training

Wind

Max Average wind speed 20 knots

Max Gust spread 15 knots

Max Gusts 30 knots

Visibility

Min viz for upper air work 6kms

Min viz for airfield work Helicopter to be visible to ATC

Cloudbase

Min for upper air work 1,000ft

Min for circuits 750 ft

Min for low level manoeuvres Helicopter to be visible to ATC

Student Solo Circuits Cross-Country

Maximum wind 10 gusting 15kts 15 kts, no gusts

Minimum visibility 8km 10km

Minimum cloud base 1,000ft agl 1,800 ft agl

Notwithstanding the above, instructors should ensure that conditions are suitable for the individual student and exercise. There is no obligation to fly just because conditions are within limits. As a Pilot-in-Command, the instructor must be satisfied that the lesson may be carried out safely and that the student will derive benefit from the flight in the conditions then prevailing.

1.6.3 Maximum Student Training Times

Maximum duty periods in any one day 8:00

Maximum duration of any one dual flight 2:15

Maximum duration of any solo flight 1:30

Maximum flying hours in any day/night 4:00

Maximum number of flights in any day/night; 3

Minimum rest period between consecutive flights 1:00

Minimum rest period consecutive duty periods. 12:00

1.6.4 Training Records

Storage of training active records

When not in use, paper training records will be retained by Ops in an appropriate cabinet. They are to be accessible to Ops, Instructors and Company Postholders.

Students should have free access to their own training record but not to the records of other students.



Students should read their own training records and are encouraged, but are not obliged, to countersign instructors’ reports to certify that they are aware of their progress.

1.6.5 Form of Training Records

An individual training record folder is to be produced for each student by Ops. It will contain the individual forms listed below in the format contained in the appendices. All record forms will be kept in a paper format and secured into the folder by suitable treasury tags. They may be completed by hand, in a legible manner or using word processing software.

List of forms:

1) Student Personal Details form,

2) First Solo pre-requisites checklist

3) Theoretical Knowledge Training Checklist including recommendations to sit examinations,

4) Emergencies training checklist and Students confirmation of completion

5) Flight Report for each flight including, duration, exercises completed and a narrative report of the student’s performance and progress, together with a running total for Dual and Solo flight time.

6) Exercises and Progress Test Summary.

7) Course Completion Summary and Recommendation for test

8) Examination Sittings and Results Checklist

1.6.6 Checking of Records and Logbooks

After completion of the training record of each flight, the Instructor will cross check with the Student’s log book to ensure that they agree.

The total hours dual training, solo and total flight time should agree at each stage.

Prior to recommendation for test, the instructor will verify the Student’s logbook against the Students training record and sign the recommendation to for test form to that effect. The Head of Training will sign the student’s log book to certify that the hours recorded are correct as far as training carried out with the Company is concerned. The Company will obtain confirmation of any training carried out at other ATO’s, but is unable to certify the veracity of any such hours claimed.

1.6.7 Standardisation of Entries

Training records

A flight report for each flight must be completed by the instructor delivering that lesson. Reports should be legible and reflect the debrief given and must record items not performed satisfactorily and wherever possible, advice or suggestions on how to overcome the problem. It is assumed that where an instructor confirms that a specific exercise has been completed, all items have been satisfactorily performed. Items omitted must be individually specified and should be completed at the next suitable opportunity. It is not necessary to record all detailed components of an exercise in the flight report that have been completed to a satisfactory standard. Ideally, students shall countersign each flight report to confirm that they understand (not that they necessarily agree with) the entries.

Any unrestricted instructor may recommend a student for test after having flown a dummy test exercise with the student. The recommending instructor must verify that all requirements have been met by completing and signing the PPL(H) Recommendation for Test Form (see Appendix No 11).



1.6.8 Log Book Entries

Students’ logbooks are to be completed in accordance with Article 79 of the Air Navigation Order 2009, as amended and AMC1 FCL.050.

1.7 Safety Training

1.7.1 Individual Responsibilities

1.7.1.1 The Chief Flying Instructor has overall responsibility for safety training on the PPL (H) course.

1.7.1.2 Instructor Responsibilities

A list of the Company’s authorised instructors is contained in the Company Operations Manual Appendix 10

1.7.1.2.1 Individual flight instructors are responsible for ensuring that their students complete safety training in accordance with the following instructions.

1.7.1.2.2 At the beginning of a training course, Instructors are to advise students of the need for a valid medical certificate to be obtained prior to their being sent solo.

1.7.1.2.3 Instructors are responsible for delivering the training course in accordance with the PPL (H) syllabus and the contents of this manual.

1.7.1.3 Students Responsibilities

1.7.1.3.1 Students are responsible for ensuring that they comply with any instructions issued by the Company or its staff.

1.7.1.3.2 Students are responsible for ensuring that they have a current valid medical certificate before embarking on any solo flights

1.7.2 Emergency Drills

Emergency drills are to be taught and refreshed as follows:

1.7.2.1 Emergency Drills are introduced during Phase 2. In Exercise 14c - Circuit Emergency Procedures, the Student shall be taught the correct course of action in the event of each of the Phase 2 emergencies (as designated in the Emergency & Abnormal Procedures Checklist) occurring in the circuit. Students shall then demonstrate the ability to complete a selection of these drills during Progress Test 2 and explain the required actions for those simulated emergencies not flown.

1.7.2.2 Pre-solo cross country qualifying flight

Prior to attempting a solo cross country qualifying flight, the student shall already be current and well versed with emergency procedures. Instructors shall discuss and refresh the most likely emergency drills that might be encountered with the student. These shall include as a minimum:

Precautionary off airfield landing technique (Engine Failure & Engine Fire);

Diversion;

Practice Forced landing;

Governor Failure.

However instructors must take care to balance the need to refresh drills against heightening the student’s anxiety levels unnecessarily.

1.7.2.3 Emergency Drills will be thoroughly revised during Phase 3 in preparation for the Dummy Test in Progress Check 3. During phase 3, the instructor will brief the student to expect simulated emergencies during the revision phases. Instructors shall always ensure that the helicopter is in a safe configuration to simulate an emergency and will initiate the drill with the words



“SIMULATED EMERGENCY…” followed by a description of the symptom(s) to which the student must react.

NB: Surprise throttle chops are absolutely prohibited.

1.7.3 Dual Checks

Students on the PPL course may not be authorised to complete solo flights without the instructor satisfying himself that the student is competent to do so in the prevailing conditions. If the student has not flown with the instructor during the previous 7 days, a check flight must be conducted before a solo flight is attempted.

It is recommended that a student shall have a check flight with an instructor in the 72 hours preceding attempting a solo cross country qualifying flight.

1.7.4 Requirements before First Solo

Before being permitted to fly solo for the first time, a student must:

(a) Have satisfactorily completed Exercises in Phase 1 of the Training Programme

(b) Have completed at least 25 hours of dual flight training

(c) Have satisfactorily completed the emergency drill training detailed at para 1.7.2 above

(d) Have passed the Phase 1 Progress Test

(e) Be in possession of a minimum of Class Two Medical Certificate

(f) Have passed the Air Law Theoretical Knowledge Exam

1.7.5 Requirements before First Solo Cross-country

Before being authorised to undertake a first solo cross-country flight, a student must:

(a) Fulfil the requirements for first solo in paragraph 1.7.4 above, and

(b) Have satisfactorily completed Exercises 1-21 and 25 of the PPL(H) syllabus, and

(c) Have demonstrated the ability to perform the requirements of exercise 25a Navigation & 25b Navigation Problems to a safe standard without significant assistance

1.8 Tests and Examinations

1.8.1 Flying

(a) Progress Tests

Flight Progress Tests are conducted during the course:

Prior to first solo

Prior to first solo cross-country

Prior to the PPL Skill Test

Details of the Progress Tests are at paragraph 2.5 below

(a) Skill Test

The PPL Skill Test is taken when all training is complete and the student has passed Progress Test 3. The test is conducted by an examiner designated by the competent authority and in accordance with Standards Document 19(H).

1.8.2 Theoretical Knowledge

(a) Progress Tests



The Company sub-contracts the majority of theoretical knowledge to an approved online TK provider as detailed in the appendices. This system maintains an online record of time spent by an individual student on each subject and modules/progress tests completed.

In addition the Company provides ground school and recommends further self-study as detailed in Part 4 Appendices. Before requesting to take an exam, a student shall have completed the relevant modules of the online training and the required groundschool elements.

Before recommending a student to take an exam, a qualified Flying Instructor must verify the above and complete and sign the relevant columns i.e. Online Modules Verified, Date Groundschool Completed, Recommended for Test by (Instructor Name) in the TK Study & Examinations Record Form contained in Part 4 Appendix 14.

(b) Theoretical Knowledge Examinations

Theoretical Examinations must be completed in accordance with the requirements specified in FCL.025 b) and c) or as otherwise from time to time specified by the Authorities. Examinations will be administered and progress recorded by instructors using the TK Study & Examinations Record Form contained in Part 4 Appendix 14

i. The theoretical knowledge examinations will be set when all relevant theoretical knowledge instruction has been completed and the student has been recommended to take the exam.

ii. The examination will be completed under the supervision of a Ground Examiner approved by the competent authority for the purpose. A designated individulator shall ensure that the student is segregated from others and does not receive outside assistance.

iii. Examination papers are kept in a lockable cabinet which can be accessed only by the nominated custodian or his deputy.

iv. Prior to the papers being removed from the cabinet, a room will be prepared for the exam. The trainee will not be permitted to take any mobile phones, text books or unallowable aids into the examination room.

v. Once the invigilator is satisfied that the room and student are ready then he will issue the paper and blank answer sheet. The instructions to students will be read through and, following the student being satisfied, the start and finish times will be noted and the exam will commence with the invigilator in the room.

vi. Should a student have any issues during the exam then they are to gain the invigilator’s attention and discuss the problem in a manner that does not affect any other students.

vii. Should a student have to leave the room (to use the toilet, fetch an overlooked piece of equipment etc) then they must be accompanied so far as is practical by the invigilator or a person deemed suitable by the invigilator.

viii. When the finish time is reached, the invigilator will remove all paperwork associated with the exam and mark it in a safe office.

ix. The examination is ‘closed book’ and no reference material of any kind is to be used other than that provided with the examination paper.

1.8.3 Authorisation for Test

(a) PPL Skill Test

In accordance with FCL.030(b) it is the responsibility of the ATO to recommend a student for the PPL Skill Test. Formal recommendation is made in Section 3 of Form SRG 1172



by the Head of Training or other authorised person. This certificate may not be signed until:

All training is complete

The student has signed the final progress test checklist

The student has passed all of the theoretical knowledge examination

(b) Theoretical Knowledge Examinations

Examinations will be administered using the TK Study & Examinations Record Form contained in Part 4 Appendix 14

1.8.4 Test Reports & Records

The student’s TK Study & Examinations Record Form will be updated with the outcome of each examination sitting. All completed examination papers will be kept in a separate file under the student’s name which will be retained in a separate locked cabinet and which is accessible only to authorised custodians.

The PPL Skill Test Form 1172, will be presented to the PPL Examiner for completion and submission to the Authorities following the completion of the Skills Test.

1.8.5 Examination Re-sit Procedures

In the event of an examination being failed, the student’s TK Study & Examination Form will be updated to that effect and the student will be advised how to proceed with regard to completion within the required timescale and sittings limitations as stated in FCL.025 or as from time to time otherwise specified by the Authorities. The student will then be required to revise the subject material and retake progress tests before requesting a resit. An instructor will conduct a verbal test of the student’s knowledge before recommending them for a resit.

1.9 Training Effectiveness

1.9.1 Identification of Unsatisfactory Progress

Instructors should constantly assess student progress. If an Instructor has concerns about a student’s capabilities, these should be raised with the student immediately and a note to that effect placed on the student’s record. If a student has completed more than 10 hours’ flying training but is not, in the opinion of the Instructor, making adequate progress, a three way conversation between the Head of Training, the student and the Instructor should take place to explain where the deficiencies lie and advise the estimated number of hours of further training necessary to reach the required standard. A plan to correct the deficiencies should be formulated and a copy is to be retained in the student’s flight training records.

1.9.2 Actions to Correct Unsatisfactory Progress

After re-briefing and re-training, the relevant exercises should be repeated. Should the student continue to perform unsatisfactorily, the Head of Training will issue a written warning to that effect. The Head of Training and the student will then discuss the situation and agree a way forward. Should a change of instructor be considered advantageous, the Head of Training will arrange for an alternative instructor to continue the training. The position will be reviewed after each lesson. If student performance improves, the Head of Training will be responsible for identifying any deficiencies in training which may have led to unsatisfactory performance.

1.9.3 Reporting & Documentation

Details of the debriefing and subsequent discussions and the action plan shall be recorded on the Student Record Sheet together with copies of any written communication with the student.



2 Briefings and Air Exercises

During each Air Exercise, instructors shall take the opportunity to emphasise the principles of:- Threat and Error management (TEM), Cockpit resource management (CRM), Collision avoidance, Flight in deteriorating visual conditions and need to avoid this potentially fatal flight regime.

2.1 Air Exercises

Ex 1a Familiarisation with Helicopter

Aim: To learn the characteristics of the helicopter used on the course. |

Characteristics and external features

Cockpit layout

Systems

Checklists, procedures, controls

Air Exercise N/A

Completion Standard

N/A

Ex 1b Emergency Procedures

Aim: To learn essential emergency procedures

Briefing Emergency Drills

Action in the event of a fire on the ground or in the air:

Engine, cabin and electrical system fire

System failures

Electrical fire

Escape drills, location/use of emergency equipment and exits

Air Exercise N/A

Completion Standard

N/A



Ex 2 Preparation for and Action After Flight

Aim: To learn the actions required before flight and how to secure the aircraft after flight.

Briefing Flight authorisation and acceptance of helicopter

Serviceability documents & helicopter servicing |

Equipment required, charts etc

External checks

Internal Checks

Seat, harness and flight control adjustment

Starting, warm up checks, clutch engagement

Power checks

Run down and shut down

Parking, security and picketing

Completion of documentation

Mass & Balance determination |

Air Exercise N/A

Completion Standard

N/A



Ex 3 Air Experience

Aim: To introduce candidate to rotary wing flight

Briefing Safety Briefing

Operation of Controls

Handovers

Emergency Procedures

Air Exercise: In flight exercise

Hovering exercise

Completion Standard

N/A

Ex 4 Effect of Controls in Forward Flight

Aim: To learn the effect of controls in forward flight

Briefing Function and effect of controls (primary and secondary)

Primary & further effects of flying controls

Effects of airspeed & Disc Loading

Technique of ‘ SELECT-HOLD-ADJUST’

Effect of yaw

Effect of Power Changes

Effect of Hydraulics where applicable

Use of instruments including scan

Operation of Mixture, Carb/Induction heat & other controls

Use of Control Frictions, Trim and Stick Feel

Collision avoidance precautions and procedures |

Air Exercise: Primary & further effects of flying controls

Technique of ‘ SELECT-HOLD-ADJUST’

Cyclic:- Disc & Fuselage Attitude, Airspeed, Groundspeed, Height

Collective:- Pitch, MAP, RPM, Yaw, Height

Throttle &Governor:- , MAP, RPM, Yaw

Yaw Pedals:- Yaw, RPM, Trim Strings, Slip ball

Effects of airspeed & Disc Loading on RPM

Effect of Hydraulics where applicable


Operation of Magnetos, Mixture, Fuel cock, Carb heat/ anti Ice & other controls

Use of Control Frictions, Trim and Stick Feel

Completion Standard

Demonstrate:

Appreciation of effect of each control when flown in isolation.

Understanding of Select – Hold – Adjust technique;

Correct technique to maintain a stable horizon;

Lookout.

Display Basic Airmanship



Ex 5 Power & Attitude Changes

Aim: To learn how to make power changes and learn the relationship between attitude and airspeed.

Briefing: Relationship of cyclic-disc-fuselage attitude-airspeed

Flapback

Function of Horizontal Stabilizer

Speed Stability

Helicopter Dynamic Instability

Power & airspeed changes in level flight

Effects of correlation and governor


Aircraft limitations

Air Exercise:

Speed Changes

Power Changes Governor On

Power changes Governor Off

Action in event of low RPM

Completion Standard

Demonstrate correct technique to change and maintain airspeed to within 10 kts

Set and hold a specified power setting to within 1” MAP and maintain balance.

Demonstrate ability to recover from low RPM.

Display Basic Airmanship

Ex 6 Straight & Level flight

Aim: For the candidate to learn how to achieve level flight at various airspeeds and power settings whilst maintaining a selected heading.

Briefing Power Available versus Power Required for level flight diagram

Typical MAP for various Airspeeds

Technique for maintaining straight and level flight

Maintaining Balance

Use of ASI

Air Exercise: Straight and level flight at various airspeeds – use of trim

Control in pitch, use of Friction

Setting Power for a given airspeed

Setting airspeed for a given power setting

Use of DI and Compass

Completion Standard

Achieve and maintain straight & level flight, in balance, within:

Height - +200ft, Heading - +20°, Speed - +15kts

Ex 7 Climbing

Aim: For the candidate to learn how to climb to a pre-determined altitude and level off on selected headings.

Briefing Lookout

Attitude Power Trim

Use of VSI & Altimeter

Air Exercise: Entry to & maintenance of a climb at optimum rate of climb according to power required diagram.

Levelling Off from climb to Selected Altitudes

Best Rate & Angle of Climb

Use of Instruments to achieve Precision Flight

Completion Standard

Enter a climb maintaining direction within +20°. Maintain a steady climb whilst maintaining heading within +20° and speed within +15kts. Level from a climb within 200ft of a selected altitude/height maintaining heading within +20°. Display basic airmanship



Ex 8 Descending

Aim: For the candidate to learn how to achieve descend and level off at a pre-determined alitude on selected headings

Briefing Look Out

Use of Carb Heat

Power Attitude Trim

Air Exercise: Entry to and maintenance of a standard descent

Levelling Off

Levelling Off from a descent to a selected altitude

Use of Carb Heat

Completion Standard

Enter a descent maintaining direction within +20°. Maintain a constant rate of descent whilst maintaining heading within +20° and speed within +15kts. Level from a descent within 200ft of a selected altitude/height maintaining heading within +20°. Display basic airmanship and appreciation of the use of Carb Heat.

Ex 9 Turning

Aim: For the candidate to learn how to turn the helicopter onto selected headings.

Briefing Aerodynamic Forces

Effect of Turning on Height and Balance

Look out

Technique for entering and rolling out of a turn

Importance of balance, attitude and co-ordination to maintain level turn

Faults in the Turn (incorrect Pitch, Bank, Balance)

Air Exercise: Entry and maintaining Rate 1 Turns

Resuming straight and level flight

Climbing & Descending turns- effect on RoC/ RoD

Turns to Selected Headings- Use Compass & DI.

Use of Instruments to achieve precision flight

Airmanship

Completion Standard

Enter a turn at 15°AOB maintaining level flight within +200ft and maintaining balance. Maintain a constant angle of bank whilst maintaining level flight within +200ft and speed within +15kts, in balance. Recover to straight and level flight on a selected heading within +15° whilst maintaining level flight within +200ft, in balance. Display basic airmanship



Ex 10 Basic Autorotation to Include:

Aim: For the student to learn how to enter and control the helicopter in autorotation an recover to the climb.

Briefing Pre Entry Procedures (HASEL Checks, Warning, Lookout)

Entry, development & characteristics

Control of Airspeed, ERPM & RRPM, Aircaft Limits

Effects of Weight, IAS, Disc load, G Force & Density Alt

Avoidance of Vortex Ring

Action in event of low RPM

Air Exercise: Pre Entry

Entry

Maintenance of airspeed and RRPM control

Medium turns in autorotation

Recovery to powered flight including use of throttle

Demonstration of a simulated engine off landing

Completion Standard

Demonstrate the ability to enter, maintain and recover from, autorotation.

Airspeed + 10 knots, RPM within permitted Power Off Limits

Ex 11 a b c Hovering, Hover taxiing & Emergencies to include:

Aim: For the student to learn how to maintain a constant height, heading rpm and position relative to the ground.

Briefing Ground Effect & power / height relationship

Effect of wind attitude and surface

Effect of Translational Lift and Flapback

Weight and Balance

Tail rotor roll and drift

Stability in hover & effect of over-controlling

Air Exercise: Effects of individual controls in hover

Visual References

Technique for hovering

Intro to gentle forward running touchdown

Technique for Hover-taxi with precise height & speed control, use of ground effect

Effect of wind direction on attitude & control margin

Introduction of to 90 degree spot turns

Effect of hydraulics/trim where appropriate (inc failure)

Dangers of mishandling and over boosting / over pitching

Simulated engine failure in hover/hover taxi

Specific hazards: snow dust etc

Crosswind and downwind hovering

Completion Standard

To hold a hover +3ft height, with the hover square, heading + 20º

Ex 12 Take-off & Landings to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn the correct technique for taking off and landing.

Briefing Pre-take off checks/drills

Lifting into hover, Post take-off checks

Danger of mishandling, drift & overpitching

Landing without sideways or backward movement

Post landing checks

Danger, Symptoms and Recovery from Dynamic Rollover & Ground resonance

Air Exercise: Into wind, cross wind and downwind Take offs and Landings.

Completion Standard

To be able to lift into the hover without appreciable attitude change, yaw or drift and to land safely without sid or rearward drift carrying out appropriate checks.



Ex 13 Transitions from Hover to Climb & Approach to hover to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn how to transition from the hover into the climb and from the descent into the hover.

Briefing Effects of flapback, ground cushion, inflow roll and translational lift

Effect of wind speed/direction

Avoid curve diagram

Constant Angle/Constant apparent ground speed approach

Technique for transition from hover to climb and approach to hover

Correct airspeeds

Air Exercise: Demonstration of Flapback, Ground effect, Translational lift (inc Tail Rotor)

Transition from hover into climb

Approach to Hover

Completion Standard

Demonstrate the ability to transition from hover into a climb, to maintain the correct approach path and angle to bring the helicopter into the hover at a pre-determined spot.

Display basic airmanship

Ex 14.a

14.b

14.c

Circuits, Emergency Procedures to include:

Aim: For the student to learn the correct circuit technique

Briefing Circuit Pattern and name of each leg

Lookout Turn

RT Calls

Departure Technique

Effect of Drift

Levelling off - timing

Turning - position

Loss of airspeed downwind

Downwind checks

Descent - timing

Approach

Noise Abatement

Extending Downwind & Orbiting

Emergencies

- Warning Lights

- Engine Failure

- Fires

- Equipment Failure

- Airprox

- Go-around

Air Exercise: Fly a standard helicopter circuit in accordance with published procedures

Completion Standard

Demonstrate the ability to fly a standard helicopter circuit in accordance with published procedures and carry out the correct actions in the event of an emergency occurring in the circuit area. Height +100 ft, Airspeed + 10kts



Ex 15 First Solo

Aim: For the student to fly a single solo circuit whilst being observed from the ground by the instructor.

Briefing Check of legal and procedural requirements

Full briefing particularly in regard to differences encountered in:

Taking off & landing, hovering & hover taxying

Hover, climb & descent performance

ATC instructions

Danger of out of wind manoeuvres

Action in event of emergencies

Air Exercise: Lift into hover, fly one solo circuit conforming to published procedures and land safely in the designated area

Completion Standard

Complete one circuit

Make RT calls in accordance with CAP413

Display appropriate airmanship

Ex 16 Sideways & Backwards Hovering

Aim: For the Student to learn how to manoeuvre sideways and backwards.

Air Exercise: Stability & weather cocking

Sideways movement, heading into wind

Backwards movement, heading into wind

Above manoeuvres, heading out of wind

Recovery from backward movement

Speed limitations

Completion Standard

Enter a turn at 45°AOB maintaining level flight within +200ft and maintaining balance. Maintain a constant angle of bank whilst maintaining level flight within +200ft and speed within +15kts, in balance. Recover to straight and level flight on a selected heading within +15° whilst maintaining level flight within +200ft, in balance. Carry out checks and drills in accordance with the aircraft checklist. Make RT calls in accordance with CAP413.



Ex 17 Turns on the Spot to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn how to turn the helicopter through 360 degrees whilst maintaining a constant position and height.

Briefing Technique for:

- Turn around pilots position by quadrant & 360 degrees

- Turns around tail rotor

- Square Turn/clearing turn

RPM control, Torque effect,

Cyclic stop limits, Wind and weather cocking,

C of G effects, Rate of Turn, Ground Effect

Air Exercise: Turn around pilots position by quadrant & 360 degrees

Turns around tail rotor

Square Turn/clearing turn

Completion Standard

Turn around pilots position by quadrant & 360 degrees maintaining position within 20ft

Turns around tail rotor – remaining in hover square

Heights to be within 3ft of appropriate hover height





Ex 18 HOGE / Vortex Ring to include:

Aim: To demonstrate the flight conditions and symptoms leading to the development of Vortex Ring & to learn how to recover with minimum height loss.

Briefing Contributing factors

Hover out of ground effect

Pre entry checks

Controlled entry – Lookout, scan, drift/yaw & power control

Loss of tail rotor effectiveness

Symptoms, Probable causes and Recovery technique

Air Exercise: Controlled Entry into incipient stages of vortex ring

Recognition of incipient stages of vortex ring

Recovery with minimum height loss

Demonstration of likely scenario when vortex ring might be encountered

Completion Standard

Demonstrate the ability to enter and recognise the incipient stages of vortex ring and recover with minimum height loss



Ex 19 Simulated Engine-off landings to include:

Aim: For the student to learn the correct technique for making a safe autorotative landing to:- a) power recovery in the hover

b) the ground without the use of engine power

Briefing Recognition of Engine Failure

Checks and Protocol

Entry into and control of autorotation

Weight, disc loading, RRPM characteristics

Airspeed & RRPM control & recovery

Variable flare, simulated EOL to recovery in hover

Avoidance of Vortex Ring

Air Exercise: Variable flare, simulated EOL to recovery in hover

For CRM reasons the following manoeuvres will be conducted on a separate flight later in the

course.

- Variable flare, simulated EOL to touchdown

- Simulated engine failure in hover / hover taxi to touchdown

- Low level simulated EOL

Completion Standard

Perform simulated EOL’s maintaining correct airspeed and RPM control to the hover recovering at hover height in the hover or hover taxi on an into wind heading without appreciable yaw.




Ex 20 Advanced Autorotations to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn how varying the speed, RRPM and turning in autorotation can vary the distance covered over the ground.

Briefing Revise Autorotative Entry and recovery

Entry at selected point, height, speed & heading into wind

Min. rate of descent auto

Range auto and max range auto

Low speed & zero speed auto

Constant attitude auto

S turns & dog legs

180 & 360 degree turns in auto

Effect of weight & airspeed on angle & rate of descent & RPM

Re-engagement and go-around technique

Limitations

Air Exercise: Min. rate of descent auto

Range auto

Max range auto

Low speed auto

Zero speed auto

Constant attitude auto

S turns

Dog legs

180 & 360 degree turns in auto

Completion Standard

Complete one auto of each profile maintaining RPM withing permitted range and +5kts of specified airspeed


Ex 21 Practice Forced Landings to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn how to make an autorotative approach to a selected landing area.

Briefing Pre Entry Procedures

Entry

Field selection

Technique selection

Simulated Mayday

Simulated touch drills

Passenger Briefing

Revision of re-engagement and recovery

Air Exercise: Into wind PFL

Crosswind PFL

Downwind PFL

Range PFL

Low speed PFL

S-turns PFL

360º & 270º PFL’s

Combination of techniques

“Surprise” PFL’s with student making all decisions

Completion Standard

Student to demonstrate ability to perform an unbriefed PFL to a safe field using an appropriate mix of techniques as necessary.

Make RT calls in accordance with CAP413 including simulated Mayday.




Ex 22 Steep Turns

Aim: For the student to learn turning at high angles of bank and at constant airspeeds and RPM in level and autorotative flight.

Briefing Limitations in the turn

Level turns at 30 º Angle of Bank (AoB)

Max rate turns 45º

Steep autorotative turns inc. limitations

Co-ordination of bank, balance, attitude

Disc loading & RPM control

Vibration & feedback

Effect of wind (inc low level)

Air Exercise: Level turns at 30 º

Max rate turns 45º

Steep autorotative turns inc. limitations

Completion Standard

Perform 30º AoB turns maintaining altitude to within 100ft of starting altitude and airspeed within 10 knots. Rolling out within 10º of target heading



Ex 23 Precision Transitions

Aim: To learn rapid forward movement from the hover to the hover at constant height and RPM

Briefing Revise ground effect, translational lift and flapback Technique for transition from hover to 30 knots IAS and back to hover Demonstrate wind effect

Air Exercise: Transition from hover to 30 knots IAS and back to hover maintaining constant height 15–20 feet Stopping over a pre-determined target Demonstrate wind effect

Completion Standard

Student to be able to perform a precision transition from hover to 30 knots IAS and back to hover maintaining constant height 15–20 feet



Ex 24 Quickstops

Aim: To learn how to come rapidly into the hover from cruising speed at low altitude.

Briefing Use of power & controls Effect of wind Technique for

- quickstops into wind

- quickstops from crosswind/downwind terminating into wind

Danger of vortex ring Danger of high disc loading

Air Exercise: Quickstops into wind Quickstops from crosswind/downwind terminating into wind with turns to both left and right

Completion Standard

Perform quickstops maintaining a constant height and finishing in a high hover heading into wind





Ex 25a,

25b,

25c

Navigation to include

Aim: For the Student to learn:-

how to navigate the helicopter cross country using visual references, DR & TC, GPS/GNNS and, where available, radio navigation aids;

how to maintain flight in VMC – in sight of surface, sufficient forward visibility & clear of cloud;

how to employ low level techniques, and

appropriate action in the event of Degraded Visual Conditions:

divert or conducting precautionary landing.

Briefing Flight Planning

Enhanced instruction in interpretation forecast/actual weather |

Chart selection and preparation

Planning and Assessment and Selection of Route |

Flight Info (notams)

RT

Alternate landings

Aircraft documentation

Flight Plan, Mass and balance, Fuel Calculations, Administration |

Altimeter setting

Organisation of cockpit workload

Departure procedures

Maintaining Heading-Altitude-Speed-Time

Revision of estimates and headings

Lost/uncertain of position procedure

Traffic Patterns & Circuit procedure

Arrival, Landing & Taxi procedure

Parking, Fuelling and security

Problems at low altitude and reduced visibility: obstacles,

perspective, turbulence, noise nuisance

Bad weather circuits, Precautionary off airfield landing considerations|

Use of VOR Tune, ID, To/From, Set Heading for radial

SSR transponder codes & usage

Cross Fix from 2 VOR’s

VHF/DF QDM

Use of GPS/GNSS and dangers of over reliance thereupon |

Map reading technique

Technique for accurate flying to plan

Use of radio & navaids

In flight decision making, including action in event of |

degraded visual conditions (divert & precautionary landing). |

Uncertain of position and lost procedure

Aerodrome circuits & joins |

Parking and shutdown

Post flight admin

Air Exercise: Dead reckoning technique

Track Crawl technique

VOR tracking technique

Ordnance Survey leg technique

Diversion / Precautionary Landing Technique |



Completion Standard

Carry out all exercises while maintaining height/altitude + 200ft, heading +15°, speed +15kts

Carry out checks, provide estimates of each turning point

Demonstrate a safe precautionary landing technique to an off airfield site |



Ex 26 Advanced Take offs, transitions & landings to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn taking off, landing and transitioning out of wind.

Briefing Limitations & Power Required diagram Power check procedures X-wind & Downwind approaches & landings Go-around procedure Out of wind Take off and Landings (directional stability). Translational lift Effect on ASI,VSI & groundspeed Dangers of steep approach

Air Exercise: Running Take off

Cushion Creep Departure

Towering take off for downwind departure

Vertical take-off over obstacles

Steep Approach

Downwind Approach

Running Landings Zero/Zero Landing Recce of landing site

Crosswind and downwind landings

Go-around

Completion Standard

Carry out all exercises maintaining a constant heading whilst remaining within MAP limit set by instructor. No appreciable drift on vertical profiles



Ex 27 Sloping Ground to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn the correct method of taking off and landing on sloping or uneven ground.

Briefing Assessment of slope

Limitations: control orbit, wind / gradient

Wind versus slope

Effect of C of G

Ground effect and power required

Dangers of over controlling, dynamic rollover, soft ground, drift on landing, ground resonance,

Tail/blade strike through mis-handling.

Techniques

Air Exercise: Right skid up, Left skid up & Nose up slope

Completion Standard

Student to carry out all landings and take offs whilst maintaining position and a truly horizontal disc and remaining within the helicopter’s limits.

Discard any attempt where helicopter limits are likely to be exceeded.





Ex 28 Limited Power to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn how to approach, hover, take off and climb away when power is limited.

Briefing Performance graphs from manual

Site assessment & recce

Effect of C of G & wind

Techniques

Air Exercise: Take off power check

Vertical over obstacles

In flight power check

Running landing

Zero/zero landing

Approach to low hover and hover OGE

Steep approach

Go-around

Completion Standard

Carry out power checks and calculate margin available, select profile and execute profile without exceeding MAP limit set by instructor.

No appreciable drift on vertical profiles



Ex 29 Confined Areas / Off Airfield landings to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn how to enter, manoeuvre in and leave an off airfield site.

Briefing Landing capability & performance assessment

Locating landing site, assessing wind

Recce & 5 S’s

Circuit pattern and selection of markers

Approach profile selection

Approach to commitment point & go-around

Out of wind approaches and associated dangers

Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness

Power checks

Techniques

Air Exercise: Recce of site

Dual Angle / Steep Approach

Approach to high hover

Landing

Clearing Turn and manoeuvring technique

Power Checks

Hover IGE & OGE

Normal take off with best angle of climb

Vertical & Towering take offs

Completion Standard

Carry out recce, power checks and calculate margin available, select profile and execute profile without exceeding MAP limit set by instructor.

No appreciable drift on vertical profiles



Ex 30 Basic Instrument Flight to include:

Aim: For the Student to learn how to fly the required manoeuvres accurately under foggles, by sole reference to instruments.

Briefing Need to remain clear of cloud & revise effect of flight into Degraded Visual Conditions |

Physiological sensations

Limitations of human body



Scan technique

Instrument appreciation and limitations

Technique for attitude instrument flight by sole ref to panel

Air Exercise: S & L at various speeds & configurations

Climbs, descents & turns

Standard turns to selected headings

Recoveries from unusual attitudes

Autorotations

Action in event of inadvertent entry into IMC

Completion Standard

Carry out all manoeuvres Airspeed + 10 knots, Altitude + 150ft, Heading + 10 º

Carry out checks and drills in accordance with the aircraft checklist


Ex 31a* Night Flying Appreciation (optional additional lessons, time of year permitting).

Aim: To learn how to control the helicopter at night and the techniques to use both in the air and near the ground. General night flying procedures are contained within the Company Operations Manual Section 3.7.

Briefing Pre-flight inspection using torch

Differences from daylight operations

RT procedures

Night circuit procedures

Use of flares/lights

Night emergencies

Ground handling

Air Exercise: Start up differences

Take-off, hover & landing differences

Departure, transition & climb

Level flight, approach and transition to hover

Landing

Autorotation & PFL’s

Night circuit procedures

Use of flares/lights

Night emergencies

Completion Standard





Ex 31b* Cross Country Night Navigation (optional lessons, time of year permitting).

Aim: To learn how to navigate the helicopter at night.

Briefing Use of chart and pens during planning Equipment Lookout technique Identification of features Meteorology

Air Exercise: Triangular Navigation at night. Flight over relatively sparsely populated area.

Completion Standard





*Ex 31a & 31b are do not lead to a night rating, since this is a separate qualification requiring 15 hours of flying training and 45 hours of TK training as per the syllabus specified in FCL 810. These lessons are optional and may only be included within the 45 hours’ minimum training where the student has reached the required standard on all other exercises.



2.2 Air Exercise Reference List

For an abbreviated Air Exercise List, see the table contained in Section 1.4.4.3.

2.3 Course Structure

2.3.1 Phases of Training

2.3.1.1 The course is divided into three phases, each terminating in a Progress Test as follows:

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2.3.1.2 Flight exercises will normally be taught in the order detailed at paragraph 1.4.4.4 above, which ensures that they are taught in the most suitable learning sequence. If deviation from the normal order is necessary due, for example, to weather or aircraft unserviceability, the circumstances are to be detailed in the student’s training record.

2.3.1.3 Night Flying (Ex 31a&b) are optional exercises which may be conducted where the student has completed all other exercises to the required standard in less than the minimum hours. In practice this is seldom achievable, but where Night Training is given, it must be conducted in accordance with the Limitations and Procedures contained in the Company Operations Manual, Section 3.7. Such training will not lead to a night qualification, since that is a separate course.

2.3.1.4 Having completed all the Air Exercises in the Syllabus, the student will embark on series of sorties to ensure that the required Awareness Training (Appendix 6B) and Emergency & Abnormal Procedures (Appendix 10) have all been covered. The student must be able to carry out a practical demonstration of the required procedure (or by discussion in the case of items so designated) to the standard required of a PPL (H) holder. The duration and number of these sorties will be at the discretion of the Instructor until they are satisfied that the Student has reached the standard required to attempt Progress Test 3 and be recommended for test.

2.3.2 Integration of Syllabi

Instructors shall take care to cross relate theoretical knowledge to flying training wherever possible. It is important that the student is familiar with the normal operation of systems before learning emergency procedures associated with that system’s failure. Consequently Instructors must ensure that they teach normal operations before addressing system failures.

2.3.3 Student Progress

Before progressing from one phase of training to the next a student must have:

(a) Completed all of the flight exercises to a satisfactory standard

(b) Completed at least the minimum hours indicated at paragraph 2.3.1 above

(c) Passed the relevant Progress Test

PPL(H)

Phase Exercises Min. Hours Completion

1 1-14

18-21

27

24 Progress Test 1

2 15-17

22-25b

15 Progress Test 2

3 25c-26, 28-30

Emergency/abnormal Procedures & Revision

6 Progress Test 3



2.4 Instructional Methods

2.4.1 Pre-flight Briefings

Each flight exercise, whether dual or solo, is to be preceded by a thorough pre-flight briefing. The student should be left in no doubt as to his responsibilities during the flight and the order in which exercises are to be taught / practised. In Phase 3 of the course, the student should be able to brief the instructor on the current meteorological and AIS information.

2.4.2 Post-flight Discussion

The student should be debriefed as soon as practicable after each flight. The debriefing must match the subsequent entry in the student’s training record, which the student is expected to sign.

2.4.3 Adherence to Syllabus

Instructors are to give instruction in accordance with the flight training syllabus in this Part and the theoretical knowledge syllabus at Paragraph 4. It is essential that instruction is standardised to avoid confusion if the student should fly with more than one instructor. Any examples of a lack of standardisation are to be brought to the attention of the Head of Training.

2.4.4 Authorisation for Solo Flight

Students are to be authorised for solo flights only after they have received a thorough pre-flight briefing from the authorising instructor. Flight instructors with restricted privileges may authorise solo students only in the presence of the supervising FI nominated by the ATO for this purpose.

2.5 Progress Tests

2.5.1 Progress Test 1

Progress Test 1 is a test of the student’s ability to fly the aircraft safely and to a standard suitable to be allowed to fly as PIC. The test is conducted by the student’s allocated Flying Instructor and must be passed before the student is authorised for the first solo flight. The content of PT1 is detailed in the report form, an example of which is contained in Appendix 9.


Progress Test 2 is a test of the student’s ability to conduct safely a cross-country flight under VFR and to complete other flight manoeuvres with an acceptable degree of accuracy. The test is conducted by an experienced unrestricted Flying Instructor nominated by the Head of Training and must be passed before the student is authorised for the first solo cross-country. The Content of PT2 is detailed in the report form, a copy of which is at Appendix 9.


Progress Test 3 is designed to ensure that the student can complete all of the relevant exercises to the standard required at the PPL Skill Test. PT3 must be passed before a recommendation is made, in accordance with paragraph 1.8.3 above, for a student to attempt the skill test. The test is conducted by an experienced unrestricted Flying Instructor, nominated by the Head of Training, who must also be authorised to sign the recommendation for test. The Content of PT3 is detailed in the report form, a copy of which is at Appendix 9.

2.5.4 Nomination of Examiners

Progress tests may be conducted by any instructor and form an integral part of the flight instruction and the flight time is included in the total time for the course. Progress tests should be recorded by the student as dual flight time and not as P1/s or PICUS.

An instructor who has given a student PPL instruction or a Progress test may not act as flight examiner for that student’s PPL Skills Test.



2.5.5 Conduct of Progress Tests

Progress test schedules are contained in Part 4 Appendix 9. As a progress test forms part of the training process, instructors must endeavour to conduct the test in an informal and constructive manner. For Phases 1 & 2 all manoeuvres should be conducted safely and the student should demonstrate good airmanship and captaincy. Verbal prompts from the instructor are permitted but physical intervention should not be necessary.

For the Phase 3 test, no prompting should be necessary and the individual manoeuvres should be carried out by the student to the standard expected of a PPL holder. The test tolerances as published from time to time by the Authorities in AMC2 FCL.235 should be applied.

Where students fail to meet the required standard on a Progress Check, the checking instructor shall debrief the student and then separately conduct a debrief including the Head of Training, the course instructor and where appropriate the student. The purpose of such debrief being to examine the underlying reasons and identify any gaps in training and any remedial training or that might be considered necessary for the student to improve their performance. In cases where the course instructor has a restricted rating, the Head of Training will assess the standards applied by the restricted instructor and provide feedback.

2.5.6 Documentation

Examples of progress test report forms are shown in the Part 4 Appendix 9.

2.5.7 Instructor Standardisation Training

As a small non-complex operation, the Company instructors work closely together with the Head of Training who are able to liaise closely. The standardization procedures contained in Section 4 of the Company Operations Manual are deemed adequate to standardize unrestricted Flying Instructors to conduct training or progress checks on any course for which they are qualified to teach.

Restricted Instructors will be closely monitored and mentored by the Head of Training. Where course have been principally conducted by a restricted Flying Instructor the Progress Check 3 should be conducted by the Head of Training or the Deputy Head of Training to ensure a suitable standard has been achieved before recommending the student for test. Verbal feedback must be given to the restricted Flying Instructor on the standards achieved by the student with any advice for future reference.



3 Synthetic Flight Training

Not Applicable



PART 4 4 Theoretical Knowledge (TK)

4.1 Course Structure

4.1.1 The theoretical knowledge training course for the PPL course theoretical knowledge is contained in AMC1 FCL.210; FCL.215 which states that the theoretical knowledge instruction should include a certain element of Formal Classroom Work but may also include such facilities as interactive video, slide or tape presentation, online computer-based training and other media distance learning courses.

Theoretical Knowledge instruction will be delivered using some or all of the following :-

Formal Classroom Work based instruction, (example is detailed in the Appendices below);

Online interactive training delivered under a written agreement with an approved sub contactor TK provider of PPL(H) groundschool as listed in the appendices below;

Practical radio telephony (RT) / Communications ground training with an approved sub contactor RT Examiner provider RT groundschool as listed in the appendices below;

Directed self-study using other recommended materials.

The Theoretical Knowledge & Examinations Record Form also records provides the means by which the requirements of FCL.025(b)(3) in respect of number of sittings are met. Examinations will be scheduled in such a way that allowance is made for re-tests should one or more papers be failed. Each paper may be attempted only once in each sitting.

4.1.2 In addition to the TK specified in the PPL (H) syllabus, there is a requirement for enhanced Awareness & Emergency Training on specified subjects. Normally, these will be covered during the PPL (H) course incorporated into the relevant Air Exercise Briefings or through TK Training as contained in the syllabus. The table in Appendix 6B specifies where the subject matter will normally be covered. However, to ensure that these items are adequately covered, a series of specific Briefings & Air Exercises entitled Awareness Training and Emergency & Abnormal Procedures will be conducted after the formal syllabus has been completed. The content of these exercises are listed in Appendix 6B and Appendix 10 which both require the signature of the student that they have received training on each of the specified items.

4.2 Teaching Materials

In addition to the Online Training Course, the Company recommends the following :

The Private Pilot’s Licence Course series published by Jeremy Pratt

The Helicopter Pilot’s Manual volumes 1 & 2 by Norman Bailey

The Air Pilots Manual series by Trevor Thom

Principles of Helicopter Flight by W.J. Wagtendonk

Students are also directed to consult safety material published by organisations such as EHEST, Robinson Helicopters & GASCO. These can be found by following the links on the Members Resources page of the Company website.

4.3 Student Progress

The student should pass each of the online progress tests for a given subject with a pass mark of 80% before putting themselves forward for an exam.



4.4 Progress Testing

An instructor will verify the completion of the relevant online progress tests for each exam before recommending a student to take that exam using the Examination Record Form contained in Part 4 Appendices. The Instructor will also conduct a brief oral test to verify all subject matter has been covered.

Cambridge Helicopters Ltd t/a Aeromega Helicopters Part 4 – Appendices


4.5 List of Appendices

1) Part M Maintenance Company Sub-contractors

2) Company Procedures

3) Training Aircraft Fleet

4) Training Aerodromes

5) Theoretical Knowledge Instruction Breakdown

6 A) Online Training Breakdown B) Enhanced Training Subjects

7) Online Training Sub Contractor Agreement

8) Radio Telephony Sub Contractor Agreement

9) Flying Progress Test Schedules and Report Form

10) Emergency & Abnormal Procedures Check List

11) PPL (H) Recommendation for Test Form (inc. Skill Test Notification Format)

12) Authorisation of Instructors to recommend for test

13) PPL Course Critique

14) Theoretical Knowledge Study & Examination Record Form

15) Theoretical Knowledge Classroom Instruction Schedule

16) Flying Training Student Record

17) Flight Authorisation Sheet

18) Circuit Pattern Diagram

19) Airfield Plate

20) Appointment of Examiners

21) Membership Form

Cambridge Helicopters Ltd t/a/ Aeromega Helicopters Part 4 – Appendices


APPENDIX 1 PART M MAINTENANCE COMPANIES The following companies are contracted to provide continuing maintenance of the ATO helicopters in accordance with Part M. R22’s & B206

Helimech Ltd

Brooke Farm

Salford Rd

Hulcote

Bedfordshire

MK17 8BS

Phone: 01525 288418

Fax: 01525 280321

Mobile: 07881558885

R44’s

Sloane Helicopters Ltd

The Business Aviation Centre

Sywell Aerodrome

Sywell

Northants, NN6 0BN

United Kingdom

Phone : +44 (0)1604 790 595

Fax : +44 (0)1604 790 988



APPENDIX 2 PROCEDURES LICENCING RECORDS

Medical Expiry.

Whilst it is a student’s responsibility to ensure that they have a valid medical, the Company will endeavour to monitor the validity of each student’s certificate. When a PPL student first obtains a medical, a copy must be provided to Ops which will be retained in the student’s file. The expiry date will be entered into the Company’s calendar database, with a primary “alert” reminder set for one month before expiry and a secondary “alert” on the day of expiry.

On receipt of a primary alert, Ops will e-mail the student to remind them to arrange for a revalidation of the medical.

On receipt of a secondary alert, Ops will email the student to arrange a revalidation and place a warning marker on the student’s training records that will alert instructors that the medical has expired. Students make not fly solo unless they have a valid medical certificate.

Instructors are required to check that a student has a valid medical certificate as part of the pre solo checks prior to authorising any solo detail.

Language Proficiency.

In the even that a student is a non-native English speaker, they will require a Language Proficiency Certificate. Whilst it is a student’s responsibility to ensure that they have a valid Language proficiency certificate, the Company will endeavour to monitor the validity of each student’s certificate. When a PPL student first obtains a language proficiency, a copy must be provided to Ops which will be retained in the student’s file. The expiry date will be entered into the Company’s calendar database, with a primary “alert” reminder set for one month before expiry and a secondary “alert” on the day of expiry.

On receipt of a primary alert, Ops will e-mail the student to remind them to arrange for a revalidation of the language proficiency certificate.

On receipt of a secondary alert, Ops will email the student to arrange a revalidation and place a warning marker on the student’s training records that will alert instructors that the language proficiency certificate has expired. Students make not fly solo unless they have a valid language proficiency certificate.

Instructors are required to check that a student has a valid language proficiency certificate as part of the pre solo checks prior to authorising any solo detail.



APPENDIX 3 TRAINING AIRCRAFT FLEET

The following helicopters may be used for PPL training, providing that they are suitably equipped for the exercise to be conducted:

Type Registration

R22 Beta G-TINK

R22 Beta G-DLDL

R22 Beta G-LYNC

R44 Raven I G-CFCM

R44 Raven II G-WEAT

R44 Raven II G-MARF

B206 III G-OCFD

Other helicopters may be used as temporary replacements for a period not exceeding 90 days in the event of unserviceability providing they are approved by the Head of Training using the following procedure, pending amendment of this manual.

Procedure for Approval of Helicopters for Use in Training.

Upon having inspected a helicopter intended for temporary use at the ATO, the Head of Training shall conduct an Aircraft Documentation Audit using the form specified in Appendix 5 of the Company Organisation Management Manual. Upon documentation being found to be in order, the Head of Training will make an annotation in the Auditor Comments section of the form authorising that helicopter to be used on the specified training courses, together with any restriction thereon. After which it may be used in accordance with that authorisation. A copy of the signed form is to be retained with this Appendix 3 of the office copy of this Manual.

If the temporary use of the helicopter is to become permanent, a sub-contractor agreement is to be drawn up with the Part M maintenance company responsible and the company added to the list approved maintenance companies contained in Appendix 1. The helicopter shall also be added to the table in this Appendix 3.



APPENDIX 4 TRAINING AERODROMES: The Company base aerodrome is : Cambridge International Airport (EGSC) Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RX The Company will use the following aerodromes for the purpose of land away navigation training for the solo cross country qualifier: Cranfield EGTC Turweston EGBV Peterborough Conington EGSF Sywell EGBK Coventry EGBE Instructors may also use any other licenced aerodrome as necessary. The use of unlicenced sites is necessary for Exercise 29 Confined Areas. Only sites approved by the Head of Training shall be used and instructors are reminded of their responsibility to ensure that adequate safety measures are in place at any proposed location.



APPENDIX 5. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION

Radio Telephony Training

A minimum of 5 hours of theoretical knowledge training for Radio Telephony / Communications Exam shall be provided under a written agreement with an appointed sub-contractor, currently:

Camflight Ltd Great Minster House 76 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DR

Formal Classroom TK instruction

The minimum of 15 hours’ classroom or hangar based instruction provided by the Company shall comprise of lectures in the following structure:

Examination Subject Hours

Air Law Pilot Responsibilities & Currency 1.0 Low Flying Rules 1.0 Altimeter Setting Calculations 1.0

Aircraft General Knowledge Basic System Functions 1.0

Flight Performance & Planning Weight & Balance 1.0 Performance Diagrams 1.0 Rates of Climb/Descent 0.5 Interpretation of NOTAMS / Plates 0.5

Human Performance & Limitations CRM & Fitness to Fly 1.0

Meteorology Weather Information Interpretation 1.0

Navigation Planning and route assessment, Decision making on encountering DVE Reversing course/precautionary landings 1.5

Use of GNSS/GPS. 1.0 Operational Procedures Precautionary Landings 1.0

Principles of Flight Power On Diagram 1.0

Communications Basic Technique 1.0 Standard Calls 1.0

Total 15.0

NB. Additional Awareness Training & Revision of Emergency & Abnormal Procedures Training to be conducted as required with an absolute minimum of 2 hours of TK training.



APPENDIX 6A ONLINE TRAINING BREAKDOWN

Up to 70 hours of Theoretical Knowledge online training is to be provided under a written agreement with an appointed sub-contractor, currently: CATS Aviation Training School 110 Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8DL.

The breakdown of Theoretical Training Hours is summarised as follows:

Online Formal RT Classroom Directed Self

Classroom Training Study

PPL(H)

Human Performance 4 1 1

Air Law & ATC Procedures 4 3 1

Operational Procedures 2 1 1

Meteorology 12 1 1

Communications 2 2 5 1

Principles of Flight 10 1 2

Aircraft General Knowledge 10 1 1

Navigation 13 2 1

Flight Performance & Planning 9 3 1

Total 68 15 5 10

Awareness Training (See App 6B) 2 Emergency & Abnormal Procedures 2 Grand Total 100 Hours

APPENDIX 6B AWARENESS TRAINING

Item Theoretical Knowledge Subject Syllabus

Flying Training Syllabus Briefing Date Revised

Student Initials

Prohibited & Limited Manoeuvres Operational Procedures Emergency & Abnormal Procedures

Low/Negative G Manoeuvres Emergency & Abnormal Procedures

Low rotor RPM Recovery Ex 4 & 5 and pre solo progress check 1

E/RRPM Control (No gov.) Ex 5

Autorotative Landings Ex 19,20 & 21

Helicopter Stability Ex 4

Smooth Control & Disc Loads Ex 4 & 5

Sloping Ground Take Off & Landing Ex 27

Confined Area Operations Ex 29

Dynamic Rollover Operational Procedures Ex 29

Vortex Ring Operational Procedures Ex 18

Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness Operational Procedures Emergency & Abnormal Procedures

Centre of Gravity & Loading Flight Perf. & Planning Ex 25

Recovery from inadv. IMC Ex 30

Other Emergency Drills Emergency & Abnormal Procedures

Limitations & Safety Notices Flight Perf. & Planning Emergency & Abnormal Procedures

Safety Publications/Material Emergency & Abnormal Procedures

Type Limitations/Incident Reports Emergency & Abnormal Procedures

Relevant AIC’s/Safety Bulletins Emergency & Abnormal Procedures



APPENDIX 7 LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR ONLINE TK INSTRUCTION



APPENDIX 8 - LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH SUB-CONTRACTOR FOR RADIO TELEPHONY TRAINING.



APPENDIX 9 FLYING PROGRESS TEST SCHEDULES & REPORT FORM Student Name……………………………………… Progress Check Complete Instructor Signature…………... Progress Test 1 Pre Solo

Manoeuvre Pass /Fail

Date Revision Notes

Start Up, Lift & Hover Taxi

Standard Departure from airfield

Climb to a Safe Training Level

Straight & Level Flight at a specified airspeed

Level Turns onto Specified Magnetic Headings

Basic Autorotation

Practice forced landing

1 Advanced autorotation using a specified technique

Recovery from Vortex Ring

Descent, Rejoin & Approach to Land H1.

Standard Circuit

EOL to Power Recovery

Governor Failure

Circuit Emergencies.

Emergencies designated * in the Emergency Checklist

Progress Test 2 Pre Solo Cross Country Progress Check Complete Instructor Signature…………………….


Date Revision Notes

Dead Reckoning Navigation

Track Crawl Navigation

Circuit Join and landing at an airfield other than base.

En route RT Calls

Practice Forced Landing

Precautionary Landing

Emergencies designated * in the Emergency and Abnormal Procedures Checklist



Progress Test 3 – Pre Skills Test Student Name…………………………………………… Progress Check Complete Instructor Signature…………


Revision Notes

Triangular Navigation using Dead Reckoning, OS Map, Track Crawl and VOR Tracking

Practice Forced Landing

Confined Area Recce & Approach

Confined Area Departure

Limited Power Profiles

Sloping Ground

Quickstops

Emergency & Abnormal Procedures Check List Appendix 10



APPENDIX 10 EMERGENCY & ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CHECK LIST

The reference source for Emergency Procedures training is to be the latest version of the Pilot’s Operating Handbook

(POH) as carried in the aircraft used for the PPL (H) Training course. Students are to ensure that they have read the

entire Emergency Procedures Section. The following checklist is not definitive but should act as an aide-memoire for

instructors when checking student understanding.

*Denotes Emergencies to be revised immediately before solo cross country qualifier. ** Discussion only

I understand that whilst every effort has been made to cover all malfunctions, the above is not a definitive list and that

it is, and will be, my responsibility to ensure that I am always up to date and familiar with all emergency procedures.

Student Signature…………………………………………….Date…………………

Student Name: Helicopter Type: POH Version:

Exercise

Emergency Procedure Student Initials Date

Power / Drive Failure in Hover

Power /Drive Failure in Flight < 500 ft *

Power/Drive Failure above 500 ft *

Air Restart Procedure

Ditching

Operation of Floats

Loss of T/R Thrust in Hover

Loss of T/R Thrust in Forward Flight

Engine Fire During Start on Ground

Engine Fire in Flight *

Electrical Fire in Flight *

Generator / Alternator Failure *

Battery System Failure

Tachometer Failure

Low RPM Warnings *

Hydraulic System Failure

Governor Failure / Manual Throttle Flying

& recovery from low E/RRPM

*

Clutch Failure *

Fuel Control or Pump Failures

Fuel Filter Failures

Low Fuel

Anti/ Icing System *

Temperature and Chip Lights

Pitot / Static System

Instrument Failures

RT Equipment Failure

Carbon Monoxide Detected *

Precautionary Landing Technique

Effect, Danger of & Recovery from low G

manoeuvres

**



APPENDIX 11 PPL (H) RECOMMENDATION FOR TEST FORM Select one option by ticking box as appropriate:

Company Examiner Appointment Request for Appointment of Examiner by the CAA

SKILL TEST NOTIFICATION ST GBR.FCL. .H Details of Pilot who is to be tested Surname: Forename: Title: CAA Ref No: Date of Birth: Examiner Details Surname: Forename: Title: CAA Ref No: FCL. Date of Birth: State of Licence Issue: UK Examiner Privileges: FE PPL Date of FE Expiry: Type Rating valid until: Test Details Type of Test being Conducted: PPL/TRT* Type of Aircraft: Robinson R22 / R44/ Bell 206* Aircraft Registration: G- or G- Date of Test: or as rearranged due to weather. Venue for Test: Cambridge Time when test is to be carried out: 09:30 onwards *Delete those that do not apply

Course Completion I confirm that the following Candidate has completed the PPL Syllabus and has met all the licence issue requirements. Attached is a copy of the Emergencies Checklist duly signed by the candidate. I confirm that the candidate is ready and I recommend them for a Skills Test Candidate Name: …………………………………………………… Instructor Name: …………………………………………Date:………



APPENDIX 12 AUTHORISATION OF INSTRUCTORS TO RECOMMEND STUDENTS FOR LICENCE SKILLS TEST.

To be Authorised to Recommend for Test, Flying Instructors must either be the Head of Training or Deputy Head of Training, or have the following: ● An Unrestricted FI rating; ● A minimum of 100 hours’ flying instruction on helicopters; ● A minimum of 50 hours’ experience on the type of helicopter to be used for the test; Upon application, a flying instructor meeting the above criteria will be suitably briefed and authorised by the Head of Training to recommend students for test. The list of Authorised Instructors currently able to recommend for test is given here below:- Name Licence No Position

Duncan Bickley GBR.FCL.CP.317128L.H Head of Training

Ian Mills GBR.FCL.CP.431660F.H Deputy Head of Training

Alex Law GBR.FCL.CP.439882C.H Instructor

John Spring GBR.FCL.CP.322078H.H Instructor



APPENDIX 13 PPL (H) COURSE CRITIQUE

Name: Course:

Instructor(s): Start date:

It is our aim to provide high quality training. It would be appreciated if you could answer the questions below and we would welcome any other comments / suggestions you have that would help us to make further improvements.

Did you learn from the course?

Did the course satisfy your expectations?

Which parts of the course did you find most useful?

Which parts of the course did you find least useful?

Is there anything you feel that should have been included but wasn’t?

Any other comments / suggestions



APPENDIX 14 TK STUDY & EXAMINATIONS RECORD FORM

Candidate Name……………………………… Date of first Sitting:…………….. Date of Last Pass:………… Period:…………… Number of Sittings……..

Subject Attempt

No Online Modules

Verified

Date Groundschool

Completed

Recommended for

Test by (Instructor

Name)

Date of Exam Paper No Mark % Pass or Fail Sitting No.

Air Law 1

2

3

Operational Procedures 1

2

3

Communications 1

2

3

Meteorology 1

2

3

Aircraft General Knowledge 1

2

3

Human Performance 1

2

3

1

Navigation 2

3

Flight Planning and Performance 1

2

3

Principles of Flight

1

2

3



APPENDIX 15 CLASSROOM THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Examination Subject Category Hours Date Delivered Instructor Initials Student Initials Air Law Pilot Responsibilities & Currency 1.0

Low Flying Rules 1.0 1.0

Altimeter Setting Calculations 1.0

Aircraft General Knowledge Basic System Functions 1.0

Flight Performance & Planning Weight & Balance 1.0

Performance Diagrams 1.0

Rates of Climb/Descent 0.5

Interpretation of NOTAMS/Plates 0.5

Human Performance & Limitations CRM & Fitness to Fly 1.0

Meteorology Intro to Weather Information 1.0

Navigation CDMVT & Drift 1.0

Radio Navigation & GPS. 1.0

Operational Procedures Precautionary Landings 1.0

Principles of Flight Power On Diagram 1.0

Communications Basic Technique 1.0

Standard Calls 1.0

TOTALS 15.0



APPENDIX 16 STUDENT TRAINING RECORD

PPL Student Record Sheet PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL

STUDENT NAME:……………………………………………… SHEET NO:………

DATE

A/C INST. EASA Ex. No.

REMARKS, OBSERVATIONS & ITEMS NOT COVERED

STUDENT SIGNATURE

DUAL TOTAL DUAL

SOLO TOTAL SOLO

TOTAL TIME

CIRC. X-C

Total Total

Total Total

Total Total

Total Total



APPENDIX 17 FLIGHT AUTHORISATION SHEET

MONTH: NB. By signing this sheet you are confirming that your licence, medical certificate, and ratings are valid for the intended flight and you are in compliance with the necessary currency requirements. DATCON FLIGHT TIME DATE FLIGHT

TYPE A/C REG

PILOT STUDENT / PASSENGER

EXERCISE FROM / TO

AUTH SIG.

PILOT SIG.

START

STOP

TOTAL

TIME UP

TIME DOWN

DUAL SOLO / SFH

CUSTOMER

FLIGHT TYPE CODES: PPL T1: Staff Dual T2: Freelance Dual T3: Solo S Self Fly POSITIONING P1 Staff P2: Hour Builder OTHER CPL: CPL (H) Training FIC Flight Instructor Course TRT Type Rating Training TESTS: E1: Skills Test E2: Type Rating Test E3: Proficiency Check E4: Other



APPENDIX 18 CAMBRIDGE AIRPORT CIRCUIT PATTERN



APPENDIX 19 – CAMBRIDGE AIRFIELD PLATE



APPENDIX 20 EXAMINER DESIGNATION As an ATO, the Company maintains a list of persons who will act as Flight Examiner (FE) in conducting flight tests for the issue of certain licences and ratings detailed below. Such persons are to hold current and valid licences, examiner qualifications, medical certificate and ratings at the time of conducting such tests.

The procedure for nominating examiners to conduct test will be as follows: On completion of a course, the candidates instructor will complete the course paperwork in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Company’s EASA manual for the relevant course and recommend the candidate for test. This paperwork shall be submitted to the Head of Training who will review the training records and nominate an examiner from the Company List who is eligible to conduct the required test by completing the form contained in Appendix 11 of this manual. This form will be passed to operations who will then book the examiner to conduct the test at a time and date convenient to all parties. In the event that none of the Company designated examiners are able or capable to conduct such flight test, the form in Appendix 11 will be sent to the Test Notification section of the CAA in accordance with their requirements for an examiner to be appointed. At the time of conducting the test, the examiner will present their licence to both the Candidate and the Company’s representative (who shall be a qualified instructor) who will check the validity and currency of such licence, ratings, medical certificate and qualifications before the commencement of such test.

Examiner Authorised to conduct tests for:

Forename Initial Surname Licence No PPL (H) Type Ratings

Duncan D Bickley FCL.GBR.317128L.H Y Y

John W Spring FCL.GBR.322078H.H Y Y

Philip J Sheldon FCL.GBR.233849A.H Y Y

Geoffrey Day FCL.GBR.214864R.H Y Y

Beniamino Cinque FCL.GBR.317483B.H Y Y



APPENDIX 21

TRAINEE DETAILS AND INITIAL ASSESSMENT FOR PPL TRAINING

Name

Address

Tel No.

Mobile No.

Email:

Next of Kin Details:

Name: Contact No:

Other Licence held Licence no.

Country of issue Expiry date

Medical current Y / N Expiry date

Details of any Previous Training Received:

Company Name: Base: Hours: Records Received Y / N

Additional Comments / Initial Assessment Notes

Total F/W Hours Total F/W PIC

I confirm that the above information is true and correct, that I have read & understood the Health & Safety Briefing, and read and signed the Operations & Training Manuals. Student Signature………………….. Name …...…………………… Date ………

Recommendation: Signature ………………………. Appt …………………. Date ………………

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