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This GA Advisory Circular supersedes GAAC 2004-04 dated 2004-08-06. SubjectFlight testing for pilot licences and ratings - Aeroplanes and helicopters PurposeInform stakeholders of the extended period of consultation regarding the proposed amendments to the flight test guides coming into effect April 1st, 2005. ReferencesFlight Test Guides
BackgroundWhere a flight test is required for the issuance of a flight crew permit, licence or rating, the skill requirements that must be met are set out in a flight test guide and the testing procedures are defined in an examiner manual. A process of continuous improvement is used for these references. Results of flight tests are monitored and feedback is obtained from such stakeholders as flight instructors and examiners. Discussion with these stakeholders across the country, in the past two years, has resulted in further improvements to the skill requirements for pilot flight tests. As well, a new marking scale has been developed. The 4-point marking scale will replace the existing 6-point (0-5) scale and proposed to also go into effect April 1, 2005. New flight test report forms have been printed to reflect the changes. Proposed Flight Test Changes Highlights of changes to the flight test guides are shown below: All Flight Tests:
Commercial Pilot Licence Flight Test Ex 18 Power-off 180º Accuracy Approach and Landing
Ex 23 A Pre-flight Planning Procedures
Multi-engine Class Rating Flight Test Ex 8 A Stall - clean configuration and Ex 8 B Approach to Stall - landing configuration are separate flight test items and are now assessed individually. Ex 9 Steep Turn
Instrument Rating Ex 8 Approaches
All Non Precision Approaches
4-Point Marking Scale Marking of flight test items will be as follows: 4 - Above Standard, where performance remains well within the qualification standards and flight management skills are excellent. 3 - Standard, where minor deviations from the qualification standards occur and performance remains within prescribed limits. 2 - Basic Standard, when deviations from the standards, which may include momentary excursions from prescribed limits, occur, but are recognized and corrected in a timely manner. 1 - Below Standard, where the deviations from the qualification standards are unacceptable and excursions beyond prescribed limits are not recognized or corrected in a timely manner. The ‘General’ sections of the respective guides outline the full marking criteria. Each flight test item has specific performance criteria. ActionThe new guides are available at the following website: http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/Flttrain/menu.htm Examiners, flight instructors and other persons providing flight training should review these guides and submit their written comments and recommendations before January 31st, 2005 to the following address: Chief, Flight Training Fax: (613) 990-6215 Transport Canada continually strives to improve flight safety in Canada. All comments and recommendations received will be considered to further improve the proposed flight test guides. Effective DateDecember 1, 2004
Manzur Huq
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