Self Study Course for VFR Rotorcraft Competency Program

This course is intended for compliance with the conditions of the exemption from CAR 703.88(1)(c)(ii) by CAR 703 VFR Helicopters air operators.

To be completed by: the Chief Pilot and designates that conduct Pilot Competency Checks, initially and every 5 years thereafter. The course must be corrected to 100% to be considered completed.

This self study course is divided into four (4) Parts and is based on Documents and Publications that are accessible on the Transport Canada Website at addresses shown in the guide:

Part 1           TP 14277 "Pilot Examiner Training Manual";
Part 2           Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VII -
                    Commercial Air Services Standard 723 - Air Taxi –
                    Helicopters, Standard 723 SCHEDULE - Pilot Proficiency
                    Check – Helicopter;
Part 3           TP 3077 – "Flight Test Guide - Private and Commercial Pilot
                    License – Helicopter"; and
Part 4           TP 6533 – "Approved Check Pilot Manual"

Additional recommended reading:

PART 1

TP 14277 "Pilot Examiner Training Manual"

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/publications/tp14277/menu.htm

Principals of Evaluation

Evaluation Process

1. Evaluation is the process of observing, measuring and recording a
   
   candidate’s performance in order to__________________________

________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________

Evaluation Errors

2. In order to test effectively, errors in evaluation fall into several categories that include:

Oral Questions

3. Tricky or irrelevant questions should be____________________.

Questions should be challenging for the candidate but______________

_______________________________________________________________

to come to the answer must be provided.

General Principals of Flight Testing

4. If examiners remain calm and neutral__________________________

_______________________________________________________________.

Conducting the Flight Test

5. Briefing the Candidate

Private and Commercial – Helicopter

Ex. 2 - Preparation for Flight

6. The candidate should also be asked to__________________________
   
   _____________________________________________and questioned
   
   to determine understanding of ________________________________
   
   and the resulting effect on helicopter handling/performance




7. The candidate is expected to_________________________________
   
   _______________________________at this time. Should the
   
   candidate omit the briefing,__________________________________
   
   _________________________________________________________.
   
   
   
8. Check to see if the candidate uses___________________________
   
   ____________________________________________________. If the
   
   examiner does not agree with_________________________________
   
   _________________, the candidate should not be penalized.

Ex. 14 - Emergencies

9. The examiner must be careful when simulating an emergency or
   
   abnormal flight situation______________________________________
   
   _____________________________________, if required, to carry out a
   
   __________________________________________________________.



10. A landing following a simulated in-flight emergency will only be
    
    carried out on_______________________________________________
    
    __________________________________________________________.

Ex. 18 - Autorotations

11. The engine failure will be simulated in accordance with the
    
    manufacturer's flight manual,__________________________________
    
    __________________________________________________________.




12. The types of autorotation tested are at the discretion of the examiner,
    
    usually one _________________________________ and one with a
    
    _______________________________________, and will be initiated
    
    from cruise at a safe height but in no instance__________________
    
    __________________________________________________________.

Ex. 25 - Confined Areas

13. When selecting a confined area, examiners must choose a site that
    
    demands careful appraisal from the candidate and _______________
    
    _________________________________________________________.
    
    The objective is to determine the candidate’s ability to carry out
    
    _________________________________________________________;
    
    it is not to assess __________________________________________.




14. The type of departure should be________________________________
    
    ______________ . The candidate must carry out a________________
    
    _______________________________as part of the hover check.

Ex. 31 - Radio Communications

15. Assessment of correct radio procedure should be made
    
    __________________________________________________________.

PART 2

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)Part VII - Commercial Air ServicesStandard 723 - Air Taxi - Helicopters

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Regserv/Affairs/cars/Part7/Standards/a723h01.htm

Standard 723 SCHEDULE - Pilot Proficiency Check - Helicopter

16. Standard 723 SCHEDULE - Pilot Proficiency Check – Helicopter
    
    content was last revised in______________________________
    
    _______________________.



17. The two paragraphs of subsection "(1) Pre-flight Phase" of the Schedule are:

(a)____________________________________________

(b)____________________________________________




18. Subsection "(2) Flight Phase paragraph", "(a) Taxiing and Hovering
    
    Manoeuvres" subparagraph (iv) states:______________________
    
    hover turns, __________________________________________and
    
    _________________________________________________hovering
    
    manoeuvres and, when practical,__________________________
    
    ____________ hovering…




19. Subsection "(2) Flight Phase", paragraph "(d) Normal and Abnormal
    
    Procedures" states in part: "The pilot shall demonstrate use of as
    
    many of the normal and abnormal procedures for installed systems,
    
    devices and aids_________________________________________
    
    _______________________________________________________
    
    to determine that the pilot has the knowledge and ability to properly use installed equipment.




20. Subsection "(2) Flight Phase", paragraph "(e) Emergency Procedures,
    
    Malfunctions and Flight Characteristics", subparagraph "(i) Emergency
    
    and Malfunctions" states in part: The pilot shall demonstrate or, where
    
    demonstration is impractical,__________________________________
    
    __________________________________________________________
    
    _________________________________________and______________
    
    __________ listed below…

PART 3

TP 3077 – "Flight Test Guide - Private and Commercial Pilot License – Helicopter"

GENERAL

Flight Management (Page 5)

21. A below standard performance of a manoeuvre or task can often be explained by weaknesses in flight management competencies. List the four principal flight Management competencies.

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 2 - Preparation for Flight

B.  Helicopter Performance (Page 9)

22. The candidate will be required to explain and state approved operating
    
    procedures,_______________________________________________
    
    ______________ and _______________________________________
    
    for the helicopter to be used on the flight test. Certain essential
    
    performance speeds will be quoted from___________________. Other
    
    helicopter performance data may be determined from the _________
    
    _________________________________________________________.

C.  Weight and Balance, Loading (Page 10)

23. Knowledge of weight and balance_____________________________
    
    _________and ________________________, and the effect of various
    
    centre of gravity locations on the helicopter flight characteristics will be
    
    demonstrated. Practical knowledge of how to correct a situation in
    
    which the ________________________________________________
    
    ________________or in which the ____________________________
    
    _________________________________________________________.

E.  Engine Starting and Run-up, Use of Checklists (Page 11)

24. The candidate will use the _____________________ provided by the
    
    aircraft manufacturer, or owner/operator, and use_______________
    
    ________________________________________________for engine
    
    starting, warm-up, run-up and checking helicopter systems and
    
    equipment, to determine that the helicopter is _______________and
    
    _______________________________________________________.

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 11 - Engine Failure at the Hover or Hover-taxi (Page 13)

25. The Aim: To determine the candidate’s ability to _______________
    
    _________________________________ following an engine failure at
    
    the _____________________ or_____________________________.

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 14 - Emergency Procedures (Page 14)

26. It is the responsibility of the candidate to use ____________________
    
    ________________ while carrying out simulated emergencies and to
    
    apply good _____________________________ to ensure the
    
    ____________________________. A landing following a simulated
    
    in-flight emergency will only be carried out on____________________
    
    _________________________________________________________.

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 18 – Autorotations (Page 16)

27. The Aim: To determine that, in the event of an engine failure,
    
    the candidate has the ability to make a ________________
    
    autorotational ________________and _________________
    
    to a _____________________________________________.

2. Landing or Power Recovery to the Hover/Hover-taxi

28. The autorotations will terminate, at the discretion of the examiner,
    
    in either a ______________________, or a __________________
    
    ____________________ to the hover/hover-taxi.

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 23 - Sloping Ground Operations (Page 20)

29. The candidate will be expected to ______________________,
    
    _________________________________, and ______________
    
    ______________ from a suitable area of sloping ground.

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 25 - Confined Areas (Page 21)

30. The candidate will demonstrate a ________________________
    
    __________, an ______________________________________
    
    within a confined area, ________________________________,
    
    ___________________, _______________________________,
    
    _______________________, and a ______________________
    
    ______________. The rejected departure may be demonstrated
    
    ____________________________________________________,
    
    at the examiner's discretion, depending on conditions.

Flight Test Exercises - Ex. 31 - Radio Communication (Page 23)

31. The examiner will also assess the candidate's ability to obtain
    
    information about _____________, ______________________
    
    ___________________________________________________
    
    ____________________________________________. Where it
    
    is not possible to establish radio communication with an ATC
    
    unit, the examiner may _________________________________
    
    _____________________ to meet the aim of this item.

PART 4

TP 6533 – "Approved Check Pilot Manual"

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/publications/tp6533/menu.htm

PART 1 "General Administration"

Chapter 9 - Conduct of Flight Checks

9.2 Flight Check Philosophy
     (9.2.4)

32. Today’s flight check evaluators must _______________________
    
    ______________________________________________________
    
    _____________________ or commission of errors, and then determine
    
    the effectiveness of crew actions in managing the situation _________
    
    _________________________________________________________
    
    _____________________.

10.29 Technical Knowledge
         (10.29.4)

33. The pilot must show a practical knowledge of ____________________,
    
    _________________________________, and ____________________
    
    to show that they are aware of the causes, prevention and appropriate
    
    recovery procedures.

10.30 Flight Planning (FLP)
         (10.30.2)

34. The pilot or crew must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the
    
    company’s__________, ___________, and __________, including
    
    helicopter performance charts, __________________, applicable
    
    AFM __________________, and weight and balance procedures.

10.39 Landing (LND)
         (10.39.2)

35. Landings and approaches to landings must be conducted according
    
    to the __________and _____________________________________.

10.44 Abnormal/Emergency
         (10.44.3)

36. _____________________, ___________________________________
    
    that have a cumulative effect on the operation of the aircraft must not
    
    be planned as part of the ride scenario.

10.45 Engine Failure in the Cruise for a Single Engine Helicopter
         (10.46.1)

37. The assessment should focus on the ability of the pilot to rapidly
    
    ________________________________________________, select
    
    the _________________________________________landing area,
    
    and ___________________________________________________.

10.48  Anti-torque Failure or Control Malfunctions
         (10.48.1)

38. There is often more than one way of coping with a particular yaw
    
    control problem… When using a technique involving the closing of the
    
    throttle in the final stages, the ACP should discuss _______________
    
    __________ whether this will be to the ground or a ________________
    
    __________________________________________________________.

10.49 Hydraulic Failures and Malfunctions
         (10.49.1)

39. The consequences of failing to follow AFM procedures and limits in the
    
    event of a hydraulic failure can be _____________________________.
    
    The ACP should pay particular attention to these ________________
    
    and _____________________________ as appropriate for the
    
    helicopter type, as well as the aircraft handling.

10.53 Automation and Technology
         (10.53.11)

40. Crews must satisfactorily demonstrate an understanding of the means
    
    to transition from or between various levels of _____________________
    
    _______________ to ___________________________ and back to
    
    ____________________________. They must also demonstrate a
    
    clear understanding of the conditions or situations in which it is
    
    appropriate to do so.