Subject

Flight Instructor Guide - Aeroplane (TP 975) revision

Purpose

Communicate revisions to the Flight Instructor Guide, Part III - Lesson Plans.

Reference

• Flight Instructor Guide - Aeroplane (TP 975)
• Flight Training Manual (FTM)

Background

CAR 405.14 requires that flight training in an aeroplane or helicopter shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable flight instructor guide and flight training manual or equivalent document and the applicable training manual on human factors. Part III of the Flight Instructor Guide is a sample training syllabus that includes guidance and direction to flight instructors in developing suitable training plans. Lesson Plans 21 and 23 of the Guide recommend solo practice of incipient spin and spiral dive recoveries. The solo practice of incipient spin recoveries is no longer acceptable. With respect to spiral dive recoveries, this is inconsistent with the recommended practices set out in the Flight Training Manual.

Accordingly, Lesson Plans 21 and 23 of the Flight Instructor Guide (TP 975) have been revised.

Action

Effective July 15, 2004, the Flight Instructor Guide (TP 975), Part III, is revised with respect to Lesson Plans 21 and 23. From Lesson Plan 21, the recommended solo practice of the incipient spin recovery is removed. From Lesson Plan 23, the solo practice of incipient spin and spiral dive recoveries is removed.

The revised version of the Flight Instructor Guide may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/Flttrain/planes/menu.htm.

Effective Date

July 15, 2004.

Manzur Huq
Director
General Aviation