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The "Performance Criteria" section of each flight test item prescribes the marking
criteria. These criteria assume no unusual circumstances as well as operation of the aircraft in accordance
with the manufacturer’s specifications, recommended speeds and configurations in the Pilot’s Operating
Handbook/Aircraft Flight Manual (POH/AFM) or other approved data.
The recommended climb and approach to landing airspeeds may be corrected for actual weights as depicted in
available POH/AFM performance charts or tables or, in their absence, in accordance with Airworthiness
Manual Chapter 523 section 523.63 Climb, General and section 523.73
Reference Landing Approach Speed. AWM 523 (FAR 23) is the certification standard
upon which POH/AFMs are established for aeroplanes of 12,500 lbs or less.
Use of Checklists
Throughout the flight test, the candidate is evaluated on the use of an appropriate checklist. Proper use
is dependent on the specific task being evaluated. The situation may be such that the use of the written
checklist, while accomplishing the elements of an “Aim”, would be either unsafe or impractical. In
these cases, a review of the checklist after the elements have been accomplished would be appropriate. The
division of attention between the checklist and lookout for traffic should be considered. Certain items may be
verified from memory.
Takeoffs and Landings
The element pertaining to the accuracy of lateral positioning on the runway
during takeoffs and landings will be assessed in accordance with the following criteria:
(a) 4 - The fuselage remains over the centreline of the runway/landing surface;
(b) 3 - The wing remains over the centreline of the runway/landing surface;
(c) 2 - The aeroplane is at or drifts to a position where the centreline of the
runway/landing surface is beyond the wing tip;
(d) 1 -The aeroplane’s longitudinal axis is at or drifts to more than halfway from
the centreline of the runway/landing surface towards the edge of the pavement/prepared surface. Narrower
runways will demand more accuracy.
Tolerances
Where a candidate exceeds a tolerance specified in the performance criteria because of pilot error or poor
technique, but recovers in a timely manner, the performance pertaining to that criterion may be acceptable, if
safety was not compromised.
Unless otherwise stated, if a tolerance is exceeded by more than double the specified value because of pilot
error or poor technique (not due to wind/weather, turbulence or traffic conditions), the performance will be
deemed to be “Below Standard”, even if a correction is made.
Examiner Discretion
Deviations from the published criteria due to weather, turbulence, traffic or other situations beyond the
control of the candidate must be taken into consideration when assessing the various test items. To enhance
objectivity and to reduce the need for the examiner to make allowances in assessing such situations the test
should, whenever possible, be conducted under normal flight conditions.
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