AMC1 SFCL.150(b) SPL – Sailplane and TMG privileges
CAA ORS9 Decision No. 52
EXTENSION TO TMG PRIVILEGES
- Once the training set out in this AMC is completed, the ATO, DTO or Gliding Club should issue a certificate of satisfactory completion of the training.
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Theoretical knowledge
In preparation for the demonstration of additional theoretical knowledge as stipulated in point SFCL.150(b)(2), the training course at an ATO, DTO or Gliding Club should include theoretical knowledge instruction that should at least cover the revision or explanation of:
- Principles of flight
- operating limitations (addition: TMG);
- propellers; and
- flight mechanics.
- Operational procedures for TMGs
- special operational procedures and hazards; and
- emergency procedures.
- Flight performance and planning
- mass and balance considerations;
- loading;
- CG calculation;
- load and trim sheet;
- performance of TMGs;
- flight planning for VFR flights;
- fuel planning;
- pre-flight preparation;
- ICAO flight plan; and
- flight monitoring and in‑flight re‑planning.
- Aircraft general knowledge
- system designs, loads, stresses, maintenance;
- airframe;
- landing gear, wheels, tyres, brakes;
- fuel system;
- electrics;
- piston engines;
- propellers; and
- instrument and indication systems.
- Navigation
- dead reckoning navigation (addition: powered flying elements);
- in-flight navigation (addition: powered flying elements);
- basic radio propagation theory;
- radio aids (basics);
- radar (basics); and
- GNSS.
- Flight instruction
- The numbering of exercises should be used primarily as an exercise reference list and as a broad instructional sequencing guide; therefore, the demonstrations and practices need not necessarily be given in the order listed.
- The training elements as per point SFCL.150(b)(1) should cover the revision or explanation of the following exercises:
- characteristics of the TMG;
- cockpit layout;
- systems; and
- checklists, drills and controls.
- action if fire on the ground and in the air;
- engine cabin and electrical system fire;
- systems failure; and
- escape drills, location and use of emergency equipment and exits.
- serviceability documents;
- equipment required, maps, etc.;
- external checks;
- internal checks;
- harness and seat or rudder panel adjustments;
- starting and warm-up checks;
- power checks;
- running down system checks and switching off the engine;
- parking, security and picketing (for example, tie down); and
- completion of authorisation sheet and serviceability documents.
- pre-taxi checks;
- starting, control of speed and stopping;
- engine handling;
- control of direction and turning;
- turning in confined spaces;
- parking area procedure and precautions;
- effects of wind and use of flying controls;
- effects of ground surface;
- freedom of rudder movement;
- marshalling signals;
- instrument checks; and
- air traffic control procedures (if applicable).
- at normal cruising power, attaining and maintaining straight and level flight;
- flight at critically high air speeds;
- demonstration of inherent stability;
- control of pitch, including use of trim;
- lateral level, direction and balance and trim;
- at selected air speeds (use of power);
- during speed and configuration changes; and
- use of instruments for precision.
- entry, maintaining the normal and max rate climb and levelling off;
- levelling off at selected altitudes;
- en-route climb (cruise climb);
- climbing with flap down (if available);
- recovery to normal climb;
- maximum angle of climb; and
- use of instruments for precision.
- entry, maintaining and levelling off;
- levelling off at selected altitudes;
- glide, powered and cruise descent (including effect of power and air speed);
- side slipping (on suitable types);
- use of instruments for precision flight; and
- descending with engine inoperative.
- entry and maintaining medium level turns;
- resuming straight flight;
- faults in the turn (incorrect pitch, bank and balance);
- climbing turns;
- descending turns;
- slipping turns (on suitable types);
- turns onto selected headings, use of gyro heading indicator or compass; and
- use of instruments for precision.
- safety checks;
- recognition of the characteristics of slow flight;
- controlled flight down to critically slow air speed; and
- application of full power with correct attitude and balance to achieve normal climb speed.
- airmanship;
- safety checks;
- symptoms;
- recognition;
- clean stall and recovery without power and with power;
- recovery when a wing drops; and
- approach to stall in the approach and in the landing configurations, with and without power, recovery at the incipient stage.
- pre-take-off checks;
- into wind take-off;
- safeguarding the nose wheel (if applicable);
- crosswind take-off;
- drills during and after take-off;
- short take-off and soft field procedure or techniques including performance calculations; and
- noise abatement procedures.
- circuit procedures, downwind and base leg;
- approach and landing with and without (idle) engine power;
- safeguarding the nose wheel (if applicable);
- effect of wind and wind shear on approach and touchdown speeds;
- use of airbrakes, flaps, slats or spoilers (if available);
- crosswind approach and landing;
- glide approach and landing (engine stopped);
- short landing and soft field procedures or techniques;
- flapless approach and landing (if applicable);
- wheel landing;
- missed approach and go-around; and
- noise abatement procedures.
- abandoned take-off;
- engine failure after take-off;
- mislanding and go-around;
- missed approach; and
- partial power loss.
- steep turns (45 °), level and descending;
- stalling in the turn and recovery; and
- recoveries from unusual attitudes, including spiral dives.
- engine cooling procedures;
- switching off procedure in-flight;
- sailplane operating procedures;
- restarting procedure; and
- decision process to start or not start the engine.
- forced landing procedure;
- choice of landing area, provision for change of plan;
- gliding distance;
- descent plan;
- key positions;
- engine failure checks;
- use of radio;
- base leg;
- final approach;
- landing; and
- actions after landing.
- full procedure away from aerodrome to break-off height;
- occasions necessitating;
- in-flight conditions;
- landing area selection:
- normal aerodrome;
- disused aerodrome; and
- ordinary field;
- circuit and approach; and
- actions after landing.
- Flight planning
- weather forecast and actuals;
- map selection and preparation:
- calculations:
- flight information:
- TMG documentation;
- notification of the flight:
- Departure:
- organisation of cockpit workload;
- departure procedures:
- En-route:
- maintenance of altitude and heading;
- revisions of ETAs and heading;
- log keeping;
- use of radio or compliance with ATC procedures;
- minimum weather conditions for continuation of flight;
- in-flight decisions;
- transiting controlled or regulated airspace;
- diversion procedures;
- uncertainty of position procedure; and
- lost procedure; and
- Arrival, aerodrome joining procedure:
- ATC liaison in regulated airspace (may be simulated in case of unavailability of regulated airspace);
- altimeter setting;
- entering the traffic pattern;
- circuit procedures;
- parking;
- security of TMG;
- refuelling;
- closing of flight plan, if appropriate; and
- post-flight administrative procedures.
- actions before descending;
- hazards (for example, obstacles and terrain);
- difficulties of map reading;
- effects of wind and turbulence;
- vertical situational awareness (avoidance of controlled flight into terrain);
- avoidance of noise sensitive areas;
- joining the circuit; and
- bad weather circuit and landing.
- Use of GNSS, VFR Moving Map devices or VOR/NDB:
- selection of waypoints;
- to or from indications or orientation; and
- error messages;
- Use of VHF/DF and other radio facilities, as available:
- availability, AIP and frequencies;
- R/T procedures and ATC liaison; and
- obtaining a QDM and homing; and
- Use of en-route or terminal radar:
- availability and AIP;
- procedures and ATC liaison;
- pilot’s responsibilities; and
- secondary surveillance radar;
Exercise 1: Familiarisation with the TMG
Exercise 1e: Emergency drills
Exercise 2: Preparation for and action after flight
Exercise 3: Taxiing
Exercise 3e: Emergencies: brake and steering failure
Exercise 4: Straight and level
Exercise 5: Climbing
Exercise 6: Descending
Exercise 7: Turning
Exercise 8a: Slow flight
Note: The objective is to improve the pilot’s ability to recognise inadvertent flight at critically low speeds and provide practice in maintaining the TMG in balance while returning to normal air speed.
Exercise 8b: Stalling
Exercise 9: Take-off and climb to downwind position
Exercise 10: Circuit, approach and landing
Note: In the interests of safety, it will be necessary for pilots who are trained on nose wheel TMGs to undergo dual conversion training before flying tail wheel TMGs, and vice versa.
Exercise 9/10e: Emergencies
Exercise 11: Advanced turning
Exercise 12: Stopping and restarting the engine
Exercise 13: Forced landing without power
Exercise 14: Precautionary landing
Exercise 15a: Navigation
(1) choice of route;
(2) airspace structure; and
(3) safety altitudes;
(1) magnetic heading(s) and time(s) en-route;
(2) fuel consumption;
(3) mass and balance; and
(4) mass and performance;
(1) NOTAMs, etc.;
(2) radio frequencies; and
(3) selection of alternate aerodromes;
(1) pre-flight administrative procedures; and
(2) ICAO flight plan form;
(1) altimeter settings;
(2) ATC liaison in regulated airspace (may be simulated in case of unavailability of regulated airspace);
(3) setting heading procedure; and
(4) noting of ETAs;
Exercise 15b: Navigation problems at lower levels and in reduced visibility
Exercise 15c: Radio navigation (basics)
(1) transponders;
(2) code selection; and
(3) interrogation and reply.