AMC1 SFCL.150(e) SPL – Sailplane and TMG privileges

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

EXTENSION TO SAILPLANE PRIVILEGES

(a) Once the training set out in this AMC is completed, the ATO or the DTO should issue a certificate of satisfactory completion of the training.

(b) Theoretical knowledge

In preparation for the demonstration of additional theoretical knowledge as stipulated in point SFCL.150(e)(2), the training course at an ATO or at an DTO should include theoretical knowledge instruction that should at least cover the revision or explanation of:

(1) Principles of flight Operating limitations

(2) Operational procedures

(i) special operational procedures and hazards; and

(ii) emergency procedures.

(3) Flight performance and planning

(i) mass and balance considerations;

(ii) loading;

(iii) CG calculation;

(iv) load and trim sheet; and

(v) performance of sailplanes.

(4) Aircraft general knowledge

(i) system designs, loads, stresses, maintenance;

(ii) airframe;

(iii) landing gear, wheels, tyres, brakes; and

(iv) instrument and indication systems.

(5) Navigation

(i) dead reckoning navigation (addition: powered flying elements);

(ii) in-flight navigation; and

(iii) GNSS.

(c) Flight instruction

The flight instruction should include at least the training syllabus specified in point (c) of AMC2 SFCL.130. However, credit may be given for exercises 4 to 8, 10 and 14.