AMC1 SFCL.160(a)(1)(ii) SPL – Recency requirements

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

TRAINING FLIGHTS

(a) The content of the two training flights, as stipulated in point SFCL.160(a)(1)(ii), should include elements from the skill test for the SPL, as set out in AMC1 SFCL.145, selected by the instructor in accordance with point (b).

(b) Each training flight should be preceded with a briefing and closed with a debriefing between the instructor and the candidate. In order to add value to the training flight, any element of flying a sailplane where candidates feel they would benefit from instruction should be discussed. The flight should then be focused on those specific elements with an instructor demonstration prior to candidate practice being performed.

(c) If the instructor considers that the candidate during the training flight did not perform to an adequate standard, they should not sign the logbook of the candidate but recommend further training flights instead.

(d) The 24-month period should be counted from the last day of the month in which the respective training flight took place.