AMC1 SFCL.200(b) Aerobatic privileges

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

TRAINING FOR THE BASIC AEROBATIC PRIVILEGES

(a) The aim of the basic aerobatic training is to qualify SPL holders to perform the aerobatic manoeuvres specified in point SFCL.200(b)(1).

(b) Theoretical knowledge

The syllabus for the theoretical knowledge instruction as per point SFCL.200(b)(2)(ii)(A) should cover at least all of the following:

(1) human factors and body limitations

(i) spatial disorientation;

(ii) airsickness;

(iii) body stress and G-forces, positive and negative; and

(iv) effects of grey- and blackouts.

(2) technical subjects

(i) legislation affecting aerobatic flying to include environmental and noise subjects;

(ii) principles of aerodynamics to include slow flight, stalls and spins, flat and inverted; and

(iii) general airframe and engine limitations (if applicable).

(3) limitations applicable to the specific aircraft category (and type)

(i) air speed limitations (sailplane);

(ii) symmetric load factors (type-related, as applicable); and

(iii) rolling Gs (type-related, as applicable).

(4) aerobatic manoeuvres and recovery

(i) entry parameters;

(ii) planning systems and sequencing of manoeuvres;

(iii) rolling manoeuvres;

(iv) looping manoeuvres;

(v) combination manoeuvres; and

(vi) entry and recovery from developed spins, flat, accelerated and inverted.

(5) emergency procedures

(i) recovery from unusual attitudes; and

(ii) drills to include the use of parachutes (if worn) and aircraft abandonment.

(d) Flying training

The exercises of the basic aerobatic flying training syllabus should be repeated as necessary until the applicant achieves a safe and competent standard. Having completed the flight training, the student pilot should be able to perform a solo flight containing the manoeuvres

specified in point SFCL.200(b)(1). The dual training and the supervised solo training flights should be limited to the permitted manoeuvres of the type of sailplane used. The exercises should comprise at least the following practical training items:

(1) confidence manoeuvres and recoveries

(i) slow flights and stalls;

(ii) steep turns;

(iii) side slips;

(iv) engine restart in-flight (if applicable);

(v) spins and recovery;

(vi) recovery from spiral dives; and

(vii) recovery from unusual attitudes.

(2) aerobatic manoeuvres as per point SFCL.200(b)(1).