AMC1 SFCL.200(c) Aerobatic privileges

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

TRAINING FOR THE ADVANCED AEROBATIC PRIVILEGES

(a) The aim of the advanced aerobatic training is to qualify SPL holders to perform aerobatic manoeuvres.

(b) Theoretical knowledge

The syllabus for the theoretical knowledge instruction as per point SFCL.200(c)(2)(ii)(A) should cover at least the elements specified in point (b) of AMC1 SFCL.200(b).

(c) Flying training

The exercises of the advanced 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 a sequence of aerobatic manoeuvres. 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 as specified in point (d)(1) of AMC1 SFCL.200(b);

(2) aerobatic manoeuvres:

(i) Chandelle;

(ii) Lazy Eight;

(iii) rolls;

(iv) loops;

(v) inverted flight;

(vi) Hammerhead turn; and

(vii) Immelmann.

(d) For applicants who already hold basic aerobatic privileges as per point SFCL.200(b), the theoretical knowledge instruction as per point (b) may consist of a repetition of the elements specified in point (b) of AMC1 SFCL.200(b), and the flying training as per point (c) may focus on the aerobatic manoeuvres that are outside the scope of the basic aerobatic privileges.