AMC1 SFCL.210 TMG night rating

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

TRAINING FOR THE TMG NIGHT RATING

(a) General

The aim of the TMG night instruction is to qualify SPL holders with TMG privileges to operate TMGs in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at night. The theoretical knowledge and flight instruction should follow the syllabus set out in this AMC.

(b) Theoretical knowledge instruction

The theoretical knowledge syllabus should cover the revision or explanation of:

(1) night VMC minima;

(2) rules about airspace control at night and facilities available;

(3) rules about aerodrome ground, runway, landing site and obstruction lighting;

(4) aircraft navigation lights and collision avoidance rules;

(5) physiological aspects of night vision and orientation;

(6) dangers of disorientation at night and recovery techniques;

(7) dangers of weather deterioration at night and escape procedures;

(8) instrument systems (functions and errors);

(9) instrument lighting and emergency cockpit lighting systems;

(10) map marking for use under cockpit lighting;

(11) practical navigation principles;

(12) radio navigation principles;

(13) planning and use of safety altitude; and

(14) danger from icing conditions, avoidance and escape manoeuvres.

(d) Flying training

The exercises of the flight training syllabus should be repeated as necessary until the student achieves a safe and competent standard. Starred items (*) should be completed in simulated instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and may be completed in daylight.

Exercise 1

(i) Revise basic manoeuvres when flying by sole reference to instruments*;

(ii) Explain and demonstrate transition from visual flight to instrument flight*; and

(iii) Explain and revise recovery from unusual attitudes by sole reference to instruments*.

Exercise 2

Explain and demonstrate the use of radio navigation aids when flying by sole reference to instruments, to include position finding and tracking*.

Exercise 3:

Explain and demonstrate the use of radar assistance*.

Exercise 4

(i) Explain and demonstrate night take-off techniques;

(ii) Explain and demonstrate night circuit technique;

(iii) Explain and demonstrate night approaches with or without visual approach aids; and

(iv) Practise take-offs, circuits, and approaches and landings.

Exercise 5

Explain and demonstrate night emergency procedures to include:

(i) simulated engine failure (to be terminated with recovery at a safe altitude);

(ii) simulated engine failure at various phases of flight;

(iii) simulated inadvertent entry to IMC (not on base leg or final);

(iv) internal and external lighting failure; and

(v) other malfunctions and emergency procedures as required by the AFM.

Exercise 6

Solo night circuits

Exercise 7

(i) Explain and demonstrate night cross-country techniques; and

(ii) Practise night cross-country dual and either as student PIC (SPIC) or supervised solo to a satisfactory standard.