AMC1 SFCL.215 Sailplane cloud flying privileges

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

TRAINING FOR THE SAILPLANE CLOUD FYLING PRIVILEGES

(a) Theoretical knowledge instruction

The syllabus for theoretical knowledge instruction as per point SFCL.215(b)(2)(i) should cover the revision and/or explanation of:

(1) Human factors and body limitations

(i) basic aviation physiology as regards cloud flying aspects

(ii) basic aviation psychology

(iii) spatial disorientation

(2) Principles of flight

(i) stability

(ii) control

(iii) limitations (load factor and manoeuvres)

(3) Aircraft instrumentation

(i) sensors and instruments

(ii) measurement of air data parameters

(iii) gyroscopic instruments

(4) Navigation

(i) use of charts

(ii) dead reckoning navigation

(iii) use of GNSS

(iv) air traffic regulations — airspace structure

(v) aeronautical information service

(vi) Member State regulations regarding cloud flying

(5) Communications

(i) VHF communications

(ii) relevant weather information terms

(6) Hazards and emergency procedures

(i) icing

(ii) cloud escape procedures

(iii) anti-collision instruments/avionics

(b) Flight instruction

The exercises of the sailplane cloud flight instruction syllabus should be repeated as necessary until the student achieves a safe and competent standard and should comprise at least the following practical training items, flown solely by reference to instruments:

(1) straight flight;

(2) turning;

(3) achieving and maintaining heading;

(4) return to straight flight from steeper angle of bank;

(5) position fixing using GNSS and aeronautical charts;

(6) position estimating using DR;

(7) basic cloud escape manoeuvre/unusual attitude; and

(8) advanced cloud escape manoeuvre on nominated heading.

(c) When using a TMG with engine power for training exercises with sole reference to instruments, the student should wear an IFR training hood or other suitable vision limiting devices.

(d) Course completion standards

The course is successfully completed when the applicant demonstrates, during the course:

(1) sufficient knowledge in the items specified in point (a); and

(2) a sufficient level of competence to safely perform the exercises specified in point (b) while complying with the following limits:

	Artificial horizon	Turn & slip
Straight flight	Heading ± 10 ° IAS ± 10 kt	Heading ± 20 ° IAS ± 15 kt
Turning	Angle of bank ± 15 ° IAS ± 10 kt	Small deviations in rate of turn with a maximum deviation between ½ & full scale IAS ± 15 kt
Position fixing given: GPS displaying range and bearing to a point	± 2NM	± 3NM