AMC1 CAT.POL.A.355(b)(5) and (b)(6) Approval of reduced required landing distance operations

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 15

TYPE EXPERIENCE

The operator should specify in the OM the minimum pilot’s experience on the aircraft type or class used to conduct such operations.

TRAINING PROGRAMME

(a)    Initial training

(1)    The aerodrome training programme shall include ground and flight training with a suitably qualified instructor.

(2)    Flight training should be carried out on the runway of the intended operations, and should include a suitable number of:

(i)    approaches and landings; and

(ii)    missed approach/balked landings.

(3)    When performing approaches and landings, particular emphasis should be placed on:

(i)    stabilised approach criteria;

(ii)    accuracy of flare and touchdown;

(iii)    positive identification of the ground reference point controlling the touchdown area; and

(iv)    correct use of deceleration devices.

(4)    These exercises should be conducted in accordance with the specific control procedure of the touchdown area established by the operator and should enable the flight crew to identify the external visual references and the designated touchdown area.

(b)    Recurrent training

The operator should ensure that in conjunction with the recurrent training and checking programme required by Subpart FC of Annex III (Part-ORO) to Regulation (EU) No 965/2012, the pilot’s knowledge and ability to perform the tasks associated with this particular operation, for which the pilot is authorised by the operator, are verified.

RECENCY

The operator should define in the OM appropriate recent-experience requirements to ensure that the pilot’s ability to perform an approach to and landing on the intended runway is maintained.