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Flight Training Handbook Page 16 Langley Flying School, Inc. Performance meets the recognized standard yet may include deviations that do not detract from the overall performance. Aircraft handling is positive and within specified limits. Technical skills and knowledge meet the required level of competency. Behaviour indicates that situational awareness is maintained. Flight management skills are effective. Safety of flight is maintained. Risk is acceptably mitigated. 2 Basic Standard Major deviations from the qualification standards occur, which may include momentary excursions beyond prescribed limits but these are recognized and corrected in a timely manner. Performance includes deviations that detract from the overall performance, but are recognized and corrected within an acceptable time frame. Aircraft handling is performed with limited proficiency and/or includes momentary deviations from specified limits. Technical skills and knowledge reveal limited technical proficiency and/or depth of knowledge. Behaviour indicates lapses in situational awareness that are identified and corrected. Flight management skills are effective but slightly below standard. Safety of flight is not compromised. Risk is poorly mitigated. 1 Below Standard Unacceptable deviations from the qualification standards occur, which may include excursions beyond prescribed limits that are not recognized or corrected in a timely manner. Performance includes deviations that adversely affect the overall performance, are repeated, have excessive amplitude, or for which recognition and correction are excessively slow or nonexistent, or the aim of the task was not achieved. Aircraft handling is rough or includes uncorrected or excessive deviations from specified limits. Technical skills and knowledge reveal unacceptable levels of technical proficiency and/or depth of knowledge. Behaviour indicates lapses in situational awareness that are not identified or corrected. Flight management skills are ineffective. Safety of flight is compromised. Risk is unacceptably mitigated. Flight Management Flight management denotes the ability of a pilot to utilize all available resources, both pre-flight and in-flight. Here is the summary provided by Transport Canada in the Flight Test Guides, which sets out—in broad terms—the qualities of good flight management: Problem Solving and Decision Making anticipates problems far enough in advance to avoid crisis reaction uses effective decision-making process makes appropriate inquiries prioritizes tasks to gain maximum information input for decisions makes effective use of all available resources to make decisions considers “downstream” consequences of the decision being considered Situational Awareness actively monitors weather, aircraft systems, instruments, ATC communications avoids “tunnel vision” - awareness that factors such as stress can reduce vigilance stays “ahead of the aircraft” in preparing for expected or contingency situations remains alert to detect subtle changes in the environment Communication provides thorough briefings asks for information and advice communicates decisions clearly asserts one’s position appropriately 2012 David L. Parry
Flight Training Handbook Page 17 Langley Flying School, Inc. Workload Management organizes cockpit resources well recognizes overload in self eliminates distractions during high workload situations maintains ability to adapt during high workload situations Effective Flight Time Your Instructor seeks the most effective and productive use of time in the air; this is his or her job. What about airtime during your solo flights Clearly, a student who is more effective in preparing for solo training will be licensed faster and will save money. Here are some suggestions: Before you go off on a solo flight, prepare a schedule of exercises that you intend to practise. Review the important points associated with each exercise, and specifically include the applicable standards from the Flight Test Guide. When you are done, review the proposed training plan with your Instructor. In the air, always fly manoeuvres or exercises as if you were demonstrating your skills during a flight test. Always use the correct speeds, altitudes, power settings, and flap settings. Especially during upper air exercises, always work a specific altitude and a heading or “line.” Finally, after you land, review your performance with your Instructor. Flight Training Written Examinations During the course of your flight training you will write seven examinations as summarized in the table below. The examinations are not designed to evaluate performance, as is the traditional role of examinations, but are instead designed to ensure that all students have critical knowledge related to flying safety and safety procedures as they progress through the training. You will be pleased to hear that all of the examinations are multiple-choice. As well, some are open-book and some are closed book. Consult the table below for a more detailed description. PRESTART This examination literally gets you started. Successful completion of PRESTART will qualify you to start the aircraft under supervision without the Flight Instructor being physically present in the aircraft. PRESTART also focuses on “fire during start” procedures and other safety issues, and it also covers knowledge and procedures related to preparation for a training flight. INFLIGHT The INFLIGHT examination focuses on your knowledge related to the first five flight exercises—Attitudes and Movements, Straight and Level Flight, Climbs and Descents, and Turns. This examination also asks some basic questions related to material you have learned in the air such as leaving and returning to the airport. PSTAR Before you fly the aircraft by yourself under the supervision of a Flight Instructor (who remains on the ground!), you must complete the PSTAR and the RORC Examinations. The PSTAR Examination, short for “Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Air Regulations,” is a pre-solo flight examination required by Transport Canada, which Langley Flying School administers (on behalf of Transport Canada). The PSTAR examines your knowledge of air law and air traffic control procedures, as well as your understanding of central safety issues (e.g., wake turbulence). Successful completion of the PSTAR will allow us to issue you your first licence, the Student Pilot Permit, and with this you will be legal to fly by yourself as pilot-incommand under Flight Instructor supervision. Nevertheless, be aware that the passing mark on the PSTAR is 90% and will require effective preparation. The material contained in Section V (Canadian Aviation Regulations) of the Langley Flying School Initial Groundschool Manual and the material related to Medical Factors (P. 90) in Section VI of this Handbook, are designed to prepare students for the PSTAR examination. Study questions for this exam appear on P. 47, and these should be reviewed at the start of your preparation for completing the PSTAR. Medical Certificate It is important to note that while the completion of the PSTAR examination satisfies the knowledge requirements for the Student Pilot Permit as set out in the Canadian Aviation Regulations, the Student Pilot Permit cannot be issued until you have received a Medical Certificate. Schedule your medical examination early as the processing can take 2012 David L. Parry
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