Designated Check Pilot Manual - Civil Aviation Authority

(Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority)DCP Manual6.10 PILOT PROFICIENCY CHECK (PPC)GENERALTo evaluate the overall technical proficiency, communications skills,leadership and situational awareness of pilots with respect to normal andabnormal procedures, DCPs must closely observe the performance of eachcrew. To evaluate specific items, the airplane proficiency check shall beconducted in a manner that enables the pilots to demonstrate knowledgeand skill with respect to such things as pilot decision making, crewcoordination, airplane automation, FMS programming, auto-flight systemsand flight mode awareness.The following describes the exercises to be completed during a PPC, asappropriate to the airplane type, and lists some common errors that may beobserved. DCPs must make reference to the applicable schedule to ensureall required sequences are covered in the check ride scenario.PRE FLIGHT PHASE6.10.1 Flight PlanningThe crew must demonstrate adequate knowledge of the company’s SOPsand AFM, including runway performance charts, to effectively plan a flight.Some common errors that may affect the assessment are:a) lack of proper charts and manuals;b) inadequate knowledge of, or proficiency in, the interpretation ofperformance charts;c) failure to check fuel load adequate for the intended flight; ord) failure to review weather of departing and arriving aerodromes includingroutes and alternates.6.10.2 Equipment ExaminationThe crew must provide proof of successful completion of an equipmentexamination taken in conjunction with initial or recurrent training. In1 st Edition Page 35 of 80 June, 2009exceptional circumstances and if the candidate agrees an oral examinationmay be administered by the DCP.FLIGHT PHASE6.10.3 Taxing and Flight PreparationFlight preparation and taxing are completed as a crew exercise and needonly be demonstrated once when the captain and first officer perform theduties of their assigned seat position. The pre-flight cockpit preparation(checking and setting up the panels, systems, FMSs, FGSs, switches etc)outlines one of the most significant areas of activity that needs to beperformed systematically in accordance with the SOP and as specified in