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| + | == General Information == | ||
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| + | The flight standards division of Shergood Aviation as developed this test book to assist students, instructors and examiners in the conduct of practical tests for private pilot helicopter in the Shergood system. Flight instructors should use the book to help prepare applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with the this book and refer to these standards during their training. | ||
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| + | === Prerequisites === | ||
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| + | Applicants for a Private Helicopter rating in the Shergood system must meet the following qualifications: | ||
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| + | # Must have logged at least 10 hours of total flight time in a Shergood helicopter | ||
| + | # Must have logged at least 3 hours of dual flight time in a Shergood helicopter in the previous 60 days | ||
| + | # Must have a recommendation from a helicopter flight instructor | ||
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| + | === Special Emphasis Areas === | ||
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| + | Examiners shall place special emphasis upon certain areas of aircraft operation critical to flight safety. These shall include: | ||
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| + | # Positive Aircraft Control | ||
| + | # Procedures for positive exchange of controls | ||
| + | # Collision avoidance | ||
| + | # Runway incursion avoidance | ||
| + | # Wire strike avoidance | ||
| + | # Risk management | ||
| + | # Checklist usage | ||
| + | # Adherence to all aircraft limitations | ||
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| + | === Aircraft and Equipment === | ||
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| + | The private pilot applicant is required to provide an airworthy, certificated aircraft for use during this practical test. In addition the aircraft must meet the following requirements: | ||
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| + | # Have fully functioning dual controls. | ||
| + | # Be capable of performing all areas of operation appropriate to the rating sought. | ||
| + | # Have all realism settings enabled. | ||
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| + | === Practical Test Procedures === | ||
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== Areas of Operation == | == Areas of Operation == | ||
Revision as of 04:30, 24 October 2021
1 General Information
The flight standards division of Shergood Aviation as developed this test book to assist students, instructors and examiners in the conduct of practical tests for private pilot helicopter in the Shergood system. Flight instructors should use the book to help prepare applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with the this book and refer to these standards during their training.
1.1 Prerequisites
Applicants for a Private Helicopter rating in the Shergood system must meet the following qualifications:
- Must have logged at least 10 hours of total flight time in a Shergood helicopter
- Must have logged at least 3 hours of dual flight time in a Shergood helicopter in the previous 60 days
- Must have a recommendation from a helicopter flight instructor
1.2 Special Emphasis Areas
Examiners shall place special emphasis upon certain areas of aircraft operation critical to flight safety. These shall include:
- Positive Aircraft Control
- Procedures for positive exchange of controls
- Collision avoidance
- Runway incursion avoidance
- Wire strike avoidance
- Risk management
- Checklist usage
- Adherence to all aircraft limitations
1.3 Aircraft and Equipment
The private pilot applicant is required to provide an airworthy, certificated aircraft for use during this practical test. In addition the aircraft must meet the following requirements:
- Have fully functioning dual controls.
- Be capable of performing all areas of operation appropriate to the rating sought.
- Have all realism settings enabled.
1.4 Practical Test Procedures
2 Areas of Operation
2.1 PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
- Obtain Weather current weather report, decode METAR and determine if conditions are suitable for VFR flight
- Flight Planning - prepare a flight plan, plan a cross country VFR flight, identifying and avoiding hazards. Select appropriate navigation facilities and identify communication frequencies.
- Identify and demonstrate understanding of all aircraft operating limitations
2.2 PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
- Conduct a preflight inspection as prescribed in the aircraft manual
