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6. For the purposes of paragraph 4 (b), the pilot in command must have an adequate knowledge and understanding, in relation to the route to be used, of the following matters:
         (a) the terrain;
         (b) the seasonal meteorological conditions;
         (c) the meteorological, communication and air traffic facilities, the airspace structure and air traffic services and procedures;
         (d) the search and rescue procedures;
         (e) the navigational facilities and procedures, including long-range navigation procedures, associated with the route.

    7. For the purposes of paragraph 4 (b), the pilot in command must have an adequate knowledge and understanding, in relation to each aerodrome along the route at which it is planned to land during that operation, of the following matters:
         (a) its physical characteristics;
         (b) its layout;
         (c) the aerodrome lighting;
         (d) the obstacles;
         (e) the approach aids;
         (f) the arrival, departure, holding and instrument approach procedures;
         (g) the applicable operating minima.

    8. For a pilot to keep a route qualification current, he or she must, every 12 months after the initial route qualification:
         (a) make at least one trip between the terminal points of the route as a member of the flight crew, or as a check pilot, or as an observer on the flight deck;  or
         (b) if paragraph (a) is not complied with, successfully undergo the route qualification process.

    9. For a route qualification to be current, a trip for the purposes of paragraph 8 (a) must include at least one approach into, or departure from, each aerodrome intended to be used on an operation as pilot in command.

[Signed Arthur J. White]

Arthur J White
General Manager
Airline Operations

14 October 2002