Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050:body:0:p424
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00050
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Character Range: 1454866–1458415

rating flight test

     1.                  Flight test requirements

         1.               An applicant for a multi engine helicopter type rating flight test must demonstrate the following:
                1.        knowledge of the topics listed in clause 2.1;
                2.        ability to conduct the activities and manoeuvres mentioned in clause 3, within the operational scope and under the conditions mentioned in clause 4, to the competency standards required under section 12 of this MOS which are relevant to the flight test.

         2.               For paragraph 61.790 (a), if the flight test for the rating is conducted under the IFR, the applicant must demonstrate his or her knowledge of the items in subclause 2.2 and his or her competency in the activities and manoeuvres in clause 3, as they apply to operating the aircraft under the IFR.

     2.                  Knowledge requirements

         1.               For paragraph 1 (a), the topics are the following topics:
                1.        privileges and limitations of the type rating;
                2.        flight review requirements;
                3.        navigation and operating systems;
                4.        normal, abnormal and emergency flight procedures;
                5.        operating limitations;
                6.        weight and balance limitations;
                7.        aircraft performance data, including take-off and landing performance data;
                8.        flight planning.

         2.               For subclause 1.2, the additional topics are the following:
                1.        privileges and limitations of the type rating with respect to conducting IFR operations;
                2.        navigation and flight management systems;
                3.        conducting IFR operations in a helicopter covered by the rating.

     3.                  Activities and manoeuvres
Note   For paragraph 1 (b), the flight test includes all of the following activities and manoeuvres. The sequence set out here is not necessarily intended to direct the order of activities and manoeuvres.

 1.               Pre-Flight
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code TR-MEH.
 1.        perform pre-flight actions and procedures;
 2.        perform a pre-flight inspection.

 1.               Ground operations, take-off, departure and climb
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code TR-MEH.
 1.        complete all relevant checks and procedures;
 2.        lift-off and hover a helicopter;
 3.        taxi a helicopter;
 4.        air transit a helicopter;
 5.        plan, brief and conduct a take-off and the following as applicable:
       1.      for a VFR operation, VFR departure procedures;
       2.      for an IFR operation, an instrument departure procedure;
 6.        conduct a maximum performance take-off;
 7.        conduct climbs on a constant heading and climbing turns, including at least 2 of the following:
       1.      maximum rate climb;
       2.      maximum (best) angle climb;
       3.      cruise climb.

 1.               En route cruise
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code TR-MEH.
 1.        maintain straight and level flight, and turn a helicopter;
 2.        navigate using instrument navigation systems.

 1.               Test specific manoeuvres
Note   The relevant competency standards are in unit code TR-MEH.
 1.        hover helicopter in cross-wind and tailwind conditions and perform turns around 1 of the