DA42 Twin Star	Garmin 1000

Introduction

The Modular JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities) CPL (A) multi-engine flying course is designed for those candidates who do not wish to undertake a full time course of integrated training or who wish to stagger their training by completing approved modules of approved training over a period of time. The course offered by On-Track Aviation is on a single engine aeroplane. The duration of the course is approximately 5 weeks.

Pre-Course Entry Requirements

Before being permitted to begin the On-Track Aviation approved course of training the candidate shall have the appropriate pre-course entry requirements as detailed below:

(a) Hold a PPL (A) (excluding NPPL) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1

(b) Have completed 150 hours flight time as a pilot

(c) Passed the theorectical knowledge examinations appropriate to the privileges of the holder of a CPL (A) in accordance with the requirements in JAR-FCL 1 Section 1 Subpart J. Application for a CPL (A) shall be made within 36 months from the date of gaining a pass in all the required examinations

(d) Hold a night qualification aeroplane

(e) Hold a valid JAA Class 1 medical certificate

Licence Issue Requirements

An applicant for a JAA CPL (A) must have completed:

(a) 200 hours of flight time (PIC or Dual)

(b) 100 hours as PIC

(c) 20 hours of VFR cross-country flight time as PIC including a cross-country flight totalling at least 540 km (300 nm) in the course of which full-stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodromes of departure shall be made

(d) 10 hours of instrument dual instruction time of which not more than 5 hours is to be in an FNPT I / II or Flight Simulator

(c) 5 hours night flying comprising at least 3 hours dual instruction including 1 hour cross-country navigation and 5 solo tak-offs and landings

Flight Training

The 20 hours of single engine (PA28 Warrior) dual flight instruction and 8 hours of multi-engine (DA42 Twin Star) dual flight instruction. The 28 hours of dual flight instructuction shall include 10 hours of instrument instruction. On satisfactory completion of the training a Form 170A, signed by an approved person, shall be issued to the candidate. Flying on the course may be counted towards the flying experience requirements for licence issue

Rating and Experience Credits (Refer LASORS and JAR-FCL 1)

The following paragraphs give a brief summary of credits and exemptions. For complete details refer to LASORS and JAR-FCL 1

Non-JAA licence Conversions - Click on Non-JAA Licence Conversion

CPL (A) (R) Restricted to UK Registered Aeroplanes - CPL (A) (R) holders may apply to have the (R) removed when they:

(a) Achieve 700 hours as pilot of flying machines to include:

(i) 200 hours PIC of aeroplanes

(ii) 50 hours cross country or overseas flying as PIC or PIC U/S of aeroplanes or helicopters, of which not less than 35 hours must be as PIC of aeroplanes

OR

(b)Obtain a pass in the JAR-FCL CPL (A) or ATPL (A) examinations following an approved course of ground instruction

UK Qualified Service Pilots (QSP) - For UK QSP providing they remain in current flying practice and meet the experience requirements of JAR-FCL 1.155 (b) and (c) will be credited with the approved CPL (A) course flying training (see below).

JAR-FCL 1.155 (b)

200 hours flight time

JAR-FCL 1.155 (c)

(i) 100 hours as PIC

(ii) 20 hours cross country flight as PIC including a cross country flight totalling at least 540 km (300 nm) in the course of which full-stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made

(iii) 10 hours of instrument instruction of which not more than 5 hours is to be instrument ground time

(iv) 5 hours of night flying

UK QSP will also be credited for the theoretical knowledge training for the issue of a JAR-FCL CPL (A). The acceditation scheme falls into 3 levels depending on experience, and these are:

Fixed Wing Multi-Engine

Fixed Wing Non-Multi-Engine

AAC (Army Air Corps) Islander

In general, the requirement(s) are to pass one or all of following ATPL (A) examinations:

Air Law

Mass & Balance

Performance

Operational Procedures

UK QSP who are in current flying practice will be credited for the CPL (A) Skill Test, but must qualify for a type or class rating to open the licence. UK QSP not in current flying practice will have to pass a CPL (A) Skill Test on either a single or multi-engine aeroplane with a CAA FE.

Theoretical Knowledge Examination

Pass a written examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions covering aspects of multi-engine operations and aircraft type specific limitations. The pass mark is 75%

CPL Skill Test

On satisfactory completion of all the related flight training, theoretical knowledge examinations and 170A flight test the candidate can undertake a CPL Skill Test with an FE. The contents of the Skill Test include:

Section 1 Departure

Pre-flight

Aeroplane inspection and servicing

Taxying and take-off

Performance considerations, trim

Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations

Departure procedure, altimeter settings and collision avoidance

ATC liason - compliance RTF procedures and airmanship

Section 2 Airwork

Control of the aeroplane by external visual reference

Flight at critically low airspeed including recognition of and recovery from incipient and full stalls

Turns including turns in landing configuration

Flight at critically high airspeed including recognition of and recovery from spiral dives

Flight by reference solely to instruments including:

# Level, descending, climbing and turning flight

# Recovery from unusual attitudes

ATC liason - compliance RTF procedures and airmanship

Section 3 En-Route Procedures

Control of the aeroplane by external visual reference including cruise configuration and consideration of range/endurance

Orientation and map reading

Altitude, speed, heading control and lookout

Altimeter setting, ATC liason - compliance RTF procedures and airmanship

Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, assessmet of track error and re-establishment of correct tracking

Observations of weather conditions, assessment of trends and diversion planning

Tracking and positioning (NDB or VOR), identification of facilities (simulated instrument flight) and implementation of diversion plan

Section 4 Approach and Landing Procedures

Arrival procedures, altimeter settings, checks and lookout

ATC liason - compliance RTF procedures and airmanship

Go-around action from low height

Normal landing, crosswind (if suitable conditions)

Short field landing

Approach and landing with idle power

Landing without the use of flaps

Post flight actions

Section 5 Abnormal and Emergency Operation

Simulated EFATO (at a safe altitude) and fire drill

Equipment malfunctions including:

# Alternative landing gear extension

# Electrical failure

# Brake system failure

ATC liason - compliance RTF procedures and airmanship

Section 6 Simulated Asymmetric Flight

Simulated engine failure during take-off and approach (at a safe altitude unless carried out in a flight simulator or FNPT II)

Asymmetric approach and go-around

Asymmetric approach and full stop landing

Engine shutdown and restart (if applicable)

ATC liaison - compliance R/T procedures and airmanship
As determined by the FE - any relevant items of the class/type rating skill test to include: (if applicable)

# Aeroplane systems including handling of autopilot
# Operation of pressurisation system
# Use of de-icing and anti icing system
# Demonstrate ability to operate aircraft systems as applicable
# Rejected take off (at a reasonable speed)

Minimum Age

An applicant for a JAR-FCL CPL (A) shall be at least 18 years of age.

Validity

The CPL (A) Skill Test is valid for 12 months. The JAR-FCL CPL (A) is valid for 5 years.

Privileges

To act as PIC on a commercial air transport flight (See UK ANO Schedule 8 Section A Appendix F)

References

Instructional Techniques For The Flight Instructor by John Halstead and Alan Newton (click here for details)

UK CAA Standards Document 3

LASORS