PA28R-200 Arrow II	Instrument Panel

Introduction

The Modular JAR-FCL (Joint Aviation Requirements-Flight Crew Licence) CPL (A) 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) 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

Flight Training

The 25 hours of dual flight instruction which includes 10 hours of instrument instruction. They shall be divided into10 hours on a PA28 Warrior and 15 hours on a PA28R Arrow II. 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.

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

Forced landing (simulated) single engine aeroplanes only

ATC liason - compliance RTF procedures and airmanship

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