Single Engine Beaver Tied to dock New Zealand		Cessna Turbo Stationair T206H Loch Lomond Scotland		Reims Cessna FR172F Glasgow Airport Scotland
	Christen A-1 Husky Step Taxying Loch Earn Scotland		Maule M-7-235B National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham England

General

On-Track Aviation is the only FTO in the UK to offer CRE SE Seaplane training course. The training is conducted at On-Track Aviation at Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome (ground tuition), Warwickshire and at Loch Earn (flying), Scotland or if Operator proficiency Check (OPC) privileges required then the course can be conducted at your own headquarters using your Operations Manual and aeroplanes. The acceptance test is conducted by a UK CAA Staff FE qualified on Seaplanes at a mutually acceptable location.

All applicants considering becoming a CRE SE Seaplane shall apply to the CAA in the first instance. If the applicant's qualifications are acceptable and there is a requirement for a CRE SE Seaplane then they will receive a letter enabling them to attend the CRE SE Seaplane course. In addition, each applicant will receive a copy of the Flight Examiners Handbook and the Core Course self study package from the CAA. The Core Course self study package must be completed prior to commencing the CRE SE seaplane course.

As there is no selection interview for CRE the applicant will be assessed throughout the course and during the CRE authorisation acceptance test.

Aims

The aims of CRE SE Seaplane course are:

(a) To ensure that the applicant has the skill and potential to become a CRE SE Seaplane

(b) To brief the CRE SE Seaplane requirements, responsibilities and revalidation requirements

(c) To emphasise the principles of standard examiner techniques

Objectives

The applicant must be able to:

(a) Demonstrate a pre-flight and post flight briefing to include facilitative skills

(b) Demonstrate how to conduct a flight test and ground examination

(c) State the privileges of the CRE SE Seaplane

(d) Describe the CRE SE Seaplane revalidation requirements

(e) Explain the how to complete the flight test documentation and administration

(f) Correctly assess the applicant's performance including teaching and non-teaching skills

Pre-Entry Requirements

(a) Hold at least a professional pilot licence

(b) Hold a current unrestricted Flight Instructor Rating (with the restrictions of JAR-FCL 1.325 (a) removed) or Class Rating Instructor Rating, valid for the Type or Class of seaplane for which the authorisation is sought and have 30 hours of instruction on the Type or Class required

(c) Have flown at least 500 hours as pilot of aeroplanes including not less than 30 hours as PIC on the Class or Type of seaplane for which authorisation is sought

(d) Passed the Professional Seamanship examination

(e) Be qualified to act as PIC of each Type or Class for which the authorisation is sought

Training

Complete the self study Core Course which will give the applicant knowledge of, and practice in, the core skills required of all examiners. The study material for the Core Course, which is available from the UK CAA, includes:

Flight Examiners Handbook (FEH)
UK CAA Standards Documents 14, 17, 21, 29 and 32
LASORS
Applicable CAA PLD forms SRG1128, SRG1119, SRG1187, SRG1157, F252 and TS10 (CAA Flt Ops Dept)
JAR-FCL 1 / JAR-OPS 1
CAP 737

Then undergo a 3 day training course conducted by a Flight Instructor Examiner (FIE) Seaplanes or an approved person covering the following:

DAY 1

Introduction and plan for course

Sample LST / LPC by FIE / Approved person with CRE applicant acting as test candidate - review

Examiner authorisations and requirements - JAR FCL Appointments
Validity
Standardisation
Who may test whom
Authorisation restrictions

Basic examining techniques and the role of the examiner Flight Examiners Handbook
Standards Documents 14, 17 and 21

Demonstration of knowledge of JAR-FCL and JAR-OPS (Core Course training package) CAP 393 ANO
Relevant ICAO documentation
Aircraft Operations - procedures
AOC requirements (Multi-crew training requirement only)

Flight test documentation and administration
Medical - JAR Med 164
Form SRG1128 (Examiner Authorisation Issue / Reissue / Variation - Application)
Forms (SRG1119, SRG1187, SRG1157, F252, TS10 (CAA Flt Ops Dept))
Examiner insurance
Applicants - personal data protection
Appeals against conduct of flight tests

Conduct of Skill Test and Proficiency Check revalidation and renewal requirements
Test/check schedules
Oral examination
Form handling
Arrangements for the conduct of skill tests and proficiency checks Booking Skill Tests
Approval of aeroplanes including the use of non 'G' registered aeroplanes (FEH 2.10)
Use of aerodromes (ANO Article 126)
Training facilities
Test fees - payment

DAY 2

Review of previous day's training

Examiner briefing format and techniques Initial briefing
Planning
Main briefing - aide memoire
Sample briefing by FIE / Approved person
Practice briefing by CRE applicant - review

Conduct of flight exercises Construction of a test / check profile
Examiner techniques in the air
In flight recording
Handling of simulated emergencies and abnormal procedures
AICs
Termination of flight test
Repeat manoeuvres
Partial pass
Incomplete tests

Actions after flight Debriefing techniques - sample by FIE / Approved person
Flight test results
Failure of Skill Test and Proficiency Check - privileges affected
Flight re-test requirements
Re-training - recommended / mandatory
Completion of test report form and licence / log book entries
Statistical records

OPC requirements using the company Operations Manual (OPC training only)

Airmanship / Non-technical areas of competency
Definition
Competencies:
1. Communications Processes and Decisions:
Briefing
Inquiry / advocacy / assertiveness
Self-criticism
Communication with available personnel resources
Use of checklists
Decision making

DAY 3

Review of previous day's training

2. Building and Maintenance of Flight Cooperation:
Leadership / team skills
Interpersonal relationships
3. Workload Management and Situational Awareness:
Preparation / planning
Vigilance
Workload distribution
Distraction avoidance
Avoidance of undesirable situations (e.g., wake turbulence, inadequate aeroplane spacing)
4. Assessment of Airmanship / Non-technical areas of competency

Practice LST / LPC by CRE applicant with FIE / Approved person acting as test candidate - review

Briefing on the format of the CRE Authorisation Acceptance Test

Note: For the initial authorisation a complete LST / LPC is to be conducted during the CRE applicant training. During re-authorisation training partial pass scenarios my be used instead

CRE Authorisation Acceptance Test

Once the applicant has successfully completed the CRE training course he/she may apply to the CAA for the CRE Authorisation Acceptance Test.

The test will be conducted by a UK CAA Staff FE qualified on Seaplanes. The applicant will be required to conduct a Licence Proficiency Check (LPC) or a Licence Skill Test (LST) in a SE Seaplane with the UK CAA Staff FE qualified on Seaplanes acting as the test applicant. The Acceptance Test should take approximately 4 hours for both the flight and ground elements. The LPC/LST schedule is given below:

LPC/LST SCHEDULE

Section 1 Departure

Pre-flight including:
- Documentation - Pilot and Aircraft
- Mass & Balance and Performance
- LSJ, Anchor, Sea Anchor and Ropes
- Weather briefing

Pre-start checks - External & Internal
- Water rudders
- Float or hull inspection
- Float or hull bilging

Engine Starting - Normal & Malfunctions
- Positioning of seaplane
- Area check
- Control of seaplane after start

Taxiing
- Assessment of wind and water conditions
- Displacement, Plow and Step taxi and turns
- Turn from upwind to downwind
- Turn from downwind to upwind
- Crosswind taxi
- Sailing

Pre-departure checks & engine run-up

Take-off procedure
- Normal, Rough, Glassy, Crosswind and Restricted Area (Simulated)
- Recovery from porpoising
- Landing gear selection (Amphibian only)

Climbing (Vx / Vy - turns onto headings, level off)

ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure

Seamanship
- Lookout and manoeuvring on the water
- Water discipline and rights of way

Section 2 Airwork

Straight and level flight at various airspeeds including flight at critically low airspeed with and without flaps

Steep turns (360º left and right at minimum 45º bank)

Stalls and recovery:
- Clean stall
- Approach to stall in descending turn with bank, approach configuration and power
- Approach to stall in landing configuration and power
- Approach to stall, climbing turn with take-off flap and climb power

Handling using autopilot and flight director (if applicable)

ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure

Section 3 En-Route Procedures (VFR)

Flight plan, dead reckoning and map reading

Maintenance of altitude, heading and speed

Orientation, timing and revision of ETA's

Use of radio navigation aids (if applicable)

Flight management (flight log, routine checks including fuel, systems and icing)

ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure

Section 4 Arrival and Landings

Arrival procedure
- Aerial inspection of landing area
- Assessment of surface wind

Landing
- Normal , Glassy and Rough water
- Flapless and Crosswind
- Landing gear selection (Amphibian only)
- After alighting checks

Approach and landing from up to 2000 ft above the landing area

Go-around from minimum height

Mooring / Buoying and Buoy identification, Anchoring, Beaching and Ramping

Docking - Normal and Sailing techniques

ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure

Seamanship
- Lookout and manoeuvring on the water
- Water discipline and rights of way

Section 5 Abnormal and Emergency Procedures (may be combined with Sections 1 to 4)

Rejected take-off (at a reasonable speed) on water

Simulated engine failure after take-off

Simulated forced landing without power

Simulated emergencies:
- Engine fire in flight and on the water
- Cabin fire in the flight
- Damaged float landing
- En-route engine failure over water and land
- Engine failure whilst on the water
- Systems malfunctions as appropriate

ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure

Seamanship
- Lookout and manoeuvring on the water
- Water discipline and rights of way

Oral Examination

The applicant shall be asked questions on subjects associated seaplane operations

Validity

36 months

Re-validation (CRE authorisation not expired)

(a) Conduct 2 Skill test/checks within each year of the validity of the authorisation

(b) Conduct 1 test in the final year as an observed or a 'dummy' test with a UK CAA FE, FIE or Approved person

(c) Comply with current standardisation arrangements

(d) Demonstrate knowledge of JAR-FCL 1 / JAR-OPS 1 and those operational documents relevant to the CRE role and types/classes in which they may conduct tests/checks

Renewal (expired by less than 5 years)

Where the authorisation has expired by less than 5 years renewal shall require the applicant to under go refresher training at the discretion of a UK CAA Staff FE, FIE or an approved person, followed by a test requiring an observed or dummy test with a different (not having conducted applicants training) UK CAA Staff FE acting as the test applicant. Any refresher training should include the following topics:

(a) Schedules for the LST/LPC

(b) Flight Examiner Handbook (FEH) - relevant items

(c) Relevant Standards Documents

(d) The general requirements of authorisation shown at the beginning of this document

Renewal (expired by more than 5 years)

Where the authorisation has expired by more than 5 years, or at the discretion of the UK CAA, renewal shall require a minimum of a one day course, conducted by a UK CAA Staff FE, FIE or an approved person to cover:

(a) JAR-FCL Core Course material

(b) Schedules for the LST/LPC

(c) Flight Examiner Handbook (FEH) - relevant items

(d) Relevant Standards Documents

(e) The general requirements of authorisation shown at the beginning of this document

(f) Flight training (at the applicant's discretion)

(g) Training is to be followed by a test requiring an observed or dummy test with a different (not having conducted applicants training) UK CAA Staff FE acting as the test applicant

Privileges

CRE SE Seaplane privileges will permit the examiner to conduct skill tests for the addition of an aircraft rating to an existing licence and proficiency checks for the revalidation of SEP (Sea) class rating privileges. The authorisation may be restricted, or enhanced as follows:

(a) The authorisation may be granted without the inclusion of Instrument Rating Revalidation (IRR) privileges

(b) The privilege may be extended to include conducting the IRR in a STD (Simulated Training Device)

(c) Where a CRE authorisation is required for use in public transport operations the following considerations are required:

(i) JAR-OPS 1 Commercial Air Transport (Aeroplanes) specifies the requirements for recurrent training and checking for companies involved in public transport operations. The Operator Proficiency Checks (OPC) must be conducted by a Type Rating Examiner (TRE) or suitably qualified CRE. Arrangements for authorisation of TRE's are made by the Flight Operations Department. The privilege of the CRE is only extended to include the OPC for those examiners who operate in accordance with commercial air transport requirements and are nominated by such an operator.

References

JAR-FCL 1 (www.jaa.nl)
JAR-OPS 1 (www.jaa.nl)
CAP 393 Air Navigation Order (ANO) (www.caa.co.uk)
CAP 737 (www.caa.co.uk)
Flight Examiners Handbook (FEH)
UK CAA Standards Documents 14, 17, 21, 29 and 32 (www.caa.co.uk)
LASORS (www.caa.co.uk)
International Regulations for Preventing of Collisions at Sea Royal Yachting Association (www.rya.org.uk)
Symbols And Abbreviations Used On Admiralty Charts - Chart 5011 (www.ukho.gov.uk)
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Maritime Buoyage System - ANP735 (www.ukho.gov.uk)
Nautical Almanac (www.bookharbour.com)
Statutory Instrument 1990 No. 251 Merchant Shipping Safety "The Collision Regulations (Seaplanes) Order 1990" (www.opsi.gov.uk)
ICAO Annex 2 "Rules of the Air Chapter 3 Paragraph 3.2.6 Water Operations (www.afeonline.com)
ICAO Annex 6 Parts 1 and 2 "Operations of Aircraft" Chapter 6, Appendix to Chapter 6 "Lights to be Displayed by Aircraft" (www.afeonline.com)