According to GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii);(iii), what should the training exercises for the pilot relieving the commander be based on?

The training exercises should be related to issues identified by the operator's safety risk management.

Does the guidance in GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii);(iii) mandate specific training exercises for the pilot relieving the commander?

No, it is a recommendation, not a mandate. The text states 'It is recommended that...'.

GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii)

Q: What is recommended for an operator to include in its training programme to enhance the leadership and decision-making skills of the pilot relieving the commander?

It is recommended that an operator include in its training programme training exercises related to issues identified by the operator's safety risk management.

Q: Which specific training exercises are given as examples to enhance the leadership and decision-making skills of the pilot relieving the commander?

Examples of such exercises are the initiation of emergency descent, engine failure in the cruise, smoke control and/or removal, unreliable airspeed indication, total loss of electrical power supply, or upset prevention and recovery training.

Q: What is the purpose of including training exercises related to safety risk management issues in the training programme for the pilot relieving the commander?

The purpose is to enhance the leadership and decision-making skills of the pilot relieving the commander.

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GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii);(iii) In-flight relief of flight crew members

ED Decision 2025/002/R

LEADERSHIP AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS OF THE PILOT RELIEVING THE COMMANDER

It is recommended that, to enhance the leadership and decision-making skills of the pilot relieving the commander, an operator include in its training programme training exercises related to issues identified by the operator’s safety risk management. Examples for such exercises are the initiation of emergency descent, engine failure in the cruise, smoke control and/or removal, unreliable airspeed indication, total loss of electrical power supply or upset prevention and recovery training.

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Source-Title: GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii), (iii) In-flight relief of flight crew members View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24049 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 13 February, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 6 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/002/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORO

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: ORO.FC.A.201 In-flight relief of flight crew members

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR