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Appendix 4 – Skill test for the issue of a CPL

Regulation (EU) 2024/2076

A.      General

1.       An applicant for a skill test for the CPL shall have received instruction on the same class or type of aircraft to be used in the test.

2.       An applicant shall pass all the relevant sections of the skill test. If any item in a section is failed, that section is failed. Failure in more than one section will require the applicant to take the entire test again. An applicant failing only in one section shall only repeat the failed section. Failure in any section of the retest, including those sections that have been passed on a previous attempt, will require the applicant to take the entire test again. All relevant sections of the skill test shall be completed within 6 months. Failure to achieve a pass in all relevant sections of the test in two attempts will require further training.

3.       Further training may be required following any failed skill test. There is no limit to the number of skill tests that may be attempted.

CONDUCT OF THE TEST

4.       Should the applicant choose to terminate a skill test for reasons considered inadequate by the Flight Examiner (FE), the applicant shall retake the entire skill test. If the test is terminated for reasons considered adequate by the FE, only those sections not completed shall be tested in a further flight.

5.       At the discretion of the FE, any manoeuvre or procedure of the test may be repeated once by the applicant. The FE may stop the test at any stage if it is considered that the applicant’s demonstration of flying skills requires a complete re-test.

6.       An applicant shall be required to fly the aircraft from a position where the PIC functions can be performed and to carry out the test as if no other crew member is present. Responsibility for the flight shall be allocated in accordance with national regulations.

7.       An applicant shall indicate to the FE the checks and duties carried out, including the identification of radio facilities. Checks shall be completed in accordance with the checklist for the aircraft on which the test is being taken. During pre-flight preparation for the test, the applicant is required to determine power settings and speeds. Performance data for take-off, approach and landing shall be calculated by the applicant in compliance with the operations manual or flight manual for the aircraft used.

8.       The FE shall take no part in the operation of the aircraft except where intervention is necessary in the interests of safety or to avoid unacceptable delay to other traffic.

 

B.      Content of the skill test for the issue of a CPL – Aeroplanes

1.       The aeroplane used for the skill test shall meet the requirements for training aeroplanes, and shall be certificated for the carriage of at least four persons, have a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear.

2.       The route to be flown shall be chosen by the FE and the destination shall be a controlled aerodrome. The applicant shall be responsible for the flight planning and shall ensure that all equipment and documentation for the execution of the flight are on board. The duration of the flight shall be at least 90 minutes.

3.       The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:

(a)      operate the aeroplane within its limitations,

(b)     complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy,

(c)      exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(d)     apply aeronautical knowledge; and

(e)     maintain control of the aeroplane at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCES

4.       The following limits shall apply, corrected to make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the aeroplane used.

—          Height

—                  normal flight                                      ±100 feet

—         with simulated engine failure             ±150 feet

—         Tracking on radio aids                        ±5°

—          Heading

—                  normal flight                                      ±10°

—                  with simulated engine failure              ±15°

—          Speed

—                  take-off and approach                        ±5 knots

—         all other flight regimes                       ±10 knots

CONTENT OF THE TEST

5.       Items in Section 2(c) and (e)(iv), Section 3(g), and the whole of Sections 5 and 6 may be performed in an FNPT II or an FFS. The examiner may decide not to perform items in Section 6(d).

Use of the aeroplane checklists, airmanship, control of the aeroplane by external visual reference, anti-icing/de-icing procedures and principles of threat and error management apply in all sections.

SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE

a

Pre-flight, including:

Flight planning, Documentation, Mass and balance determination, Weather brief, NOTAMS

b

Aeroplane inspection and servicing

c

Taxiing and take-off

d

Performance considerations and trim

e

Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations

f

Departure procedure, altimeter setting, collision avoidance (lookout)

g

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 2 GENERAL AIRWORK

a

Control of the aeroplane by external visual reference, including straight and level, climb, descent, lookout

b

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

c

Turns, including turns in landing configuration. Steep turns 45°

d

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

e

Flight by reference solely to instruments, including:

(i)          level flight, cruise configuration, control of heading, altitude and airspeed

(ii)         climbing and descending turns with 10°–30° bank

(iii)        recoveries from unusual attitudes

(iv)        limited panel instruments

f

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE PROCEDURES

a

Control of aeroplane by external visual reference, including cruise configuration
Range/Endurance considerations

b

Orientation, map reading

c

Altitude, speed, heading control, lookout

d

Altimeter setting. ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

e

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

f

Observation of weather conditions, assessment of trends, diversion planning

g

Tracking, positioning (NDB, VOR, or track between waypoints), identification of facilities (instrument flight).

h

Implementation of diversion plan to alternate aerodrome (visual flight)

SECTION 4 — APPROACH AND LANDING PROCEDURES

a

Arrival procedures, altimeter setting, checks, lookout

b

ATC liaison - compliance, R/T procedures

c

Go-around action from low height

d

Normal landing, crosswind landing (if suitable conditions)

e

Short field landing

f

Approach and landing with idle power (single-engine only)

g

Landing without use of flaps

h

Post flight actions

SECTION 5 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

This section may be combined with sections 1 through 4

a

Simulated engine failure after take-off (at a safe altitude), fire drill

b

Equipment malfunctions

including alternative landing gear extension, electrical and brake failure

c

Forced landing (simulated)

d

ATC liaison - compliance, R/T procedures

e

Oral questions

SECTION 6 — SIMULATED ASYMMETRIC FLIGHT AND RELEVANT CLASS OR TYPE ITEMS

This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5

a

Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe altitude unless carried out in an FFS)

b

Asymmetric approach and go-around

c

Asymmetric approach and full stop landing

d

Engine shut-down and restart (if selected by the examiner)

e

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures, Airmanship

f

As determined by the FE — any relevant items of the class or type rating skill test to include, if applicable:

(i)          aeroplane systems including handling of autopilot

(ii)         operation of pressurisation system

(iii)        use of de-icing and anti-icing system

g

Oral questions

 

C.      Content of the skill test for the issue of the CPL – Helicopters

1.       The helicopter used for the skill test shall meet the requirements for training helicopters.

2.       The area and route to be flown shall be chosen by the FE and all low level and hover work shall be at an approved aerodrome/site. Routes used for section 3 may end at the aerodrome of departure or at another aerodrome and one destination shall be a controlled aerodrome. The skill test may be conducted in 2 flights. The total duration of the flight(s) shall be at least 90 minutes.

3.       The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:

(a)      operate the helicopter within its limitations;

(b)     complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(c)      exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(d)     apply aeronautical knowledge; and

(e)     maintain control of the helicopter at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCES

4.       The following limits shall apply, corrected to make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the helicopter used.

—          Height

—                  normal flight                                      ±100 feet

—                  simulated major emergency               ±150 feet

—         Tracking on radio aids                        ±10°

—          Heading

—                  normal flight                                      ±10°

—                  simulated major emergency               ±15°

—          Speed

—                  take-off and approach multi-engine    ±5 knots

—                  all other flight regimes                       ±10 knots

—          Ground drift

—                  T.O. hover I.G.E.                                 ±3 feet

—                  landing no sideways or backwards movement

CONTENT OF THE TEST

5.       Items in section 4 may be performed in a helicopter FNPT or a helicopter FFS. Use of helicopter checklists, airmanship, control of helicopter by external visual reference, anti-icing procedures, and principles of threat and error management apply in all sections.

SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT/POST-FLIGHT CHECKS AND PROCEDURES

a

Helicopter knowledge (e.g. technical log, fuel, mass and balance, performance), flight planning, documentation, NOTAMS, weather

b

Pre-flight inspection/action, location of parts and purpose

c

Cockpit inspection, starting procedure

d

Communication and navigation equipment checks, selecting and setting frequencies

e

Pre-take-off procedure, R/T procedure, ATC liaison-compliance

f

Parking, shutdown and post-flight procedure

SECTION 2 — Hover manoeuvres, advanced handling and confined areas

a

Take-off and landing (lift-off and touchdown)

b

Taxi, hover taxi

c

Stationary hover with head/cross/tail wind

d

Stationary hover turns, 360° left and right (spot turns)

e

Forward, sideways and backwards hover manoeuvring

f

Simulated engine failure from the hover

g

Quick stops into and downwind

h

Sloping ground/unprepared sites landings and take-offs

i

Take-offs (various profiles)

j

Crosswind, downwind take-off (if practicable)

k

Take-off at maximum take-off mass (actual or simulated)

l

Approaches (various profiles)

m

Limited power take-off and landing

n

Autorotations (FE to select two items from — Basic, range, low speed, and 360° turns)

o

Autorotative landing

p

Practice forced landing with power recovery

q

Power checks, reconnaissance technique, approach and departure technique

SECTION 3 — NAVIGATION — EN-ROUTE PROCEDURES

a

Navigation and orientation at various altitudes/heights, map reading

b

Altitude/height, speed, heading control, observation of airspace, altimeter setting

c

Monitoring of flight progress, flight log, fuel usage, endurance, ETA, assessment of track error and re-establishment of correct track, instrument monitoring

d

Observation of weather conditions, diversion planning

e

Tracking, positioning (NDB and/or VOR), identification of facilities

f

ATC liaison and observance of regulations, etc.

SECTION 4 — FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND MANOEUVRES BY SOLE REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS

a

Level flight, control of heading, altitude/height and speed

b

Rate 1 level turns onto specified headings, 180°to 360°left and right

c

Climbing and descending, including turns at rate 1 onto specified headings

d

Recovery from unusual attitudes

e

Turns with 30° bank, turning up to 90° left and right

SECTION 5 — Abnormal and Emergency procedures
(simulated where appropriate)

Note (1): Where the test is conducted on a multi-engine helicopter a simulated engine failure drill, including a single-engine approach and landing, shall be included in the test.

Note (2): The FE shall select 4 items from the following:

a

Engine malfunctions, including governor failure, carburettor/engine icing, oil system, as appropriate

b

Fuel system malfunction

c

Electrical system malfunction

d

Hydraulic system malfunction, including approach and landing without hydraulics, as applicable

e

Main rotor and/or anti-torque system malfunction (FFS or discussion only)

f

Fire drills, including smoke control and removal, as applicable

g

Other abnormal and emergency procedures as outlined in appropriate flight manual, including for multi-engine helicopters:

              Simulated engine failure at take-off:

              rejected take-off at or before TDP or safe forced landing at or before DPATO, shortly after TDP or DPATO.

              Landing with simulated engine failure:

              landing or go-around following engine failure before LDP or DPBL,

              following engine failure after LDP or safe forced landing after DPBL.

 

D.      Content of the skill test for the issue of a CPL — Airships

1.       The airship used for the skill test shall meet the requirements for training airships.

2.       The area and route to be flown shall be chosen by the FE. Routes used for section 3 may end at the aerodrome of departure or at another aerodrome and one destination shall be a controlled aerodrome. The skill test may be conducted in 2 flights. The total duration of the flight(s) shall be at least 60 minutes.

3.       The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:

(a)      operate the airship within its limitations;

(b)     complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(c)      exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(d)     apply aeronautical knowledge; and

(e)     maintain control of the airship at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.

FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCES

4.       The following limits shall apply, corrected to make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the airship used.

—          Height

—         normal flight                                     ±100 feet

—         simulated major emergency               ±150 feet

—         Tracking on radio aids                        ±10°

—          Heading

—         normal flight                                     ±10°

—         simulated major emergency               ±15°

CONTENT OF THE TEST

5.       Items in sections 5 and 6 may be performed in an Airship FNPT or an airship FFS. Use of airship checklists, airmanship, control of airship by external visual reference, anti-icing procedures, and principles of threat and error management apply in all sections.

SECTION 1 — PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE

a

Pre-flight, including:

Flight planning, Documentation, Mass and Balance determination, Weather brief, NOTAMS

b

Airship inspection and servicing

c

Off-mast procedure, ground manoeuvring and take-off

d

Performance considerations and trim

e

Aerodrome and traffic pattern operations

f

Departure procedure, altimeter setting, collision avoidance (lookout)

g

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 2 — GENERAL AIRWORK

a

Control of the airship by external visual reference, including straight and level, climb, descent, lookout

b

Flight at pressure height

c

Turns

d

Steep descents and climbs

e

Flight by reference solely to instruments, including:

(i)          level flight, control of heading, altitude and airspeed

(ii)         climbing and descending turns

(iii)        recoveries from unusual attitudes

(iv)        limited panel instruments

f

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

SECTION 3 — EN-ROUTE PROCEDURES

a

Control of airship by external visual reference, Range/Endurance considerations

b

Orientation, map reading

c

Altitude, speed, heading control, lookout

d

Altimeter setting, ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

e

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

f

Observation of weather conditions, assessment of trends, diversion planning

g

Tracking, positioning (NDB or VOR), identification of facilities (instrument flight). Implementation of diversion plan to alternate aerodrome (visual flight)

SECTION 4 — APPROACH AND LANDING PROCEDURES

a

Arrival procedures, altimeter setting, checks, lookout

b

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

c

Go-around action from low height

d

Normal landing

e

Short field landing

f

Approach and landing with idle power (single-engine only)

g

Landing without use of flaps

h

Post-flight actions

SECTION 5 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

This section may be combined with sections 1 through 4

a

Simulated engine failure after take-off (at a safe altitude), fire drill

b

Equipment malfunctions

c

Forced landing (simulated)

d

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures

e

Oral questions

SECTION 6 — RELEVANT CLASS OR TYPE ITEMS

This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5

a

Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe altitude unless carried out in an FFS)

b

Approach and go-around with failed engine(s)

c

Approach and full stop landing with failed engine(s)

d

Malfunctions in the envelope pressure system

e

ATC liaison – compliance, R/T procedures, Airmanship

f

As determined by the FE – any relevant items of the class or type rating skill test to include, if applicable:

(i)          airship systems

(ii)         operation of envelope pressure system

g

Oral questions

 
Details
Source-Title: Appendix 4 - Skill test for the issue of a CPL
Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10773 Compare versions
Domain: Aircrew
Applicabilitydate: 14 August, 2024
Entryintoforcedate: 14 August, 2024
Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/2076 Navigate
Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL
Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)
Origin: EASA
Category: EAR