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SFCL.215 Sailplane cloud flying privileges
ED Decision 2020/004/R
TRAINING FOR THE SAILPLANE CLOUD FYLING PRIVILEGES
(a) Theoretical knowledge instruction
The syllabus
for theoretical knowledge instruction as per point SFCL.215(b)(2)(i) should
cover the revision and/or explanation of:
(1) Human factors and body limitations
(i) basic aviation physiology as regards
cloud flying aspects
(ii) basic aviation psychology
(iii) spatial disorientation
(2) Principles of flight
(i) stability
(ii) control
(iii) limitations (load factor and manoeuvres)
(3) Aircraft instrumentation
(i) sensors and instruments
(ii) measurement of air data parameters
(iii) gyroscopic instruments
(4) Navigation
(i) use of charts
(ii) dead reckoning navigation
(iii) use of GNSS
(iv) air traffic regulations — airspace
structure
(v) aeronautical information service
(vi) Member State regulations regarding cloud
flying
(5) Communications
(i) VHF communications
(ii) relevant weather information terms
(6) Hazards and emergency procedures
(i) icing
(ii) cloud escape procedures
(iii) anti-collision instruments/avionics
(b) Flight instruction
The
exercises of the sailplane cloud flight instruction syllabus should be
repeated as necessary until the student achieves a safe and competent standard
and should comprise at least the following practical training items, flown
solely by reference to instruments:
(1) straight flight;
(2) turning;
(3) achieving and maintaining heading;
(4) return to straight flight from steeper angle
of bank;
(5) position fixing using GNSS and
aeronautical charts;
(6) position estimating using DR;
(7) basic cloud escape manoeuvre/unusual
attitude; and
(8) advanced cloud escape manoeuvre on
nominated heading.
(c) When using a TMG with engine power for
training exercises with sole reference to instruments, the student should wear
an IFR training hood or other suitable vision limiting devices.
(d) Course completion standards
The course
is successfully completed when the applicant demonstrates, during the course:
(1) sufficient knowledge in the items
specified in point (a); and
(2) a sufficient level of competence to safely
perform the exercises specified in point (b) while complying with the
following limits:
|
|
Artificial
horizon |
Turn &
slip |
|
Straight flight |
Heading ± 10 ° IAS ± 10 kt |
Heading ± 20 ° IAS ± 15 kt |
|
Turning |
Angle of bank ± 15 ° IAS ± 10 kt |
Small deviations in rate of turn with a maximum deviation between ½ & full scale IAS ± 15 kt |
|
Position fixing given: GPS displaying range and bearing to a point |
± 2 NM |
± 3 NM |
EASA sailplane cloud flying privileges require theoretical knowledge covering human factors, flight principles, instruments, navigation, communications, and emergency procedures. Practical training includes instrument-based maneuvers like straight flight, turns, position fixing, and cloud escape. Successful completion requires demonstrating sufficient knowledge and competence within specified limits.
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