FCL.010 Definitions related to Part-SFCL

List of definitions from Part-FCL relevant in the content of Part-SFCL:

-           "Aircraft"  means any machine which can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth’s surface.

-           "Category of aircraft"  means a categorisation of aircraft according to specified basic characteristics, for example aeroplane, powered-lift, helicopter, airship, sailplane, free balloon.

-           "Competency"  means a combination of skills, knowledge and attitude required to perform a task to the prescribed standard.

-           "Dual instruction time"  means flight time or instrument ground time during which a person is receiving flight instruction from a properly authorised instructor.

-           "Error"  means an action or inaction taken by the flight crew which leads to deviations from organisational or flight intentions or expectations.

-           "Error management"  means the process of detecting and responding to errors with countermeasures which reduce or eliminate the consequences of errors, and mitigate the probability of errors or undesired aircraft states.

-           "Pilot-in-command"  (PIC) means the pilot designated as being in command and charged with the safe conduct of the flight.

-           "Renewal"  (of, e.g. a rating or certificate) means the administrative action taken after a rating or certificate has lapsed for the purpose of renewing the privileges of the rating or certificate for a further specified period consequent upon the fulfilment of specified requirements.

-           "Revalidation"  (of, e.g. a rating or certificate) means the administrative action taken within the period of validity of a rating or certificate which allows the holder to continue to exercise the privileges of a rating or certificate for a further specified period consequent upon the fulfilment of specified requirements.

-           "Threat"  means events or errors which occur beyond the influence of the flight crew, increase operational complexity and which must be managed to maintain the margin of safety.

-           "Threat management"  means the process of detecting and responding to the threats with countermeasures which reduce or eliminate the consequences of threats, and mitigate the probability of errors or undesired aircraft states.

-           "Touring Motor Glider"  (TMG) means, unless otherwise specified following the certification process in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, a specific class of powered sailplanes that has an integrally mounted, non-retractable engine and a non-retractable propeller. It shall be capable of taking off and climbing under its engine power according to its flight manual.