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AMC4 FCL.235 Skill test

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ED Decision 2025/022/R found in: Easy Access Rules for Aircrew (Oct 2026)

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##### AMC4 FCL.235 Skill test

*ED
Decision
2025/022/R*

**CONTENTS
OF THE SKILL TEST FOR THE ISSUE OF A GYROPLANE PILOT LICENCE**

(a) The route to be flown for the navigation test should be chosen by
the FE. The route may end at the aerodrome of departure or at another
aerodrome. The applicant should be responsible for flight planning
and should ensure that all equipment and documentation for the
execution of the flight are on board. The navigation section of the
test should have a duration that allows the pilot to demonstrate
their ability to complete a route. In addition, it must have at least
three identified waypoints and may, as agreed between the applicant
and the FE, be flown as a separate test.

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

**FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE**

(1) operate the gyroplane within its limitations;

(2) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;

(3) exercise good judgement and airmanship;

(4) apply aeronautical knowledge;

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

(d) The following limits are for general guidance. The FE should make
allowances for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and
performance of the gyroplane used:

(1) height: ± 150 ft;

(2) heading or tracking of radio aids: ± 10°;

(3) speed:

(i) take-off and approach: + 15 kt / – 5 kt,

(ii) all other flight regimes: ± 15 kt.

**CONTENT OF THE SKILL TEST**

(e) The content and sections of the skill test set out in this AMC
should be used for the skill test for the issue of a GPL. In all
sections, the following should be included:

(1) radiotelephony (RT), as appropriate for the airfield and
classification of airspace;

(2) critical assessment of active rotor handling, whenever the blades
are turning at less than flying speed;

(3) use of checklists, airmanship, control of gyroplane by external
reference and de-icing procedures, etc.

(f) Content and sections of the skill test for the issue of a GPL.

<table cellpadding="7" cellspacing="0">
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<col/>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" valign="top">
SECTION
				1 – PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
a
</td>
<td>
Pre-flight
				preparation: pilot(s) and passenger(s)
Documentation,
				fitness to fly 

</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
b
</td>
<td>
Pre-flight
				preparation: gyroplane
Documentation,
				pre-flight inspection, servicing
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
c
</td>
<td>
Pre-flight
				preparation: weather
Forecast,
				interpretation of actual weather, personal limits
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
d
</td>
<td>
Pre-flight
				preparation: flight planning
NOTAM,
				route plan, destination plan, fuel, mass and balance, performance
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
e
</td>
<td>
External
				factors and pressure to fly
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" valign="top">
SECTION
				2 – TAKE-OFF AND LANDING
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
a
</td>
<td>
Pre-
				and post-take-off procedures
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
b
</td>
<td>
Aerodrome
				departure procedures
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
c
</td>
<td>
Aerodrome
				arrival procedures
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
d
</td>
<td>
Start-up
				and taxi
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
e
</td>
<td>
Take-off
				and landing, touch and go, full stop
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
f
</td>
<td>
Rejected
				take-off
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
g
</td>
<td>
Go-around
				from baulked approach
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
h
</td>
<td>
Precision
				landing 0 m + 100 m (simulated 1-m fence at
				each side)
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
i
</td>
<td>
Glide
				approach – precision landing 0 m + 200 m
				(simulated 1-m fence at each side)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" valign="top">
SECTION
				3 – GENERAL HANDLING
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
a
</td>
<td>
Straight
				and level flight
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
b
</td>
<td>
Turning
				to heading
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
c
</td>
<td>
360-degree
				turns
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
d
</td>
<td>
Climb
				and descent to given heights and headings
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
e
</td>
<td>
Fast
				flight (90 % VNE)
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
f
</td>
<td>
Slow
				flight, at level altitude
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
g
</td>
<td>
Stationary
				flight (if possible) 

</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
h
</td>
<td>
Idle-power
				slow-speed descent, recovering with power
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
i
</td>
<td>
Idle-power
				slow-speed descent, recovering without power to glide descent
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
j
</td>
<td>
360-degree
				turns around a ground reference
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" valign="top">
SECTION
				4 – EN ROUTE PROCEDURES
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
a
</td>
<td>
Flight
				plan, dead reckoning and map reading
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
b
</td>
<td>
Maintenance
				of altitude, heading and speed
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
c
</td>
<td>
Orientation,
				airspace structure, timing and revision of ETAs and log keeping
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
d
</td>
<td>
Diversion
				to alternate aerodrome (planning and implementation)
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
e
</td>
<td>
Flight
				management (checks, fuel systems, carburettor icing, etc.)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" valign="top">
SECTION
				5 – EMERGENCY LANDING
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
a
</td>
<td>
Standard
				emergency procedures
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
b
</td>
<td>
Precautionary
				landings
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
c
</td>
<td>
Simulated
				engine failure
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
d
</td>
<td>
Unusual
				attitude recovery
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" valign="top">
SECTION
				6 – RETURN AND POST-FLIGHT ACTIONS
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
a
</td>
<td>
Airfield
				rejoining procedure
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
b
</td>
<td>
Shutdown
</td>
</tr>
<tr valign="top">
<td>
c
</td>
<td>
Post-flight
				actions
</td>
</tr>
</table>