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Flight Test Items - 4. Departure

Aim

To determine the candidate’s ability to safely depart while complying with departure procedures, as cleared.

Description

The candidate will complete the departure procedures, including an instrument function check, and establish the aeroplane on the enroute course, as cleared in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules. The candidate will control the aeroplane solely with reference to flight instruments once in flight and above 400 feet AAE, unless otherwise specified in a departure procedure.

Performance Criteria

Assessment will be based on the candidate’s ability to:

  1. select and use the appropriate communications frequencies;
     
  2. select and identify the navigation aids associated with the proposed departure phase;
     
  3. verify that course indications correspond to the intended navigational equipment;
     
  4. perform an instrument check;
     
  5. safely taxi while respecting runway signs and avoiding a runway incursion;
     
  6. accomplish the applicable checklist items and perform recommended procedures;
     
  7. maintain acceptable aeroplane control while respecting mandatory operating limitations and the recommended configurations;
     
  8. intercept, in a timely manner, all tracks, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or ATC clearances and instructions;
     
  9. adhere to departure, noise abatement and transition procedures or ATC instructions;
     
  10. maintain assigned headings (±10 degrees);
     
  11. maintain assigned tracks and bearings (±10 degrees); and
     
  12. climb to and maintain assigned altitudes (±100 feet).
Date modified:
2011-02-24