Pilot Reference Material Sim 6 Introduction: Cyclic 6 represents the final exercise in the inaugural Skywest F100 Cyclic Program. Once we commence the Cyclic 6 sessions our thoughts will turn to the design and construction of the next 3 year Cyclic Program. As such I encourage you to contact either myself or Charlie Grubb with any thoughts or suggestions that you may have in relations to improvements that could be made to the concepts and the conduct of the program in general. Once the final crews complete Cyclic 6 we will be publishing the (de-identified) results of the 3 year program. Following a review of the Cyclic 5 results we have modified the cyclic 6 program to ensure that we focus on areas that have been identified as requiring overall attention. The recurrent training element of Cyclic 5 proved valuable with a lot of feedback from crews and checking staff alike as to the benefits of this training. Whilst we intend on continuing this concept the training element of Cyclic 6 contains a Line Orientated Flight Training Exercise as well as a short manoeuvre based training sequence in Windshear and Rejected Take off. The review of the LOA in Cyclic 5 indicated that during the arrival phase of flight (following the management of a failure) breakdowns in Situational Awareness contributed to errors. The Attached CD/DVD contains a Video presentation on Situational Awareness produced by Jim Williams in conjunction with Charlie Grubb. Please review this material as the concepts highlighted will be used throughout the LOFT briefing and exercise. Additionally, we have included on the CD a Weather Radar Training program produced by Archie Trammell. The objective of this program is to provide crews with a program of training in weather radar theory concepts that can be applied to the use of Radar in our operations. As always if you have any questions regarding the Cyclic 6 process of information please do not hesitate to contact either Charlie Grubb or myself directly. Regards, Sean Collier Head of Training and Checking Flight Crew Check Guide Cyclic 6 Pilot Reference Material Page 1
F100 Cyclic Sim 6 Pre-Sim Briefing/Discussion Points 1.5 Hour Review Simulator Safety Briefing from Flight Crew Check Guide Review Simulator Equipment and Handling Differences Session specific information including applicable questions from pre sim study pack and Instrument Rating - Pre Test Knowledge - Crew Review sequences: o LOFT o Manoeuvre based sequences o LOA Prepare Take-off Data Cards A. Line Orientated Flight Training 1.5 Hour Exercise 1 Overview: - Day Operations This Line Orientated Flight Training Exercise is conducted an RPT flight from Melbourne (YMML) to Kalgoorlie (YPKG) in a F100 Aircraft: Pilot Flying Captain Engine start Hot Start Weather/NOTAM/MEL as per briefing sheet OCTA Departure (AFCAS) F350 Lethal Objects/Dubious Baggage Moderate Icing Conditions on Descent Return from Flight or Divert Carry out IAL Exercise 2 Overview: - Manoeuvre based Sequences Training Windshear on Take off and Approach Rejected Take off (High Speed) B. Manoeuvre Based Sequences Exercise Objective This exercise is designed to provide the candidate(s) recurrent simulator practice and assessment of the F100 handling and manoeuvre requirements nominated by the F100 Cyclic program. The Exercise is conducted from Melbourne. First Officer 2.0 Hour 1. Medium Level Airwork F150 Night Operations: o Normal Start No ATS o Nav/Prof Departure o Hand Flown Instrument Flight Exercise o Take-off Nav/Prof o TCAS event o Rapid Depressurisation - Crew o Visual Approach/Captain Incapacitated after Take off Flight Crew Check Guide Cyclic 6 Pilot Reference Material Page 2
2. Terminal Operations (YMML): o YMML NDB RWY 16 (Circling to RWY 34) Approach with Visual Circling (SEO during approach) o Engine Failure After Take-off (AFCAS / NAV PROF) o Engine Fire During Take-off before V1 (Rejected Take-off) o Emergency evacuation o Windshear Event after Take-off Captain 1.5 Hour 1. Medium Level Airwork F150 Night Operations: o Engine Start Hot Start o Nav/Prof Departure o Hand Flown Instrument Flight Exercise o Instrument Flight Loss of Primary Flight Instruments o TCAS o Rapid Depressurisation - Crew o Pilot Incapacitation First Officer Night Visual Approach No Slope Guidance 2. Terminal Operations (YMML): o YMML VOR RWY 27 (SEO during IAL) o Engine Failure After Take-off AFCAS o Engine Failure After Take-off NAV/PROF o Engine Fire During Take-off before V1 (Rejected Take-off) o Windshear on Approach C. Line Orientated Assessment 1.5 Hour Exercise Overview This session is conducted as a Line Orientated Assessment (LOA) as an RPT flight operating from Argyle to Kununurra in a F100 Aircraft: Pilot Flying Captain Weather/NOTAM/MEL as per briefing sheet Night Operations Scenario Flight Argyle to Kununurra: o TS avoidance/terminal ops in adverse weather on Departure o Manage Normal Operations En route o Manage Abnormal Event (Aircraft Configuration theme) o Construct long term plan (if applicable) and divert or complete flight o Carry out Approach and Landing (Windshear environment) Flight Crew Check Guide Cyclic 6 Pilot Reference Material Page 3
Pre-Briefing knowledge requirements: The pre briefing will cover a review of the various sequences contained in the Sim 6 Session plan. As part of this briefing the Check Captain will discuss the various requirements and techniques associated with the sequences. This may occur in question/answer form. As of cyclic 6 the oral quiz, including the Instrument rating test questions will be conducted as a crew exercise. EXTRACT from CASA Instrument Rating Test Form Pre-flight Examination 1 Knew privileges and limitations of rating 2 Knew IFR and approach recency requirements 3 Knew IFR flight and duty time limits (CPL & higher) 4 Knew aircraft equipment limits and requirements 5 Obtained & understood current operational information 6 Correctly interpreted meteorological information 7 Understood application of take off minima 8 Determined alternate / holding requirements 9 Knew IFR procedures for all airspace categories 10 Correctly interpreted DAPs (*incl DME arcs & arrivals) 11 Knew rules for operation below LSALT/MSA day/night 12 Understood requirements for circling approaches 13 Understood ERSA normal and emergency procedures 14 Flight plan accurate and complete 15 Publications amended and complete NOTE: IFR questions will be conducted as a crew exercise. Both pilots will be asked questions from the above CASA test form items. Flight Crew Check Guide Cyclic 6 Pilot Reference Material Page 4
Cyclic Sim 6 Crew Feedback IMPORTANT the overall results of crew feedback will be disseminated within the training and checking organisation however the specific details of your feedback are confidential and are only reviewed by the Head of Training and Checking. Name Check Captain Date of Check Cyclic Number Please tick your response in the appropriate box. Statement Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree The preparation material gave me sufficient guidance to prepare for the exercise. The pre-brief / Questioning component was conducted as I expected. The training exercises covered material that I considered valuable. My preparation for the Manoeuvre Based sequence exercises were appropriate to the level that I encountered during the exercise. The Line Orientated Assessment presented me with a realistic and challenging exercise. The Exercises were conducted as detailed by the Flight Crew Check guide. The assessment grading given to me reflected my own self assessment. Additional Comments Please provide details of items marked Strongly Disagree Signed Date Please indicate () here if you would like acknowledgement of your feedback... Flight Crew Check Guide Cyclic 6 Pilot Reference Material Page 5
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