This flight shall include the content of the Skill test and must be satisfactory before Skill test Application approval by the Head of Training.
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09.09. SKILL TEST  FOR ISSUE OF LICENCE OR RATING AND PROFICIENCY CHECKS.

09.09.01. GENERAL 

The applicant shall have completed the required instruction in accordance with the training manual. Administrative arrangements are taken for confirming the applicant&amp;rsquo;s suitability to take the test, including disclosure of the applicants training record to the examiner.

09.09.01.01. TRAINING.  

The applicant shall have completed the required instruction in accordance with the training syllabus. Training records and Application form shall be inspected by FI and examiner.


09.09.01.02. POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. 

If applicable, examiners shall ensure that applicants are properly identified. Applicant(s) must present positive documentation of identity at the time of application. The ID must include a photograph of the applicant and the applicant&#039;s signature. Acceptable document: a flight crew license, a government ID card, a passport.

09.09.01.03. UNSUCCESSFUL TEST. 

FI in charge and the examiner will commonly agree what further training may be required after a unsuccessful test/check. Non success to achieve a valid pass in all items in two attempts shall require further training as determined by the examiner. The number of skill tests/proficiency checks that may be attempted depends on the requirements of the Competent Authority.

09.09.01.04. EXAMINATION ITEMS. 

Those listed in ALFAKO skill test/proficiency check form. Several different skill test/proficiency check scenarios may be developed. The examiner will select one of these scenarios. Approved flight simulators shall be used.

09.09.02. BRIEFING THE &quot;CANDIDATE&quot; 

The `candidate&#039; should be given time and facilities to prepare for the skill test. The briefing should cover the following:

&amp;#61550;	the objective of the flight
&amp;#61550;	licensing checks, as necessary
&amp;#61550;	freedom for the `candidate&#039; to ask questions
&amp;#61550;	operating procedures to be followed (e.g. operators manual)
&amp;#61550;	weather assessment
&amp;#61550;	operating capacity of `candidate&#039; and examiner
&amp;#61550;	aims to be identified by `candidate&#039;
&amp;#61550;	simulated weather assumptions (e.g. icing, cloud base)
&amp;#61550;	contents of exercise to be performed
&amp;#61550;	agreed speed and handling parameters (e.g. V speeds, bank angle)
&amp;#61550;	use of R/T
&amp;#61550;	respective roles of  &amp;ldquo;candidate&amp;rdquo; and examiner (e.g. during emergency)
&amp;#61550;	administrative procedures (e.g. submission of flight plan) in flight

The  applicant should maintain the necessary level of communication with the `candidate&#039;.
The following check details should be followed by the  applicant:

&amp;#61550;	involvement of examiner in a multi pilot operating environment
&amp;#61550;	the need to give the &amp;ldquo;candidate&amp;rdquo; precise instructions
&amp;#61550;	responsibility for safe conduct of the flight
&amp;#61550;	intervention by examiner, when necessary
&amp;#61550;	use of screens
&amp;#61550;	liaison with ATC and the need for concise, easily understood intentions
&amp;#61550;	prompting the &amp;ldquo;candidate&amp;rdquo; regarding required sequence of events (e.g. following a go around)
&amp;#61550;	keeping brief, factual and unobtrusive notes

 

09.09.03. CONDUCT OF THE TEST/CHECK 

The Authority will provide the examiner with safety criteria to be observed in the conduct of the test/check.

Should an applicant choose not to continue with a test/check for reasons considered inadequate by the examiner, the applicant will be regarded as having failed those items not attempted. If the test/check is terminated for reasons considered adequate by the examiner, only those items not completed shall be tested in a further flight.

At the discretion of the examiner any manoeuvre or procedure of the test/check may be repeated once by the applicant. The examiner may stop the test/check at any stage if it is considered that the applicant&#039;s competency requires a complete re test/re check.

Checks and cockpit procedures shall be carried out in compliance with the authorized check list for the aeroplane used in the test/check and, if applicable, with the MCC concept. Performance data for take off, approach and landing shall be calculated by the applicant in compliance with the operations manual or flight manual for the aeroplane used and should be agreed with the examiner. Decision heights/altitude and minimum descent heights/altitudes and missed approach point shall be determined by the applicant in advance and agreed by the examiner.

09.09.04. ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE  

The applicant shall demonstrate the ability to:
&amp;#61607;	operate the aeroplane within its limitations;
&amp;#61607;	complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy;
&amp;#61607;	exercise good judgement and airmanship;
&amp;#61607;	apply aeronautical knowledge;
&amp;#61607;	maintain control of the aeroplane at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never in doubt;
&amp;#61607;	understand and apply crew co ordination and incapacitation procedures, if applicable; and
&amp;#61607;	communicate effectively with the other crew members, if applicable.
Limits will be stated for every type of test, these can be found on the applicable skill test forms. The limits are for general guidance. The examiner shall make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the type of aeroplane used.

09.09.05. ASSESSMENT 

The applicant should refer to the flight test tolerances given in the applicable BCAA CIR/FCL. Attention should be paid to the following points:

&amp;#61607;	questions from the `candidate&#039; 
&amp;#61607;	give results of the test and any sections failed 
&amp;#61607;	give reasons for failure

09.09.06. DEBRIEFING 

The applicant should demonstrate to the examiner the ability to conduct a fair, unbiased, debriefing of the `candidate&#039; based on identifiable factual items. A balance between friendliness and firmness should be evident. The following points should be discussed with the `candidate&#039;, at the applicant&#039;s discretion:

&amp;#61607;	advise the candidate how to avoid or correct mistakes 
&amp;#61607;	mention any other points of criticism noted
&amp;#61607;	give any advice considered helpful



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