OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES (A)

Application of Threat and Error Management

Application of Threat and Error Management (TEM) in relation to aircraft operation

Operation of Aircraft

Applicability of EASA regulations

Responsibility and authority of Pilot in Command (PIC)

Documents to be carried

Dangerous goods

Fuel and oil, refuelling

Instruments and equipment

Safety equipment

Avoidance of Hazards

Avoiding hazardous situations

Avoidance of wake turbulence

Search and Rescue Procedures

Principles of search and rescue procedures

Search and rescue signals

Accidents and Incidents

Accident definitions and investigation

Safety reporting

Safety publications

Care of Passengers

Passenger briefing and passenger procedures

National Procedures

National rules and procedures

PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT (A)

Basic Concepts

Static and dynamic pressure

Aerodynamic forces

Aerofoils and wings

The Four Forces

Weight

Thrust

Lift

Drag

The Stall

Stalling angle of attack

Factors affecting stall characteristics

Factors affecting stalling speed

Stall warning

Spin avoidance

Spinning characteristics

Stability and Control

Stability and control in yaw

Stability and control in roll

Stability and control in pitch

Trimming controls

High lift devices

Air brakes and spoilers

Other flying controls

Principles of Flight

Straight and level flight

Climbing

Descending

Turning and manoeuvring

Operating Limitations

Airspeed and load limitations

The load diagram (manoeuvring envelope)

Other operating limitations

AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (A)

The Airframe

Airframe design and construction

Serviceability checks

Flying Controls

Flying control design and construction

Serviceability checks

Undercarriage

Undercarriage design and construction

Tyres and brakes

Serviceability checks

Piston Engines

Principles of operation

Piston engine design and components

Serviceability checks

Piston Engine Systems

Fuel system

Induction system

Ignition system

Oil system

Cooling system

Other engine systems

The Propeller

Principles of operation

Propeller design and components

Propeller handling

Serviceability checks

Engine Handling

Engine limitations

Engine handling

The Electrical System

Principles of operation

Electrical system design and components

Instruments and Systems

The pitot static system

The altimeter

The vertical speed indicator

The air speed indicator

The suction system

Attitude indicator

Heading indicator

The turn indicator / turn co-ordinator

The compass

Other instrumentation

Integrated electronic displays

Avionics Systems

Communications Equipment

SSR

ADF

VOR

DME

GNSS

Integrated Electronic Displays

Cockpit Equipment and Systems

Doors, windows and exits

Seats

Seat belts and harnesses

Cockpit heating and ventilation systems

Emergency Equipment

First aid kit

Fire extinguishers

ELT/PLB

Lifejackets and life rafts

Other survival equipment

Aircraft Airworthiness

Aircraft registration

Airworthiness Certificate, Permit to Fly

Aeroplane Flight Manual/Pilot Operating Handbook

Aircraft maintenance and serviceability

Maintenance and serviceability documentation

Converting Onto a Another Aircraft Type

Practical considerations when converting onto a different aircraft and/or variants

National Procedures

National rules and procedures

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING (A)

Mass and Balance

Mass limitations

Calculation of aircraft mass

Centre of gravity limitations

Calculation of centre of gravity

Performance - Take-Off and Climb

Factors affecting take-off and climb performance

Calculation of take-off and climb performance

Performance - Cruise

Principles of endurance and range

Factors affecting cruise performance

Calculation of cruise performance

Performance - Descent and Landing

Factors affecting descent and landing performance

Calculation of descent and landing performance

VFR Flight Planning

Route selection

Communication and radio navigation selection

Completion of the navigation plan

The Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

NOTAMs

Obtaining meteorological information

International flight

Fuel Planning

Fuel required calculation

ICAO (ATS) Flight Plan

Requirement to File ICAO (ATS) Flight plan

Submission of the ICAO (ATS) Flight plan

National Procedures

National rules and procedures