6. Arrival
TP 15099 - Flight Test Guide - Instrument Rating - Group 4 - Helicopter
- Flight Test Guide—Instrument Rating
- Definitions
- Acronyms
- General
- Admission to Flight Test — Initial
- Admission to a Partial Flight Test
- Admission to a Complete Re-Test
- Admission to Flight Test – Renewal
- Helicopter and Full-Flight Simulator
- Flight Test
- Repeated Flight Test Item
- Incomplete Flight Test
- Failure of a Flight Test
- Partial Flight Test
- Complete Re-Test
- Validity Periods
- Pre-Test Briefing
- Flight Management
- Flight Test Results
- Assessment of Flight Test Performance
- Errors
- Deviations
- 4-Point Marking Scale
- Flight Test Items
- Airmanship
- 1. Pre-flight
- 2. IFR Operational Knowledge (Ground Item)
- 3. Air Traffic Control Clearances
- 4. Departure
- 5. Enroute
- 6. Arrival
- 7. Holding
- 8. Approaches
- 8. VOR, LOC, LOC/BC or NDB Instrument Approach
- 8. ILS or LPV Instrument Approach
- 8. RNAV(GNSS) Instrument Approach
- 9. Missed Approach
- 10. Transition to Landing
- 11. Emergency Procedures
- Recommendation For Initial Flight Test
- Recommendation For Partial Flight Test
Aim
To determine the candidate’s ability to comply with arrival procedures, in accordance with a clearance given by ATC or a simulated clearance given by the examiner.
Description
The candidate will complete the arrival procedures, as cleared, in accordance with the clearance and the Instrument Flight Rules. The candidate will control the helicopter solely with reference to flight instruments.
Performance Criteria
Assessment will be based on the candidate’s ability to:
- select and use the appropriate communications frequencies;
- select and identify the navigation aids associated with the proposed arrival phase;
- perform the checklist items relative to the phase of flight;
- intercept, in a timely manner, all tracks, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route or clearance;
- adhere to the arrival procedures;
- maintain proper helicopter control and flight within recommended configurations and operational limitations;
- maintain assigned headings (±10 degrees);
- maintain assigned tracks and bearings (±10 degrees); and
- descend to and maintain assigned altitudes (±100 feet).