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Regulation OTAR Part 121 - CAT - Large Aeroplanes

(3) the influence of terrain and obstructions on departure and approach procedures at the
aerodromes and alternate aerodromes that may be used; and
(4) particular instrument approach procedures that may be required; and
(5) the type and dimensions of runways that may be used, in relation to the performance
characteristics of the aeroplane; and
(6) seasonal meteorological conditions and the reliability of meteorological observations,
reports and forecasts in the route network; and
(7) the adequacy of any information that may be available regarding aerodrome
conditions; and
(8) any likely air traffic procedures that may be encountered and in particular, those
procedures that may be outside the pilot's previous experience; and
(9) influence of terrain and local geographic features on route conditions and the extent of
assistance available from navigational aids and air-to-ground communication facilities;
and
(10) the extent to which it is possible for the pilot to become familiar with unusual
aerodrome procedures and features of the route by means of ground instruction and
training devices.
(c) Recurrent training shall be provided, at least annually, to ensure that pilots maintain knowledge of:
(1) operational procedures; and
(2) aircraft systems and procedures.

OTAR.121.985 Safety and emergency procedures training
(a) The operator shall ensure each crew member completes training in safety and emergency
procedures, as appropriate to the emergency equipment carried on the aircraft or worn by crew
members, and the nature of the flying operations being carried out.
(b) Initial training in all relevant safety and emergency procedures shall be completed prior to any
flying operations or aircraft flying training being commenced.
(c) Recurrent training in safety and emergency procedures shall be carried out on at least an annual
basis, and shall include the following elements (where appropriate to the aircraft type or type of
operation):
(1) Annually:
(i) actual donning of a lifejacket;
(ii) actual donning of protective breathing equipment;
(iii) actual handling of fire extinguishers;
(iv) instruction on the location and use of all emergency and safety; equipment
carried on the aircraft, including first aid and universal precaution kits and
automated external defibrillators;
(v) operation of all types of exits;
(vi) security procedures;
(2) Within any three year period:
(i) demonstration of the method used to operate a slide, where fitted;
(ii) actual use of fire-fighting equipment;
(iii) effects of smoke in an enclosed area and use of any relevant equipment;
(iv) actual handling of flares (use of or simulated use of);
(v) demonstration in use of liferaft, where fitted or carried;
(vi) ditching procedures training, as appropriate.

OTAR.121.990 Crew resource management training requirements
(a) The operator shall ensure each crew member training segment includes:
(1) crew resource management training applicable to each position for which training is
provided; and
(2) training in the use of each crew member’s crew resource management skills; and
(3) crew resource management training for each crew member in accordance with the
training programme required by paragraph 121.950 and an evaluation of the skills and
proficiency of each person being trained.
(b) for flight crew members this training and evaluation shall be conducted in a STD approved by the
Governor, where available.
OTAR.121.995 Threat and error management
The operator shall ensure each crew member training programme includes training in human performance
and human factors, and includes the principles of threat and error management.
OTAR.121.1000 Dangerous goods
(a) The operator shall ensure each crew member training programme provides for training in the
risks associated with the carriage of dangerous goods. This training should be carried out on a
recurrent basis, at least every two years, and shall include at least the following elements
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