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Part FCL Annex I - Flight Crew Licencing

(9) joining, arrival and circuit procedures at remote aerodrome;
(10) how to teach the student pilot to perform a cross-country flight;
(11) how to analyse and correct errors as necessary.
EXERCISE 17c: CROSS-COUNTRY SOARING TECHNIQUES
(a) Objective:
To advise the student instructor on the techniques for an efficient cross country flight.
(b) Briefing:
The student instructor has to explain:
(1) the speed to fly at maximal L/D ratio;
(2) the speed to fly to maximise the cruise speed (Mc Cready theory);
(3) how to select the optimal track (efficient use of cloud streets etc.);
(4) how to calculate the final glide;
(5) how to perform a safe out-landing.
(c) Air exercise: The student instructor has to demonstrate:
(1) a cross-country flight;
(2) the selection of the optimal track (efficient use of cloud streets, etc) ;
(3) the use of the Mc Cready ring;
(4) use of final glide computers;
(5) how to reduce risk and to react to potential dangers;
(6) how to plan and perform an out-landing;
(7) how to teach the student pilot techniques for an efficient cross-country flight;
(8) how to analyse and correct errors as necessary.
B BALLOONS
LONG BRIEFINGS AND AIR EXERCISES
EXERCISE 1: FAMILIARISATION WITH THE BALLOON
(a) Objective:
To advise the student Instructor on how to familiarise the student with the balloon which will
be used for the training and to test his position in the basket for comfort, visibility, and ability
to use all controls and equipment. Furthermore, the student instructor should learn how to
identify student errors and how to correct them properly.
(b) Briefing and exercise:
The student instructor has to:
(1) present the type of balloon which will be used;
(2) explain the characteristics of the balloon;
(3) explain the components, instruments and equipment;
(4) explain the re-fuelling procedures (in the case of hot air balloons);
(5) to familiarise the student with the balloon controls;
(6) explain the differences when occupying the instructor's position;
(7) explain all checklists, drills and controls.
EXERCISE 2: PREPARATION FOR FLIGHT
(a) Objective:
To advise the student instructor on how to explain all the operations and necessary
preparation to be completed before the flight. Furthermore, the student instructor should
learn how to identify student errors and how to correct them properly.
(b) Briefing:
The student instructor has to explain:
(1) the need for a pre-flight briefing;
(2) the structure and the content of this briefing;
(3) which documents are required on board;
(4) which equipment are required for a flight;
(5) the use of weather forecasts or actuals;
(6) the flight planning with particular regard to NOTAMs, airspace structure, sensitive
areas, expected track and distance, pre-flight picture and possible landing fields;
(7) the use of load calculation chart;
(8) the selection of launch field with particular regard to permission, behaviour and
adjacent fields.
(c) Air exercise: The student instructor has to prepare and give a pre-flight briefing. The
student instructor has to demonstrate:
(1) that the required documents are on board;
(2) that the equipment required for the intended flight is on board;
(3) how to advice the student to do the pre-planning procedures for each flight;
(4) how to perform a pre-launch check;
(5) how to select a launch field with particular regard to permission, behaviour and
adjacent fields;
(6) how to teach the student pilot to perform the preparation to be completed prior to
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