ASL Flight TestingObservationsCAA Instructor Seminars – August 2013Graham Leach, Pete Dixon, Brendon Bourne, Gordon Alexander

Scope of Presentation

• Theme – Teaching the basics well• Introduction• Key areas of a CPL flight test• Summary• Discussion forum and questions• Conclusion

Aspeq/ASLWho? Aviation Services LimitedWhat? Delegated examining serviceWhy? Not deemed CAA core businessWhen? Established 1992Where? Lower Hutt based but nationwideHow? Theory exams and flight testing

Aspeq’s RoleProvide impartial and independent assessment of

candidates knowledge and skillsTest against NZ CAA mandated syllabi Assist FTOs to prepare trainees for flying training Participate in “NZ Inc. ” to gain international

business.

Introduction

Video clip Origins of incident? Modern environment – differences to past? Pressure to perform/deliver? Common denominators for training? Inadequate preparation for flight test -

groundwork Let’s break down the test phases

Flight Test Profile

• Preparation for flight – met, fuel, flight profile planning, personal documentation

• Ground handling/taxiing• Upper air general handling – stalling, turning,

slow flight, PFLs• Other Emergencies• Circuits• Airmanship/HF• RTF procedures/use of airspace• Post flight procedures

Commonly observed points

• Pre flight inspection. A/C technical knowledge...

• Situational awareness / looking and listening• Judgement / decision making. Approach

speeds, aim point, crosswind etc.• Overall common sense. Flying to conditions

BASICS and AIRMANSHIP

SummaryASL provides independent flight examining services to the aviation training industry as well as being the provider of theory examinations for both pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers.Our role is to provide a uniform standard of testing to satisfy our delegated responsibility from the Director of CAA.The standards are high so that our environment can be as safe and professional as possible.

Instruct professionallyMaintain high standards

Seek guidance when unsureEnjoy your flying!

_Thank You