aeroplane power plants and aircraft systems: air-conditioning and cabin pressurisation systems automatic flight control systems auxiliary power units barometric flight instruments communications systems constant speed units direct reading magnetic compass electrical and ignition systems engine cooling devices engine systems fire protection, detection and warning systems fuel system components gyroscopic flight instruments hydraulic system components ice and rain protection lubrication system propellers retractable undercarriage system components stall warning devices aerodynamic theory: terminology Bernoulli’s theorem and Coanda theory power requirements manoeuvres performance considerations changes in angle of attack aerodynamic design features lift and drag flight controls and effects climb performance factors descent performance factors turning performance factors stalling, spinning and spiral dives stability and control taxi, take-off and landing effects of structural damage on aircraft performance aircraft minimum equipment list (MEL): general description use of the MEL by flight dispatchers use of the MEL by maintenance use of the MEL by flight crew aircraft operations, performance and planning aviation navigation charts aviation terminology basic aircraft power plants and systems domestic civil aviation laws, acts and statutes domestic civil aviation safety regulations, orders and instruments flight instruments international civil aviation conventions: historical significance contracting states sovereignty of airspace rights of commercial flight over contracting states issues concerning travelling public issues concerning the state issues concerning the aircraft manufacturer issues concerning the operator issues concerning flight crew members issues concerning dispatchers international civil aviation laws, acts and statutes International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): historical significance annexes to the convention and application publications, Procedures for Air Navigation Services (PANS), and technical publications air navigation plans state responsibility of air worthiness operator responsibility for maintenance of aircraft air worthiness operator responsibility for loading data operations and performance: take-off and landing performance aeroplane limitations operators authority to engage in types of specific air transport operations: categories routes and frequency area of operation terminal, alternate and emergency airports aircraft types, navigation and communication systems Operations Manual (OM): authority of the OM format regulatory provisions of a flight manual: flight manual authority content, structure and approval state based requirements: managerial and technical competencies qualifications, training and competency financial resources equipment maintenance flight manuals operations manuals audit requirements operational control duty and flight time limitations. |