RPL Requirements

APPENDIX 1. FLIGHT CREW LICENCES AND AIRCRAFT CATEGORY RATINGS
SECTION 1.1 BASIC AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE (BAK)

Unit 1.1.1 BAKC: Basic aeronautical knowledge – all aircraft categories

You must be 16 year old and have a current medical certificate (Class 1 or 2), 25 hours flight time (20 hours dual and five hours solo), passed an exam , passed a flight test.

2.1 Direction of flight

2.1.1 Describe direction using the following methods:

(a) as a 3 figure group;

(b) as a 2 figure group;

2.1.2 Define the meaning of aircraft heading (HDG).

2.1.3 Describe the differences between the following terms when used to describe direction:

(a) true (T);

(b) magnetic (M);

2.2 Distance, speed and velocity

2.2.1 State the units used for lateral distance in respect of the following:

(a) navigation;

(b) visibility.

2.2.2 Define the meaning of knot (kt) when used to express aircraft speed.

2.2.3 Define wind velocity (W/V).

2.2.4 Differentiate between the following acronyms:

(a) IAS;

(b) CAS;

(d) GS.

2.3 Time

2.2.1 State the units used for lateral distance in respect of the following:

(a) navigation;

(b) visibility.

2.3.1 Express time as a 4 figure group (24 hour time).

2.3.2 Convert local standard time to UTC.

2.3.3 Convert UTC to local standard time.

2.2.2 Define the meaning of knot (kt) when used to express aircraft speed.

2.2.3 Define wind velocity (W/V).

2.2.4 Differentiate between the following acronyms:

(a) IAS;

(b) CAS;

(d) GS.

2.4 Units of measurement

2.4.1 State the units used to describe vertical measurement and the differences between the following:

(a) height;

(b) altitude;

2.4.2 State the unit of measurement used to express:

(a) runway dimensions;

(b) temperature;

(d) weight;

(e) volume (liquids);

(f) visibility.

2.5 Basic physics

2.5.1 Describe the meaning of kinetic and potential energy and the relationship to basic aircraft operations.

2.5.2 Describe the meaning of ‘aircraft energy state’ with respect to kinetic and potential energy.

2.5.3 Describe the effects on ‘aircraft energy state’ of acceleration, deceleration, climb and descent.

3.1 Piston engine aircraft

3.1.1 Describe the basic principle of operation of a 4 stroke cycle internal combustion engine and state the purpose and function of the following components:

(a) cylinders;

(b) pistons;

(d) inlet/exhaust valves;

(e) crank shaft;

(f) cam shaft;

(g) spark plugs.

3.1.2 Describe the effect of increasing altitude and temperature on engine performance and how the following affect the power output of an engine:

(a) throttle lever position;

(b) RPM.

3.1 Piston engine aircraft

3.1.3 State the function of the following engine components and/or features:

(a) carburettor;

(b) throttle;

(d) alternator;

(e) battery, battery compartment vent;

(f) propeller;

(g) circuit breaker, fuse, bus bar;

(h) impulse start;

(i) oil cooler;

(j) fuel tank vents.

3.1 Piston engine aircraft

3.1.4 In relation to power plants and systems, state the purpose and importance of monitoring the following gauges:

(a) RPM (tachometer);

(b) CHT and EGT;

(d) fuel pressure;

(e) oil temperature and pressure.

3.1.5 Describe the purpose and function of an engine lubrication system in relation to engine cooling.

3.1 Piston engine aircraft

3.1.6 State the purpose of mixture control and describe the effect of excessively rich and lean mixture strengths on engine operation.

3.1.7 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of a simple carburettor and a direct injection system.

3.1.8 List typical services provided by the following systems in a light aircraft and the actions a pilot would take to rectify or detect a malfunction:

(a) hydraulic system;

(b) electrical system;

(d) vacuum system.

3.2 Fuels and oils

3.2.1 Describe the following in relation to fuels:

(a) the sources of fuel contamination;

(b) the advantages and disadvantages of fuelling prior to overnight parking;

(d) the hazards/problems with:

(i) mixing different hydraulic fluids;

(ii) using incorrect grades of fuel.

3.3 Engine handling

3.3.1 State the causes and effects of detonation, limited to improper use of mixture control, MP/RPM, and use of incorrect fuel octane.

3.3.2 Describe the effect on an engine of the following:

(a) prolonged idling;

(b) using incorrect mixture settings in flight.

3.3.3 State reasons for the following limitations/actions:

(a) minimum oil pressure;

(b) minimum/maximum oil temperature;

(d) maximum RPM;

(e) ignition checks: pre-take-off and shutdown;

(f) prolonged use of starter motor;

(g) use of pitot heat on the ground;

(h) engine warm up on prolonged descents.

3.3.4 Explain the significance of blue or black exhaust smoke produced by an aircraft piston engine.

3.4 Malfunctions

3.4.1 For paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), the components are listed in paragraph (d):

(a) describe the cockpit indications which may suggest a malfunction or failure of a component;

(b) state the actions (if any) a pilot should take to rectify a malfunction or failure of a component;

(d) the following is a list of components that applies to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c):

(i) alternator;

(i) magneto;

(ii) battery;

(iii) ignition switch;

(iv) fuel vent (blockage), fuel/booster pump;

(v) oil cooler, cowl flaps;

(vi) vacuum pump;

(vii) hydraulic brakes.

3.4 Malfunctions

3.4.2 For paragraphs (a) and (b), the piston-engine gauges are listed in paragraph (c):

(a) with reference to engine gauge indications, identify reasons for an abnormality and state pilot actions (if any) to rectify a problem;

(b) state the consequences if the problem cannot be rectified by the pilot;

(i) oil temperature and pressure;

(i) CHT;

(ii) fuel pressure;

(iii) tachometer;

(iv) ammeter/load meter;

(v) voltmeter;

(vi) engine icing.

3.4 Malfunctions

3.4.4 State the atmospheric conditions of outside air temperature and relative humidity, engine control settings and power conditions which are conducive to the formation in a carburettor, including the severity of the icing, of the following:

(a) throttle ice;

(b) fuel evaporation ice;

3.4.5 State the danger of progressive throttle increments if engine icing is not diagnosed.

3.4.6 Describe the use of carburettor heat for:

(a) anti-icing;

(b) de-icing;

3.4.7 Describe the difference between the use of ‘alternate air’ and ‘carburettor heat’ controls.

3.4.8 State the effect of the application of carburettor heat on engine performance and engine instrument indications.

3.4.9 Describe the symptoms of fuel vaporisation and the method of rectification.

3.5 Flight instruments

3.5.1 Explain the colour code markings on an airspeed indicator (ASI).

3.5.2 Describe the basic operation of the primary flight instruments and associated systems.

3.5.3 State:

(a) the effect of a blockage of the pitot or static source on the indications displayed by each pressure instrument; and

(b) the effect of using an alternate static source located inside the cockpit, on the reliability of pressure instrument indications; and

(d) the causes of toppling of gyroscopic instruments and identify conditions under which they would re-erect; and

(e) how, when and why a directional indicating gyro should be synchronised with the magnetic compass.

3.5.4 Describe the methods to determine the serviceability of the primary flight instruments and magnetic compass.

4.1 Basic aerodynamics

4.1.1 Basic physics – aircraft energy state in terms of the following:

(a) kinetic energy;

(b) potential energy;

4.1.2 Explain the meaning of the following terms:

(a) aerofoil, angle of attack, relative airflow;

(b) centre of pressure, centre of gravity;

4.1.3 Describe the meaning of the following terms in respect of an aerofoil:

(a) chord;

(b) span;

(d) aerodynamic stall.

4.2 Lift and drag

4.2.1 State whether lift and drag of an aerofoil will increase or decrease with changes in the following:

(a) airspeed;

(b) angle of attack.

4.2.2 Explain the following types of drag which affect a subsonic aircraft in flight:

(a) parasite (zero lift) – form, interference, skin friction;

(b) induced (lift dependent).

4.2.3 State how total drag varies with airspeed.

4.3 Climbing

4.3.1 Describe the difference between rate of climb and angle of climb.

4.4 Wake turbulence

4.4.1 List the factors that affect the strength of vortex flow with respect to the following:

(a) aircraft weight;

(b) speed;

4.4.2 State the primary control hazard that may result from a vortex encounter.

4.4.3 Describe the following:

(a) approximate flow direction around each vortex; and

(b) approximate location of vortices (in still air) generated by a preceding aeroplane during:

(i) cruise flight; and

(ii) take-off and landing; and

4.4.4 State the effect of wind and atmospheric turbulence on the following:

(a) strength of vortices;

(b) longevity of vortices;

4.5 Thrust stream turbulence (jet blast or rotor downwash)

4.5.1 Describe how the hazard from thrust stream turbulence varies with changes in engine power and distance from the source.

5. Navigation

5.1 Charts

5.1.1 Identify the major features displayed on visual charts.

5.1.2 State the charts used to identify controlled airspace (CTA) and prohibited, restricted and danger (PRD) areas.

5.2 Documentation

5.2.1 Determine runway data from ERSA for a given airport.

5.2.2 Determine data pertaining to Prohibited, Restricted and Danger areas.

5.2.3 Use ERSA to determine the time a restricted area is active.

6.1 Airworthiness and aircraft equipment

6.1.1 State the documents required to determine the serviceability of an aircraft.

6.1.2 Describe how to certify the aircraft for flight.

6.1.3 Describe the process to record an aircraft defect on a release to service document (maintenance release).

6.2 Take-off and landing performance

6.2.1 Differentiate between pressure height and density height.

6.2.2 Describe how to use an altimeter to obtain:

(a) local QNH at an aerodrome;

(b) pressure height of an aerodrome;

6.2 Take-off and landing performance (cont)

6.2.3 Calculate the following:

(a) density altitude given pressure altitude (or elevation and QNH) and temperature;

(b) pressure altitude given airfield elevation and QNH.

6.2.4 State the effect (increase/decrease) of the following factors on take-off, landing, and take-off climb performance:

(a) strength of headwind/tailwind component;

(b) air temperature;

(d) airfield elevation;

(e) ground effect and windshear;

(f) frost on an aircraft.

6.2.5 Explain the following terms:

(a) maximum structural take-off and landing weight;

(b) climb weight limit.

6.3 Speed limitations

6.3.1 Explain the following terms/abbreviations:

(a) normal operating speed (V_NO);

(b) never exceed speed (V_NE);

(d) turbulence penetration speed (V_B);

(e) limit and design load factors.

6.3.2 Describe situations which may result in an aircraft exceeding speed limits and load factor limits.

6.4 Weight and balance

6.4.1 Explain the meaning of the following terms used in the computation of weight and balance data:

(a) datum;

(b) arm;

(d) station;

(e) centre of gravity and limits;

(f) empty weight;

(g) operating weight;

(h) MTOW;

(i) zero fuel weight (MZFW);

(j) MLW.

6.4 Weight and balance (cont)

6.4.2 Calculate the following weight and balance information:

(a) MTOW;

(b) capacity and arm of the baggage lockers;

(d) location and arms of the seating.

6.4.3 Determine if an aircraft is loaded within the prescribed CG for the aircraft.

6.4.4 State the likely results of exceeding aircraft weight limits.

Unit 1.1.2 RBKA: Basic aeronautical knowledge – aeroplane

2. Power plants and systems

2.1 Piston engine

2.1.1 Describe the method of using a manual mixture control for an aircraft piston engine fitted with a fixed pitch propeller.

2.1.2 State what indications would signify the presence of engine icing in an aircraft fitted with a fixed pitch propeller.

3.1 Lift and drag

3.1.1 State whether lift and drag of an aerofoil will increase or decrease with changes in flap settings.

3.1.2 For the following, recall the typical angles of attack at which a basic low-speed aerofoil:

(a) generates maximum lift (16^o);

(b) is most efficient (best L/D: 4^o).

3.1.3 Describe how the angles of attack relate to the following:

(a) stall speed;

(b) best glide speed.

3.1.4 State the relationship between attitude, angle of attack and airspeed in level flight.

3.2 Flight controls

3.2.1 Describe the primary and further effects of the elevator, rudder and aileron on an aeroplane’s movement about its longitudinal, lateral and normal (vertical) axes.

3.2.2 Describe the effect of changes in power and airspeed on pitch trim and on the effectiveness of the elevator, rudder and ailerons.

3.2.3 Describe the purpose of trim controls.

3.2.4 State the effect of lowering or raising flap on lift, drag and attitude.

3.3 Climbing

3.3.1 State the effect (increase/decrease) on climb rate and angle resulting from changes in the following:

(a) weight;

(b) power;

(d) flap deflection;

(e) headwind/tailwind component, windshear;

(f) bank angle;

(g) altitude and density altitude.

3.4 Descents

3.4.1 State the effect on rate, angle of descent and attitude resulting from changes in the following:

(a) power – constant IAS;

(b) flap – constant IAS.

3.4.2 State the effect of headwind/tailwind on the glide path and glide distance (relevant to the earth’s surface).

3.4.3 Explain why gliding at any indicated airspeed other than the recommended glide speed will reduce the distance that can be achieved in still air.

3.5 Turning

3.5.1 Describe what is meant by a balanced turn.

3.5.2 Describe the terms ‘g’ wing loading load factor.

3.5.3 During a level turn, state the effect (increase/decrease) of bank angle on the following:

(a) stall IAS, including the rate of increase of stall speed with increasing bank;

(b) the aircraft’s structure (load factor) and possible airframe damage if limits are exceeded.

3.5.4 List reasons for avoiding steep turns:

(a) shortly after take-off; and

(b) during a glide, particularly on approach to land.

3.5.5 Explain why an aeroplane executing balanced level turns at low level may appear to slip or skid when turning downwind or into wind.

3.5.6 Given level flight stall speed, determine the stall speed and load factor during turns at 45 and 60 degrees bank.

3.6 Stalling, spinning and spiral dives

3.6.1 Describe:

(a) the symptoms when approaching the stall; and

(b) the characteristics of a stall.

3.6.2 Explain:

(a) the effect of using ailerons when approaching and during the stall; and

(b) why an aeroplane may stall at different speeds.

3.6 Stalling, spinning and spiral dives (cont)

3.6.3 State the effect (increase/decrease/nil) of the following variables on the level flight stall IAS:

(a) power;

(b) flap;

(d) manoeuvres;

(e) weight;

(f) frost and ice;

(g) altitude.

3.6 Stalling, spinning and spiral dives (cont)

3.6.4 Describe the aerodynamic principles of stall recovery.

3.6.5 Describe manoeuvres during which an aeroplane may stall at an angle which appears to be different to the true stalling angle.

3.6.6 Differentiate between a spin and a spiral dive in a light aeroplane and describe the standard recovery technique for each manoeuvre.

3.7 Taxi, take-off, landing

3.7.1 Describe situations which may cause an aeroplane to ‘wheel barrow’ and state the recommended pilot action in the event of such an occurrence.

3.7.2 Describe the effect of a cross-wind on high- and low-wing aeroplanes during taxi, take-off and landing.

3.7.3 List the advantages of taking-off and landing into wind.

3.7.4 Compare a flapless approach to an approach with flap in terms of:

(a) attitude during descent; and

(b) approach path angle; and

(d) landing roll.

3.7.5 Describe the effect of wind shear (wind gradient) and ground effect on aerodynamic and flight characteristics and identify.

3.8 Structural damage

3.8.1 Describe the effect of structural damage, including bird strikes, with emphasis on:

(a) stall characteristics; and

(b) controllability.

4.1 Take-off and landing performance

4.1.1 State the effect (increase/decrease) of the following factors on take-off, landing, and take-off climb performance:

(a) runway slope;

(b) wet runway surface;

4.2 Aircraft limitations

4.2.1 Explain the following terms/abbreviations:

(a) flap operating speed (V_FO);

(b) flap extended speed (V_FE).

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Unit 1.2.1 RARO: RPL aeronautical radio operator

2. Aeronautical radio telephony

2.1 Operation of aeronautical radio systems

2.1.1 Meets the English language to Aviation English language standard (AEL).

2.1.2 Recall the phonetic alphabet and the method of transmitting numerals.

2.1.3 Recall the correct use of aircraft call-signs.

2.1.4 State standard radio procedures for outside controlled airspace (OCTA).

2.1.5 State how transmission of time is conducted.

2.1.6 State how to listening to the radio.

2.1.7 State how to establish and maintain communications.

2.1.8 State the hazards of clipped transmissions and the consequences.

2. Aeronautical radio telephony

2.1.9 Correct procedure for the conduct of a routine pre-flight test of an aircraft radio-telephone, including the following:

(a) use of radio transmit and receive selector switches;

(b) turning radio on;

(d) use of squelch control;

(e) selection of radio navigation equipment;

(f) correct use of a microphone;

(g) use of intercom and public address system;

(h) voice activated systems.

2.1.10 Describe the correct procedure for routine fault finding and correction.

2. Aeronautical radio telephony (cont)

2.1.11 State the standard phraseology to be used to report aircraft positions in the circuit and the required calls for local flights.

2.1.12 State the responsibilities of an aeronautical radio operator in relation to the following:

(a) secrecy of communications;

(b) unauthorised transmissions.

2. Aeronautical radio telephony (cont)

2.1.13 Describe the function of each of the following components of an aeronautical radio system:

(a) power source/battery switch;

(b) radio master;

(d) microphone;

(e) transmitter;

(f) receiver;

(g) antenna;

(h) headphones and speaker.

2. Aeronautical radio telephony (cont)

2.1.14 Describe the difference between a distress and an emergency message and the standard phrases used in both cases.

2.1.15 Accurately extract radio failure procedures from ERSA.

2.1.16 In relation to the use of an aeronautical radiotelephone, describe the controls used to transmit and receive, including audio panel selections.

2.2 Radio waves

2.2.1 Describe the basic principles and characteristics of radio waves, wave propagation, transmission and reception for the following:

(a) radio frequency band ranges (MF, HF, VHF, UHF);

(b) properties of radio waves and the effective range of transmissions;

(i) ground waves;

(ii) sky waves;

2.2 Radio waves

(d) factors affecting the propagation of radio waves and reception:

(i) terrain;

(ii) ionosphere;

(iii) sun spot activity;

(iv) interference from electrical equipment;

(v) thunderstorms;

(vi) power attenuation;

(e) radio antennas:

(i) characteristics of antennas;

(ii) use of antennas.

2.2.2 Describe the limitations of VHF and HF signals and factors affecting quality of reception and range of signal.

Unit 1.5.1 RFRC: RPL flight rules and air law – all aircraft categories

2.1 Documentation

.1.1 Explain the reason for recording flight time in a logbook and state what other information that must be recorded.

2.1.2 State the different documents that contain aviation legislation, aeronautical information and general operating rules.

2.1.3 Explain the purpose of the aircraft maintenance release and how it is used.

2.2 Licence privileges and limitations (RPL)

2.2.1 State the limitations of the RPL.

2.2.2 Describe the requirements for maintaining the privileges of the RPL.

2.2.3 State the medical standards and limitations for the holder of an RPL.

2.2.4 State the privileges of a licence holder with respect to the following:

(a) conducting daily inspections;

(b) signing a maintenance release;

2.3 Conditions of flight

2.3.1 Recall/apply the following rules/requirements:

(a) rules of the air;

(b) the requirements relating to the operation of aircraft on, and in the vicinity of, an aerodrome and the conditions relating to turns after take-off;

(d) rules relating to restrictions on smoking in aircraft during take-off, landing and refuelling;

(e) VFR and visual meteorology conditions (aeroplanes) for operations below 10,000 ft;

(f) altimetry procedures for flight below 10,000 ft.

2.3 Conditions of flight

2.3.2 State the rules relating to the following:

(a) the use of drugs and alcohol, and recall the minimum period between alcohol consumption and flight departure;

(b) temporary medical unfitness.

2.3.3 Recall the meaning of the following light signals directed at an aircraft:

(a) steady ‘green’ and steady ‘red’;

(b) ‘green’, ‘red’ and ‘white’ flashes.

(d) rules relating to restrictions on smoking in aircraft during take-off, landing and refuelling;

(e) VFR and visual meteorology conditions (aeroplanes) for operations below 10,000 ft;

(f) altimetry procedures for flight below 10,000 ft.

2.3 Conditions of flight

2.3.4 Recall regulations relating to the minimum heights for flights over the following:

(a) populated areas;

(b) other areas.

2.3.5 State the limitations imposed on the following:

(a) acrobatic flight;

(b) flight over public gatherings.

(b) ‘green’, ‘red’ and ‘white’ flashes.

(d) rules relating to restrictions on smoking in aircraft during take-off, landing and refuelling;

(e) VFR and visual meteorology conditions (aeroplanes) for operations below 10,000 ft;

(f) altimetry procedures for flight below 10,000 ft.

2.3.6 Recall the requirements for landing prior to the end of daylight.

2.4 Air service operations

2.4.1 Extract from legislation references, the restrictions pertaining to the carriage of passengers on certain flights.
2.4.2 Apply the following regulations/rules/orders relating to the responsibilities of a pilot in command:
(a) before flight, requirements regarding the following:
(i) fuels and oils;
(ii) fuelling of aircraft;
(iii) starting and ground operation of engines;
(iv) appropriate passenger briefing;
(b) during flight, requirements and regulations regarding:
(i) the operation and safety of the aircraft and the authority of the pilot in command;
(ii) dropping of articles from an aircraft in flight.

2.4 Air service operations

2.4.3 Recall the legislation requirements that apply during the following phases of a flight:
(a) before flight:
(i) removal of locking devices;
(ii) security of doors, hatches;
(iii) tank caps;
(iv) testing of flight controls;
(v) removal of frost and ice;
(vi) instrument checks;
(vii) security of safety harness prior to solo flight in a dual control aircraft;
(viii) when and how a fuel system inspection is performed;
(ix) carriage of passengers in a control seat;
(x) carriage of infants and children;

2.4 Air service operations

(b) during flight:
(i) occupation of seats;
(ii) wearing of seat belts;
(iii) adjustment of seats;
(iv) manipulation of aircraft controls by pilots, and by unauthorised persons.

2.5 Aerodromes

2.5.1 With reference to a diagram of the aerodrome(s) used for training:

(a) identify movement areas; and

(b) explain the significance of the following markings:

(i) taxiway;

(ii) runway;

(iii) helipad.

2.5.2 With reference to a diagram, identify the following positions in a circuit:

(a) downwind leg;

(b) base leg;

(d) upwind leg;

(e) dead side of the circuit.

2.5 Aerodromes

2.5.3 Explain the significance of a white cross on the movement area.

2.5.4 Identify and explain the purpose of the following aerodrome markings:

(a) runway markings;

(b) runway threshold markings;

(d) cone and gable markers;

(e) taxiway markings;

(f) holding points/bays;

(g) a double white cross adjacent to a primary wind indicator.

2.6 Airspace

2.6.1 Describe the difference between controlled airspace and non-controlled airspace.

2.6.2 State which documents are used to identify controlled airspace and explain if a prescribed airspace is active or inactive.

2.7 Emergencies and SAR

2.7.1 Describe what the intermittent use of navigation and landing lights by an aircraft are used to indicate.

2.7.2 State the difference between an incident and an accident.

2.7.3 Determine the reporting requirements following an incident or accident.

2.7.4 Explain the term SARTIME and how it might be used.

2.7.5 State the document that contains emergency procedures.

Unit 1.8.1 RMTC: RPL meteorology – all aircraft categories

2.1 Knowledge of local weather

2.1.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of local weather, in particular the likely occurrence of the following phenomena and how they may affect the safety of a flight:

(a) thunderstorms;

(b) low cloud;

(d) turbulence.

2.2 Knowledge of forecasts and reports

2.2.1 Demonstrate an understanding of weather forecasts, reports and broadcasts that are pertinent to the area of operation.

2.3 Understand significance of observations

2.3.1 Recognise signs, including forecast condition and pilot observations, which may indicate the presence of:

(a) turbulence, thermals, dust devils; and

(b) wind gradient, wind shear and describe the effect of these phenomena on flight characteristics.

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