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ATPL(A) Distance Learning

Training Manual

BFS Evo-ATPL(A) DL-TM

Revision Original - 1 SEP 2014

Copy nr 1: BFS Evo ATO Master Copy

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ATPL(A) TRAINING MANUAL

MANUAL ADMINISTRATION

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TEMPORARY TRAINING DIRECTIVE LIST .................................................... 3

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0 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................... 13

0.1 AUTHORITY ................................................................................... 13

0.2 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ............................................................... 13

0.3 GENERAL LAYOUT OF THE MANUAL ....................................................... 13

0.4 AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS .............................................................. 14

0.4.1 CHANGES TO THE MANUAL ............................................................ 14

0.4.2 AMENDMENT PROCEDURE .............................................................. 14

0.4.3 RECORD OF REVISIONS (ROR) ......................................................... 14

0.4.4 TEMPORARY TRAINING DIRECTIVES (TTD) ........................................... 14

0.5 MANUAL EDITING AND IMPLEMENTATION ................................................. 15

0.5.1 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. ............................................................ 15

0.5.2 TRAINING STAFF TM COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. ............................... 15

0.5.3 MANUAL CONTROL. ..................................................................... 16

1 THE TRAINING PLAN .................................................................... 20

1.1 THE AIM OF THE COURSE ................................................................... 20

1.2 PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 20

1.3 CREDITS FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ...................................................... 20

1.4 TRAINING SYLLABI ............................................................................ 20

1.5 THE TIME SCALE IN WEEKS .................................................................. 21

1.6 TRAINING PROGRAM ......................................................................... 21

1.6.1 DAILY AND WEEKLY PROGRAMS ....................................................... 21

1.6.2 MAXIMUM STUDENTS TRAINING TIMES ............................................... 21

1.6.3 REST PERIOD ............................................................................. 21

1.7 TRAINING RECORDS .......................................................................... 21

1.7.1 GENERAL ................................................................................. 21

1.7.2 SECURITY OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS ........................................... 22



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1.7.3 ATTENDANCE RECORDS ................................................................ 22

1.7.4 THE FORM OF TRAINING RECORD TO BE KEPT ...................................... 22

1.7.5 PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO CHECK THE RECORDS ................................... 23

1.7.6 THE NATURE AND FREQUENCY OF RECORDS CHECKS ............................. 23

1.8 SAFETY TRAINING ............................................................................ 23

1.9 TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS .................................................................. 23

1.9.1 GENERAL ................................................................................. 23

1.9.2 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE ........................................................... 23

1.9.2.1 PROGRESS TESTS .......................................................................................... 23 1.9.2.2 FINAL PROGRESS TESTS .................................................................................. 23

1.9.3 AUTHORIZATION FOR TEST ............................................................ 23

1.9.3.1 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION ............................................................ 23

1.9.4 REFRESHER TRAINING .................................................................. 24

1.9.4.1 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION ............................................................ 24

1.9.5 TEST REPORTS AND RECORDS ......................................................... 24

1.9.6 EXAMINATION PREPARATION .......................................................... 24

1.9.7 QUESTION ANALYSIS .................................................................... 24

1.9.8 EXAMINATION RESIT PROCEDURES ................................................... 24

1.10 TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS .................................................................. 24

1.10.1 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................... 24

1.10.1.1 INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................... 24 1.10.1.2 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................... 25

1.10.2 GENERAL ASSESSMENT ................................................................. 25

1.10.2.1 THEORETICAL TRAINING .............................................................................. 25

1.10.3 LIAISON BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS .................................................... 25

1.10.4 UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS .......................................................... 25

1.10.4.1 IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................ 25 1.10.4.2 ACTIONS TO CORRECT ................................................................................ 26 1.10.4.3 PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING INSTRUCTORS ....................................................... 26

1.10.5 DETECTING TRAINING DEFICIENCIES ................................................. 26

1.10.6 SUSPENSION FROM TRAINING ......................................................... 26

1.10.7 DISCIPLINE ............................................................................... 27

1.10.8 REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION .................................................. 27

1.11 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AT VARIOUS STAGES .................................... 27



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1.11.1 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................... 27

1.11.1.1 STUDENT ................................................................................................ 27 1.11.1.2 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTOR .......................................................... 27

1.11.2 STANDARDIZATION ...................................................................... 27

1.11.2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................ 27 1.11.2.2 REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES .................................................................. 27

1.11.3 APPLICATION OF TEST CRITERIA ...................................................... 27

1.11.3.1 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION ......................................................... 27

2 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION ......................................... 31

2.1 STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE ............................................................... 31

2.2 LESSON PLANS ................................................................................ 31

2.3 TEACHING MATERIALS ....................................................................... 34

2.3.1 STUDY MATERIALS ...................................................................... 34

2.3.2 THE LMS SYSTEM ........................................................................ 35

2.4 STUDENT PROGRESS ......................................................................... 35

2.5 PROGRESS TESTING .......................................................................... 36

2.5.1 TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS ............................................................ 36

2.5.2 SELF ASSESSMENT TESTS ............................................................... 36

2.5.3 PROGRESS TESTS ........................................................................ 36

2.5.4 FINAL PROGRESS TEST ................................................................. 36

2.5.5 SCHOOL EXAM ........................................................................... 36

2.5.6 TEST REPORTS AND RECORDS ......................................................... 37

2.5.6.1 STUDENT PROGRESSION REPORT ....................................................................... 37 2.5.6.2 SUMMATION REPORT ..................................................................................... 37 2.5.6.3 STUDENT ACTIVITY REPORT ............................................................................. 37 2.5.6.4 PROGRESSION SUMMARY REPORT ....................................................................... 37

2.6 REVIEW PROCEDURES ........................................................................ 37

3 ANNEXES .................................................................................. 41

3.1 ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................... 41

3.2 FORMS ......................................................................................... 45

3.2.1 TKI ATTENDANCE FORM ................................................................ 45

3.2.2 TKI ATTENDANCE OVERVIEW .......................................................... 47

3.2.3 TRAINING REPORT FORM .............................................................. 49



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GENERAL INFORMATION

AUTHORITY


0 GENERAL INFORMATION

0.1 AUTHORITY

This BFS Evolution ATPL(A) Training Manual is published under the authority of the Head of Training (HT), and is distributed among post holders, site managers and individual holders according to the distribution list included at the beginning of the manual.

The Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) shall vet and approve each new Revision to the Training Manual prior to its publication and distribution.

The Certification and Approval Page, for the current edition of the Training Manual, signed by the Head of Training, the Compliance Monitoring Manager and the BCAA, is part of the List of Effective Pages (LEP) chapter.

0.2 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

The BFS Evo Training Manual and any incorporated documents reflect the ATO’s means of compliance with the provisions of the applicable EASA Regulations and national guidelines.

In addition, the BFS Evo TM complies also with the regulations, directives and practices recommended by any recognized international aviation agency, such as ICAO, provided they do not contradict or conflict with the EASA Regulations.

In the event of a conflict between the BFS Evo TM and the Regulations, the Regulations shall prevail. Should any holder discover such conflict, discrepancy or contradiction, he shall immediately inform the Head of Training, who shall take instant corrective action.

0.3 GENERAL LAYOUT OF THE MANUAL

The BFS Evo TM is intended to be an up to date document that provides all the information to the training staff required to carry out their training activities, in an efficient and standardized way and within legal confines.

The BFS Evo TM shall also be responsive to end user comments and suggestions. For that purpose, a dedicated Training Manual Amendment Proposal Form (refer to Part 5, Annexes) may be used to present inputs to the Head of Training and to the Compliance Monitoring Manager.

The BFS Evo TM consists of the following elements:

• Manual administration (Temporary Revision List, table of content, Revision Record, etc.)

• Part 0: General information

• Part 1: The Training Plan

• Part 2: Theoretical Knowledge Instruction


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• Part 3: Annexes.

The BFS Evo TM structure and content is fully compliant with the EASA AMC related to the Training Manual structure and content. Only Part 0 and the Annexes are added to these AMC recommendations.

0.4 AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS

0.4.1 CHANGES TO THE MANUAL

The Head of Training is responsible for amending the Training Manual and for distributing these amendments.

When required, a new revision will be published. No hand written amendments will be considered for this manual. A change to a page or to a text shall always involve a re-print of the whole page. Changes to a page, text, figure, will be exposed by displaying a vertical line beside the change.

Each page will show the revision number and date in the page’s footer.

A new updated List of Effective Pages (LEP) shall accompany each new revision.

0.4.2 AMENDMENT PROCEDURE

Proposals for amendments may be submitted to the Head of Training, using the Training Manual Amendment Proposal Form (refer to Part 3, Annexes). The HT will determine if the proposal is fully grounded. If so he will incorporate this change either as:

• A Temporary Training Directive

o This will allow quick approval and application of the change

• Part of a new TM Revision

0.4.3 RECORD OF REVISIONS (ROR)

A Record of Revisions (ROR) is included with the Administrative Pages. This ROR shall reflect the currency status of the manual. Each Revision is identified by a revision number and a date.

When a new Revision is received, each manual holder must include the content of this revision into his copy (or copies).

0.4.4 TEMPORARY TRAINING DIRECTIVES (TTD)

In some circumstances, it might become necessary to implement temporary changes. Instead of publishing a completely new Revision, the Head of Training may rather elect to publish a “Temporary Training Directive” (TTD) which would only be effective for a given period.

The TTD can be incorporated into a next revision, or cancelled when no longer applicable.


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Such a TTD requires also prior approval from the BCAA before it can be published and implemented. The proof of approval is provided on the Temporary Training Directive List on page 3 of the TM. This TTD List provides information on which TTDs are in effect and to which page they are a revision.

TTDs will be published on yellow paper and must be inserted next to the appropriate page.

0.5 MANUAL EDITING AND IMPLEMENTATION

0.5.1 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

For the purpose of this Training Manual:

• The words SHALL, MUST, WILL, are used in an imperative sense, indicating a compulsory course of action

• The word SHOULD is used in an advisory sense, indicating a recommended course of action.

• The words MAY, CAN, are used in a permissive sense, indicating authority or permission to do or act in the manner indicated.

• Words importing the masculine gender include the feminine gender.

• Words importing the singular include the plural and conversely

• INCLUDE, INCLUDING, means “include but is not limited to”

• AUTHORITY means any legal authority that is entitled to control, supervise, direct the activities of the ATO

• INSTRUCTOR(S) means indifferently flight, synthetic and / or theoretical knowledge instructors.

• REGULATION(S) means all applicable national and international regulations, directives, circulars, etc. issued by the competent Authority(ies).

0.5.2 TRAINING STAFF TM COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS.

The BFS Evo TM is the master reference for all training activities. Full compliance with the provisions of this manual is mandatory, and, unless safety is jeopardized, no deviations are allowed without prior agreement from the HT.

Each instructor is required to fully understand his assigned duties and responsibilities, as described in this manual and the Operation Manual, and therefore, he must have a thorough knowledge of the content of part 0 and part 1 of this TM and additionally, the Part(s) related to his field of instruction (e.g. Part 2 for a TKI).

Each instructor should also have a sound knowledge of the other Parts of the TM to the extent that he would be able to answer student general queries.


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0.5.3 MANUAL CONTROL.

The Head of Training and the Compliance Monitoring Manager shall perform regular spot checks on individual copies of the BFS Evo TM. Holders shall submit their copy (copies) for inspection when requested to do so.


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PART 1 – THE TRAINING PLAN


PART 1

THE TRAINING PLAN


PART 1 – THE TRAINING PLAN




THE TRAINING PLAN

THE AIM OF THE COURSE


1 THE TRAINING PLAN

1.1 THE AIM OF THE COURSE

The aim of the ATPL Distance Learning Theoretical Course is to prepare the students to pass the theoretical examinations for the granting of an Airline Transport Pilot License.

BFS Evo expects its students to pass all the exams on their first attempt. Therefore, the level of performance expected is high and it is the student’s responsibility to put in the required efforts and self-discipline to fulfil these expectations.

1.2 PRE-ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Before starting a ATPL(A) DL theory course an applicant shall be the holder of a PPL(A) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex1

• The ATO shall ensure that before being admitted to the course the applicant has sufficient knowledge of English, mathematics and physics to ensure that he will understand the content of the course.

• The ATO recommends also that an applicant holds a Class 1 medical certificate, in order to prevent any serious disappointment should it appear later that he is not fit to exercise the profession of Commercial or Airline pilot.

1.3 CREDITS FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

The ATPL(A) DL Course does not allow learning time credit for previous experience. Because of the course structure, holders of a CPL(A) or a CPL(A)/IR are required to take the full program, or should attend a classroom tuition course for which the appropriate credits can be granted.

1.4 TRAINING SYLLABI

The Training Syllabus is the one developed and published by OXFORD AVIATION TRAINING SERVICES, based at Oxford, England, OX5 1RA

It is a “modular” course which consists of Off-line/On-line Distance Learning frames followed by classroom consolidation instruction supplemented by appropriate teaching materials

The following topics/modules are included in the training:

1. Air Law and ATC Procedures

2. Electrics

3. Powerplant

4. Basic Instrumentation

5. Mass and Balance

6. Performance


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7. Flight Planning

8. Human Performance

9. Meteorology

10. General Navigation

11. Radio Navigation

12. Operational Procedures

13. Principles of Flight

14. Communications.

Part 2 of this training manual provide full details on the Theoretical Knowledge Instruction.

1.5 THE TIME SCALE IN WEEKS

The duration of the ATPL(A) DL course is minimum 585h of Distance Learning frames followed by 65h of classroom consolidation instruction. However, it must be emphasized that these are regulatory minimums and that it is expected that the student will exceed them. The course is designed around an “average” student profile.

All the exams must be passed within 18 months of sitting the first exam. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the student having to restart all 14 exams, loosing those already passed.

1.6 TRAINING PROGRAM

1.6.1 DAILY AND WEEKLY PROGRAMS

In general, 40 hours/week of classroom consolidation instruction are scheduled. However in exceptional circumstances it can be extended for pedagogical purposes.

1.6.2 MAXIMUM STUDENTS TRAINING TIMES

Knowing that the ATPL(A) Distance Learning course includes as well a certain amount of self-study time, the maximum time a student spend in class per day shall not exceed 8 hours.

1.6.3 REST PERIOD

Under normal circumstances, a rest period of minimum 15 minutes should be allowed to the student during a ground course session and minimum 45 minutes between two successive ground course sessions.

1.7 TRAINING RECORDS

1.7.1 GENERAL

The Student Folder is an official file that must be submitted to the BCAA when requested. Its content is standardized per course for all sites. It includes the following 2 parts:


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Part 1: Admin Folder

• Consists of the following content: o Administrative documents (e.g. personal information, financial documents,

etc.) o Theoretical Training documents (e.g. attendance records, progress test

results, etc.)

Part 2: Practical Training Folder

• Consists of the following content o Flight Report Overview o Flight Report Forms (standard course, extra training, exceptional extra

training) o Skill Test results o Etc.

The TK progress tests will be archived per subject per group of students and not in the individual Student Folder. An overview of the student’s Progress Test results however is stored in part 1 of the Student Folder.

1.7.2 SECURITY OF RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS

The Student Folder is the property of the ATO. It shall be kept in an appropriate cabinet in the administrative office of the training site. The cabinet must be closed and only administrative staff and instructors may have access to the cabinet.

The Student Folder is a “Confidential” file. Only the appointed instructor (and his replacement, if any), the HT, the CFI, CTKI, SM and the CMM may consult the document. The BCAA is also entitled to request the Student Folder for inspection.

Once the student has completed his training, the folder shall be sealed and stored in the ATO’s archives for a period of 5 years. A student wishing to recover the folder after that period shall inform the administration office. The folder shall be marked accordingly. The folder shall be made available for one month after the five years term, and shall then be destroyed if not reclaimed by the student. The student shall support mailing costs if any.

1.7.3 ATTENDANCE RECORDS

Attendance records are kept per classroom consolidation instruction class. They are archived per group of students. Refer to part 3 Annexes for the attendance form.

1.7.4 THE FORM OF TRAINING RECORD TO BE KEPT

Training records are kept per theoretical instruction class. They are archived per group of students. Refer to part 3 Annexes for the Training record form.


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1.7.5 PERSON RESPONSIBLE TO CHECK THE RECORDS

The CTKI is responsible to check the training records.

1.7.6 THE NATURE AND FREQUENCY OF RECORDS CHECKS

The CTKI will regularly give feed back to the students of their results via a “one to one” meeting or via a group briefing.

1.8 SAFETY TRAINING

Although Safety Training is more prompted to be taught during Flight Training; the TKIs will teach their respective subjects emphasizing the items related to safety in order to elaborate and to contribute to the student’s “Safety Culture” as stated in the SMS.

1.9 TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS

1.9.1 GENERAL

Progress evaluation will be achieved by means of regular planned “progress checks” during theoretical instruction.

1.9.2 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

1.9.2.1 PROGRESS TESTS

All tests are graded with points.

Multiple-choice tests have a maximum score at least equal to the number of questions.

Open questions tests have a maximum score determined by the sum of the maximum score for each individual question (i.e. if one question as a maximum score of 10 and two questions have a maximum score of 5, then the test’s max score is 20. The students must be given the max score for each question.

A multiple-choice test or an open questions test is passed if the average score is equal to or above 75%.

1.9.2.2 FINAL PROGRESS TESTS

At the end of each topic of the course, an examination will be held consisting in a final test in which questions covering the entire related topic will be asked. These tests have the same 75% minimum pass mark.

1.9.3 AUTHORIZATION FOR TEST

1.9.3.1 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION

Progress tests and final progress tests

All students are authorized to perform the progress tests.


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Official EASA exams

Only when the student reaches the minimum of 75% in each topic required to pass the course, he/she will get the official authorization needed to undergo the official EASA exams.

1.9.4 REFRESHER TRAINING


Refresher training consists of a number of attendances per topic and theoretical knowledge examinations. The topics and the number of attendances per topic are defined by the CTKI and based on the results of the student.

The refresher training will always be ended by an examination preparation.

1.9.5 TEST REPORTS AND RECORDS

Reports and records of all the tests will be filed in a “student folder” and controlled by the CTKI (and/or his delegate). A summarized version of those reports and records will be filled in the student folder.

1.9.6 EXAMINATION PREPARATION

Examination preparation consists of theoretical knowledge examinations in each topic of the entire course.

1.9.7 QUESTION ANALYSIS

In case a problem is reported in a test/exam, the CTKI will analyze the question(s) with the related TKI. If at least 80% of the students have failed the question(s), the question(s) will be cancelled and replaced.

1.9.8 EXAMINATION RESIT PROCEDURES

If the student doesn’t reach the minimums required by the BCAA after the maximum retake sittings allowed he will, in any case, undergo refresher training.

1.10 TRAINING EFFECTIVENESS

1.10.1 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

It is BFS Evo policy to minimize costs of training by appropriate planning and proper scheduling. It is expected that each student shall properly prepare each training session with self-study of the theoretical subjects, and by reviewing beforehand the exercises that the instructors have indicated in the previous courses.

1.10.1.1 INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Theoretical Knowledge Instructor


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• Keep the students motivated • Provide TKI as such that all students comprehend the different courses • Be aware of comprehension difficulties of the students • Keep close contact with CTKI and provide follow-up of students’ progress

1.10.1.2 STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all lessons, briefings and course revisions (as applicable) • Study and prepare courses on a regular basis • Study for progress tests and theoretical exams

1.10.2 GENERAL ASSESSMENT

1.10.2.1 THEORETICAL TRAINING

• CTKI make an analysis of the evolution of the theoretical results • CTKI is responsible to release the student for the Theoretical exam according the

exams access rules • After the exams CTKI makes an analysis between internal result, final test and

exam result • Electronic customer satisfaction survey after training

1.10.3 LIAISON BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS

The student administrator ensures the liaison between all departments (operations, FI, ground instruction and commercial department).

A coordination meeting is held every week in order to discuss and fix student issues.

1.10.4 UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS

1.10.4.1 IDENTIFICATION

Identification of unsatisfactory progress must not be delayed, and the reasons must be determined as quickly as possible. If the student is at fault, he must be made aware, without hesitations, that his personal involvement is insufficient. If the training method is at fault, the Chief Instructors and the Head of Training must be informed immediately, and plans for remedial action must be developed without delay. The instructor shall provide a written report, stating the situation, the probable causes, the possible and suggested remedial actions. He shall enclose evidence such as copies of flight reports, progress checks and tests.

Unsatisfactory progress shall be identified by the results obtained on progress checks and tests by regular non-attendance at ground courses, by irregular flight scheduling, prolonged unavailability, etc. These events must be reported to the Chief Instructors and the Head of Training as soon as they are confirmed.


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1.10.4.2 ACTIONS TO CORRECT

Normally, unsatisfactory progress shall be compensated, where appropriate, with additional training.

1.10.4.3 PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING INSTRUCTORS

Seeing the fact that the classroom consolidation instruction of the ATPL(A) Distance Learning course consists in a relatively short period of time, changing of instructor is not allowed. However in case of a problem reported by students, the CTKI will take all the corrective actions needed.

1.10.5 DETECTING TRAINING DEFICIENCIES

Feedback to the Chief Instructors and the Head of Training regarding training deficiencies shall be made in writing, identifying which area(s) of training are affected, and highlighting what the consequences are in terms of flight safety, training efficiency, costs, etc. When possible, remedial actions should be presented or suggested.

Training deficiencies affecting student progress, due to personal weaknesses or inabilities, as well as deficiencies in training methodology, training equipment, infrastructure, and personnel shall be considered and reported.

At the end of each course, the student shall be invited to complete a Customer Satisfaction Report (refer to the Operations Manual for detailed description). This report will be used by the Head of Training and the Compliance Monitoring Manager to improve the ATO activities and quality of service according to the constructive feedback information provided by the student.

1.10.6 SUSPENSION FROM TRAINING

If definite lack of interest and involvement from the student is evidenced, or if a severe breakdown in discipline has been observed, BFS Evo reserves the right to terminate the training.

The student shall be given written notification that a suspension or revocation procedure is engaged and that he is invited to provide, within 7 working days, a written explanation for the shortcomings that have been established against him. The student will then attend an interview / hearing board chaired by the Head of Training, the Chief Instructors and eventually his appointed instructor. The Board will decide which course of action is the most appropriate: continue training under specific conditions, or terminate the training under common agreement, or as specified by legal action.

BFS Evo reserves the right to terminate employment of any instructor who consistently deviate in his training activities from the established procedures and the provisions of the Operation and Training manuals.


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1.10.7 DISCIPLINE

Refer to the Operations Manual.

1.10.8 REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION

Information related to the above is stored electronically. Refer to the annexes for an example of one of the forms.

1.11 STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AT VARIOUS STAGES

1.11.1 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.11.1.1 STUDENT

Each student is responsible to achieve the required knowledge level during the theoretical knowledge instruction by attending all courses, refresher training if applicable, doing the necessary home study and by passing the progress tests as preparation for the official theoretical knowledge examinations of the BCAA.

The student, once signed off for the BCAA exams, is solely responsible for achieving the required level for these exams.

1.11.1.2 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTOR

The TKI is responsible for providing high-level quality instruction according BFS Evo training standards, and for the follow-up of each individual student. Whenever progress issues arise during the theoretical knowledge instruction, he shall either discuss this directly with the student to determine which is the best course of action (e.g. extra lesson review, individual remedial teaching, etc.), or advise the CTKI about this slow progress. The CTKI and TKI will determine the best course of action.

1.11.2 STANDARDIZATION

1.11.2.1 GENERAL

The student must obtain an average of 75% for each topic in order to be signed off for the official BCAA theoretical examinations. Refer to part 2 for more information.

1.11.2.2 REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Achieving the standard is determined by the results of the progress tests and verified by each TKI, under the supervising authority of the CTKI.

1.11.3 APPLICATION OF TEST CRITERIA


The common base for the theoretical knowledge instruction is 75%. This is the same standard as required for the official EASA theoretical examinations.


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PPL(A) TRAINING MANUAL

PART 4 - THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION


PART 2

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION

PPL(A) TRAINING MANUAL






STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE


2 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION

2.1 STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE

The course is divided in two phases which include both distance learning (585 hours minimum) and classroom consolidation sessions organized by the ATO ( 65 hours minimum given during 2 weeks – or equivalent).

The minimum total time required to complete the course is thus 650 hours.

Phase 1 includes 19 study frames of self study / distance learning

Phase 2 includes 20 study frames of self study / distance learning

Consolidation classroom instruction consists of traditional stand-up instruction.

The consolidation classroom instruction sessions are organized at ATO level on a regular basis, depending on the number of students and their progress through the course. Sessions may be planned during normal working days, early evenings or week-ends, as best suited to the student’s availability and agendas.

These consolidation sessions feature revisions of subject material, exam techniques and practice questions. The students will not be eligible to attend the sessions until successful completion of all the distance learning frames; for whichever of the two phases is applicable.

It is expected that the students will study the materials in the logical and sequenced manners indicated in the course. They should therefore work through the frames in numerical order. Self assessment questions contained in each book have been compiled to help the student consolidate his learning and to point out which areas require further work.

After each frame of study being completed, the student is required to complete an ASSIGNMENT PAPER which must be returned to OXFORD (via e-mail, postal mail or fax). The paper includes an answer sheet and a study log. Its purpose is to allow OXFORD AVIATION TRAINING to provide study assistance when required and to maintain a record of progress.

2.2 LESSON PLANS

The training program is based on Books and Computer Based Training frames provided to the student. The minimum study time for each frame is 15hours. However, it must be emphasized that it is expected that the student will exceed them to assimilate each frame as the course is designed around an “average” student profile.

The following tables define the amount of hours per topic, their associated number of sessions and their subtopics.





PHASE1: DISTANCE LEARNING FRAMES:

FRAME SUBJECT CHAPTERS MIN

STUDY HRS

REF COAP

Ph1/01 Instruments Principles of flight

Ch 1-9 Ch 1-4

15 9

Book 5; AGK 4; Subject 1 Book 13; P of F

IN 1 TF 2

Ph1/02 Hydraulics DC Electrics

Ch 1 Ch 1-4

8 6

Book 2; AGK 1; Subject 2 Book 3; AGK 2; Subject 1

HD 1 DC 1

Ph1/03 Principles of flight Landing gear

Ch 5-8 Ch 1-4

7 9

Book 13; P of F Book 2; AGK 1; Subject 3

TF 2 HD 2

Ph1/04 Piston engines Airframe structures Flight controls

Ch 1-10+12 Ch 1 Ch 1-3

10 2 4

Book 4; AGK 3; Subject 1 Book 2; AGK 1; Subject 1 Book 2; AGK 1; Subject 4

PE 1 AFR

Ph1/05 Principles of flight Ch 9-13 15 Book 13; P of F TF3

Ph1/06 DC electrics Instruments

Ch 5-8 Ch 10-16

6 15


DC 2 IN 2

Ph1/07 Principles of flight Propellers Propellers

Ch 14-15 Ch 11 Ch 16

11 2 2

Book 13; P of F Book 4; AGK 3; Subject 1 Book 13; P of F

TF 4 PE2/VP

Ph1/08 Mass & balance Ch 1-2 15 Book 6; Subject 1 Book 15; CAP 696 M&B

Ph1/09 Performance Ch 1-9 15 Book 6; Subject 2 Book 15; CAP 698 PERF 1

Ph1/10 Instruments Ch 17-22 15 Book 5; AGK 4; Subject 1 IN 3

Ph1/11 AC electrics Radio propagation

Ch 1-7 Ch 1-3

8 6


AC RPT

Ph1/12 Gas turbines Fuel systems

Ch 1-16 Ch 1

14 1

Book 4; AGK 3; Subject 2 Book 2; AGK 1; Subject 8 GT

Ph1/13 Performance Ch 10-17 15 Book 6; Subject 2 Book 15; CAP 698 PERF 2

Ph1/14 Warning & Recording Auto flight Engine instruments

All Ch 1-6 All

11 Book 5; AGK 4; Subject 3 Book 5; AGK 4; Subject 2 Book 5; AGK 4; Subject 4

WR AF EI

Ph1/15 Air conditioning Ch 1-2 10 Book 2; AGK 1; Subject 5 CP

Ph1/16 Ice & Rain Emergency equipment

Ch 1 Ch 1-4

6 5


IR EM

Ph1/17 Human performance All 15 Book 8 HP

Ph1/18 VFR, IFR communications All 15 Book 14 VFR/IFR

Ph1/19 Exam Practice All 12 CD-Rom Total: 284





PHASE 2: DISTANCE LEARNING FRAMES:

FRAME SUBJECT CHAPTERS MIN

STUDY HRS

REF COAP

Ph2/01 Navigation General Air Law

Ch 1-9 Ch 1-2 15 Navigation General

Air Law P2/01 (NG1, AL1)

Ph2/02 Meteorology Ch 1-6 15 Meteorology P2/02 (MET1)

Ph2/03 Air Law Ch 3-5 16 Air Law P2/03 (AL2)

Ph2/04 Navigation General Ch 10-23 15 Navigation General P2/04 (NG2)


Ph2/06 Operational procedures Ch 1-8 15 Operational procedures

P2/06 (OP1)

Ph2/07 Navigation General Ch 24-28 15 Navigation General P2/07 (NG3)

Ph2/08 Air Law Radio navigation

Ch 6-16 Ch 1-2 15 Air Law

Radio navigation P2/08 (AL3, RN1)

Ph2/09 Meteorology Ch 15- 20 15 Meteorology P2/09 (MET3)

Ph2/10 Air Law Ch 16-21 15 Air Law P2/10 (AL4)

Ph2/11 Radio navigation Ch 3-7 15 Radio navigation P2/11 (RN2)

Ph2/12 Navigation plotting Ch 29-32 15 Navigation General P2/12 (NP)




Ph2/16 Flight planning Ch 1-5 15 Flight planning P2/16 (FP1)

Ph2/17 Flight planning Ch 6-10 15 Flight planning P2/17 (FP2)

Ph2/18 Flight planning Ch 11-13 15 Flight planning P2/18 (FP3) (FP4 Consol)

Ph2/19 Operational procedures Ch 9-21 15 Operational procedures

P2/19 (OP2)

Ph2/20 Exam Practice All 15 CD-Rom Total: 301





CLASSROOM CONSOLIDATION PROGRAM:

DAYS (week 1 & 2) 1/6 2/7 3/8 4/9 5/10

Principles of flight Instruments Piston engine Hydraulics DC Electrics Principles of flight Airframe structure Propeller Landing gear AC Electrics

Performance Flight Controls Gas Turbines Fuel system Warning & Record

Performance Auto flight Engine instruments Air conditioning Ice & Rain Emerg equipmt

Mass & Balance Human performance VFR / IFR Coms Exam practice Exam practice Meteorology Meteorology Meteorology Principles of flight Performance

Air Law Air Law Air Law Mass & Balance Piston eng Gas turbine eng

Navigation General Navigation General Radio Navigation Radio Navigation Radio Navigation

Ops procedures Ops procedures Ops procedures Systems Instruments

Airframe Flight controls

Flight planning Flight planning Flight planning Exam practice Exam practice Total: 65h

2.3 TEACHING MATERIALS

2.3.1 STUDY MATERIALS

The students will be provided with the following Study Manuals, published by Oxford Aviation Training:

• Book 1: Air Law

• Book 2: Aircraft General Knowledge – Part 1: Airframes and Systems

• Book 3: Aircraft General Knowledge – Part 2: Electrics and Electronics

• Book 4: Aircraft General Knowledge – Part 3: Power plants

• Book 5: Aircraft General Knowledge – Part 4: Instrumentation

• Book 6: Flight Performance & Planning – Part 1: Mass & Balance, Performance

• Book 7: Flight Performance & Planning – Part 2: Flight Planning & Monitoring

• Book 8: Human Performance & Limitations

• Book 9: Meteorology

• Book 10: Navigation – Part 1: General Navigation

• Book 11: Navigation – Part 2: Radio Navigation

• Book 12: Operational Procedures

• Book 13: Principles of Flight

• Book 14: Communications

• Book 15: Reference Material





In addition, the students will be provided with a Jeppesen Student Pilot Route Manual.

Optional CD-ROM material can be sold to the students, on request:

• Exam Preparation CD

• RT Software CD

• Meteorology Software CD

• CRP5 Flight Computer Software CD

2.3.2 THE LMS SYSTEM

The Learning Management System includes on-line marking of assignments and automatic monitoring of progress.

Its main functions are:

• Communications centre: A forum style question and answer facility by subject. Students ask, staff answer, and other students can benefit by seeing the questions and answers. Also included is a students-only chat forum

• Stop Press: A rapid method of disseminating changes and other news quickly to the whole DL student base at once.

• Diary Page: brush up courses, other courses information and any upcoming events.

• CAI/Media centre: Access to examples of Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) that Oxford uses on site during classroom-based training. This is a valuable complement to the correspondence course.

• Exam feedback: Examples of JAA exam style questions by subject.

• Career help: CVs, Letter writing, interview techniques and psychometric testing.

2.4 STUDENT PROGRESS

Upon assignment to a course, the student will receive the course material and will receive logon information for the Virtual College LMS/DL system.

The student must log on to the LMS System to register. He will then receive via postal mail the Study Frame to start studying.

A student progression report is available for each student, in the LMS system. This report provides information about the scores achieved on all Progress tests and in addition:





• Number of retakes

• Total number of tests to date

• Pass/fail status

• Subject average for the student in question

• Class average test scores

When all assignments and tests are completed and the course standard is met, the student will be allowed to attend the tuitions in class.

2.5 PROGRESS TESTING

2.5.1 TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS

The aim of tests and examinations is to determine that each particular student has gained the knowledge that is required at each stage of the training. The student will be scheduled for a mandatory progress test after having completed each study frame.

2.5.2 SELF ASSESSMENT TESTS

A Self Assessment (SA) Test consists of multiple choice questions provided that relates to the reading assignments of a study frame. The SA test is non-compulsory, but the students are urged to complete these tests for self assessment purposes. SA-tests are available on paper after each chapter in the textbooks, but the majority of the SA questions are available on a CD and online.

2.5.3 PROGRESS TESTS

A Progress Test consists of multiple choice questions that have been designed to highlight the key concepts within the syllabus. This test, in the form of a Course Assignment Paper (COAP) must be returned to BFS Evo when the study frame is completed. No new frame will be sent to the student unless he has completed and return the appropriate COAP.

2.5.4 FINAL PROGRESS TEST

Progress tests are used as “Final tests” for each subject. These tests are closed book tests based on the official ATPL examination format (multiple choice questions). The student has 3 chances per subject; if he fails after the third attempt, BFS Evo will contact him for a debrief and for trying to find and solve his problem(s).

2.5.5 SCHOOL EXAM

The school exams consist of examination preparation .The results obtained in each subject are taken into account by BFS Evo to determine whether the student can be allowed to register for the official BCAA examination, or not.





2.5.6 TEST REPORTS AND RECORDS

As a source of information on the status of each student and on the overall training activity several reports are available to the FTO management from OAT. Among the reports are:

2.5.6.1 STUDENT PROGRESSION REPORT

The report is printed out and added to the student folder upon course completion.

2.5.6.2 SUMMATION REPORT

This report gives an overview of all student assignments and the status (read / not read). The same type of report is available for a class of students.

2.5.6.3 STUDENT ACTIVITY REPORT

This report provides information on which students that has logged on to the system within a specified period of time, i.e. the last week.

2.5.6.4 PROGRESSION SUMMARY REPORT

This report shows bars that indicates how far each particular student in a class has reached in relation to completion of the total course.

2.6 REVIEW PROCEDURES

The review procedure is based on the average of each topic of the ATPL(A) DL course converted in a percentage.

The student will have to follow a refresher training for each topic his average will be less than 75% as stated in Part 1.9.4.

A maximum of two examination preparation sittings are allowed. The score obtained for an examination preparation cancels the previous one.

If the average of the entire ATPL(A) DL course is less than 65%, the course is considered as failed and the student will be convoked to a hearing board which will determine the corrective actions-if any.


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3.1 ABBREVIATIONS

(A) Aeroplane

ADF Automatic Direction Finder

AFM Aeoplane Flight Manual/Approved Flight Manual

AIP Airmen’s Information Publication

AIS Aeronautical Information Service

AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance

AOA Angle of attack

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service

BCAA Belgian Civil Aviation Authority

BFS Evo Belgian Flight School Evolution

CDI Course Deflection Indicator

CFI Chief Flying Instructor

CG Center of Gravity

CIR Circulaire

CMM Compliance Monitoring Manager

CTKI Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor

CTR Control Tower Region

D Demo

DC Dual Command

DF Direction Finder

DME Distance Measuring Equipment

EASA European Aviation Safety Agency

EBCI Charleroi/Brussels South airport


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EBLG Liège airport

EBNM Namur Airport

FCL Flight Crew License

FI Flight Instructor

FIR Flight Information Region

FIS Flight Information Service

FRF Flight Report Form

FRO Flight Report Overview

FSTD Flight Simulation Training Devices

FT Flying Technique

ft Feet

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

GPS Global Positioning System

HT Head of Training

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

IFR Instrument Flight Rules

IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions

KM Kilometer

LDR Landing Distance Required

LEP List of Effective Pages

LOP Line of Position

LP Lesson Plan

MEL Minimum Equipment List

NDB Non Directional Beacon

Nm Nautical Miles

NOTAM Notices To Airmen


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OBS Omni Bearing Selector

OM Operations Manual

PC Progress Check

PIC Pilot In Command

POH Pilot Operating Handbook

PPL Private Pilot License

PT Progress Test

QDM Magnetic heading to a station

QFU Magnetic bearing of the runway

R Repeat

ROC Rate of Climb

ROR Record of Revisions

RT Radio Transmission

S Satisfactory

SE Single Engine

SM Safety Manager

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

SPIC Student Pilot-In-Command

TAF Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

TF Training File

TK Theoretical Knowledge

TKI Theoretical Knowledge Instruction

TKI Theoretical Knowledge Instructor

TM Training Manual

TMA Terminal Maneuvering Area

TODR Takeoff Distance Required


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TTD Temporary Training Directive

U Unsatisfactory

VDF VHF Direction Finder

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VHF Very High Frequency

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VOR VHF Omnidirectional Range


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