Route & Aerodrome Competency – Initial

Language

e

Duration Initial / Recurrent

1 hours

Validity Period

1 years

Course Format

Web Based Training | WBT

Topics Covered Expand

Topics Covered

• Aera and route knowledge
  • Terrain and minimum safe altitudes
  • Seasonal meteorological conditions
  • Meteorological, communication and air traffic facilities, services and procedures
  • Search and rescue procedures where available
  • Navigational facilities associated with the area or route along which the flight is to take place
• Aerodrome training include knowledge of:
  • obstructions
  • physical layout
  • lighting
  • approach aids and arrival, departure, holding and instrument approach procedures
  • applicable operating minima
  • ground movement considerations
• Method of categorisation of aerodromes/heliports and operating sites, list of those aerodrome categorised as B or C.

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In order to prepare and perform a safe flight, the piilot should be familiar with his environment. This includes the terrain, minimum safe altitudes, navigational facilities and aerodrome categories.