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Gyroplane Flight Test Standards

Be Fit for flying
Ensure Logbook records are neat and complete in all respects
Be able to Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the privileges, limitations, and currency requirements of the applicable pilot certificate and medical

Obtain all Met data appropriate to the proposed or hypothetical flight
Obtain, review and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the relevance of NOTAM’s to the proposed or hypothetical flight
Demonstrate ability to analyse ARFOR’s, TAF, METAR and SPECI, SIGMET if applicable
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the contents and use of the AIP Volume 1 and 4
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the contents and use of VNC's
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of flight planning data and be able to make a sound go/no-go decision

(1) Use all appropriate performance charts, tables and data
(2) Use the appropriate conditions to accurately and quickly calculate the take-off and landing distance
Complete the calculations required in (1) and (2) within 30 minutes
Ensure sufficient runway length is available for take-off and landing by correctly comparing distance required to distance available
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all seasonal factors affecting gyrocopter performance

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