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To apply for a pilots licence, fly solo while under training and to exercise the privileges of a licence the applicant / student / licence holder must hold a valid medical certificate. The PPL only requires a Class 2 Medical Certificate. Medical examinations are conducted by the CAA or Authorised Medical Examiners (AME). A Class 1 Medical Certificate is acceptable for Class 2 privileges and validities.

Notes:

• A certificate issued prior to the holder's 30th birthday will not be valid for class 2 privileges after the 32nd birthday.
• A medical can be renewed/revalidated up to 45 days prior to the renewal/revalidation date.

Within 12 months preceding rating expiry complete:

• 12 hours of flight time including 6 hours PIC
• 12 take-offs and landings
• 1 hour training flight with an Instructor (see note 2 and 4)

Notes:

1. If rating has expired a Proficiency Check must be completed. The new rating will then be valid from the date of the flight test.
2. This may be replaced by any other Proficiency Check or Skill Test for a Class or Type including the IMC Rating flight test.
3. No time penalty if revalidated within 3 months of rating expiry.
4. Recommended contents of the training flight see Dual Flight With An Instructor.

Notes:
5. A route sector is defined as a flight including take-off, departure, at least 15 minutes in cruise, arrival, approach and landing.
6. SPA ME Instrument Rating (IR) if held should be revalidated during the Proficiency Check.
7. No time penalty if revalidated within 3 months of rating expiry.
8. If rating has expired a Proficiency Check must be completed. The new rating will then be valid from the date of the flight test.

The AL50 consists of the following main elements:

• Single-seater cabin with adjustable seat.
• Control columns with brakes.
• Steering wheel with electrical height compensation.
• Control panel with all instrumentation.
• Instructor's station with printer, desk and seat.
• Projected visual system (option).

The AL50 retains the technical characteristics of Alsim simulators (TFT screens, simple and sturdy mechanical systems, intuitive instructor's station) and has been designed for rapid, flexible installation.

The canopy slides to the rear for easy access. The cockpit represents a single-pilot cockpit and features the characteristics of a single-engine (piston engine) airplane.

It provides a basic knowledge of piloting in order that the student may understand the environment of the private pilot and, in the extreme, may enable the student to maintain control of the aircraft and return it safely.

No tests or examinations required. The course consists of 10 hours of training covering the following:

• Familiarisation: Basic controls. Cockpit controls. Radio.
• Effects of the Controls: Pitch. Roll. Throttle. Carburettor heat. Trim. Fuel Management.
• Straing and Level Flight: Use of controls and natural horizon to maintain straight and level flight. Basic instrument understanding.
• Climbing, Descending and Turning: Use of controls to move the aircraft with reference to the natural horizon. Changes of level and heading. Basic instrument flying.
• Circuits: Joining and flying the circuit. Landing. Control on the ground.
• Slow Flight, Stall and Recognition: Basic procedure. Safety checks. Use of radio.
• Basic Navigation: Map reading. Dead reckoning. Obtaining radio assistance. Use of emergency radio frequency.
• Forced Landing: Basic procedure. Saftey checks. Radio transmissions.
• Emergency Procedures: Control of the aircraft. Appropriate radio transmissions.
• Consolidation

The candidate must have 70 hours PIC prior to taking the Skill Test. It is assumed that the candidate will have completed the hours prior to commencing the MEP class rating course.

Training

Training must be carried out at a Flying Training Organisation (FTO) and will include:

• 2.5 hours dual flight instruction
• 3.5 hours dual flight instruction in engine failures and asymmetric operation
• 7 hours theoretical knowledge training

Theoretical Knowledge Examination

Pass a written examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions covering aspects of multi-engine operations and aircraft type specific limitations. The pass mark is 75%.

Skill Test

All ground and flight training including passing the theorectical knowledge examination must be completed before taking the skill test.Conducted by a Flight Examiner (FE) or Class Rating Examiner (CRE).If 2 or more sections are failed the test is failed and the examiner will issue a notification of failure. The candidate cannot exercise the privileges of the MEP Rating until a further Skill Test is passed. A partial pass will be given if one section is failed on the test. The candidate will be required to pass the failed section in the second attempt. Failure of any of this section in the second attempt will result in a failed test.A failed second attempt at the test will result in the candidate having to complete mandatory retraining as advised by the examiner. Logbook evidence of having completed the mandatory retraining duly certified by the CFI will be required prior to another attempt at all the sections of the test.

Validity: 12 months.

Revalidation

Complete 10 route sectors within the validity period

AND
Pass a Proficiency Check with an FE or CRE
OR
Pass a Proficiency Check with an FE or CRE including a route sector
Note: A route sector includes a take-off, 15 minutes in the cruise and a landing.

Renewal

If the MEP Rating has expired then a Proficiency Check including a route sector with an FE or CRE is required.

Proficiency Check
Conducted by a Flight Examiner (FE) or Class Rating Examiner (CRE).
If 2 or more sections are failed the test is failed and the examiner will issue a notification of failure. The candidate cannot exercise the privileges of the MEP Rating until a further Proficiency Check is passed A partial pass will be given if one section is failed on the test. The candidate will be required to pass the failed section in the next attempt. The oral is not considered a section for assessment.

Pre-Course Entry Requirements

Before being permitted to begin an approved course of training for a FI (R) rating the candidate shall have:

1. at least a CPL(A) or completed at least 200 hours of flight time of which at least 150 hours shall be as PIC if holding a PPL(A).
2. met the knowledge requirements for a CPL as set out in JAR FCL 1.470(b).
3. completed at least 30 hours on SEP powered aeroplanes of which at least 5 hours shall have been completed during the 6 months preceding the pre-entry flight test set out in (6) below.
4. received at least 10 hours instrument flight instruction of which not more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time in a flight simulator or FNPT II.
5. completed at least 20 hours of cross-country flight as PIC including a flight totaling not less than 540 km (300 nm) in the course of which full stop landings at 2 different airfields shall be made.
6. passed a pre-entry flight test as set out in Appendix 3 JAR FCL 1.240 conducted by an FIC qualified instructor within 6 months preceding the start of the course. The flight test will assess the ability of the candidate to undertake the course.

Ground Training

The mandatory training for the FI rating course requires a total of 125 hours of ground instruction. The subjects covered during the course will include Teaching and Learning and Training Administration and the following theoretical knowledge subjects from the PPL syllabus:

Air Law, Aeroplane General Knowledge, Flight Performance and Planning, Human Performance and Limitations, Meteorology, Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight and Communications.

During the course the student instructor will practice giving ground lectures in the above subjects from the PPL syllabus to the FIC instructor giving the course.

Flight Training

The flight training element of the FI (R) rating course consists of 30 hours of which 5 hours may be mutual flying (that is 2 candidates flying together to practice flight demonstrations).

Instructor Skill Test

On satisfactory completion of the flight and ground training the candidate must pass an Instructor Skill Test with an FIE (Flight Instructor Examiner). The contents of the Skill Test include:

(a) Theoretical Knowledge Oral including a 45 minute lecture (Subjects chosen from the JAA PPL syllabus)

(b) Pre-Flight Briefing (Exercise from JAA PPL syllabus)

(c) The Flight (To include pre-briefed exercise from JAA PPL syllabus plus other exercises or parts there of)

(d) Post Flight De-briefing (Students performance)

(e) Result and candidate de-brief

References

1. JAR-FCL 1
2. Flying Training Instructor Manual by R D Campbell 
3. Air Pilots Manual Vol 1-7
4. Cyprus AIPs 
5. LASORS

Validty: 3 years.

Privileges:

FI (Restricted) - May instruct:

1. ab-initio students for issue of PPL (A)
2. on those parts of an integrated course at PPL (A) level
3. for class and type ratings SE aeroplanes
4. night flying (if night instructor qualified)
5. aerobatics (if aerobatic instructor qualified)

Restrictions (R)

1. must be supervised by an FI
2. can not authorize first solo flight by day or night
3. can not authorize first solo navigation by day or night

Note: For details on how to remove Restriction (R) see Restriction Removal

FI - May instruct ab-initio students and license holders in accordance with the instructional privileges held

Revalidation (the rating has not lapsed)

Complete 2 of the following requirements:

(a) completed 100 hours of flight instruction during period of validity including at least 30 hours within the 12 months preceding expiry, 10 hours of this 30 hours shall be instruction for an IR if privileges to instruct for IR are to be revalidated (see note 3)

(b) attend an instructor refresher seminar approved by the CYPRUS D.C.A within the 3 year rating validity period

(c) pass an instructor proficiency check within 12 months preceding rating expiry (see note 2)

Notes:

1. An instructor proficiency check must be included as part of the revalidation requirements at every alternate revalidation.
2. An instructor proficiency check must be included as part of the first revalidation after the initial issue of the instructor rating.

Renewal (the rating has lapsed)

Complete both of the following requirements within 12 months preceding rating renewal:

(a) attend an instructor refresher seminar approved by CYPRUS D.C.A

(b) pass an instructor proficiency check

Restriction Removal

When issued with an FI (R) rating the candidate has certain privileges (see Privileges) and restrictions (see Restrictions) applied to the rating. In order to remove the restrictions from the F.I. (R) rating the candidate is required to complete the following items:

(a) Complete at least 100 hours flight instruction.

(b) Supervise at least 25 student solo flights (not first solo day, night or navigation)

(c) Recommendation from the supervising FI.

(d) Complete Instructor Form.

This is a paperwork exercise and does not involve any flight test.

Privileges

To act as PIC at night under VFR only.

Carriage of Passengers

Before carrying passengers by night the PIC shall have carried out 1 take-off and landing at night as PIC in the same class/type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days.

Training

5 hours of flight training at night to include:

• A minimum of 3 hours dual flight instruction including 1 hour of night navigation dual flight instruction.
• Remaining hours may be flown solo or dual but must include 5 solo take-offs and landings.

3 hours of ground training should be given covering:

• Night Operations
• Night Visual Circuits
• Night Navigation
• Night Emergencies

References

1. The Air Pilot's Manual by Trevor Thom (Volume 5 only)
2. LASORS
3. Aviator Flight Center Pre-flight Briefing
4. JAR FCL-1

Revalidation

This is a qualification and therefore does not have any revalidation criteria. Before carrying passengers at night the Carriage of Passengers criteria must be met. Having said all that, Flight Safety and common sense dictate that if you have not flown at night for some time a dual flight with a night qualified instructor would be prudent.

Training

Minimum dual flight instruction of 25 hours to include 2 hours stall awareness and spin avoidance training.
Minimum solo flight of 10 hours to include 5 hours of cross-country flight and to include 1 cross-country flight of 150 nm in the course of which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.
Minimum total course flying of 45 hours.

Notes:
1. 5 hours of the 45 hours may have been completed in a Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer (FNPT) or Flight Simulator.
2. Minimum age for solo flight is 16 years old and you must hold a valid Class 1 or 2 Medical Certificate.

Ground Examinations

Pass ground examinations in the following subjects within a period of 12 months:

• Air Law
• Operational Procedures Aeroplanes
• Meteorology
• Flight Performance and Planning
• Human Performance and Limitations
• Aircraft General
• Principles of Flight
• Navigation and Radio Navigation
• Communications

Pass mark is 75%. Once all subjects are passed they remain valid for a period of 24 months from the date of the successful completion of the examinations.

Medical Requirements

Before commencing training for the PPL it is recommended you apply for a Class 2 medical certificate. A list of Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) can be obtained from the DCA.
Privileges

To act as PIC or co-pilot on non revenue flights and not for remuneration
No public transport or aerial work except:

• Flight Instruction
• Glider Towing
• Dropping Parachitists

Carriage of Passengers
Before carrying passengers by day or night the PIC shall have carried out:

• By day - 3 take-offs and landings as PIC in the same class/type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days

• By night - 1 take-off and landing as PIC in the same class/type of aircraft in the preceding 90 days

Re-issue

The PPL (A) shall remain in force for 5 years. On the 5th anniversary or up to 3 months in advance you must apply to the DCA for a new licence. The licence need not hold a current Certificate of Test or Certificate of Experience nor must you have completed any flying hour criteria. However, a Class/Type Rating of any category must be endorsed on the licence and you must have a valid Medical Certificate.