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03.01 Flight Management
01 Minimum time routes: define and interpret minimum time route (route that gives the shortest flight time from departure to destination adhering to all ATC and airspace restrictions).
02 State the circumstances in which a takeoff alternate must be selected. Source: Point CAT. OP.MPA.180 ‘Selection of aerodromes — aeroplanes; Point CAT.OP.MPA.181 ‘Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters’
03 State the maximum flight distance of a takeoff alternate for: — two-engined aeroplanes; — ETOPS-approved aeroplanes; — three- or four-engined aeroplanes. Source: Point CAT. OP.MPA.180 ‘Selection of aerodromes — aeroplanes’; Point CAT.OP.MPA.181 ‘Selection of aerodromes and operating sites — helicopters’
04 State the factors to be considered in the selection of a takeoff alternate. Source: Point CAT.OP.MPA.185 ‘Planning minima for IFR flights — aeroplanes’; Point CAT.OP.MPA.186 ‘Planning minima for IFR flights — helicopters’
05 State when a destination alternate need not be selected. S

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01.01 Airspace, Communication, Visual and Radio-Navigation Data from VFR Charts
01 Select routes taking the following criteria into account: classification of airspace; restricted areas; VFR semicircular rules; visually conspicuous points; radio-navigation aids.
02 Find the frequencies or identifiers of radio-navigation aids from charts.
03 Find the communication frequencies and call signs for the following: control agencies and service facilities; flight information service (FIS); weather information stations; automatic terminal information service (ATIS).

01.02 Planning Courses, Distances and Cruising Levels with VFR Charts
01 Choose visual waypoints in accordance with specified criteria (large, unique, contrast, vertical extent, etc.).
02 Measure courses and distances from a VFR chart.
03 Find the highest obstacle within a given distance on either side of the course.
04 Find the following data from a VFR chart and transfer them to a navigation plan: waypoints or turning points; distances; true/magnetic co

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02.01 Applicability
01 State the operational regulations applicable to CAT and other activities (e.g. specialised operations (SPO)). Source: Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 on air operations; Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 on aircrew requirements
02 State the nature of CAT operations and exceptions. Source: Regulation (EU) No 965/2012: Articles 1 and 5, points ORO.GEN5 ‘Scope’ and CAT.GEN.100 ‘Competent authority’; Regulation (EU) 2018/1139: Article 2

02.02 General
01 Explain why CAT flights must meet the applicable operational requirements. Source: Point ORO.GEN.105 ‘Competent authority’ and related AMCs/GM; Point ORO.GEN.110 ‘Operator responsibilities’ and related AMCs/GM
06 Explain the requirements about language used for crew communication and in the operations manual. Source: Point CAT.GEN.MPA.120 ‘Common language’
07 Explain which are the operator requirements regarding the management system. Source: Point ORO.GEN.200 ‘Management system’; AMCs/GM to ORO.GEN.205 ‘Contracted activities’ and to ORO.GEN.220 ‘Rec

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02.01 The Different Senses
01 List the different senses.

02.02 Central, Peripheral, and Autonomic Nervous System
01 Define the term ‘sensory threshold’.
02 Define the term ‘sensitivity’, especially in the context of vision.
03 Give examples of sensory adaptation.
04 Define the term ‘habituation’ and state its implication for flight safety.

02.03 Vision

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01.01 Fuel Planning (General)
01 Convert to volume, mass and density given in different units which are commonly used in aviation.
02 Determine relevant data, such as fuel capacity, fuel flow/consumption at different power/thrust settings, altitudes and atmospheric conditions, from the flight manual.
03 Calculate the attainable flight time/range from given average fuel flow/consumption and available amount of fuel.
04 Calculate the required fuel from given average fuel flow/consumption and required time/range to be flown.
05 Calculate the required fuel for a VFR or IFR flight from given forecast meteorological conditions.
06 State the minimum amount of remaining fuel required on arrival at the destination and alternate aerodromes/heliports.
07 Explain and describe how to calculate nautical air miles (NAM) from nautical ground miles (NGM).

02.01 Taxi Fuel

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01.01 Takeoff (Performance Data)
01 Determine from given graphs the field-length-limited take-off mass (FLLTOM) and describe situations in which this limitation could be most restrictive for take-off.
02 Determine from given graphs the climb-limited take-off mass and describe situations in which this limitation could be most restrictive for take-off.
03 Determine from given graphs the obstacle-limited mass and describe situations in which this limitation could be most restrictive for take-off.
04 Determine from given graphs the tyre-speed-limited take-off mass.
05 Determine from given graphs the maximum brake-energy-limited take-off mass.
06 Determine the take-off V speeds for the actual take-off mass.
07 Determine the maximum take-off mass using given RTOM tables.
08 Using RTOM tables, determine the take-off V speeds for the actual take-off weight using appropriate corrections.
09 Determine the assumed/flex temperature and take-off V speeds using the RTOM tables.

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01.01 Takeoff Performance, Definitions of and Relationships Between Terms
01 Explain the forces affecting the aeroplane during the take-off run.
02 State the effects of thrust-to-weight ratio and flap-setting on ground roll.
03 Describe the European Union airworthiness requirements according to CS-25 relating to large aeroplane performance (General and Take-off) (SUBPART B - FLIGHT PERFORMANCE: CS 25.101 to CS 25.109 inclusive, and CS 25.113).
04 Describe the terms ‘aircraft classification number’ (ACN) and ‘pavement classification number’ (PCN), and the requirements and hazards of operating on aerodrome surfaces with PCNs smaller than the ACNs.
05 Define and explain the following speeds in accordance with CS-25 or CS-Definitions: reference stall speed (VSR); reference stall speed in a specific configuration (VSR1); 1-g stall speed at which the aeroplane can develop a lift force (normal to the flight path) equal to its weight (VS1g); minimum control speed with critical engine inoperative (VMC); minimum contro

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01.01 Definitions and Descriptions
01 Recall the definitions of the following terms: accident, aircraft, flight recorder, incident, investigation, maximum mass, operator, serious incident, serious injury, State of Design, State of Manufacture, State of Occurrence, State of the Operator, State of Registry. Source: ICAO Annex 13, Chapter 1 Definitions
02 Explain the difference between ‘serious incident’ and ‘accident’. Source: ICAO Annex 13, Chapter 1 Definitions and Attachment C ‘List of examples of serious incidents’
03 Determine whether a certain occurrence has to be defined as a serious incident or as an accident. Source: ICAO Annex 13, Chapter 1 Definitions and Attachment C ‘List of examples of serious incidents’
04 Recognise the description of an accident or incident. Source: ICAO Annex 13, Chapter 1 Definitions

02.01 Objectives and Procedures
01 State the objective(s) of the investigation of an accident or incident according to ICAO Annex 13. Source: ICAO Annex 13, Chapter 3, 3.1 Objective of the invest

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01.01 Essential Definitions of ICAO Annex 17
01 Recall the definitions of the following terms airside, aircraft security check, screening, security, security control, security-restricted area, unidentified baggage. Source: ICAO Annex 17, Chapter 1 Definitions

02.01 General Principles - Objectives of Security
01 State the objectives of security. Source: ICAO Annex 17, Chapter 2, 2.1 Objectives

04.01 Preventive Security Measures
01 Describe the objects not allowed (for reasons of aviation security) on board an aircraft that is engaged in international civil aviation. Source: ICAO Annex 17, Chapter 4, 4.1 Objective
02 State what each Contracting State is supposed to do if passengers subjected to security control have mixed after a security screening point. Source: ICAO Annex 17, Chapter 4, 4.4 Measures relating to passengers and their cabin baggage
03 Explain what has to be done when passengers who are obliged to travel because of judicial or administrative proceedings are supposed to board an aircraft. Source

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03.01 Takeoff
01 Determine the field-length-limited take-off mass and take-off speeds given defactored distance, configuration, pressure altitude, temperature and headwind/tailwind component.
02 Determine the accelerate-go distance and accelerate-stop distance data.
03 Determine the ground-roll distance and take-off distance from graphs.
04 Determine the all-engine-out and critical-engine-out take-off climb data.
05 Determine take-off flight path for a MEP aeroplane of given mass and given airfield conditions and calculate the obstacle clearance based on the take-off flight path.
06 Determine the minimum headwind or maximum tailwind component required for take-off for a given mass and given airfield conditions.
07 Given take-off run available (TORA), TODA and ASDA, slope and surface conditions, calculate the defactored distance to be used for commercial air transport using the appropriate take-off graphs
08 Calculate the minimum TORA or TODA for commercial air transport given the defactored take-off distance