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14 CFR PART 142


FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (VFR) SYLLABUS
AIRBUS EC-135 P2+

31 JAN 2023 - REVISION 0.0

BASE SYLLABUS
Revision
Date Document
Level
2.0 12 JAN 2022 Aircraft Specific Curriculum (ASC)
0.0 12 JAN 2022 Ground Training Lessson Plans (GTLP)
1.0 12 JAN 2022 Flight Training Lesson Plans (FTLP)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASE SYLLABUS ................................................................................................................ i
COURSE .......................................................................................................................... 1
Flight Review Initial (FI) .......................................................................................... 1
GROUND MODULES ...................................................................................................... 2
Primary Courses ........................................................................................................ 2
FLIGHT MODULES ........................................................................................................ 3
Primary Courses ........................................................................................................ 3
FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) GROUND TRAINING LESSON PLANS ...................... 5
Flight Review Initial (FI) Day 1 ............................................................................................ 6
Flight Review Initial (FI) Day 2 .......................................................................................... 8
Flight Review Initial (FI) Day 3 ........................................................................................ 10
Flight Review Initial (FI) Day 4 ........................................................................................ 12
INITIAL (FI) (VFR) FLIGHT TRAINING LESSON PLANS ............................................ 14
Initial (FI) (VFR) SIM 1 ...................................................................................................... 15
Initial (FI) (VFR) SIM 2 ...................................................................................................... 16
Initial (FI) (VFR) SIM 3 ...................................................................................................... 18
Initial (FI) (VFR) SIM 4 ...................................................................................................... 20
Initial (FI) (VFR) SIM 5 ...................................................................................................... 22

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COURSE

FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI)

Objective

The Flight Review Initial specialty course satisfies the requirements to act as Pilot-in-
Command (PIC) in accordance with §61.56. This is an extended §61.56 option for FAA pilot
certificate holders who do not seek to add an ATP certificate.
Reference the Regulatory Compliance Guide in the General section for additional 14 CFR
Part 61 objectives that can be concurrently credited.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites - VFR Course
• At least a Private Pilot Certificate with appropriate category and class rating. Ground Training
Hours
General Operational Subjects 3.5
Aircraft Systems 18.25
Systems Integration 6.0
Total 27.75

Note: A list of ground training elements is located in Ground Modules.


Flight Training Hours
Hours
Modules
PF PM Total
Flight Simulator Module No. 1 2.0 0.0 2.0
Flight Simulator Module No. 2 2.0 0.0 2.0
Flight Simulator Module No. 3 2.0 0.0 2.0
Flight Simulator Module No. 4 2.0 0.0 2.0
Flight Simulator Module No. 5 2.0 0.0 2.0
Total 10.0 0.0 10.0

Note: A list of flight training elements is located in Flight Modules.

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Completion Standards

The Flight Review Initial course objective will be met upon successful completion of a Flight
Review in accordance with 14 CFR Part §61.56.
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GROUND MODULES
PRIMARY COURSES
Aircraft Systems
Aircraft General/Walkaround Electrical Lighting
Fuel System Powerplant Fire Protection
Master Warning Powertrain Rotors
Landing Gear Flight Controls/AFCS Hydraulics
Environmental System Ice and Rain Protection Avionics/Communications
Navigation Optional Equipment/Kits and
Accessories
General Operational Subjects
Weight and Balance Performance Flight Planning
Approved Rotorcraft Manual / Crew Resource Management Part 91 General Operating and
Aircraft Operating Manual (RFM/ (CRM) / Single Pilot Resource Flight Rules
AOM) Management (SRM)
Inadvertent Instrument Meteoro-
logical Conditions (IIMC)
System Integration
Cockpit Familiarization Cockpit Display Review Normal Procedures - Start/Run-Up
Systems Checks Shutdown Procedures

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FLIGHT MODULES
PRIMARY COURSES
Preflight
Performance Calculations and Limitations* External Visual Inspection (Pictorial)*
Preflight Inspection (Cockpit) Use of Checklists
Powerplant Start – Normal Powerplant Start – Abnormal
Before Takeoff Checks Taxiing/Runway Operations
Takeoff and Departure Phase
Normal Takeoff and Climb Rejected Takeoff
Crosswind Takeoff Instrument Takeoff
Departure Procedure Powerplant Failure During Takeoff
Powerplant Failure (Without Restart) Instrument Departure
In-Flight Maneuvers
Steep Turns Powerplant Failure (Including Shutdown / Restart)
Recovery from Unusual Attitudes Settling-With-Power - Recognition and Recovery
(Vortex Ring State)
Specific Flight Characteristics (as Applicable) Inadvertent IMC Recovery
Instrument Procedures**
Arrival Procedures Holding
Precision Approach Nonprecision Approach
Missed Approach Instrument Arrival
Precision Approach, One Engine Inoperative – Man- Nonprecision Approach – Manually Flown Full Pro-
ually Flown cedure Turn
Missed Approach with One Engine Inoperative Missed Approach from Precision Approach
Published Missed Approach
Landings and Approaches to Landings
Normal Approach and Landing Crosswind Landing
Approach and Landing with Powerplant Failure Go-Around/Rejected Landing
Landing from a Precision Approach
* Note: These tasks are normally accomplished during time allotted for Briefing/Debriefing within the flight
segment of courses leading to certification or proficiency and therefore not referenced in the Flight Training
Lesson Plans.
** Note: VFR-only courses will include optional (train-only) instrument procedures.

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Normal / Abnormal / Emergency Procedures/Operations


Powerplant Fuel System
Electrical System Fire Detection and Extinguishing System
Hydraulic System Flight Control Systems
Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness Autorotation
AFCS, EFIS, and Related Subsystems Helicopter and Personal Emergency Equipment
Emergency Descent In-flight Fire and Smoke Removal
Emergency Evacuation Ditching
Environmental System Navigation and Avionics Systems
Anti-Ice and Deice Systems
Advanced Flight Maneuvers***
Ridgeline and Pinnacles Confined Area
Reconnaissance Procedure Quick Stop
Slope Landing Steep Approach
Shallow Approach Brownout, Whiteout, and Flat Light
Low Rotor RPM Ground Resonance
Dynamic Rollover Ditching
CAT A Takeoff Operation CAT A Approach & Landing Operation
Post Flight Procedures
After Landing Procedures Parking and Securing
*** Note: Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers and Category A Procedures as required by course variant or
regulatory objective are referenced in the Flight Training Lesson Plans (FTLP).

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FlGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) GROUND TRAINING


LESSON PLANS

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FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) DAY 1


CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Ground Training
TRAINING MODULE(S): Aircraft Systems
General Operational Subjects
Systems Integration
DURATION: 7:00 Hours
TRAINING LEVEL: N/A
DEVICE: N/A

Flight Review Initial (FI) Lesson Events


• Approved Rotorcraft Manual / Aircraft Operating Manual (RFM / AOM)
° Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) Overview
° Manual Contents
° Manual Sections
° Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
• Aircraft General / Walkaround
° Overview
° Major Sections, Components and Features
° Dynamic Systems
° Inspections, Checks and Servicing
° Towing, Pushing, Parking and Mooring
• Landing Gear
• Master Warning
° System Overview
° Warning System
° Central Panel Display System (CPDS)
° Malfunctions
• Electrical
° System Overview
° DC Power System
° AC Power System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Lighting
° System Overview
° Exterior Lighting System
° Interior Lighting System
° Baggage Compartment Lighting
° Emergency and Optional Lighting
° Emergency / Malfunctions

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• Systems Integration (SIT)


° Cockpit Familiarization
° Cockpit Display Review
° Normal Procedures - Start / Run Up
° Systems Checks
° Shutdown Procedures
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CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Ground Training
TRAINING MODULE(S): Aircraft Systems
DURATION: 8:00 Hours
TRAINING LEVEL: N/A
DEVICE: N/A

Flight Review Initial (FI) Lesson Events


• Powerplant
° Powerplant Overview
° Powerplant Major Sections
° Engine Air
° Engine Fuel and Control System
° Engine Ignition System
° Engine Lubrication System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Fuel System
° System Overview
° Fuel Storage and Distribution System
° Fuel System Operation
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Fire Protection
° System Overview
° Fire Detection and Warning System
° Fire Extinguishing System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Powertrain
° System Overview
° Main Rotor Drive System
° Tail Rotor Drive System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Rotors
° System Overview
° Main Rotor System
° Tail Rotor System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Hydraulics
° System Overview
° Hydraulic System
° Rotor Brake System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
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• Optional Equipment / Kits and Accessories


° Emergency Flotation Overview
° Apical Emergency Flotation System
° Apical 6-Man Life Rafts
° Emergency Operations
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CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Ground Training
TRAINING MODULE(S): Aircraft Systems
Systems Integration
DURATION: 7:45 Hours
TRAINING LEVEL: N/A
DEVICE: N/A

Flight Review Initial (FI) Lesson Events


• Flight Controls / AFCS
° System Overview
° Pilot Operable Flight Controls
° Attitude Trim System
° Static Airframe Flight Controls
° Autoflight Control System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Avionics / Communications
° System Overview
° Basic Flight Instruments
° Electronic Flight Displays
° Communications and Navigation
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Navigation
• Ice and Rain Protection
° System Overview
° Ice Protection
° Windshield Defrosting / Defogging
° Rain Protection
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Environmental System
° System Overview
° Ventilation System
° Bleed Air Heating System
° Air Conditioning System
° Emergency / Malfunctions
• Aircraft General / Walkaround
° Aircraft Preflight Walkaround

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• Systems Integration (SIT)


° Cockpit Familiarization
° Cockpit Display Review
° Normal Procedures - Start / Run Up
° Systems Checks
° Shutdown Procedures
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FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) DAY 4


CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Ground Training
TRAINING MODULE(S): Aircraft Systems
General Operational Subjects
Systems Integration
DURATION: 5:00 Hours
TRAINING LEVEL: N/A
DEVICE: N/A

Flight Review Initial (FI) Lesson Events


• Crew Resource Management (CRM) /
Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM)
° Crew Resource Management Overview
° Human Factors
° Situational Awareness
° Communication Process
° Aeronautical Decision Making
• Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC)
• Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
° General Operating Rules
° Airspace
° Fuel Requirements
° Weather Minima
° Equipment Requirements
° IFR Operations
• Performance
° Performance Overview
° Performance Data
• Weight and Balance
° Overview
° Terminology and Limits
° Calculating Center of Gravity
• Flight Planning
° Flight Planning Overview
° Flight Planning
• Systems Integration (SIT)
° Cockpit Familiarization
° Cockpit Display Review

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° Normal Procedures - Start / Run Up


° Systems Checks
° Shutdown Procedures
• Systems Review

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FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) FLIGHT


TRAINING LESSON PLANS

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FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 1

CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+ Pilot Training Program


CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Flight Training
TRAINING MODULE: Flight Simulator Module No. 1
DURATION: Briefing: 1.0 Hour
Simulator: 2.0 Hours
Debriefing: 0.5
Hour

FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 1 LESSON EVENTS


Preflight Procedures
• Preflight Inspection (Cockpit)
• Use of Checklists
• Powerplant Start – Normal
• Taxiing/Runway Operations
• Before Takeoff Checks
Takeoff and Departure Phase
• Normal Takeoff and Climb
• Rejected Takeoff
• Crosswind Takeoff
• Powerplant Failure During Takeoff
• Helicopter Advanced Flight
Maneuvers In-Flight Maneuvers
• Settling-With-Power - Recognition and Recovery (Vortex Ring State)
• Inadvertent IMC Recovery
• Helicopter Advanced Flight
Maneuvers Landings and Approaches to
Landings
• Normal Approach and Landing
• Crosswind Landing
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Normal / Abnormal / Emergency Procedures/Operations


• Powerplant
• Fuel System
• AFCS, EFIS, and Related Subsystems
• Navigation and Avionics Systems
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers
Post-Flight Procedures
• After Landing Procedures
• Parking and Securing
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FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 2


CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+ Pilot Training Program
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Flight Training
TRAINING MODULE: Flight Simulator Module No. 2
DURATION: Briefing: 1.0 Hour
Simulator: 2.0 Hours
Debriefing: 0.5 Hour

FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 2 LESSON EVENTS

Preflight Procedures
• Preflight Inspection (Cockpit)
• Powerplant Start – Normal
• Taxiing/Runway Operations
• Before Takeoff Checks
Takeoff and Departure Phase
• Normal Takeoff and Climb
• Rejected Takeoff
• Crosswind Takeoff
• Powerplant Failure During Takeoff
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers
In-Flight Maneuvers
• Powerplant Failure (Including Shutdown / Restart)
• Settling-With-Power - Recognition and Recovery (Vortex Ring State)
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Landings and Approaches to Landings


• Normal Approach and Landing
• Crosswind Landing
• Go-Around/Rejected Landing
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Normal / Abnormal / Emergency Procedures/Operations


• Powerplant
• Fuel System
• Electrical System
• Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems
• Hydraulic System
• Flight Control Systems
• Autorotation
• Helicopter and Personal Emergency Equipment
• Emergency Descent
• In-flight Fire and Smoke Removal
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• Emergency Evacuation
• Ditching
• Environmental System
• Anti-Ice and Deice Systems
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers
Post-Flight Procedures
• After Landing Procedures
• Parking and Securing

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FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 3


CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+ Pilot Training Program
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Flight Training
TRAINING MODULE: Flight Simulator Module No. 3
DURATION: Briefing: 1.0 Hour
Simulator: 2.0 Hours
Debriefing: 0.5 Hours

FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 3 LESSON EVENTS

Preflight Procedures
• Preflight Inspection (Cockpit)
• Powerplant Start – Normal
• Taxiing/Runway Operations
• Before Takeoff Checks

Takeoff and Departure Phase


• Normal Takeoff and Climb
• Rejected Takeoff
• Crosswind Takeoff
• Powerplant Failure During Takeoff
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

In-Flight Maneuvers
• Settling-With-Power - Recognition and Recovery (Vortex Ring State)
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Landings and Approaches to Landings


• Normal Approach and Landing
• Crosswind Landing
• Go-Around/Rejected Landing
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Normal / Abnormal / Emergency Procedures/Operations


• Powerplant
• Fuel System
• Electrical System
• Fire Detection and Extinguishing Systems
• Hydraulic System
• Autorotation
• AFCS, EFIS, and Related Subsystems
• Emergency Descent
• In-flight Fire and Smoke Removal

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• Emergency Evacuation
• Helicopter Advance Flight Maneuvers
Post-Flight Procedures
• After Landing Procedures
• Parking and Securing
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FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 4


CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+ Pilot Training Program
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Flight Training
TRAINING MODULE: Flight Simulator Module No. 4
DURATION: Briefing: 1.0 Hour
Simulator: 2.0
Hours Debriefing:
0.5 Hour

FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 4 LESSON EVENTS

Preflight Procedures

• Preflight Inspection (Cockpit)


• Powerplant Start – Normal
• Taxiing/Runway Operations
• Before Takeoff Checks

Takeoff and Departure Phase

• Normal Takeoff and Climb


• Crosswind Takeoff
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

In-Flight Maneuvers

• Steep Turns
• Recovery from Unusual Attitudes
• Inadvertent IMC Recovery
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Landings and Approaches to Landings

• Normal Approach and Landing


• Crosswind Landing
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Normal / Abnormal / Emergency Procedures/Operations

• Powerplant
• Hydraulic System
• Flight Control Systems
o Tail Rotor System
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o Anti-Torque Failure
• Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness
• Autorotation
• Navigation and Avionics Systems
Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers
Post-Flight Procedures
• After Landing Procedures
• Parking and Securing
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INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 5


CURRICULUM: Airbus EC-135 P2+ Pilot Training Program
CURRICULUM SEGMENT: Flight Training
TRAINING MODULE: Flight Simulator Module No. 5
DURATION: Briefing: 1.0 Hour
Simulator: 2.0 Hours
Debriefing: 0.5 Hour

FLIGHT REVIEW INITIAL (FI) (VFR) SIM 5 LESSON EVENTS

Preflight Procedures
• Preflight Inspection (Cockpit)
• Powerplant Start – Normal
• Taxiing/Runway Operations
• Before Takeoff Checks

Takeoff and Departure Phase

Normal Takeoff and Climb


• Crosswind Takeoff
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

In-Flight Maneuvers

• Steep Turns
• Recovery from Unusual Attitudes
• Inadvertent IMC Recovery
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Landings and Approaches to Landings

• Normal Approach and Landing


• Crosswind Landing
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Normal / Abnormal / Emergency Procedures/Operations

• Powerplant
• Hydraulic System
• Flight Control Systems
• ° Tail Rotor System
• ° Anti-Torque Failure
• Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness
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• Autorotation
• Navigation and Avionics Systems
• Helicopter Advanced Flight Maneuvers

Post-Flight Procedures
• After Landing Procedures
• Parking and Securing
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