ACP Course Syllabus

The following describes the standard CQFA ACP Course, CAR 604 Check Pilots follow. Some of the topics don't apply to 604 Check Pilots.

1. Structure and policies of the ACP program.

Role of TC with regards to the management of the ACP program
Legal and regulatory structure of the Act, the CARS, the Standards, and documents, such as Advisory Circulars, Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), Canada Air Pilot (CAP), Canada Flight Supplement (CFS)

2. Scope and limitations of an ACP delegation of authority.

Legal basis for delegated authorities
Liability and conflict of interest issues with regards to external delegates
Types of authorities
In-depth knowledge validity periods and currency requirements
In-depth knowledge of the limits of authority for each type of delegated authority
Sample resume for ACP Application purposes
Initial ACP delegation application form (Canada)
Initial ACP delegation application form (Quebec Region)

3. Administrative recourses before the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada.

Role and functions of the TATC
Proceedings involving the ACP program before the TATC
Minimizing exposure to TATC hearings, such as accurate performance assessment and related comments, the conduct of the flight check in accordance with regulatory requirements and program policies, and the proper discharge of administrative responsibilities

4. Regulatory requirements pertaining to licensing, qualifications and validity periods.

5. Airspace Structure and Instrument Approach Design Criteria

6. Non-technical, technical and flight standards

NOTECHS including CRM and TEM
Complete application of TEM in PPC/IFR
Technical standards with respect to rules and procedures applicable to VFR and/or IFR flight, such as but not limited to controlled and uncontrolled airspace procedures, aerodrome and runway operations, instrument departure and arrival procedures, communication and reporting procedures, operating minima, considerations for altimeter settings, temperature and contaminants
Technical standards with respect to instrument criteria in various phases of IFR flight
Operational standards, as applicable to the appropriate subpart of the CARs, including operational and W&B control, aircraft performance and operating limitations, aircraft equipment requirements and the content of the applicable PPC schedules

7. Administrative and licensing procedures.

8. Principles guiding the conduct and standards of flight checks.

Philosophy and principles guiding the conduct of flight checks, including but not limited to the separation from training and company requirements
Safety implications related to flight check
Recommended briefing techniques and required content
Evaluation techniques and factors that promote complete and consistent evaluations during the actual flight check, such as but not limited to the development and use of profile or scripts, pace of the flight check, control of the environment, note taking and the capture of strengths and weaknesses
Traditional and C-A-L Directed Debriefing techniques
Policies and procedures applicable to cases of unsatisfactory assessments, including the conditions that lead to the termination of a flight check, the administrative procedures to follow and the candidate’s right of appeal

9. Competency in the application of flight check standards.

10. Initial ACP Applicants: Ability to conduct a flight check.

Flight simulator exercises. Demonstrated ability to...

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