JetÉire Pilot Training Department Pilot Handbook 1.4 (Revised 6/1/17)
Table of Contents Training Materials About / What We Cover...page 3 Basic Aviation Concepts...page 4 Department SOPs E pe tatio s & Air raft Restri tio s.page In-Flight Rules..page 2
About Our Program: Flight students are trained in all aspects of flight. But before they physically learn how to fly one of our aircraft, they are taught the basics of aviation. After the instructor determines that he/she understands all of the basic concepts, the training will progress to physical flight. After six years of training pilots, we are proud to have one of the best, most in-depth programs around. What to Expect: As a student or even while you work here as a pilot, you can expect realistic training available every week with high standards. Our team is here to encourage you to do your best in all areas of flight. Our instructors, some of which are aviation veterans on Roblox, want to give you everything you need to thrive and succeed in a wonderful environment. You will never stop learning here, and for most of our pilots, it opened doors and sparked their interest to get careers in real world aviation. What Our Training Covers: Basic Aviation Concepts: Lift vs Drag Traffic Patterns Physical Flight Training: De-lag Aircraft Exterior Lighting Push and Start Preparing aircraft for taxi / takeoff / cruise / landing Flying the Pattern (Circuits) Landing on the Cruise Brick Emergency Scenarios 3
Basic Aviation Concepts: i. Lift vs Drag: In flight, lift is the force that pulls the plane up and drag is the force that pulls it down. On takeoff you want more lift and on landing you want more drag. Anything that is used to slow the aircraft down increases the drag force upon the aircraft. For example: gear, flaps and speed brakes (spoilers) slow the aircraft down. On takeoff, flaps lower the speed the aircraft has to reach before it can lift off of the ground by changing the curvature of the wing which allows it to operate at slower speeds. ii. Traffic Patterns (Circuits) Traffic patterns, also known in Europe as circuits, are an excellent method for flight training. This method is used all around the world by real pilots and instructors. It is mainly conducted in VFR so that is the version we will cover. Below is a diagram that shows the different legs (series of turns) of a traffic pattern The pattern is generally flown left hand as shown above, but depending on the airport or runway, it could also be flown on the right. These are generally flown close to the airport at about 1000ft above ground level for fixed wing, and 1500AGL for jets. They are not meant to be flown fast either, if you exceed 220 knots, you might miss the turns. Remember, there is no exact art to patterns, they are meant for practice and fun. 4
Department Expectations: We expect this of all students and pilots. If you fail to follow these rules, you will be warned, suspended, and eventually removed. The rules are described as follows 1. Be respectful at all times. 2. Keep learning, no arrogance please. If you don t at first succeed, try again. 3. File an LOA (leave of absence) if you are going away for at least 3 weeks. Do not request an LOA for more than 6 months. 4. Follow and stay up to date on all of the latest procedures. Read the NOTAMs on the Discord server for any changes. Aircraft Restrictions: First Officer: First officers can manage the FO controls of any aircraft in our fleet. Captain: Trained on all aircraft, only authorized to fly the Q100, A320, and B772 (A350 only in rare circumstances). Certified Flight Instructor: Certified to fly all aircraft. Senior Captain: Certified to fly all aircraft. Checkride Minimum Requirements: First Officer: - Attend 2 flights as a flight student - Must be a flight student for 7 days *We recommend at least 1 training session Captain (incl. Flight Instructor): - Perform the duties of FO for 10 flights - Must be FO for 30 days - Able to conduct a safe lagless flight at GRAPHIC LEVEL 7 - Must complete a successful checkride for ALL aircraft in our fleet BEFORE attaining the title of Captai *We recommend at least 3 training sessions 5
In-Flight Rules: 1. Follow ALL approved departure procedures and checklists. 2. Respect the passengers and each other in the flight deck. 3. Only captain can freeze or thaw. Everyone else onboard must receive permission from them. 4. The pilot in command is responsible for the flight and is permitted to ask the FO to deviate from the checklist (if necessary). 5. Get to the flight as early as possible (recommended: 20 min) 6. It is the aptai s respo si ilit to test the ruise ri k, push a k, a d a equipment prior to boarding. If anything appears broken, advise a HR. 7. Ensure all passengers are seated when the aircraft is moving (this applies to declaring emergencies). 8. O l PTD e ers FS, CAP, SC, Reser es are allo ed i side the o kpit while a flight is in progress. Aircraft Links: https://www.roblox.com/develop/library?catalogcontext=2&subcategory=6&cre atorname=jet%c3%89ire&sortaggregation=5&legendexpanded=true&category= 6 6