LICENCE INFORMATION
Initial Application - Seaplane Rating
An applicant for a Single-Engine Piston Aeroplane (SEA) Class or Type Rating shall complete a training course at a DTO and shall include theoretical knowledge and flight instruction.
The applicant shall pass a theoretical knowledge examination organised by the DTO to demonstrate the level of theoretical knowledge required for the safe operation of the applicable Aircraft Class or Type. The theoretical knowledge examination consists of 30 multi-choice questions and is completed at the DTO. The pass mark is 75%.
The flight training for a Class or Type Rating (SEA) for Single-Pilot Aeroplanes (SEA) shall include at least 8 hours of dual flight instruction if the applicant holds the land version of the relevant Class or Type Rating, or 10 hours if the applicant does not hold such a rating.
The applicant shall pass a Skill Test within a period of 6 months after the commencement of the Class or Type Rating training course and within a period of 6 months preceding the application for the issue of the Class or Type Rating.
An applicant for a Single-Engine Piston Aeroplane (SEA) Class or Type Rating shall complete a training course at a DTO and shall include theoretical knowledge and flight instruction.
The applicant shall pass a theoretical knowledge examination organised by the DTO to demonstrate the level of theoretical knowledge required for the safe operation of the applicable Aircraft Class or Type. The theoretical knowledge examination consists of 30 multi-choice questions and is completed at the DTO. The pass mark is 75%.
The flight training for a Class or Type Rating (SEA) for Single-Pilot Aeroplanes (SEA) shall include at least 8 hours of dual flight instruction if the applicant holds the land version of the relevant Class or Type Rating, or 10 hours if the applicant does not hold such a rating.
The applicant shall pass a Skill Test within a period of 6 months after the commencement of the Class or Type Rating training course and within a period of 6 months preceding the application for the issue of the Class or Type Rating.
Revalidation of Single-Engine Piston Aeroplanes (SEA)
For revalidation of Single-Engine Piston Aeroplane (SEA) Class Ratings the applicant must:
(a) within the three months preceding the last day of the month in which the rating expires, pass a proficiency check with an authorised examiner on a Single-Engine Piston Aeroplane (SEA); or
(b) within the 12 months preceding the last day of the month in which the rating expires, complete at least 12 hours of flight time including at least 6 hours of Pilot in Command time on either a Single-Engine Piston Aeroplane (SEA) or a Single-Engine Piston Aeroplane (Land) and at least 12 water take-offs and 12 alightings on water; and either complete a training flight of at least an hour duration with a flight instructor or pass a proficiency check or skill test for any other class or Type Rating.
Expired Rating
(ii) If a Single-Pilot Single-Engine Class Rating has expired , the applicant must complete the skill test in accordance with the requirements specified at Appendix 9 to Part-FCL. (see below)
2. In the case of Single-Pilot Aeroplanes, with the exception of Single-Pilot High Performance Complex Aeroplanes, the applicant shall pass all sections of the Skills Test or Proficiency Check.
Pilots who hold both SEP (Land) and SEP (Sea)
Information for pilots who hold both Single Engine Piston (Land) and (Sea) Class Ratings | |
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Training
The flight training is primarily concerned about water operations as the seaplane once airborne performs much the same as a land version
Pre-Course Entry Requirements
There are no specific pre-entry requirements for the course of training. However the amount of dual flight instruction is dependent on whether the applicant holds the land version of the relevant class or type rating.
Ground Training
The theoretical knowledge course for the single pilot aeroplane sea class rating shall include:
(a) the importance of preparation for flight and the safe planning taking into consideration all the factors for manoeuvring the aircraft on the wind, tidal currents, high and low water times and water movements at sea, river estuaries and lakes. In addition, icing conditions, ice covered water and broken ice flows
(b) the techniques about the most critical moments at take-off, landing, taxiing and mooring the aircraft
(c) the construction methods and characteristics of floats and water rudders and the importance of checking for leaks in the floats
(d) the necessary requirements for the compliance of the rules for the avoidance of collisions at sea, in regard to sea charts, buoys and lights and horns
Flight Training
The flight training for a single pilot aeroplane sea class rating shall include at least 8 hours of dual flight instruction if the applicant holds the land version of the relevant class or type rating, or 10 hours if the applicant does not hold such a rating
Theoretical Knowledge Examination
Pass a written examination consisting of 30 multiple choice questions covering aspects of seamanship and seaplane operations. The pass mark is 75%. The subjects covered include:
Symbols and abbreviations used in Admiralty charts and plans which are of importance to seaplane and amphibian pilots
The regulations for preventing collisions at sea
Lights and shapes to be carried by ships and aeroplanes
Sound and light signals of distress (ships)
International Association of Lighthouse Maritime Buoyage - Region A
Knowledge of tides and tidal definitions in general use
Seaplane operations
Water characteristics and conditions
Floats and hulls
Principles of seaplanes on water and in flight
Class Rating Sea Skill Test/Proficiency Check
The applicant shall pass the skill test within a period of 6 months after commencement of the class or type rating training course and within a period of 6 months preceding the application for the issue of the class rating
Before a skill test for the issue of the rating is taken, the applicant shall have passed the required theoretical knowledge examination
The applicant for a skill test shall be recommended for the test by the organisation/person responsible for the training, once the training is completed. The training records shall be made available to the examiner. The skill test/proficiency check schedule is given below
Section 1 Departure
Pre-flight including: Documentation, NOTAM, Mass and Balance, Weather briefing
Pre-start checks: External and Internal
Engine Start-up and Shutdown: Normal and Malfunctions
Taxiing
Step Taxiing
Mooring: Beach, Jetty/Pier, Buoy
Engine off sailing
Pre-departure checks: Engine run-up (if applicable)
Take-off procedure: Normal with Flight Manual flap settings, Crosswind (if conditions available)
Climbing: Turns onto headings, Level off
ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure
Section 2 Airwork (VFR)
Straight and level flight at various airspeeds including flight at critically low airspeed with and without flaps (including approach to Vmca when applicable)
Steep turns: 360º left and right at 45º bank
Stalls and recovery:
(i) Clean stall
(ii) Approach to stall in descending turn with bank with approach configuration and power
(iii) Approach to stall in landing configuration and power
(iv) Approach to stall, climbing turn with take-off flap and climb power (SE only)
Handling using autopilot and flight director (may be conducted in Section 3) (if applicable)
ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure
Section 3 En-Route Procedures (VFR)
Flight plan, dead reckoning and map reading
Maintenance of altitude, heading and speed
Orientation, timing and revision of ETAs
Use of radio navigation aids (if applicable)
Flight management (flight log, routine checks including fuel, systems and icing)
ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure
Section 4 Arrival and Landings
Aerodrome arrival procedure (amphibians only)
Normal landing
Flapless landing
Crosswind landing (if suitable conditions)
Approach and landing with idle power from up to 2000 ft above the water (SE only)
Go-around from minimum height
Glassy water landing
Rough water landing
ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure
Section 5 Abnormal and Emergency Procedures
(This section may be combined with sections 1 through 4)
Rejected take-off at a reasonable speed
Simulated engine failure after take-off (SE only)
Simulated forced landing without power (SE only)
Simulated emergencies: Fire or smoke in flight, System’s malfunctions as appropriate
Engine shutdown and restart at a safe altitude if performed in an aeroplane (ME only)
ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure
Section 6 Simulated Asymmetric Flight (ME only)
(This section may be combined with sections 1 through 5)
(Section 6 shall be completed to revalidate a type or multi-engine class rating, VFR only, where the required experience of 10 route sectors within the previous 12 months has not been completed)
Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe altitude unless carried out in FFS or FNPT II)
Asymmetric approach and go-around
Asymmetric approach and full stop landing
ATC liaison - Compliance, R/T procedure
Validity - 24 months
Privileges - To act as PIC during water operations of a SEP seaplane
Revalidation
(a) within the 3 months preceding the expiry date of the rating, pass a proficiency check in the relevant class with an examiner
OR
(b) within the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the rating, complete 12 hours of flight time in the relevant class, including:
# 6 hours as PIC
# 12 take-offs and 12 landings
# a training flight of at least 1 hour with a flight instructor (FI) or a class rating instructor (CRI). Applicants shall be exempted from this flight if they have passed a class or type rating proficiency check or skill test in any other class or type of aeroplane
Renewal
(a) Refresher training at an DTO, when necessary to reach the level of proficiency necessary to safely operate the relevant class or type of aircraft
AND
(b) pass a proficiency check in the relevant class/type with an examiner
Note: The content of the training flight referred to above is not specified. This will be decided by the FI.
Skills Test / Proficiency Check