Finally, it's here!
Everything you've always wanted to ask, but
knew no one would answer. This excellent
booklet from the folks at Impact
brings to you the information used by Check Airmen and Standards Captains.
Every pilot should have this information prior to facing the interview or
arriving for the annual PC/PT. (Please be advised that this study guide is
about the "Check Ride" and "Low Visibility Approaches" and is
not aircraft specific, using the Boeing 737-300 as a model.)
Information is divided into four sections:
- Part One: Gives an overview of the goals of airline
training, including the philosophy behind the training, the differences
between proficiency training and checking, and a description of
applicable standards and factors which enter into the pass/fail
decision.
- Part Two: A review of selected normal and abnormal
procedures and checklists. It focuses on the malfunctions which are
commonly misinterpreted or mishandled, with explanatory notes about how
to recognize the malfunction and why certain actions are taken in the
abnormal checklist.
- Part Three: Looks at the "Big Picture" of management of
the aircraft (flying) and of the crew (C/L/R - Command / Leadership /
Resource Management). It includes discussion of methods for developing and
maintaining your skills, and offers suggestions for preparing for your next
checkride or training event.
- Part Four: Contains an important review of information
about Low Visibility Operating procedures. We help de-mystify those CAT II
and CAT III approaches into the unknown.
Everyone suffers symptoms of "simcheckitis". This Study Guide is designed to
help reduce the stress and point you in the right direction. As they say, "Knowledge
is Power!"
Remember, this study guide is about "check ride philosophy", not about a
specific aircraft. The aircraft model used is the B737-300.
