International Virtual US-PTS-CP-01 Aviation Organization Effective August 15, 2013 United States Division Initial Revision

Commercial PilotFor Airplane MediumCategory Jet

Practical TestStandards

IVAO United States Division HeadquartersIVAO United States Division Flight Operations DepartmentIVAO United States Division Training Departmentwww.ivaous.org , www.ivao.aero , us-hq@ivao.aero

This is not a real world aviation practical test standards guide. This is for flight simulation and for use on the IVAO network only!

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US-PTS-CP-01Initial Revision

International VirtualAviation Organization

United States of America Division

Commercial PilotPractical Test Standards

ForAirplane

(Medium Category Jet)

August 2013(Effective August 15, 2013)

IVAO United States DivisionTHIS IS NOT THE REAL WORLD PTS!

THIS IS FOR AVIATION SIMULATION ONLY!www.ivaous.org, www.ivao.aero, us-hq@ivao.aero

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Commercial PilotAirplane

Practical Test Standards

2013

IVAO United States DivisionTHIS IS NOT THE REAL WORLD PTS!

THIS IS FOR AVIATION SIMULATION ONLY!www.ivaous.org, www.ivao.aero, us-hq@ivao.aero

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Foreword

The material presented in this document is intended for use on the IVAO network (www.ivao.aero) by members, examiners, and staff of the United States division (www.ivaous.org) and is not intended for real world aviation purposes. This practical test standards booklet, also referred to as PTS, is a supplement of IVAO HQ PTS and marking standards and is used to assist with localized standards in the IVAO USA Division and is not intended to replace the IVAO HQ PTS.

This document is written by the US Training Department and subject to approval by the Training Coordinator, Flight Operations Coordinator, and Division Headquarters.

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Record of Changes

- Initial Revision (August 2013)

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Table of Contents

Introduction…………..……………………………………………………………………………………..7General Information…………………………………………………………………….…………7Practical Test Standards Concept…………………………………………………….……..7Abbreviations…………………………………………………………………………………………7Usage of US Division PTS…………………………………………………………………………9Commercial Pilot – Airplane Practical Test Prerequisites………………………10Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test………………………..10Applicant Responsibility………………………………………………………………………..11Trainer Responsibility…………………………………………………………………………,,,11Examiner Responsibility………………………………………………………………………..11Satisfactory Performance……………………………………………………………………..12Unsatisfactory Performance…………………………………………………………………12Automatic Failure Conditions……………………………………………………………….12

Areas of Operation………………………………………………………………………………………14I. Oral Examination……………………………………………………………………………….14II. IFR Flight Plan……………………………………………………………………………………17III. IFR Flight Portion (Practical Examination)…………………………………………18IV. English and Phraseology….………………………………………………………………21

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Introduction

General Information

This guide is meant to be a supplement to the official IVAO private pilot exam marking standards and practical test standards and should not be used as a replacement. It is intended for the examiner, trainer, and student/applicant in keeping a standardized workflow, understanding what is expected from applicants, and a basis at which trainers can teach from.

Practical Test Standards Concept

The IVAO HQ Training Department as defined a global, universal testing standards for this rating. However, due to the diverse environment, local FAA/CAA/GACA procedures varying in different nations, and extra requirements required by local division training and headquarters staff, IVAO HQ has allowed divisions to localize standards for exams. In the United States Division, we have standards that either meet or exceed IVAO HQ standards and applicants are tested on knowledge based majority on FAA procedures. Examiners must ensure these standards are met during practical and oral exams in order to recommend the applicant for the rating. Marking sheets and scores are provided by IVAO HQ Training Department and must be used during the exam by all examiners. (This documents are confidential and only allowed by IVAO Designated Examiners)

All material tested on will be found and available at the IVAO US Academy or on the IVAO HQ website. Software related questions should be able to be found in the software manuals supplied by the IVAO HQ Software Development Department.

Abbreviations

AC Advisory CircularACC Area ControllerADC Aerodrome ControllerADM Aeronautical Decision MakingAGL Above Ground LevelAMEL Airplane Multiengine LandAMES Airplane Multiengine SeaAPC Approach Controller

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ARTCC Area Control CenterAS ATC StudentASEL Airplane Single Engine LandASES Airplane Single Engine SeaATC Air Traffic ControlATP Airline Transport PilotCFIT Controlled Flight Into TerrainCP Commercial PilotCRM Crew Resource ManagementDA Decision AltitudeDH Decision HeightDP Departure ProcedureFAA Federal Aviation AdministrationFAF Final Approach FixFIR Flight Information RegionFMS Flight Management SystemFS Flight StudentFS9 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004FSS Flight Service StationFSX Microsoft Flight Simulator XFTD Flight Training DeviceGCA Guest Controller ApprovalGLS GNSS Landing SystemGNSS Global Navigation Satellite SystemGPS Global Positioning SystemHQ HeadquartersIAP Instrument Approach ProcedureIFR Instrument Flight RulesILS Instrument Landing SystemINS Inertial Navigation SystemIVAO International Virtual Aviation OrganizationLAHSO Land and Hold Short OperationsLDA Localizer Directional AidLNAV Lateral NavigationLOC LocalizerLPV Localizer Performance with Vertical GuidanceMDA Minimum Descent AltitudeMSA Minimum Safe AltitudeNAVAID Navigational AidNDB Non-Directional Beacon

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NOTAM Notice to AirmanNPO Non Profit OrganizationPOH Pilot’s Operating HandbookPP Private PilotPT Procedure TurnPTS Practical Test StandardsRNAV Area NavigationRNP Required Navigation PerformanceSEC Senior ControllerSELCAL Selective CallingSPP Senior Private PilotSTAR Standard Terminal ArrivalTAA Terminal Arrival AreaTA Training Advisor (Examiner)US United States (Division)V₁ Takeoff Decision SpeedV₂ Takeoff Safety SpeedVDP Visual Descent PointVFR Visual Flight RulesVOR Very High Frequency Omnidirectional RangeVR Rotation SpeedVREF Reference Landing Approach SpeedVX Best Angle of Climb SpeedVY Best Rate of Climb SpeedWATRS West Atlantic Route System

Usage of US Division PTS

The US Division requires that all exams must be conducted in accordance to the divisional PTS’. The order of this book is broken down in chronological order of the exam as it progresses. It is advisable that examiners use this PTS while giving the exam and trainers use it to assist in training applicants for the practical exam.

This document is not confidential or restricted in its use.

Special Emphasis Areas

Examiners shall place special emphasis upon areas of aircraft operations considered critical to the exam and standards for the sought rating. If an

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applicant lacks skill in these areas, deductions should weigh heavier. For the commercial pilot exam, these are:

1. English Knowledge2. Phraseology (FAA)3. IFR Flight Plan4. IVAO Rules and Regulations5. Automatic Failure Conditions6. Following ATC Instructions and holding procedures

The primary focus of this exam is to evaluate the pilot’s ability to perform under visual flight rules.

Commercial Pilot – Airplane Practical Test Prerequisites

As per Section 1 of the IVAO HQ Training Department’s Senior Private Pilot PTS, the applicant is required to:

1. be a member of the United States Division (R/R 4.6.2.1)2. have a Senior Private Pilot (SPP) rating for at least 60 days3. minimum of 200 pilot hours (ATC hours don’t count)4. complete the theoretical exam administered by IVAO HQ5. have a legal copy of any IVAO approved Flight Simulation software where

the exam will be conducted on6. have a microphone, unless a doctor’s note is provided to the Division HQ

showing a disability in the usage of voice communications7. have an account status of “Active User” (not be suspended/inactive)

Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test

As per Section 4.3.1 of the IVAO HQ Training Department’s Commercial Pilot PTS, the applicant is required to use an aircraft for the exam that is:

1. a medium (M) category twin-engine jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Embraer E-Jet, or similar

2. equipped with a 2 VOR’s, 1 DME, and ILS receiver capability. The aircraft must capable of performing RNAV approaches appropriate to the airports chosen, if applicable

3. able to perform all the required tasks

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Applicant Responsibility

The applicant is responsible to review all the material on the Academy related to the Commercial Pilot (CP) rating and below, this PTS, the IVAO HQ Briefing Guide (PTS), US Divisional Policies, IVAO Rules and Regulations, aircraft specifications, and charts appropriate to the area that the exam will take place in.

The applicant should do the following to prepare for the exam:

1. Contact the examiner to confirm a date and time2. Select a departure and destination. The departure should be suitable for

the type of aircraft and have a published SID/DP and the destination should be at least 100nm apart, be located in a different ARTCC, must have a precision approach available, and must have a STAR available. An alternate should be filed, despite whether or not it is required, and the alternate should contain two non precision approaches. Navigationshould be done under instrument flight rules. (The applicant can ask the examiner to select the airports to be used. The examiner has the final say on where the exam will be conducted, however, examiners should do their best to meet the needs and requests of the applicant)

3. Construct a proper IFR flight plan and route as well as fuel calculations4. Inform the examiner of the aircraft to be used. (The examiner cannot

select, recommend, or confirm an aircraft valid to be used on the exam)5. Obtain the appropriate airport charts (www.airnav.com)

Trainer Responsibility

Certified IVAO Trainers who choose to train applicants specifically for their practical exam should follow this PTS and the IVAO HQ Briefing Guide. In the event where an applicant gets a question or task wrong and insists that their trainer told them otherwise, the trainer will be asked for an explanation, therefore, care should be taken that information being provided to the applicant is true and accurate.

Examiner Responsibility

The examiner conducting the practical test is responsible for determining that the applicant meets the acceptable standards of the knowledge and skill of

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each task within the appropriate practical test standard. The examiner must use this PTS to evaluate the applicant.

The examiner should perform the following before the exam:

1. Contact the applicant within 48 hours of being assigned an exam2. Confirm the date, time, departure and destination, and provide the

applicant links to charts, the IVAO HQ briefing guide, and this PTS3. The examiner should download the appropriate sector file to use on IVAC4. The examiner should familiarize themselves with the area of the exam5. Advise the applicant to use the cc.ts.ivao.aero Teamspeak channel for

the exam

The examiner has the final say on the location of the exam; however, the examiner is expected to meet the request of the applicant, if able and within policy.

The examiner should use the Excel Marking Sheet provided by the IVAO HQ Training Department found in the staff panel. This sheet should be saved on the examiner’s computer/storage device until the exam is validated, but it is strongly recommended to not delete the marking sheet. The examiner should take all notes as practical on the Excel Marking Sheet.

Satisfactory Performance

Satisfactory performance to meet the requirements for the rating is based on the applicant’s ability and proficiency to:

1. perform the tasks specified in the areas of operation to standards2. demonstrate proper judgment of all decisions relating to the exam3. speak and understand English and use proper phraseology4. follow all IVAO Rules and Regulations 5. score at least a 75% on the examiner’s marking sheet

Unsatisfactory Performance

If, in judgment of the examiner, the applicant does not meet standards for a given task, the examiner can deduct one point per task. If multiple deficiencies or a special emphasis area in a given task is unsatisfactory, the examiner can deduct 2 or more points. All deductions should be explained in the comments

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to the validator as per the Training Staff SOP (confidential document). If the final score is less than 75%, the exam is deemed unsatisfactory.

Automatic Failure Conditions

There are certain conditions that will cause an automatic failure of the exam.

1. Oral Exam, insufficient knowledge in: (49/100)a. Airplane knowledgeb. Advanced IFR knowledge and navigationc. Chart reading

2. Applicant decides to stop the exam (0/100)3. IFR Flight Plan has 3 or more items incorrect (49/100)4. Not having charts for the exam (49/100)5. Connecting on the runway (49/100)6. Initiating approach without clearance (49/100)7. Failure to intercept and track a VOR radial (49/100)8. Inadequate radio communications or English proficiency (49/100)9. Crashing due to terrain collision or aircraft overstress (49/100)10. Assessed on 2 holdings and both being unsatisfactory (49/100)11. Descending below MSA at any time (49/100)12. Performing an approach or landing without a clearance (49/100)13. Any violation against rules and regulations (49/100)

If an automatic failure condition should occur, the exam will end. If the applicant does not show up for the exam without a valid reason within 48 hours, the exam will be a failure of 0/100.

If the applicant’s computer or flight simulator crashes at any time during the exam, the examiner can decide whether or not to continue the exam or do it at another time (reschedule). An applicant should not fail due to a flight simulator or PC crash. The examiner should use judgment if the crash is legitimate.

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Areas of Operation

I. Oral Examination

NOTE: The examiner shall select the following tasks and analyze according to their marking sheet an appropriate score of the applicant’s knowledge of each task

Task 1: Aircraft Knowledge and Performance

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge of the elements related to aircraft knowledge, weights, takeoff, approach, and landing parameters, operating cruise speeds, and a basic understanding of jet powered aircraft and systems

1. Extensive knowledge of weights of the aircraft2. Basic understanding of turbine jet aircraft and systems (how jet

engines work, turbofans, very basic concepts)3. Operating specifications (ceiling, range, payload, etc.)4. Takeoff parameters, flap settings, and gear5. Approach speed and profile (flap settings)6. Autopilot basics and flight management systems/computers

Task 2: Charts, IFR Procedures, and Navigation

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits expert knowledge of the elements related to chart reading, fuel planning, IFR regulations, and navigation

1. Chart reading – the applicant should

a. be able to obtain a SID, STAR, and instrument approach plates as requested by the examiner using FAA NACO charts (no Jeppesen – although Jeppesen charts may be used during the flying portion of the exam, the oral examination will be based off of FAA NACO charts only)

b. be able to obtain high IFR enroute charts c. be able to interpret all charts in its entirety

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d. know about precision and non precision minimums

2. Able to explain

a. RVSM airspace – what it is and what altitudes does it includeb. semi-circular rules and IFR cruising altitudesc. minimum published altitiudes, such as MEA, DH, DA, MHA, MSA,

and precision approach minima (how to execute missed)d. what is the significance of the transition altitudee. EET and fuel requirement calculations legal for IFR flight

Task 3: Instruments and Navigation Equipment

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits expert knowledge of the elements related to instruments and navigational equipment on the aircraft

1. Instruments and Navigational Systems – able to explain

a. airspeed types including IAS, TS, GS, CAS, and Machb. components of an ILS approachc. RNAV components and RNAV approachesd. WAAS/LAAS theory, how it works, and what kind of approaches

does it provide e. APV approaches (FAA 5-4-5)f. stepdown fixes, MAP’s, glideslopes, and VDP calculationg. how to calculate glideslope at 3° degreesh. aircraft categoriesi. how to fly a circling approach and minimum radius

Task 4: Meteorology and Weather Information

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits expert knowledge of the elements related to weather information and METAR and TAF decoding in its entirety

1. Given a METAR of an airport within the United States and FAA jurisdiction to decipher the entire METAR, including the “remarks” (RMK) section

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2. Given a TAF of an airport within the United States and FAA jurisdiction to decipher (applicant should decipher the entire TAF)

3. What is a convective and non convective SIGMET, what are AIRMET’s, and how to read significant weather charts (www.aviationweather.com)

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II. IFR Flight Plan (ICAO)

NOTE: The examiner shall determine if the oral examination is sufficient and no tasks from the automatic failure are unsatisfactory before proceeding to the flight plan tasks. Three (3) or more items marked incorrect will constitute an autofailure

Task 5: IFR Flight Plan

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits expert knowledge in elements related to a IFR flight plan in an ICAO format

1. Top portion properly filled out, flight should be general aviation or other only

2. Correct and realistic equipment3. Proper filling of airspeed and altitude (valid IFR altitude)4. Realistic IFR route which includes a properly filed DP and STAR5. Fuel and endurance requirements filled out correctly6. Alternate airport and when is it required? The pilot must file an

alternate regardless of requirements. If applicant is unable to explain proper alternate airport requirements and approach alternates, points should be deducted

7. Relevant information only in item 18 (irrelevant information includes RMK/CHARTS ON BOARD, CP EXAM, supplemental ICAO information, or anything non essential to the flight or that we can’t determine from the rest of the information

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III. IFR Flight Portion (Practical Examination)

NOTE: The examiner shall determine if the oral examination is sufficient and no tasks from the automatic failure are unsatisfactory before proceeding to the flight portion.

Task 6: IFR Departure Procedure

Objective: To determine that the applicant can operate the aircraft safely and properly during the departure phase of the flight

1. Proper taxi to assigned runway2. Transponder usage (note airports that have ASDE-X Ground Radar and

their function in regards to transponder settings) 3. Obtains IFR clearance properly and uses proper phraseology at all

times. Examiner will simulate an active ATC position4. Proper departure and levels off at altitude (follows examiners

instructions) or proper following of the DP5. Entering active runway without clearance is an autofailure

Task 7: En Route Navigation

Objective: To determine that the applicant can navigate by using proper IFR navigation

1. The examiner should give heading and altitude changes2. The examiner should confirm the applicant has proper altimeter set

the entire flight3. The examiner should assign a VOR frequency for the applicant to track

a radial to intercept on that VOR (NDB is not required)4. Applicant should follow the rest of the routing of his or her flight as

filed, unless the examiner has to deviate the applicant at any time in order to accomplish the above mentioned tasks

Task 8: Arrival Procedure

Objective: The determine that the applicant can safely and correctly execute proper IFR arrival procedures

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1. Correctly approximates TOD2. Correctly executes the STAR and complies with crossing and descent

instructions

Task 9: Holdings

Objective: The determine that the applicant can safely and correctly execute proper IFR holding procedures

1. The examiner will provide holding instructions simulating as an ATC will provide them

2. The applicant will conduct two different holding patterns, one with a parallel entry and the other with a teardrop entry

3. The applicant shall apply proper wind correction +/- 5° on inbound and outbound legs

4. If both holding patterns are unsatisfactory, the exam will be an autofailure

5. The holding patterns can be given during any time during the flight portion of the exam, including part of the missed approach

Task 10: Precision Approach

Objective: The determine that the applicant can safely and correctly execute a proper precision approach

1. Does not initiate approach until given approach clearance (autofailure if approach starts without a clearance)

2. Examiner can decide whether to give full procedure or vectors for the approach, however, applicant should intercept the localizer and anticipate the turn appropriately

3. Stabilized approach and proper airspeed4. Applicant should be instructed to initiate a go around at the DH5. Examiner should immediately vector the applicant to an alternate

airport for the non precision approach and continue to task 11 (do not use task 12, missed approach procedures, for grading the go around. Descending below DH/DA is an autofailure)

Task 11: Non Precision Approach

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Objective: The determine that the applicant can safely and correctly execute a proper non precision approach

1. Does not initiate non precision approach until given clearance2. Examiner must assigned a non precision approach at the alternate

airport, if the alternate airport filed is too far from the destination, then an airport closer shall be used

3. Examiner can assigned a VOR or RNAV GPS approach4. Applicant should follow the correct approach procedure and have a

stabilized approach profile from the FAF to the MDA5. Applicant should not descend below the MDA and no more than 100

feet above when reaching the MDA/VDP6. Applicant should initiate a go around and execute missed approach

procedures as per task 12

Task 12: Missed Approach Procedures

Objective: The determine that the applicant can safely and correctly execute a proper missed approach

1. Reports going around/missed at MAP from the non precision approach from task 11

2. Complies with missed approach procedure as published, including the holding pattern

3. Does not begin new approach until being cleared (autofailure condition, 49/100 if begins approach without clearance)

Task 13: Circling Approach

Objective: The determine that the applicant can safely and correctly execute a circling approach

1. Vectored to another non precision approach after missed approach2. Applicants maintains MDA and a proper circling track and remains

within the circling protected area (FAA minimums as published on the Academy)

3. Is given a landing clearance and parks

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IV. English and Phraseology

Radio Communications and English Proficiency

Objective: To determine that the applicant can speak and understand the English language and use proper radio phraseology during the simulated ATC portion of the flight

The English and Radio Communications Proficiency portion is a pass or fail score and is at the discretion of the examiner.

Phraseology should be very professional during the simulated ATC portion of the flight. Autofailures related to phraseology include:

1. No knowledge of the international phonetic alphabet2. Slangs, swearing, or inappropriate communications3. Consistently using non American/FAA terminology, such as QNH

and “flight level” below transition altitude/level4. Any combination of the above or if the examiner feels that a

fraction is significant enough to not obtain or continue a CP rating

English proficiency should be at a high standard. The above phraseology standards should be more heavily evaluated on native English speakers than non native speakers. Non native English speakers should speak at a near native level and be evaluated during the entire exam. Autofailures related to English proficiency include:

1. Virtually no English ability2. Extremely strong accent which makes it difficult to understand

at many times during the exam3. Excessive use of “uh’s” and other long pauses4. If the examiner feels that the applicant’s English ability is not up

to standards, the exam can be discontinued

The examiner or trainer cannot provide training for English proficiency for the exam. Any questions regarding Commercial Pilot English proficiency standards can be directed to the Training Coordinator or Training Assistant Coordinator.