Flight Test Guide — Flight Instructor Rating — Aeroplane, Helicopter, Aerobatic (TP 5537)
Fourth Edition, April 2010
Characteristics of Effective Fault Analysis
- Effective fault analysis always strives for maximum objectivity. You should never allow personal bias to affect the grading or analysis of any particular flight. Objectivity should be considered in both student personality and flying techniques. At times personality conflicts occur but as a professional instructor you will hold these to a minimum. In the area of flight technique, you may become dogmatic and accept only one way to accomplish a manoeuvre.
Developmental Teaching or Teaching by Questioning
Flight Training – Guides
Exercise 31 - Night Flying 1 - Circuits
GROUND SCHOOL POINTS
Night Flying Equipment Order. ANO II, No. 6
Rotorcraft Air Transport Operations Order. ANO VII, No. 6
PREPARATORY INSTRUCTION
Aim
For the student to learn how to fly VFR at night.
Motivation
Student-Instructor Relationship
- The primary responsibility for establishing a favourable student-instructor relationship rests with you. The successful performance of your job requires that your relationship with students accomplishes three things. It must maintain discipline and respect for you the instructor - these are necessary for any leader. Students must obey your directions, especially in an aircraft.
Exercise 30 - Instrument Flying 1 - Effects of Controls
GROUND SCHOOL POINTS
- Explain that flight instruments can be divided into three types:
- Pitch instruments
- Bank instruments
- Navigation instruments
Explain the function and mechanical operation of each group of instruments, their limitations, errors and pilot service-ability checks.
TP 6533 - Approved Check Pilot Manual
Eleventh Edition – January 1st, 2026
Overview
This manual contains policies, procedures and guidelines that pertain to the Approved Check Pilot (ACP) program. It is published for use by both ACPs and Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors (CASIs).
Exercise 29 - Type Conversion
GROUND SCHOOL POINTS
Flight Manual and any manufacturer's training publication.
Power plant manufacturer's publications.
Turbine/piston theory as appropriate.
PREPARATORY INSTRUCTION
Aim
For the student to learn how to convert safely and effectively from one type of helicopter to another.
Motivation
Exercise 14 - Emergencies
GROUND SCHOOL POINTS
AIP - Search and Rescue (SAR)
ANO V No. 6 - Distress and Urgency Signals Order
Flight Manual - Emergency Procedures
PREPARATORY INSTRUCTION
Aim
For the student to learn how to carry out safe procedures following an in-flight emergency.
Motivation