FAA-S-8081-172-21 D. TASK: IN-FLIGHT WEIGH-OFF REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to in-flight weighoff.
2. Steers the airship into the wind in level flight at a mi nimum altitude of at least 500 feet (150 meters) AGL.
3. Reduces the power to the specified airspeed and stabilizes the airship.
4. Determines if the airship is being affected by updrafts or downdrafts.
5. Neutralizes the elevator and rudder controls.
6. Observes the attitude of the airship and pressure differential in the ballonets.
7. Determines trim and static condition.
8. Adjusts trim properly.
E. TASK: MANUAL PRESSURE CONTROL REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to manual pressure control.
2. Controls the pressure manually as recommended by the manufacturer to a predetermined valve(s) setting.
3. Monitors operation of pressure valves and system.
4. Maintains a constant altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters).
F. TASK: STATIC AND DYNAMIC TRIM REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to static and dynamic trim.
2. Establishes static trim for various weight conditions.
3. Establishes dynamic trim for various flight conditions.
FAA-S-8081-7A 2-22 VI. AREA OF OPERATION:
GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS A. TASK: RECTANGULAR COURSE REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a rectangular course.
2. Selects a suitable altitude and ground reference.
3. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at traffic pattern altitude, at an appropriate distance from the selected reference area.
4. Applies adequate wind drift correction during straight-andturning flight to maintain a constant ground track around the rectangular reference area.
5. Divides attention between coordinated airship control and the ground track.
6. Maintains altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters).
B. TASK: TURNS AROUND A POINT REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to turns around a point.
2. Selects the ground reference point.
3. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at 600 to 1,000 feet (180 to 300 meters) AGL at an appropriate distance from the reference point.
4. Applies adequate wind drift correction to track a constant radius circle around the selected reference point.
5. Divides attention between airship control and the ground track, and maintains coordinated flight.
6. Maintains altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters).
FAA-S-8081-172-23 VII. AREA OF OPERATION
NAVIGATION A. TASK: PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to pilotage and dead reckoning.
2. Follows the preplanned course solely by visual reference to landmarks.
3. Identifies landmarks by relating the surface features to chart symbols.
4. Navigates by means of precomputed headings, groundspeed, and elapsed time.
5. Makes a reasonable estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel consumption to the destination.
6. Corrects for, and records, the differences between preflight fuel, groundspeed, and heading calculations and those determined en route.
7. Verifies the airship’s position within 3 nautical miles of the flight planned route at all times.
8. Arrives at the en route checkpoints or destination within 5 minutes of the ETA.
9. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±20°.
10. Completes all appropriate checklists.
B. TASK: NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR
SERVICES REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; Navigation Equipment Operation Manuals.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to navigation systems and radar services.
2. Selects and identifies the appropriate navigation system/facility.
3. Locates the airship’s position using radials, bearings, or coordinates, as appropriate.
4. Intercepts and tracks a given radial or bearing, if appropriate.
5. Recognizes and describes the indication of station passage, if appropriate.
6. Recognizes signal loss and takes appropriate action.
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7. Uses proper communication procedures when utilizing ATC radar services.
8. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters).
C. TASK: DIVERSION REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to diversion.
2. Selects an appropriate alternate airport and route.
3. Diverts promptly toward the alternate airport.
4. Makes a reasonable estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel consumption to the alternate airport.
5. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±20°.
D. TASK: LOST PROCEDURES REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC-23.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to lost procedures.
2. Selects the best course of action when given a lost situation.
3. Maintains the original or an appropriate heading and climbs, if necessary.
4. Identifies the nearest concentration of prominent landmarks.
5. Uses navigation systems/facil ities and/or contacts an appropriate ATC facility for assistance.
FAA-S-8081-172-25 VIII. AREA OF OPERATION:
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS A. TASK: ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to engine fire during flight by explaining the procedures used for:
1. Applying full power in an attempt to blow out the fire in the affected engine.
2. Extinguishing the fire.
3. Shutting down the engine, using the checklist, if the fir e persists.
4. Preparing to land at the earliest opportunity.
B. TASK: ENVELOPE EMERGENCIES REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits knowledge of the elements related to envelope emergencies by explaining the procedures used for:
1. A puncture or rip in the gas envelope and/or in a ballonet.
2. An excessive helium loss.
3. Rain /icing on the envelope.
4. Emergency valve operations.
5. Emergency air-to-helium operations.
C. TASK: FREE BALLOONING REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to free ballooning.
2. Assesses airship static condition and determines ballast needs.
3. Establishes equilibrium in a timely manner.
4. Turns off all nonessential electrical equipment.
5. Determines cause of engine failure and attempts restart.
6. Selects suitable landing site and establishes communications with the crew.
7. Uses minimum helium valving and ballast dumping during descent.
8. Secures loose equipment.
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9. Completes the appropriate emergency checklist.
D. TASK: DITCHING AND EMERGENCY LANDING REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to ditching and emergency landing.
2 Simulates jettisoning ballast, considering potential fire hazard when dumping fuel.
3. Instructs passengers in safety procedures.
4. Ensures life jackets are on correctly, if ditching.
5. Secures loose equipment.
6. Simulates securing all systems to minimize chance of fire or other damage.
7. Completes the appropriate emergency checklist.
E. TASK: SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
NOTE: The examiner shall not simulate a system or equipment malfunction in a manner that may jeopardize safe flight or result in possible damage to the airship.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to systems and equipment malfunctions appropriate to the airship used for the practical test.
2. Takes appropriate action for simulated emergencies such as—
a. Control system/actuator malfunction.
b. Fuel starvation.
c. Electrical system malfunction.
d. Propeller malfunction.
e. Pressure system malfunction.
f. Engine or nacelle fire.
g. APU fire.
FAA-S-8081-172-27 IX. AREA OF OPERATION:
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. TASK: MASTING REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to masting.
2. Maintains coordination with crew chief through use of proper hand signals and voice commands.
3. Remains in control of airspeed and positions airship properly.
4. Coordinates use of power and flight controls.
5. Places airship in proper trim and ballast when approaching the mast.
6. Completes the appropriate checklist.
B. TASK: POST-MASTING REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to post-masting, appropriate to the airship used for the practical test.
2. Uses proper engine shutdown procedures.
3. Complies with equipment requirements for maintaining envelope pressure.
4. Ensures mast security relative to weather conditions.
5. Gives consideration to weather with the airship on the mast.
6. Completes the appropriate checklist.