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RAAus Operations Manual (Issue 7.1.2 17 July 2024)

Complete

Complete

(111 pages)

Checklist of Current Pages

Checklist of Current Pages

(1 page)

Amendment Record Sheet

Amendment Record Sheet

(1 page)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

(2 pages)

Introduction

Introduction

(2 pages)

Abbreviations

Abbreviations

(2 pages)

Definitions

Definitions

(4 pages)

1.01 Organisation and Administration

1.01 Organisation and Administration

(1 page)

1.02 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Head of Flight Operations

1.02 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Head of Flight Operations

(1 page)

1.03 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Assistant Head of Flight Operations

1.03 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Assistant Head of Flight Operations

(1 page)

1.04 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Regional Operations Coordinator

1.04 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Regional Operations Coordinator

(1 page)

1.05 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Pilot Examiner

1.05 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Pilot Examiner

(1 page)

1.06 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Chief Flying Instructor

1.06 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Chief Flying Instructor

(1 page)

1.06 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Deputy Chief Flying Instructor

1.06 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Deputy Chief Flying Instructor

(1 page)

1.07 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Senior Instructor

1.07 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Senior Instructor

(1 page)

1.08 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Instructor

1.08 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Instructor

(1 page)

2.01 Pilot Certificate — Group A and B

2.01 Pilot Certificate — Group A and B

(5 pages)

2.01 Pilot Certificate — Group D

2.01 Pilot Certificate — Group D

(3 pages)

2.02 Recreational Aeroplane Pilot Logbook

2.02 Recreational Aeroplane Pilot Logbook

(1 page)

2.03 Compliance Checks

2.03 Compliance Checks

(1 page)

2.04 Pilot Certificates — Aeroplane Groups

2.04 Pilot Certificates — Aeroplane Groups

(1 page)

2.04 Pilot Certificates — Pilot Qualifications

2.04 Pilot Certificates — Pilot Qualifications

(1 page)

2.05 Pilot Certificate Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals

2.05 Pilot Certificate Endorsements, Ratings and Approvals

(1 page)

2.06 Student or Converting Pilot Certificate

2.06 Student or Converting Pilot Certificate

(2 pages)

2.07 Pilot Certificate — Group A and B

2.07 Pilot Certificate — Group A and B

(8 pages)

2.07 Pilot Certificate — Group D

2.07 Pilot Certificate — Group D

(5 pages)

2.08 Instructor Rating — Group A and B

2.08 Instructor Rating — Group A and B

(3 pages)

2.09 Senior Instructor Rating — Group A and B

2.09 Senior Instructor Rating — Group A and B

(5 pages)

2.10 Chief Flying Instructor / Deputy Chief Flying Instructor Approval — Group A and B

2.10 Chief Flying Instructor / Deputy Chief Flying Instructor Approval — Group A and B

(4 pages)

2.10 Chief Flying Instructor Approval — Group D

2.10 Chief Flying Instructor Approval — Group D

(2 pages)

2.11 Pilot Examiner Approval

2.11 Pilot Examiner Approval

(2 pages)

2.12 Theory Instructor

2.12 Theory Instructor

(1 page)

2.13 Recognised Flight Time and/or Qualifications from Organisations other than RAAus

2.13 Recognised Flight Time and/or Qualifications from Organisations other than RAAus

(9 pages)

2.14 Compliance Enforcement Procedures

2.14 Compliance Enforcement Procedures

(1 page)

2.15 Instructor Trainer Approval and Requirements of Instructor Rating Courses

2.15 Instructor Trainer Approval and Requirements of Instructor Rating Courses

(5 pages)

2.16 Medical Requirements

2.16 Medical Requirements

(3 pages)

3.01 Establishment of Flight Training Schools

3.01 Establishment of Flight Training Schools

(5 pages)

3.02 Pilot Flight Training

3.02 Pilot Flight Training

(1 page)

3.03 Flight Tests and Examinations

3.03 Flight Tests and Examinations

(3 pages)

4.01 RAAus Operations — General

4.01 RAAus Operations — General

(2 pages)

4.02 Recreational Aeroplane Radio Call Signs

4.02 Recreational Aeroplane Radio Call Signs

(1 page)

4.03 Typical Circuit Pattern

4.03 Typical Circuit Pattern

(1 page)

4.04 Rules of the Air

4.04 Rules of the Air

(1 page)

4.05 Ground Marshalling Directions

4.05 Ground Marshalling Directions

(1 page)

4.07 Pre-flight Planning

4.07 Pre-flight Planning

(1 page)

4.08 Reporting Immediate and Routine Reportable Matters

4.08 Reporting Immediate and Routine Reportable Matters

(1 page)

Version 7.1.1 vs 7.1.2 Difference

Version 7.1.1 vs 7.1.2 Difference

(2 pages)

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RAAus Syllabus of Flight Training (Issue 7 October 2014)

Complete

Complete

(132 pages)

Cover

Cover

(1 page)

Checklist of Current Pages

Checklist of Current Pages

(2 pages)

Amendment Record Sheet

Amendment Record Sheet

(2 pages)

Introduction

Introduction

(1 page)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

(14 pages)

1.01 Group A (3-axis) Syllabus

1.01 Group A (3-axis) Syllabus

(9 pages)

1.02 Group B (Weight Shift) Syllabus

1.02 Group B (Weight Shift) Syllabus

(13 pages)

1.03 Group D (Powered Parachute) Syllabus

1.03 Group D (Powered Parachute) Syllabus

(11 pages)

1.04 Passenger Carrying Endorsement Syllabus

1.04 Passenger Carrying Endorsement Syllabus

(1 page)

1.05 Cross Country Endorsement Syllabus

1.05 Cross Country Endorsement Syllabus

(1 page)

1.06 Formation Endorsement Syllabus

1.06 Formation Endorsement Syllabus

(3 pages)

1.07 Advanced Pilot Award Syllabus

1.07 Advanced Pilot Award Syllabus

(8 pages)

1.08 Low Level Endorsement Syllabus

1.08 Low Level Endorsement Syllabus

(4 pages)

1.09 Glider Towing (GT) Syllabus

1.09 Glider Towing (GT) Syllabus

(3 pages)

1.10 Hang Glider Towing (HGT) Syllabus

1.10 Hang Glider Towing (HGT) Syllabus

(2 pages)

1.11 Type Training Syllabus

1.11 Type Training Syllabus

(6 pages)

1.12 Tail Wheel Undercarriage Aeroplane Syllabus

1.12 Tail Wheel Undercarriage Aeroplane Syllabus

(2 pages)

1.13 Two Stroke Endorsement Syllabus

1.13 Two Stroke Endorsement Syllabus

(1 page)

1.14 In Flight Adjustable Propeller Endorsement Syllabus

1.14 In Flight Adjustable Propeller Endorsement Syllabus

(3 pages)

1.15 Retractable Undercarriage Endorsement Syllabus

1.15 Retractable Undercarriage Endorsement Syllabus

(2 pages)

1.16 Waterborne Float and Hull (WF/WH) Syllabus

1.16 Waterborne Float and Hull (WF/WH) Syllabus

(6 pages)

1.17 Utility Syllabus

1.17 Utility Syllabus

(5 pages)

Introduction to Theory — Levels of Knowledge and Application

Introduction to Theory — Levels of Knowledge and Application

(1 page)

2.01 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Syllabus

2.01 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Syllabus

(17 pages)

2.02 Air Legislation Syllabus

2.02 Air Legislation Syllabus

(3 pages)

2.04 Radio Operator Syllabus

2.04 Radio Operator Syllabus

(2 pages)

2.05 Human Factors Syllabus

2.05 Human Factors Syllabus

(3 pages)

RAAus Technical Manual (Issue 4.3 02 December 2024)

Complete

Complete

(108 pages)

Cover

Cover

(1 page)

Amendment Record Sheet

Amendment Record Sheet

(1 page)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

(2 pages)

Abbreviations and Definitions

Abbreviations and Definitions

(5 pages)

1.1 Technical Policy

1.1 Technical Policy

(1 page)

2.1 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Head of Airworthiness and Maintenance

2.1 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Head of Airworthiness and Maintenance

(1 page)

2.2 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Assistant Head of Airworthiness and Maintenance

2.2 Statement of Duties and Responsibilities — Assistant Head of Airworthiness and Maintenance

(1 page)

3.1 Amateur Built and Kit Built Aircraft (non E-LSA) Excluding Lightweight Aeroplanes

3.1 Amateur Built and Kit Built Aircraft (non E-LSA) Excluding Lightweight Aeroplanes

(4 pages)

3.2 Factory Built Type Certified or Type Accepted Aircraft

3.2 Factory Built Type Certified or Type Accepted Aircraft

(1 page)

3.3 Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)

3.3 Light Sport Aircraft (LSA)

(1 page)

3.4 Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA)

3.4 Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA)

(1 page)

4.1 CAO 95.10 Aeroplane — Own Designs

4.1 CAO 95.10 Aeroplane — Own Designs

(1 page)

4.2 CAO 95.10 Aeroplane — Approved Kits

4.2 CAO 95.10 Aeroplane — Approved Kits

(3 pages)

4.3 CAO 95.10 Aeroplane — Set of Drawings or Data Package (PLANS)

4.3 CAO 95.10 Aeroplane — Set of Drawings or Data Package (PLANS)

(3 pages)

5.1 Aircraft Registration

5.1 Aircraft Registration

(7 pages)

6.1 Aircraft Modifications (Excluding Lightweight Aeroplanes)

6.1 Aircraft Modifications (Excluding Lightweight Aeroplanes)

(4 pages)

6.2 Modification and Repair Approval Process (MARAP)

6.2 Modification and Repair Approval Process (MARAP)

(3 pages)

7.1 Aircraft Repairs

7.1 Aircraft Repairs

(5 pages)

8.1 First of Type Acceptance

8.1 First of Type Acceptance

(2 pages)

9.1 Cockpit Warning Placards/Labels

9.1 Cockpit Warning Placards/Labels

(2 pages)

10.1 Aircraft Weight and Balance (W&B)

10.1 Aircraft Weight and Balance (W&B)

(1 page)

11.1 Maintenance Policy Other Than Group G Aeroplanes

11.1 Maintenance Policy Other Than Group G Aeroplanes

(6 pages)

11.2 Authorisation of Persons to Perform & Certify for Maintenance

11.2 Authorisation of Persons to Perform & Certify for Maintenance

(4 pages)

11.3 Criteria for Assessment for Level One (L1) Maintenance Authority

11.3 Criteria for Assessment for Level One (L1) Maintenance Authority

(3 pages)

11.4 Criteria for Assessment for Level Two (L2) Maintenance Authority

11.4 Criteria for Assessment for Level Two (L2) Maintenance Authority

(2 pages)

11.6 Criteria for Assessment for Level Four (L4) Amateur Built Inspector

11.6 Criteria for Assessment for Level Four (L4) Amateur Built Inspector

(1 page)

12.1 Daily and Pre-flight Inspections

12.1 Daily and Pre-flight Inspections

(1 page)

12.2 Inspection After Reasssembly

12.2 Inspection After Reasssembly

(2 pages)

12.3 Inspection After a Heavy Landing, Abnormal Flight Load, or Lightning Strike

12.3 Inspection After a Heavy Landing, Abnormal Flight Load, or Lightning Strike

(2 pages)

12.4 Instrument & Transponder Checks

12.4 Instrument & Transponder Checks

(2 pages)

12.5 Aircraft Maintenance Logbook and Other Maintenance Records

12.5 Aircraft Maintenance Logbook and Other Maintenance Records

(7 pages)

12.6 Piston Engine Continuing Airworthiness Requirements

12.6 Piston Engine Continuing Airworthiness Requirements

(6 pages)

12.7 Pilot Maintenance

12.7 Pilot Maintenance

(2 pages)

12.8 Annual and Periodic Maintenance

12.8 Annual and Periodic Maintenance

(1 page)

13.1 Defect Reporting and Airworthiness Notices

13.1 Defect Reporting and Airworthiness Notices

(3 pages)

13.2 Immediately Reportable Matter (IRM) and Routine Reportable Matter - TSI Act (2003)

13.2 Immediately Reportable Matter (IRM) and Routine Reportable Matter - TSI Act (2003)

(1 page)

14.1 Special Flight Permits

14.1 Special Flight Permits

(1 page)

15.1 Lightweight Aeroplanes

15.1 Lightweight Aeroplanes

(5 pages)

Group G CoA Matrix Experimental

Group G CoA Matrix Experimental

(4 pages)

Group G CoA Matrix Type Certified Aircraft

Group G CoA Matrix Type Certified Aircraft

(3 pages)

Version 4.1 vs 4.3 Difference

Version 4.1 vs 4.3 Difference

(1 page)

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RAAus Flight Instructor Reference Manual 2017

Complete

Complete

(319 pages)

Cover

Cover

(1 page)

Dedication

Dedication

(1 page)

Copyright Information

Copyright Information

(1 page)

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

(2 pages)

Contents

Contents

(5 pages)

Definitions, Abbreviations and Checklists

Definitions, Abbreviations and Checklists

(9 pages)

Chapter 1: The Flight Instructor

Chapter 1: The Flight Instructor

(4 pages)

Chapter 2: The Recreational Student Pilot

Chapter 2: The Recreational Student Pilot

(6 pages)

Chapter 3: Choosing an Instructor Candidate

Chapter 3: Choosing an Instructor Candidate

(5 pages)

Chapter 4: Principles and Methods of Instruction (PMI)

Chapter 4: Principles and Methods of Instruction (PMI)

(72 pages)

Chapter 5: A Guide to Practice Flight Instruction

Chapter 5: A Guide to Practice Flight Instruction

(96 pages)

Chapter 6: Creating a Lesson Plan

Chapter 6: Creating a Lesson Plan

(14 pages)

Chapter Seven: Common Student & Instructor Faults

Chapter Seven: Common Student & Instructor Faults

(5 pages)

Chapter 8: Administrative Requirements

Chapter 8: Administrative Requirements

(8 pages)

Chapter 9: Appendix 1: Test Questions 1-52

Chapter 9: Appendix 1: Test Questions 1-52

(25 pages)

Chapter 9: Appendix 2: Requirements Reference Table

Chapter 9: Appendix 2: Requirements Reference Table

(3 pages)

Chapter 9: Appendix 3: Training Sequences

Chapter 9: Appendix 3: Training Sequences

(3 pages)

Chapter 9: Appendix 4: Generic Instructor Training Record

Chapter 9: Appendix 4: Generic Instructor Training Record

(3 pages)

Chapter 9: Appendix 5: 3 Axis Briefings

Chapter 9: Appendix 5: 3 Axis Briefings

(10 pages)

Chapter 9: Appendix 6: Weightshift Briefings

Chapter 9: Appendix 6: Weightshift Briefings

(10 pages)

RAAus Members' Charter (V2.0 May 2019)

Complete

Complete

(10 pages)

RAAus Constitution (V4.0 23 November 2024)

Complete

Complete

(25 pages)