Important Notes For The Completion of Form DCA 607: (Note 2)
Important Notes For The Completion of Form DCA 607: (Note 2)
1. The following system of notation of flight and simulator time is used to describe pilot’s operating capacity and nature of
flight:-
P1 Commander or pilot-in-command
P1 U/S Co-pilot acting as pilot-in-command under the supervision of the pilot-in-command (Note 2)
P2 Co-pilot performing the duties as a required member of the operating crew under the direction of
the pilot-in-command (Note 4)
P2X Co-pilot with a P2X rating performing duties in the operating seat as a member of the crew under
the direction of another properly qualified pilot
Simulator Time obtained as a pilot under instruction in an approved Full Flight Simulator or Flight and
Navigation Procedures Trainer
Cross-country Time obtained as a pilot in a flight between a point of departure and a point of arrival following a
pre-planned route using standard navigation procedures
2. A pilot claiming time spent as co-pilot performing the duties and functions of pilot-in-command, under the supervision of
the pilot-in-command, i.e. P1 U/S, towards meeting the licence requirements should record with the flight time only if
:-
(a) the flight was conducted in an aircraft having a type certificate which requires its flight crew to include not
less than two pilots;
(b) he was responsible for checking the accuracy of the flight plan, loadsheet and fuel calculations for the
flight;
(c) he ensured that all crew checks were carried out in accordance with the laid down operation procedures;
(d) throughout the flight he carried out all the duties and functions of pilot-in-command and conducted the
take-off and the landing;
(e) he resolved all meteorological, communication and air traffic control problems;
(g) certification, upon requested by the Civil Aviation Department, is obtained confirming that all the foregoing
conditions were met.
3. The column headed Instrument is provided in order that flight time during which the holder manipulated the flying
controls solely by reference to instruments, either under actual or properly simulated instrument flying conditions in
flight may be recorded towards meeting the flying experience requirements for a licence.
4. For grant of ATPL(H) / CPL(H) / IR(H), flying experience obtained as P2 shall be counted at half rate towards meeting
the flying experience requirements for a licence.
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