Recommended Format for the PPL
Ground Evaluation
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A ground
evaluation is required to be conducted in order to ensure that the applicant
possesses sufficient applied knowledge for the safe operation of an aircraft.
The
applicant is encouraged to prepare him or herself according to the format of
this document while using the recommended reference material.
The
downloadable AIP documents are extracted from the original AIP volumes
available at any ATO.
The SACAA
recommend that all Examiners follow the format of this document in order to
achieve a uniform standard.
Relevant documentation and reference material
The
following documentation and material must be available during the examination:
·
WAC Chart
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Pilot Operating Handbook (POH)
·
AIP Aerodromes volume
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AIP GEN & ENR volume
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CAR and CAT 61, 67 and 91
·
Notams, AIP SUPP
and AIC (Click here to go to the Aeronautical pages)
·
Weather report codes summary from SA Weather
office
·
Weather reports for the day of the flight
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All documentation relevant to the Navigation
preparation
·
Licence and up-to-date logbook
·
Training portfolio
Questions
CAR,
CATS
General
·
What are your privileges (61.03.5)
·
How do you maintain Competency (61.03.7)
·
How do you maintain Recency
(91.02.4)
·
How do maintain your licence current
(61.01.5)
·
What is the period of validity of your
medical certificate (67.00.6)
·
State the duties of the holder of a medical
certificate (67.00.9)
·
What documentation must be carried during
flight (91.03.1)
·
What Equipment must be carried during flight
(91.04)
Visual flight rules (91.06)
·
Can a VFR flight be conducted on top of
clouds
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What is the required minimum flight
visibility and minimum distance from clouds in a CTR
·
What is the lowest required cloud base in a
CTR for a VFR departure
·
What is the required minimum flight
visibility and minimum distance from clouds in uncontrolled airspace below 1000
feet AGL
·
Under which conditions may a pilot conduct
special VFR operations
Minimum
heights (91.06.32)
·
What is the minimum height to maintain over
built-up areas or over an open-air assembly of persons
·
What minimum height must be maintained,
unless the flight can be made without hazard or nuisance to persons or property
on the ground or water
·
What is the minimum height to maintain when
conducting repeated over-flights over an open-air assembly of persons
AIP
Aerodrome information
·
Which runway is uphill in FATZ (click to see AD information)
·
What is the radio frequency allocated
to Klerksdorp (click to see FRQ
information)
·
What is the runway length and
width in FAGL (Groblersdal) (click
to see AD information)
·
Explain the ATC HOO at FAPN (Pilanesberg) (click
to see AD information)
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What type/class of airspace is
allocated to FAPN ?
·
What are the lateral and vertical
boundaries of the airspace allocated to FAPN?
·
Explain the customs/immigration
HOD and procedures at FAPN
Airspace information
·
What are the vertical boundaries
of the Durban TMA area D (ENR 2)
·
What is the radio frequency for
Johannesburg FIR Sector South/West (ENR 2)
·
Explain the
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Explain Class C airspace (ENR 1)
·
Give all essential information
about FAR 75 (ENR 5)
Notams
·
Explain the differences between
Series A, B and C (GEN 3)
·
Interpretation of Notams
Sunset and sunrise
·
What is the earliest Take-off
local time and latest Landing local time for this day (GEN 2)
POH (Can be
combined with the Navigation part)
Operating limitations
·
What is maximum demonstrated Xwind component
·
What is the never exceed speed
and explain the significance
·
What is the manoeuvring speed and
explain the significance
·
Explain the lower section of the
yellow arc
·
Explain the lower section of the
green arc
·
What is the maximum certified
load factor in clean configuration
Operational data (performance)
·
What are the stalling speeds in
clean configuration and with full flaps
·
What would your take-off ground
roll distance be at MTOW, ELV 5500’ and 35ºC OAT on a dry grass runway
·
What would your TAS be while
maintaining FL 075 and 20ºC OAT at 65% HP
·
What is the Endurance and Range
while maintaining FL 095 and 5ºC OAT at 55% HP
·
How would you get the maximum
range with a specific amount of fuel
·
Which speed gives you the best
angle of climb (Vx)
·
What is the best glide speed
Weight and balance (Can
be combined with the Navigation part)
·
What is the definition of the
basic empty weight of an aircraft
·
How many passengers can you take
with full fuel and 15 kg of luggage
·
How much fuel can be carried with
all seats occupied by passengers 85 kg each and 15 kg of luggage.
·
State all performance factors
affected by an increase of weight
·
What is the average mass of a
USGAL of fuel
WEATHER REPORTS
·
Discuss different methods of
getting weather reports
·
Read and explain the TAF reports
for FACT, FADN and FAJS
·
Discuss the significant weather
charts
·
Discuss the wind chart
·
Discuss typical SA weather
climatology
NAVIGATION (scrutinise
the preparation of the student in the following aspects)
·
Selection of the route and
waypoints (map preparation)
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Currency of the chart and proper
plotting.
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Application of the wind
correction
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Accuracy of the track, heading,
ground speed, EET etc.
·
Selection of radio frequencies
·
Selection of Altitude and/or
Flight levels
·
Fuel calculation
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Completion of flight plan
·
Aerodromes information
·
Discuss diversion