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C-1: STANDARD CHECK FLIGHT - SCF - For all new pilots and active ALK-VA pilots to obtain aircraft type rating

C-2: ADVANCED CHECK FLIGHT - ACF - For active ALK-VA pilots to obtain aircraft type rating (ACF is a more detailed alternative to SCF)

C-3: CAPTAIN / SENIOR CAPTAIN PROMOTION FLIGHT - CPF - For promotions and positions within the company

C-4: AIRCRAFT CHIEF PILOT CHECK FLIGHT - CCF - Promotion as an aircraft type Chief Pilot

C-5: How to submit your flight data reports of SCF or CCF

ALK-VA Check Flight Center

ALK-VA has established its flight training and cockpit crew testing facility, the 'Check Flight Center' (CFC) at Katunayaka airport (VCBI), located north of capital Colombo facing Indian Ocean. ALK-VA has carried out many construction and development work in the VCBI training center to accommodate its vast operational requirements.

> Runways fully equipped with ILS/DME for IFR flying conditions.
> Engine run up apron is available for aircraft ground testing.
> New Aprons and Taxiways built to access new Hangars and Terminal.
> STAR approach procedures established for training purposes.
> Additional VOR and NDB stations commissioned for flight testing requirements.

CFC conducts all required flight checks for aircraft type ratings (i.e. co-pilot & captain) and promotion tests for Captain and above ranks.

All new ALK-VA applicants and active ALK-VA pilots are encouraged to complete a 'Standard Check Flight' (SCF) for each aircraft type that he/she wishes to operate for routine ALK-VA flights. SCF is authorized to carry out only from VCBI.

Active ALK-VA pilots are encouraged to complete the 'Advanced Check Flight' (ACF) for a more demanding and realistic experience. ACF is an alternative to SCF.

Pilots are welcome to communicate with CFC for additional information on any of the tests and procedures.

Please note that we are not judging your flying with these check flights. It is only to make your virtual flying carrier more realistic and authentic. We at ALK-VA truly hope that you will have a enjoyable time when trying out various check flight phases. We are always ready to help you out any difficulty that you may encounter.
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C-1: STANDARD CHECK FLIGHT - SCF

1. You are encouraged to complete a SCF for each new aircraft type that you wish to operate for ALK-VA.

2. Use a copy of Completed Check Flight Report form to record required flight data.

3. Follow standard flight procedures described in ALK-VA Operations Manual.

4. Flight duration of SCF should be one hour or more.

5. SCF should be carried out from VCBI.

6. Successful completion of SCF authorizes ALK-VA pilot to operate the particular aircraft as a type rated pilot.

* Select an aircraft - applicable to your pilot rating.

* Take 100% fuel.

* Take off and climb to 12000', and disengage 'Autopilot'.

* Fly the aircraft using all primary aircraft controls. Try steep turns, full power accelerations, S-turns, etc.

* Idle engines and check the stall speed without flaps.

* Idle engines and check the stall speed with full flaps and landing gear down.

* Carry out an VFR approach to the airport. After touch down, take off again and carry out an ILS landing.

* Carry out several take-offs and landings [Minimum of three Touch-and-Go landings]

* Carry out all maneuvers until you are fully confident with the aircraft's handling.

Flying test shall consist of-

> Engine failure after take-off

> Simulated forced landing; touch-down to be within 300' from runway threshold

> Aborted landing procedure

> Climbing and descending turns

> Instrument flying, including course keeping, rated turns and turns on to selected headings

* Carry out a cross country flight of 100nm or more [No altitude restriction]. It should over-fly at least two VOR/NDB stations.



Send your Check Flight report to CFC using Completed Check Flight Report form.

Enter 'SCF' as the mission #.

NOTE: Time taken for Check flight will be added to your total flying hours but will not satisfy minimum monthly flying requirement.

C-2: ADVANCED CHECK FLIGHT - ACF

Check Flight Center (CFC) will inform you the Advanced Check Flight (ACF) requirements & procedure when ACF request is made.

C-3: CAPTAIN / SENIOR CAPTAIN PROMOTION FLIGHT - CPF

The applicant is expected to posses following skills;

> Execute emergency maneuvers, which include forced landings and recovery from stalls entered from both level and steeply banked attitudes.

> Operate multi-engine aircraft at maximum landing weight with one engine inoperative.

> Action in the event of instruments failure

> Crosswind takeoff and landings up to 90 deg to the runway path

> Execute all maneuvers solely by reference to instruments (without Autopilot).

> Interpretation & use of Radio Navigation aids, carrying out of orientation and approach procedure by the use of radio.

The applicant should submit a VATSIM report to the Check Flight Center showing his/her ability to conduct an instrument landing into VCBI with following conditions.

* Runway in use 22.

* Aircraft should be ALK-VA type rated with a SCF.

* Overcast cloud ceiling of 1800 feet. Cloud tops should be 5000 feet or above.

* Time between 1700-2200 hrs local.

* Autopilot should be OFF.

The applicant is expected to posses a fair knowledge on following;

> Air traffic control practices and procedures.

> Basic principles of air navigation.

> Meteorological data and its dissemination.

> Theory of flight.

> General aspects of airframes and engines.

> Flight planning.

The applicant must submit a Vatsim record to the Check Flight Center showing his/her ability to conduct an instrument landing into VCBI with following conditions.

* Runway in use 04.

* Aircraft should be ALK-VA type rated.

* Overcast cloud ceiling of 1000 feet. Cloud tops should be 5000 feet or above.

* Time between 1800-2200 hrs local.

* Altitude indication should be disabled (hidden) after turning into intercept ILS localizer.

* On ILS idle number one engine at 7.5 DME of KAT VOR.

C-4: Airceaft Chief Pilot Check Flight - CCF

Successful completion of Chief Pilot Check Flight (CCF) authorizes pilot to promote as type rated Chief Pilot. Refer the table in the Policy Manual for applicable aircraft categories for each Pilot Rank. CCF flight test is a valid alternative for Captain I, II and III promotion check flights.

The applicant should possess a thorough knowledge on following

Air traffic control practices and procedures

Principles of air navigation

Meteorological data and its dissemination

Theory of flight

Functions of CCF aircraft's airframe and engines

Pilot should possess minimum of 1000 flying hours. Submit your CCF request using Flight Request Form. Along with CCF authorization you will receive a ALK-VA CCF situation file and instructions to follow.

The CCF applicant is required to submit VATSIM Flight Data to the Check Flight Center showing his/her ability to conduct a takeoff and landing at VCBI solely by reference to instruments. Flight should satisfy following conditions.

* Runway in use 22.

* Clouds, Winds, Weather, Visibility, Time, etc. are preset with the CCF file.

* Aircraft should be ALK-VA type rated with a SCF.

* Autopilot should be OFF.

CCF TEST PROCEDURE:

NOTAM: Following is a basic guide to perform the CCF. Pilot is expected to follow all required standard cockpit procedures. CFC is looking for flying accuracy and timely actions taken by the pilot. CCF simulates various flying aspects within very short time intervals. It is essential to have a thorough practice before completing the actual CCF. Do not switch on Autopilot or change other parameters at any time during the flight.

Pilot will receive additional information on testing, weather, etc. along with the CCF authorization message.

Copy ALK-VA CCF file(s) to your FSX/FS9 folder 'myflts'

From the FS Flights menu load ALK-VA CCF flight

Load the aircraft that you intended to carry out the CCF

Prepare the aircraft for departure

Start all engines

Taxi to engine run up apron

Carry out a full power engine run [N1 100-103%] for 15 seconds

Line up runway 22

Takeoff and maintain runway heading to 1000'

Turn RH downwind. Climb and maintain 3500'

Carry out tasks given in the CCF authorization message

Re-join VCBI circuit for runway 22

In downwind leg Idle number one engine at 7.5 DME from runway

Tune to ILS of runway 22

At 12 DME turn right and intercept Localizer of runway 22

After intercepting localizer disable (hide) Altimeter indication

After landing vacate runway via nearest taxiway

Exit VATSIM

Send your CCF report to CFC using Completed Check Flight Report form below.

Follow the procedure given below to send your CCF Vatsim data.

C-5: SCF / ACF Report Submitting Procedure

Check Flight Center will inform you the report submitting procedure when SCF / ACF request is made.

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