Originally Posted by rmcdonal
This is because the Captain is the one who has to initiate the rejected T/O, if you were logging ICUS you would be in command and have to make that call yourself.
Do you think in a situation where one were to reject a takeoff and shutdown without going flying, the crew actually be eligible to log any FLIGHT time ?
“FLIGHT time means:
(a) in the case of a heavier-than-air aircraft — the total time from the moment at which the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of taking-off until the moment at which it comes to rest after landing;”
Originally Posted by KRUSTY 34
Well if they have in fact got it right, then why aren't REX employing this system now?
CAR 5.40 1 (e) makes it clear, "the operator of the aircraft permits the person to fly the aircraft as pilot acting in command under supervision". If Rex do not permit it in their operations, that is an internal matter for them, do not blame CASA.
The regulator provides the framework for which crew gain the necessary qualifications and experience, however that is the minimum regulatory requirement.
The internal minimum experience levels for crews often have more restrictive requirements set by customers and insurance companies, these are internal commercial arrangements, they are not regulatory requirements.
Originally Posted by KRUSTY 34
Why are REX sitting their command candidates in the LHS for up to 400 hours, because they have no pre-existing command experience.
They are effectively doing what CASACom 01/09/0 para 7 states.
Originally Posted by KRUSTY 34
Wouldn't it be easier to simply have them log the ICUS from the RHS and not tie up a training Captain untill such time as their minimum requirement for the training component comes up
It would, and entirely possibly from a purely regulatory standpoint.
Originally Posted by KRUSTY 34
Despite what other airlines do (HCAOC, quite different you know), this is after all a REX thread!
I know this is a Rex thread, however the requirements for conducting and logging ICUS are not predicated by the type of aircraft or the type of AOC.
You honestly think a few extra seats on a DHC8 makes any difference in the requirements for conducting and logging ICUS over a SF34 ?
The high capacity/low capacity is just another red herring.