Flight test prerequisites
A candidate for ATPL (A) issue flight test is required by Civil Aviation Rule to;
(a) Hold appropriate current written examination credit(s), and
(b) Present all relevant knowledge deficiency reports; and
(c) Have a certified logbook record of the requisite flight experience, and
(d) Have proof of their identity, and
(e) Hold a current CPL(A) or SCPL(A) or equivalent, and
(f) Hold an instrument rating, and
(g) Hold a current Class 1 Medical Certificate, and
(h) Hold a type rating for the aircraft used on the flight test.
Aircraft and equipment requirements for flight test
The candidate is required to provide a multi-engine aircraft of a MCTOW of at
least 5700 kilograms (or equivalent as approved by the Director) or approved
flight simulator for the flight test. The aircraft or approved flight simulator must
be equipped for, and its operating limitations must not prohibit, flight under IFR
and all other pilot operations required during the test. Required equipment will
include;
(a) Fully functioning dual flight controls, and
(b) Those instruments essential to the manoeuvres planned to be
demonstrated during the flight visible to both pilots without excessive
parallax error, and
(c) At least three-point lap-and-sash harness, and
(d) Intercommunication equipment of an approved type, and
(e) An acceptable means of simulating instrument flight.
The candidate is required to provide adequate and private facilities for briefing
prior to and after the flight test.