Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

1. AIM
LESSON 9
INSTRUMENT TEST FOR THE NIGHT RATING
The aim of this lesson is to ensure that the student has reached the required level of proficiency to fly
the aircraft with sole reference to instruments for the night rating. The test must be done by and
independent instructor.
DEFINITION
This lesson is the test required by the authorities to ensure that the student meets the required
standard of instrument flying.
2. GUIEDELINES FOR THE TESTING OFFICER (Briefing of 30 min)
i. The testing officer must brief the student thoroughly on what is required of him during this test.
ii. The limitations are laid down in the test form and the student should operate within these limits.
What is more important however is that where the student goes outside these limits he must
demonstrate the ability to return to the correct altitude, heading etc.
iii. The testing officer should be satisfied that the student is always in control of the aircraft and
that safety will not be compromised.
3. DE-BRIEFING AFTER THE FLIGHT
The testing officer should discuss the student’s actual faults and for each fault he must indicate:
i. The symptoms of the fault.
ii. The cause of the fault.
iii. The potential outcome of persisting with the fault.
iv. The action required to correct the fault.
v. If the student is not going to continue with instrument training, the instructor should point out
that he must make a point of receiving recurrent instrument training because his current level
of proficiency will deteriorate fairly quickly. Professional pilots have to undergo an instrument
rating check every 6 months and they fly regularly!
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