ADASTRA AERIAL SURVEYS - Syllabus of Training

ADASTRA'S HUDSON TRAINING SYLLABUS

The following are facsimile reproductions of forms
Adastra OPS.1, OPS.2 and OPS.3.
The originals were supplied by Bill Mitchell.

Adastra Airways Pty. Ltd.

Syllabus of Training

First Class Endorsement - Lockheed Hudson

The conversion course for First Class Endorsement on the Lockheed Hudson Mk.III shall consist of a minimum of five (5) hours flying time. Proficiency in the sequences outlined is the criterion for endorsement. The techniques used will conform with the current Adastra Airways Operations Manual.

The aircraft is to begin each period of training at a minimum of 17,500 lbs. A.U.W.

GROUND HANDLING: Preparation for flight inc. external inspection and loading - Internal checks and cockpit drill - Starting up - Run-up - Taxying and use of brakes - Shutting down.

GENERAL FLYING: The following sequences shall be practised until a proficient standard is reached.

(i)	Climb, Cruise and descent:- Engine handling - power settings - Supercharger ratio change - Turns, medium and steep, - Effect of flap - Effect of undercarriage - Use of trims.
(ii)	Stalls: Clean - Approach Configuration - Landing configuration - Take off configuration.
(iii)	Systems: Management of fuel, hydraulic, vacuum, fire extinguisher, electrical, oxygen systems.
(iv)	Take off, Circuits, Landing: Minimum of five circuits and landings to a full stop - Use of check lists and cockpit drills - Baulked approach - Cross wind take off and landing - Flapless approach and landing - Bad weather circuit.

ASYMMETRIC FLIGHT: The following sequences shall be practised until the pilot under training demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of the performance of the Hudson Mk.III with one engine out, and proficiency in the control and operation of the aircraft under conditions of asymmetric power.

(i)	Minimum Control Speeds: Minimum control speed at full power on one side, the failed engine to be throttled back and windmilling in full fine - effect of flaps and undercarriage. At least one demonstration of sudden application of power on one side at 90 kts, undercarriage down and flaps set to 20%.
(ii)	Engine Failure on Take Off: The engine to be throttled back at 99 kts. I.A.S., with the undercarriage down and flaps up. The practice to be carried out during take off and satisfactorily completed at least twice. The failed engine will not be feathered, but the pitch control will be moved to full coarse. The attainment of optimum performance under the above conditions is required of the pilot under training.
(iii)	Engine Failure in Cruising Flight: Feathering and unfeathering the propellers - Cockpit drill and use of the check list - Medium and steep turns with and against the live engine - Engine failure during turns.
(iv)	Approach and Landing with one Engine Inoperative: This practice to be satisfactorily completed twice with the inoperative engine windmilling and once with the inoperative engine feathered.
(v)	Asymmetric Baulked Approach: The pilot under training to demonstrate satisfactory procedure and control of the aircraft at least twice. The practice to be carried out at a minimum height of 1000 feet with one engine windmilling, undercarriage down and flaps set to 20%.

A.I.P.'s etc: The pilot under training is to show that he is conversant with A.T.C. procedures, A.I.P.'s, R.N.C.'s, Notams.

AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE: Use of take off and landing charts - knowledge of aircraft asymmetric performance.

(This is a facsimile reproduction of form Adastra OPS.1)

ADASTRA AIRWAYS PTY. LTD.

PILOT CONVERSION - DAILY TRAINING REPORT

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AIRCRAFT TYPE:

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Location.	Time in Air.	Progress Report.	Assessment.

(This is a facsimile reproduction of form Adastra OPS.2 )

Endorsement Form - Lockheed Hudson.

		DATE:	............................................


NAME:	.....................................................................................
LICENCE NO:	.....................................................................................
PREVIOUS ENDORSEMENTS:	.....................................................................................

FLYING TIMES.
Single-Engined Aircraft.				Multi-Engined Aircraft.
Dual		In Command.		Dual.		Co-Pilot.		In Command.
Day.	Night	Day.	Night.	Day.	Night.	Day.	Night.	Day.	Night.
.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.
.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.	.

Total Aeronautical Experience (Calculated in accordance with Paragraph 40.1.0.5.

of Air Navigation Orders): ...........................................................................Hours.

NOTE:

All sequences must be repeated until the pilot under training is competent. The approved pilot shall indicate competency by initialling the sequence. Each time a sequence is completed a tick should be placed in the appropriate box.

.	SEQUENCE	NO. COMPLETED	INITIALS.
GROUND HANDLING	1. Preparation for flight inc. a). External inspection. b.) Loading	.	.
	2. Internal Check and Cockpit drill.	.	.
	3. Starting up.	.	.
	4. Run up.	.	.
	5. Taxying.	.	.
	6. Use of brakes.	.	.
	7. Shutting down.	.	.
GENERAL FLYING	8. Climb.	.	.
	9. Cruise.	.	.
	10. Descent.	.	.
	11. Engine handling.	.	.
	12. Power settings.	.	.
	13. Supercharger ratio change.	.	.
	14. Turns a) Medium. b) Steep.	.	.
	15. Effect of flap.	.	.
	16. Effect of undercarriage.	.	.
	17. Use of trims.	.	.
	18. Stalls a) Clean. b) Approach Configuration. c) Landing Configuration. d) Take-off Configuration.	.	.
	19. Take-off.	.	.
	20. Circuits. Minimum of five circuits and landings to a full stop.	.	.
	21. Use of check lists and cockpit drill.	.	.
	22. Baulked approach.	.	.
	23. Cross wind take-off.	.	.
	24. Cross wind landing.	.	.
	25. Flapless approach and landing.	.	.
	26. Bad weather circuit.	.	.
SYSTEMS	27. Fuel.	.	.
	28. Hydraulic.	.	.
	29. Vacuum.	.	.
	30. Fire Extinguisher.	.	.
	31. Electrical.	.	.
	32. Oxygen.	.	.
ASYMMETRIC FLIGHT	33. Feathering and unfeathering.	.	.
	34. Minimum control speeds.	.	.
	35. Engine failure on take-off.	.	.
	36. Engine failure in cruise.	.	.
	37. Approach and landing with one engine inoperative.	.	.
	38. Asymmetric baulked approach.	.	.
	39. Turns on asymmetric power.	.	.
	40. Engine failure during turns.	.	.
A.I.P.'s Etc.	41. Knowledge of A.T.C. procedures, A.I.P.'s, R.N.C.'s, Notams.	.	.
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE	42. Use of Take-off and landing charts.	.	.
AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE	43. Knowledge of Aircraft asymmetric performance.	.	.

Total Conversion Time:	.......................................................................................
Date passed engineering exam:	.......................................................................................
Date licence endorsed for Radio:	.......................................................................................
Final Assessment and Qualifications:	.......................................................................................
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Signature of Check Pilot:	.......................................................................................
Date:	........................................	Licence No:	.................

(This is a facsimile reproduction of form Adastra OPS.3 )