Basic Flying Training Modules

Our basic training courses are given by expert instructors to a very high standard. If you are looking for instructors who teach to RAF methods and standards then Swords Aviation will not disappoint. Above all our instructors are here ensure that students are, first and foremost, safe pilots and to provide them will an excellent grounding in jet flying. Our instructors pride themselves on producing pilots who at the end of the basic training modules will be well trained, competent pilots. Our instructors also oversee continuation training and conduct regular 'Dual Checks' to maintain and improve standards.

Members converting to the Jet Provost will need to cover all four basic training course modules before being considered qualified and being allowed to carry passengers etc. These modules may be combined at the discretion of the Chief Instructor depending on the students previous experience and ability.

Please see our membership page for details of membership options.

Module 1 - Basic Handling & Circuit Procedures

• Briefing and Understanding of the Aircrew Equipment Assembly

• Ejection Parameters and Procedures

• Parachute and Dinghy Drills

• Pre Flight Inspection of Aircraft and Seat

• Starting Drills

• Ground Taxiing and Turbine Engine Handling

• Take Off

• S&L at 140 / 220 / 260 / 300 kts (JP Mk5)

• Accelerating & Decelerating and Trimming

• Climbing & Descending

• Medium Turns 45 degrees

• Airbrake, Flap, & Gear Operation

• Stalls

  • Clean Configuration

  • Approach Configuration

  • Final Configuration

  • Airbrakes Out

• Slow Speed Join at 140 kts

• Normal Join at 220 kts (if required)

• Normal Circuits

• Go-Arounds

• Touch and Go

• Demonstration of Flapless and Glide Circuits
  

• Discussion of Engine Emergencies

  Essential Knowledge Quiz Part 1 completed

  1st Solo (normally one circuit)*      [* full members only]

 
Module 2 - Emergency Handling

• Steep Turns at 60 degrees

• Hydraulic Emergencies

• Electrical Emergencies

• Engine Emergencies

  • Hot Gas Leak, Engine Fire & Shutdown

  • Flameout, Hot and Cold Relight Drills

  • Mechanical Failure

  • Compressor Stall / Surge

• Other Emergencies including FTAP, Gear and Airbrakes

• Flapless Circuits

• Glide Circuits

• Practice Forced Landings

• Basic Local Area Navigation

  Local Area Solos authorised*      [* full members only]

 
Module 3 - Navigation

• Basic Route Navigation

• Fuel Planning

• Diversion Planning

• Lost Procedures

  Land Away Solos authorised*      [* full members only]

 
Module 4 - Advanced Handling

• Low Level Circuits at 500 ft
  

• Visual Unusual Positions
  

• Basic Instrument Flying (turn through 180°)
  

• Bird Strike in and out of Circuit
  

• General Handling Revision
  

• Revision of Emergencies

  Essential Knowledge Quiz Part 2 completed

  Final Handling Test

   
  On completion of Final Handling Test and Essential Knowledge Quiz the Chief Instructor of Swords Aviation will recommend to the CAA that the successful individual is issued with a full Single Engine Turbojet Exemption in place of the training exemption held during the training period.

  Full members then go on to undertake a further 5 qualifying flights to the Chief Instructors satisfaction, either solo or 'dual mutual' with another qualified pilot. If the Chief Instructor is happy (and he usually is) that pilot will become 'Self Authorising'. The pilot is then free to make flights without needing an instructors specific authority (subject to certain restrictions depending on level of qualification received), take up family and friends, explore the country and the aircraft.

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