ATOs are free to choose any powered heavier than air aircraft to use in this rating.
The chosen aircraft are listed in the application to deliver the P2 rating and subject to approval as a part of the application
One or more aircraft types may be used by the ATO to deliver this rating
The purpose of this rating is to ensure the student pilot is capable of handling the selected aircraft and its systems in normal flight conditions without use of automated flight control systems, i.e., hand flying, while under online VATSIM ATC control from start up and taxi through landing and parking.
Understanding Fight
Four forces of flight
Lift, drag, weight, thrust
Center of Gravity
Effect of cargo, passengers, and fuel distribution
Aircraft Axis
Pitch, roll, and yaw
Pilot Control inputs
Control the aircraft
Be able to maintain while hand flying the aircraft
Altitude +- 100 ft
Heading +- 10 degrees
Airspeed +- 10 knts IAS
Make coordinated turns with proper rudder pressure
Understand Performance and Limitations
Take off and landing distances
Density Altitude
Fuel consumption and planning
Weight and Balance
Distance and Range
Climb and Decent Settings
Cruise settings
Best fuel economy
Best Range
Best Speed
Altitude considerations
Able to make appropriate engine and configuration changes to comply with ATC instructions
Able to choose a heading to compensate for winds aloft to follow a consistent ground track +- 10 degrees
Able to start the aircraft from a 'cold' condition, bring all aircraft systems to flight readiness, and return the aircraft to 'cold' after parking at the end of the flight.
Able to taxi, take off, level, cruise, approach and land the aircraft within the published engine, configuration, and airspeed parameters
Understands emergencies appropriate for the aircraft type and VATSIM, and how to conduct them provided ATC approval is secured prior to commencing the emergency.
Interpreting this requirement
The student shall be able to describe and demonstrate these basics of flight and aircraft systems with the approved ATO aircraft.
Aircraft Systems
Powerplant
Propellors (if applicable)
Wings and Empanage
Flaps, slats, spoilers, air brakes
Mechanical or Electric Trim tabs
Landing Gear
Normal and Emergency Extension
Basic Flight Instruments
Altimeter
Airspeed
Artificial Horizon
Turn and Bank
Vertical Speed Indicator
Directional Gyro
Wet compass
Outside Air Temp
Engine Instruments
Pitot/Static System
Pitot Heat
Navigation, Instrument, and Landing Lights
Interpreting this requirement
The student shall be able to describe and demonstrate the use of these aircraft systems using the approved ATO aircraft.
Practical Test Flights for Rating with VATSIM online ATC services
ATO may choose any powered heavier than air aircraft for the training and test flights
Flight requirements
File flight plan either VFR or IFR
Appropriate preflight planning including a weight and balance for the flight assuming the pilot and a 190 lbs (86 kg) examiner for the flight. If aircraft has other required crew they should be included.
Load fuel to complete flight with a diversion allowance of 50 nm and landing with local VFR fuel reserve remaining in the tank
Operate the aircraft through all aspects of ground and flight operation appropriate to the aircraft's documented procedures while online and communicating with ATC.
Follow all ATC instructions
A minimum of 30 minutes under positive VATSIM online ATC control is required during the flight
Interpreting this requirement
The student shall demonstrate proper operation of the aircraft in all phases of flight as described in 5.3 “Control the aircraft” above.