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JAA-approved Type Rating
Types: AS332L, S61N, S76

• AS332L multi-pilot type rating course with combined MCC is available at our Aberdeen facility.
• S76 Add type instrument rating course (including multi-engine upgrade) is also available for IR(H) holders.
• S76A+ multi-pilot type rating course for those with a multi-pilot type already on their licence or in possession of a CAA MCC credit is available at our Norwich TRTO.
• Alternatively, a single-pilot type rating may be available. AS332L Add type instrument rating course (including multi-engine upgrade) is also available for IR(H) holders.

Other types have limited course availability.

JAA-approved Instrument Rating
All Bristow courses are CAA/JAA approved. Bristow offers the following options for helicopter instrument rating courses:

• A single-pilot, single-engine Instrument Rating course using our specially adapted IFS certificated Bell 206, at our Norwich Airport FTO base. If required, this can then be followed by a multi-engine upgrade course at either Norwich or Aberdeen, using our company aircraft. Alternatively, dependent on type, you can provide your own aircraft and we will provide the upgrade training.
• A single-pilot, multi-engine Instrument Rating course; phase one would be carried on the Bell 206, and phase two and the instrument rating test would be carried out on the AS355.
• A multi-pilot, multi-engine instrument rating course on the AS332L at Aberdeen, using the aircraft and AS332L simulator. This would result in the issue of a multi-pilot multi-engine Instrument Rating. Applicants for this course will require an AS332L type rating.

Requirements
Applicants for the IR must have 50 hours of cross-country P1 in either helicopters or airplanes, of which at least 10 hours must be in helicopters. Before attending our courses, applicants must have passed the JAA ATP or IR theoretical knowledge examinations within the previous 3 years.

Course Duration
Single engine IR course – 6 weeks
Multi-engine upgrade IR course – 2 weeks
Multi-engine initial IR course – 6 weeks

Course Content

• 35 hours flying instruction in a Bell 206 IFR equipped helicopter. This can be reduced to 30 hours for holders of a CPL(H). Abridged courses are also available for QSP's or holders of an ICAO IR. Refer to LASORS on the CAA website for further details on abridged course requirements.
• 15 hours instruction in a procedure trainer.
• Ground lectures.
• Single engine IR flight test with a CAA examiner.

• Minimum of 5 hours IFS instruction on a multi-engine type.
• Multi engine IR flight test with the CAA examiner or our resident IR examiner.

• 20 hours flying instruction in an AS332L. This can be reduced to 15 hours for holders of a CPL(H).
• 35 hours instruction in our AS332L simulator.
• Multi-engine multi-pilot IR flight test with a CAA examiner.
• Applicants will also require an AS332L type rating.

Facilities

• JAA-approved FTO
• 2 Instrument Rating Instructors
• 1 full time ground and procedure trainer instructor
• AB206B Jet Ranger with full IFR instrumentation, screens, SFENA and GPS
• Helicopter procedural trainer based on the Jet Ranger with mapping and full IFR instrumentation
• Lecture rooms

• JAA-approved FTO.
• 1 AS332L TRI/TRE/IRI/IRE's.
• 1 full time ground and simulator instructor.
• AS332L fleet fully IFR equipped.
• AS332L simulator.
• Lecture and briefing rooms.
• ILS and non-precision approach facilities at Aberdeen Airport.

JAA-approved TRI, TRE
Bristow offers the following Type Rating Instructor and Examiner courses.

Requirements
Applicants for a TRI (H) rating for multi-pilot helicopters must have completed at least 1000 hours as pilot of helicopters, to include at least 350 hours as pilot of multi-pilot helicopters, plus at least 30 hours on the applicable type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating.

Applicants for a TRI (H) rating for multi-pilot helicopters must have completed at least 1000 hours as pilot of helicopters, to include at least 350 hours as pilot of multi-pilot helicopters, plus at least 30 hours on the applicable type within the 12 months preceding the application for the rating. Applicants for the TRE (H) rating must hold a TRI (H) and have completed at least 1500 hours as pilot of helicopters of which at least 500 must be as pilot-in-command and be sponsored by a company for CAA authorization.

Course Duration for combined TRI/TRE
Core Course – 5 days
Technical Refresher Module – 5 days
Aircraft Type TRI Module – 10 days
Instrument Module – 10 days (includes the CAA Examiner Standardization Module)

Course Content for combined TRI/TRE

• Core Course Module – Classroom work covering instructional techniques (teaching and learning).
• Technical Refresher Module – Classroom work to bring the applicant’s technical knowledge of the aircraft up to standard. This also includes practice in delivering technical lectures and builds on techniques learned in the Core Course Module.
• Aircraft Type TRI Module – This includes briefing, giving flying instruction, and debriefing all of the flying exercises in the type-rating syllabus under the guidance of a TRI Instructor. It also includes briefing, conduct and debriefing of the type-rating skill test, together with a review of all legislation connected with instructing and examining. A minimum of 10 hours flight training for a multi-pilot, multi-engine helicopter usually is required.
• Instrument Module – 10 hours simulator instruction in our simulator based in Aberdeen. This module is necessary for instrument rating revalidation examining privileges and reinforces add type instrument rating instruction techniques. This course does not cover initial instrument-rating instruction for which an IRI rating is required. Applicants should already hold a helicopter IR. It consists of practice in conducting instrument flying instruction and examining the instrument elements of the type rating skill test or proficiency check, together with a review of the necessary legislation.
• Standardization Module – This module also is available with the CAA at Aviation House Gatwick, but is embedded as a CAA-approved course within our Instrument Module. The purpose of this course is to check applicants’ knowledge and understanding of the legislation, as well as briefing and debriefing techniques. Applicants must have the required standard of knowledge prior to attending the CAA course. TRI and TRE tests with the CAA usually are arranged by the applicant’s sponsoring company. We may be able to offer an in-house TRI test with our CAA-approved TRI Examiners on the AS332L or S76.

Facilities

• CAA-approved TRI/TRE Instructors and Examiners with extensive instructing experience.
• 3 Type Technical Instruction specialists.
• AS332L Simulator, used for the Instrument Module irrespective of type.
• Approved courses available on the AS332L, S76 and S61N.
• Lecture and Briefing rooms.
• Video facilities for briefing techniques.
• ILS and non-precision approach facilities at Aberdeen or Norwich Airport.
• Current pilots can be provided as practice candidates for the Instrument Module.

JAA-approved IRI Training
Fully Approved Instrument Rating Instructor Course.

AS332 Simulator
Bristow’s simulator training is customizable to the requirements of each client. Existing clients have requested AS332 emergency training and Line Orientated Flying Training, covering locations in their sphere of operation.

Bristow also can provide the initial training of your own simulator instructors, so they can conduct their own recurrent training and testing.

Simulator Features

• Approval – CAA-approved to JAR STD 1H Level SC for IFS elements of the JAA License Skill Tests and Proficiency Checks.
• Motion – Four-axis motion platform with 4 degrees of freedom and a separate vibration jack.
• Airfield Data – Extensive European and worldwide database of navigation aids and airports.
• Visual Flight Displays – Evans and Sutherland Sim Fusion visual system with field of view of 40 degrees left and right and 20 degrees up and down. 3D geo-specific terrain around Aberdeen Airport within 50 miles. Other worldwide airports are covered by a correctly-orientated generic flat earth model.
• 3D Objects – Provided to increase screen content, such as an offshore oil platform in training and testing crews in realistic Airborne Radar Approaches. The instructor also is able to alter the environmental conditions at will, therefore being able to induce a go-around or allow a landing by altering cloud base and visibility in real time.

Instructor Operating Station
The instructor normally sits on a fully swiveling seat in which he/she is able to fully monitor both pilots' instruments and controls and still have complete access to emergency and environmental panels. A visual screen repeater monitor is provided at the instructor's station. The cockpit section is separately vibrated and this, in conjunction with cockpit noise, provides the pilots with an accurately simulated training environment. The instructor and observer stations at the rear remain unaffected by the ambient helicopter vibration level.

Emergencies
An emergencies panel is provided at the instructor station, allowing for more than 100 pre-set emergencies to be initiated and, on completion of the emergency drill, cancelled.

Video Recording
A video camera is installed at the rear of the cockpit. It is equipped with a wide-angle lens and may be activated from the instructor's station to provide a record of crew activities and interaction. This device has been shown to be of immense value during Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.

Radar
The flight simulator is provided with Primus 500A ColoRadar. All standard radar functions are operational. Variable range and sea clutter are simulated. On an offshore training scenario, all programmed rig contacts are returned, including beacon mode on any of the contacts if desired. Sixty offshore oil platform images are stored in the database, and each image can be programmed to be located anywhere in the world. An offshore rig ADF beacon can also be presented at the same location if required.

Exterior Lights
The aircraft’s fixed floodlights and landing light are simulated during 'night' operations.

Single Pilot Multi Engine Instrument Rating

Course Description
The Single Pilot Multi Engine Instrument Rating course comprises extensive Ground School package complemented by an instrument flying course in an FNPT II AS350/355 FLIGHT Simulator and an IFR AS355.

Course Detail
Ground School lessons are immediately followed by flying the subject matter in the simulator. This technique progressively builds the student's knowledge and skill base, enabling them to achieve the complex procedures required to gain a Single Pilot Instrument Rating.

Subjects studied in the Ground School include:

• ILS Procedures
• ADF/NDB theory and procedures
• Holding Patterns
• Hold joining procedures
• UK CAA IFR regulations
• Wind / Time / Drift calculations
• UK IFR R/T procedures
• UK Airspace Classifications
• ATC Procedures

The flying element consists of a minimum 40 hours tuition in an AS350/355 FNPT II flight simulator and 10 hours instrument flying in an IFR AS355.

Course Duration
The course is undertaken over a 7 week period, including a separate Type Rating (see separate Course Information) if required, but students must be prepared for additional training and extra time on the course to accommodate weather or other operational delays.

Qualification
JAR Single Pilot Multi Engine Instrument Rating

Additional / Linked courses
AS355 Type Rating

• 8 hours plus test for initial Twin Rating
• 3 hours plus test for additional twin rating

AS355 Type Rating

Course Description
The AS355 Type Rating course caters for pilots with and without existing Twin Engine ratings. Both levels comprise technical ground instruction together with an appropriate number of flying hours.

Course Detail

• Initial Twin Rating Course

In addition to 3 days technical instruction this course includes 8 hours flying plus test.

• Additional Twin Rating Course

For pilots already qualified on a twin engine helicopter, the course consists of 2 days technical instruction and 3 hours flying plus test.

Course Duration
Initial rating: 7 to 10 days.
Additional rating: 5 days.

Qualification obtainable
Both courses lead to AS355 Twin Rating

Additional / Linked courses
AS355 Type Rating

• Single Pilot Instrument Multi Engine Rating
• FAA to JAR IR Conversion (15 hours)
• Qualified Service Pilot Instrument Rating
• Fixed Wing to Rotary IR Conversion

Qualified Service Pilot Instrument Rating

Course Description
The Qualified Service Pilot conversion course is available at two separate levels dependant on the type of military rating held. Special arrangements are available for ELCAS qualifiers.

Course Detail

• Military pilots holding or having held a Non-Procedural rating

A military pilot holding a non-procedural instrument rating is required to complete a minimum 15 hour Single Pilot instrument rating course. In addition to the flying elements, the course involves a Ground School package with a detailed section on exercises and procedures not generally flown on a military non-procedural rating. These include:

• ILS Procedures
• ADF/NDB theory and procedures
• Holding Patterns
• Hold joining procedures
• UK CAA IFR regulations
• Wind / Time / Drift calculations

The flying element consists of a minimum of 10 hours instruction in an AS350/355 FNTP II flight simulator plus 5 hours flying in an IFR AS355.

• Military pilots holding or having held a Procedural rating

The course for pilots at this level is "Training as required" and is tailored to the individual student's experience and ability. Typically the course will consist of 2 or 3 flight simulator instructional sessions and 3 to 5 hours flying.

Course Duration
The Non-procedural rating course typically requires 2 to 3 weeks depending on a student's progress. Procedural ratings require 1 to 2 weeks dependant on progress.

Qualification obtainable
JAR Single Pilot Multi Engine Instrument Rating.

Additional / Linked courses
AS355 Type Rating

• 8 hours plus test for initial Twin Rating
• 3 hours plus test for additional twin rating

FAA to JAR IR Conversion

Course Description
Instruction as required to cover JAR requirements not included in a FAA Instrument Rating. This is a very intensive course. Students must note that 15 hours is the minimum CAA requirement and will often require additional ground time and extra simulator / flight time, depending on a student's ability, in order to meet the standards demanded by the CAA for this qualification.

Course Detail
Although the FAA IR deals with many of the disciplines required to fly safely on instruments, there are a number of differences and additions that have to be covered theoretically and in the air to achieve a JAR Single Pilot Multi Engine Instrument Rating.

Subjects covered in detail by ground and air work include:

• ILS Procedures
• ADF/NDB theory and procedures
• Holding Patterns
• Hold joining procedures
• UK CAA IFR regulations
• Wind / Time / Drift calculations
• UK IFR R/T procedures
• UK Airspace Classifications

The flying element consists of 10 hours instruction in an AS350/355 FNPT II flight simulator plus 5 hours instrument flying in an IFR AS355.

Course Duration
The Non-procedural rating course typically requires 2 to 3 weeks depending on a student's progress. Procedural ratings require 1 to 2 weeks dependant on progress.

Qualification obtainable
JAR Single Pilot Multi Engine Instrument Rating.

Additional / Linked courses
AS355 Type Rating

• 8 hours plus test for initial Twin Rating
• 3 hours plus test for additional twin rating

Fixed Wing to Rotary IR Conversion

Course Description
The course comprises a minimum of 10 hours instruction in the aircraft. Additional simulator training and a ground school "top-up" package are also available dependant on the student's experience and ability.

Course Duration
7 to 10 days

Qualification obtainable
JAR Single Pilot Multi Engine Instrument Rating.

Additional / Linked courses
AS355 Type Rating

• 8 hours plus test for initial Twin Rating
• 3 hours plus test for additional twin rating

Instrument Rating Instructor Course

Course Description
Training on an as required basis to achieve the award of CAA approved Instrument Rating Instructor. The course length is dependent on previous instructionally ability and instrument hours achieved.