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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FLIGHT CREW TRAINING PROGRAM Issue 07 JUN 2009
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18.01 - INTRODUCTION
18.02 - TRAINING FOOTPRINT
18.03 - TRAINING SYLLABI
L.V.O. FFS syllabus

Standard Crew .......................................................................Page 1
Crew of two Captains ............................................................Page 3
Crew of two F/O .....................................................................Page 5
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INTRODUCTION
18.01INTRODUCTION
01 - GENERAL
The Airbus Low Visibility Operations (L.V.O.) course is designed as a generic Low Visibility
Training Course for Airbus aircraft, following the requirements laid down in EU-OPS 1.450
Appendix 1.
Regulations by FAA and other institutions such as ICAO differ in certain areas.
As this course is generic, it needs to be supplemented by the specific rules of the operator
to fulfill the requirements of an operators course according EU-OPS to 1.450 paragraph 2.
Particularly it does NOT fulfill the requirements of EU-OPS UNLESS :
- This course is approved by the Authority the trainees operator is subject to
and
- Published in the Operations Manual of the airline the trainee will fly for.
After the successful completion of this course the pilot is only allowed to conduct Low
Visibility Operation under the approval of an operator holding an LVO certificate.
Do not signed this section 6 of JAR FORM unless explicitly requested by the TRTO.
02 - COURSE DURATION
Training practice Number of session

*Standard crew :
1 Captain + 1 F/O 3 hours / crew 1 x 3:00 FFS session
*Non Standard Crew :

2 Captains 2 hours / Captain 1 x 4:00 FFS session
2 First Officers 2 hours / First Officer 1 x 4:00 FFS session
03 - COURSE PREPARATION
The Airbus LVO Training is divided into two parts:
A self study CBT DVD part
One simulator Session
The CBT self study is available on the trainees DVD. This CBT contains a detailed
presentation covering the following topics:
Definitions
Weather
Airport/Ground Equipment
Aircraft Technical Considerations
Crew Requirements
Normal Operating Procedures
Abnormal Operating Procedures
* Standard + Non Standard Crew : 4 hours DVD - selfstudy
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Knowledge of the CBT is essential to commence and conduct the simulator training. The
trainee must therefore complete the CBT before starting the session. He will sign the sheet
on the next page and provide it to the instructor during the briefing.
There will be no formal tests to verify the trainees knowledge, but the Briefing Guide
contains several multiple-choice questions that have to be answered by the trainees during
the session briefing.
If during the session briefing the Instructor gets the impression that the theoretical
knowledge of the trainees is inadequate or that the CBT has not been performed, he shall
discontinue the training and file a Progress Incident Report. The Head of Training of the
TRTO will conduct further action.
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Certification of L.V.O. course simulator session preparation
I .(name) certify, that I have studied all course documents

(including the DVD course) concerning L.V.O. thoroughly and I am ready to commence
practical training.
Signature .. Date
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TRAINING FOOTPRINT
18.02TRAINING FOOTPRINT
A. STANDARD CREW
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DAY 1 DAY 2
CBT : 4:00 FFS session :

Training practice 3:00
B. - CREW CONSISTING OF TWO CAPTAINS

.
DAY 1 DAY 2

C. - CREW CONSISTING OF TWO FIRST OFFICERS

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DAY 1 DAY 2

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L.V.O. FFS STANDARD CREW

WEATHER AIRLINE OPERATIONAL MINIMUM :
270/5 kt Visi / Ceiling : Per syllabus Temp 2
Dew Point 1 QNH 1020 QFE 991 LOW VISIBILITY TAKE-OFF
INIT PAGE APPROACH : CAT II CAT III
CO RTE FROM / TO TRIP DIST Time
LFZZ/LFZZ LOCAL INIT GATE - LFZZ 33R
ALTN / CO RTE TRIP WIND 1 - FAST COCKPIT PREP, ENG QUICK START
AIBLYS 2 - LOW VISIBLITY (LV) TAXI OUT
0:20 3 - LOW VISIBILTY TAKE OFF (LVTO)
FLT NBR ALTN
[Airline ID] 181 LFLL INIT FINAL APP LFZZ 33R
LAT LONG ALTN DIST 4 - DEMO OF VISUAL SEGMENTS WITH
N 46 24.4 E 004 01.3 85 Nm DIFFERENT MINIMA (FREEZE)
COST INDEX FL TO ALTN 5 - DEMO OF DEFINED TECHNICAL FAILURES
0:45
ON FINAL (PARTLY : FREEZE) - G/A
30 FL 110
CRZ FL TEMP TROPO INIT HOLDING POINT LFZZ 33R
4000 ft / -5C 36090 6 - TAKE OFF, CONTINUE YAW BAR, BSCU
CHANNEL 2 FAILURE ON DOWNWIND
INIT NEXT PAGE
7 - CAT III DUAL TO MINIMUM 20 ft -
58 t 10 t NO CONTACT - LOW G/A -
GW CG % FOB
127 600 lb 22 000 lb ENGINE FAIL ON G/A
8 - CAT III SINGLE - ONE ENGINE OUT -
1:20
48 t LANDING
ZFW ZFWCG 28 %
105 600 lb
INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R
NOTES 9 - TAKE OFF BY F/O - ATHR 1 FAILURE
RWY COND WET FPLN : AFTER CLEAN UP
AIR COND ON 10 - CAT III SINGLE -
ANTI ICE ENG ON AUTOLAND LIGHT AT 50FT -
(BOTH A/P AND ATHR FAIL) - NO VISUAL
HASE CONTACT - MANUAL G/A
IAE CFM 11 - CAT II MANUAL THRUST - LANDING -
1:55
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE AUTOBRAKE FAILURE
LFZZ 33R LFZZ 33R
V1 129 TOGA V1 126 TOGA 12 - TAKE OFF - ENGINE FAILURE AT VR -
RESTART
VR 129 58 FLEX VR 126 53 FLEX 13 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH -
G/A DUE DMC 1 FAILURE AT 300FT - G/A
V2 131 V2 129 14 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH -
2:25 VISUAL CONTACT AT 150FT -
ENGINE FAILURE AT 100FT - LANDING
FLAPS 2 FLAPS 2
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE 15 - TAKE OFF - ENGINE FIRE AT 110KTS -
RTO - VIS 0 - FOLLOW YAW BAR
V1 TOGA V1 TOGA INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R

16 - TAKE OFF BY F/O -
VR FLEX VR FLEX CAPT INCAPACITATED ON ROTATION -
SELECT CAT I WEATHER
V2 V2 F/O AUTOLAND APPROACH
FLAPS FLAPS INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R OR INIT DOWNWIND

17 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - LANDING
3:00 18 - TAXI IN
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LFZZ/LFZZ LOCAL INIT GATE - LFZZ 33R
ALTN / CO RTE TRIP WIND 1 - FAST COCKPIT PREP, ENG FAST START
AIBLYS 2 - LOW VISIBILITY (LV) TAXI OUT
0:20 3 - LOW VISIBILITY TAKE OFF (LVTO)
FLT NBR ALTN
[Airline ID] 181 LFLL INIT FINAL APP LFZZ 33R
LAT LONG ALTN DIST 4 - DEMO OF VISUAL SEGMENTS WITH
N 46 24.4 E 004 01.3 85 Nm DIFFERENT MINIMA (FREEZE)
COST INDEX FL TO ALTN 5 - DEMO OF DEFINED TECHNICAL FAILURES
ON FINAL (PARTLY: FREEZE), G/A
30 FL 110
6 - CAT III DUAL TO MINIMUM 20FT-
CRZ FL TEMP TROPO NO CONTACT - LOW G/A -
4000 ft / -5C 36090 ENGINE FAIL ON G/A
7 - CAT III SINGLE - ONE ENGINE OUT -
INIT NEXT PAGE 1:10
LANDING
58 t 10 t
GW CG % FOB INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R
127 600 lb 22 000 lb
8 - TAKE OFF, CONTINUE YAW BAR,
ATHR 1 FAILURE AFTER CLEAN UP
48 t
ZFW ZFWCG 28 % 9 - CAT III SINGLE
105 600 lb
A/P AND ATHR FAIL AT 50FT
NOTES AUTOLAND LIGHT
RWY COND WET FPLN : NO VISUAL CONTACT - MANUAL G/A
AIR COND ON 10 - CAT II MANUAL THRUST - LANDING -
1:45
AUTOBRAKE FAILURE
ANTI ICE ENG ON
IAE CFM 11 - TAKE OFF -
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE F/O INCAPACITATED BEFORE 100 KTS
LFZZ 33R LFZZ 33R 1:50 CALL -
ENGINE FIRE AT 110KTS
V1 129 TOGA V1 126 TOGA RTO - VIS 0 - FOLLOW YAW BAR
VR 129 58 FLEX VR 126 53 FLEX INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R

12 - TAKE OFF - ENGINE FAILURE - RESTART
V2 131 V2 129 13 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - LONG FLARE -
2:10
LANDING
FLAPS 2 FLAPS 2
SEAT CHANGE
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE
V1 TOGA V1 TOGA
VR FLEX VR FLEX
V2 V2
FLAPS FLAPS
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LFZZ/LFZZ LOCAL INIT HOLDING POINT LFZZ 33R
ALTN / CO RTE TRIP WIND 14 - TAKE OFF
AIBLYS 15 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - AUTOLAND
LIGHT - TRANSMITTER FAILURE - G/A -
FLT NBR ALTN
16 - CAT II APPROACH
[Airline ID] 181 LFLL 2:45 R/A 2 FAILURE ON DOWNWIND
LAT LONG ALTN DIST NO ROLL OUT MODE
N 46 24.4 E 004 01.3 85 Nm
COST INDEX FL TO ALTN
17 - TAKE OFF, CONTINUE YAW BAR,
30 FL 110 F/O INCAPACITATED (REANIMATED ON
CRZ FL TEMP TROPO DOWNWIND)
4000 ft / -5C 36090 18 - CAT III DUAL TO MINIMUM 20FT-
NO CONTACT - LOW G/A -
INIT NEXT PAGE ENGINE FAIL ON G/A
58 t 10 t 19 - CAT III SINGLE - ONE ENGINE OUT -
GW CG % FOB 3:20
127 600 lb 22 000 lb LANDING - LONG FLARE

48 t
ZFW ZFWCG 28 % 20 - TAKE OFF - ENGINE FAILURE AT 110KTS-
105 600 lb 3:25
RTO - VIS 0 - FOLLOW YAW BAR
NOTES
RWY COND WET FPLN : INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R
AIR COND ON 21 - TAKE OFF - ENGINE FAILURE - RESTART
22 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH -
ANTI ICE ENG ON
FAC 1 FAILURE AT 800FT- GA -
RESET SUCCESSFUL
IAE CFM 23 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - LANDING
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE 4:00 24 - TAXI IN LOVIS
LFZZ 33R LFZZ 33R
V1 129 TOGA V1 126 TOGA
VR 129 58 FLEX VR 126 53 FLEX
V2 131 V2 129
FLAPS 2 FLAPS 2
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE
V1 TOGA V1 TOGA
VR FLEX VR FLEX
V2 V2
FLAPS FLAPS
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LFZZ/LFZZ LOCAL INIT FINAL APP LFZZ 33R
ALTN / CO RTE TRIP WIND 1 - DEMO OF VISUAL SEGMENTS WITH
AIBLYS DIFFERENT MINIMA (FREEZE)
2 - DEMO OF DEFINED TECHNICAL FAILURES
FLT NBR ALTN 0:35
ON FINAL (PARTLY: FREEZE) LANDING
[Airline ID] 181 LFLL
LAT LONG ALTN DIST INIT FINAL APP LFZZ 33R -
N 46 24.4 E 004 01.3 85 Nm INSTRUCTOR TAKES LH SEAT
3 - REPOS ON FINAL 2500FT - CAT III DUAL
NO DH - GA DUE TO LOC DRIFT AT
30 FL 110 150FT - AUTOLAND LIGHT
CRZ FL TEMP TROPO 0:55 4 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - LANDING
4000 ft / -5C 36090
INIT NEXT PAGE 5 - TAKE OFF BY F/O
58 t 10 t 6 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH -
GW CG % FOB DMC 1 FAILURE AT 300 FT
127 600 lb 22 000 lb
7 - CAT III DUAL NO DH - NO FLARE -
G/A - ELAC 2 FAULT
48 t
ZFW ZFWCG 28 % 1:45 8 - CAT III SINGLE - LANDING
105 600 lb
NOTES INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R
RWY COND WET FPLN : 9 - TAKE OFF - ENGINE FIRE AT 110KTS -
AIR COND ON RTO - AUTOBRAKE FAILURE
ANTI ICE ENG ON
10 - TAKE OFF BY F/O - CAPT INCAPACITATED
IAE CFM ON ROTATION - SELECT CAT I WEATHER
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE AUTOLAND APPROACH BY F/O
LFZZ 33R LFZZ 33R
INIT DOWNWIND
11 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - LANDING
2:15 12 - TAXI IN LOVIS
SEAT CHANGE
V2 131 V2 129
FLAPS 2 FLAPS 2
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE
V1 TOGA V1 TOGA
VR FLEX VR FLEX
V2 V2
FLAPS FLAPS
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LFZZ/LFZZ LOCAL
ALTN / CO RTE TRIP WIND INIT FINAL APP LFZZ 33R
AIBLYS 13 - REPOS ON FINAL 2500FT -
CAT III DUAL NO DH -
FLT NBR ALTN GA DUE TO ILS TRANSMITTER FAILURE
[Airline ID] 181 LFLL AT 150FT -
LAT LONG ALTN DIST AUTOLAND LIGHT
N 46 24.4 E 004 01.3 85 Nm 2:45 14 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - LANDING
30 FL 110 15 - TAKE OFF BY F/O
CRZ FL TEMP TROPO 16 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH -
4000 ft / -5C 36090 ADR 1 FAILURE AT 300 FT - G/A
17 - CAT III SINGLE - NO FLARE - G/A -
INIT NEXT PAGE RA2 FAULT
58 t 10 t 3:35 18 - CAT II - LANDING
GW CG % FOB
127 600 lb 22 000 lb
19 - TAKE OFF - ENGINE FIRE AT 110KTS -
48 t
ZFW ZFWCG 28 % RTO - NO SPOILERS
105 600 lb
NOTES INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R
RWY COND WET FPLN : 20 - TAKE OFF BY F/O -
AIR COND ON CAPT INCAPACITATED ON ROTATION -
SELECT CAT I WEATHER
ANTI ICE ENG ON
AUTOLAND APP BY F/O
IAE CFM INIT DOWNWIND

PERF PAGE PERF PAGE 4:00 21 - CAT III DUAL TO NO DH - LANDING
LFZZ 33R LFZZ 33R
V2 131 V2 129
FLAPS 2 FLAPS 2
PERF PAGE PERF PAGE
V1 TOGA V1 TOGA
VR FLEX VR FLEX
V2 V2
FLAPS FLAPS
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18.03
L.V.O. SESSION PREPARATION
01 - SESSION OBJECTIVE
To complete L.V.O. training so that the crew reaches the required level of proficiency for CAT
II / III approaches and low visibility taxi and take-off operations. F/O autoland training in case
of captains incapacitation
(Refer to General Requirements on 18.01 Page 1).
02 - TRAINING TOPICS
A. INTRODUCE
CAT II / III approaches and low visibility taxi and take-off training.
B. EXERCISES / REFERENCES :
EVENTS FCOM QRH

AUTOFLIGHT LIMITATIONS 3.01.22
VISUAL SEGMENT 3.03.22
TASK SHARING AND FAILURES FOR 4.05.70
CAT II AND CAT III APPROACHES
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT 5.04
C. SUPPORT
FCOM 3
FCOM 4
Briefing Guide L.V.O
Getting to grips with CAT II / III on DVD
CBT : Self study course CAT II / III - L.V.O.
Session briefing : 1 hour (50 minutes briefing, 10 minutes break).

A Briefing Guide is provided to facilitate the briefing.
Briefing Content : In the CBT DVD phase all theoretical, regulatory and background informa-
tion are taught. In the simulator session, the operational aspects of L.V.O. are trained.
Therefore the session briefing shall concentrate on the operational aspects of L.V.O.
To assure proper time management of the session briefing:

Avoid overloading trainees with regulations and basic information.
Emphasise the operational side of LVO.
It is not necessary to brief all common errors (see Briefing Guide) in detail.
It is not necessary to brief technical malfunctions in detail. A thorough presentation of the
most likely malfunctions is given in the CBT self study course and will be demonstrated or
trained in the simulator session (receiver failure, transmitter failure, RA failure, AP failure )
03 - SESSION PROFICIENCY CRITERIA

The crew has reached an acceptable level of proficiency so as to operate in low visiblity.
F/O are capable to operate autoland in case of captains incapacitation
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BRIEFING GUIDE
The recommended session briefing should contain the following elements
A. CBT SELF STUDY COURSE

Ask trainees about any open questions after conducting the CBT training and collect the
statement that they have completed the courseware (page 18.02.1)
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B. Low Visibility Taxi and Take Off (LVTO)
Basics for Low Visibility ground operations:

- Both heads up (but watch GS on ND regurlarly)
- No checklist/administrative work when aircraft is moving
Both pilots have to be familiar with the intended Taxi Route before starting Taxi (Briefing)
Crew has to pay special attention to Hot Spots (Areas of possible error/conflict with other
traffic) and identify them on the airport chart
Ask for ATC assistance (Mode S) or Follow Me if uncertain about position
Use all means to identify T/O Runway - e.g. switch LS to on and monitor LLZ centering
when lining up (if RWY ILS equipped) - off again when lined up to get yaw bar.
Describe function and use of Yaw Bar (NOTE : YAW-BAR will appear only if the ILS/LOC is
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available for the same RWY direction) and thrust is advanced
Use TCAS before entering runway to check the approach area clear and / or the preceeding
A/C has vacated the RWY
Common Errors
- No thorough preparation of both pilots before starting taxi manoeuvers
- Taxi speed to fast
- One or both pilots head down/doing checklists etc.
- PNF not ready to brake
C. Approach Preparation
The preparation for the approach should start with a brief review of the elements that have to
be considered before starting an LVO:
Aircraft
Airport
Crew
Weather
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Aircraft
- Certified for the intended operation (where to find? - FCOM Limitations)
- Technical Status must allow the LVO (where to find? - Aircraft Log, MEL for preflight
check - ECAM and QRH for in-flight failures)
Airport
- To be certified for LVO (where to find? - Route Documentation)
- Low Visibility Procedures must be in force (Check ATIS or ask ATC to confirm)
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Crew
- Both pilots must be qualified for LVO
- LVO certification must be current (Crew Briefing!)
Weather
- Check RVR to be above company LVO limit
- Check local requirements (e.g. some states require also Ceiling to be above a certain
limits)
- Always plan for the full use of automation and brief for downgrade options (e.g. plan for
CAT III dual autoland even when the minimum is CAT II)
- Check endurance to hold and diversion options
Common Errors
- Not checking Technical Aircraft Log if there is a LVO restriction
- Not confirming that Low Visibility Procedures are enforced by the ATC/Airport
- Not planning for the lowest possible minimum
D. Operational particularities for LVO approach
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Task sharing
- CM1 is PF, CM2 is PNF

- Mention importance of CM2 especially below 400ft (he has to check the flight path and
the Autoflight Modes, call deviations, Takeover in case of incapacitation of CM 1)
Autobrake is recommended
Stabilized Approach is recommended
Major differences to conventional ILS approach below 400 ft
- LAND Mode to be checked (called out) ; if not available: G/A (at 350 ft)
- ILS Course on PFD to be in agreement with published figure (at 350 ft)
- Call outs similar to conventional ILS approach, exception:
CAT III NODH:
CONTINUE Call at 100 ft if no failures detected (irrespective of visual conditions).
CONTINUE call in CAT III NODH refers to technical capability rather then visual condition.
- FLARE mode to be checked and announced by CM2
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- RETARD: Brief the difference between the RETARD call for autoland and manual landing:
In manual landing RETARD is a reminder, in autoland with ATHR RETARD is an ORDER
(no retard of thrust levers before RETARD call)
- Reverse on main wheel touch down. Remind that 2 items have to be done
manually in Autoland: Reverse and A/P disconnect after Rollout
- ROLL OUT mode to be checked and announced by CM2
- Keep AP when engaged until Taxi speed
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Common Errors
- Not considering the important functions of the F/O for LVO Ops
- Not checking the ILS course at 350ft
- No CONTINUE Call in CATIII B NO DH
- No Go Around decision is taken if no contact at low DH's (20 ft) as aircraft is already in
FLARE mode
- Retarding Thrust Levers too early (i.e. before RETARD Call) - esp. if visual
- Disconnecting AP too early (after Touch down)
- Forgetting to disconnect A/P
- Disconnecting AP in case of GA
E. Abnormal Operation in LVO
Failures above 1000 ft AAL:

if
- all ECAM actions performed and
- weather permits and
- briefing and DH are updated and
- aircraft is stabilized before 1000 ft AAL
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approach may be continued
Failures below 1000ft

As a general rule a Go Around has to be performed.
- If the pilot has the runway in sight
- and the type of failure does not impair the landing
the approach may be continued.
This does not impair the emergency authority of the commander - e.g. low fuel, cabin fire
Autoland Light
- Description :
Facilitates decision making
Is active below 200 ft
Is required for all Autoland Approaches
- Conditions for Autoland Light Illuminations :

Both A/P fail or
Both LLZ or GP receivers fail
Both LLZ or GP transmitters fail
Difference between RA is more than 15 feet
Aircraft gets too far of the beam (LOC and G/S Flash on PFD)
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- ATTENTION: there are failures that are not monitored by the autoland light but nether-
theless require a G/A. e.g. Eng failure above Alert Height.
Alert Height (= only a decision factor in CAT III B)
- 100ft (watch difference to A330/340/380 for MFF pilots)

- Certification criteria only for CATIII fail operational system (CATIII B)
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- not displayed in the Flight Deck as specific warning
- Criteria: Aircraft is capable to continue for a successful landing even if an element of the
CATIII fail operational systems fail (e.g. engine failure below alert height)
Common Errors
- Not realizing the distinction between Autoland Light and Alert Height
- Not observing FMA that a mode change did not take place (LAND, FLARE, ROLL OUT)
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SESSION GUIDE
Three session-options are available, differing for various crew complements:
1. Normal crew
2. Crew consisting of two captains
3. Crew consisting of two first officers
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All three scenarios consist of two Demo-Parts and one Ops part. The Demo-parts show
1. the various visual aspects at different minima and in different ambient conditions
2. various failures on final approach.
For the Demo-Parts extensive use of repositioning and freeze functions should be made.
The Ops part should be conducted in real-time; no reposition on final, no freeze and no slew
should be used (with exception of repetitions of unsatisfactory items). The crew shall have
the opportunity to experience the different tasks in real time and assimilate the various
failures they encounter.
Short vectors are appropriate and will allow the completion of the program within the given
timeframe.
For better time management the Captain may advise "Briefing as before except." This is
acceptable for this session.
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Taxi operations in L.V.O. are mandatory items.
Altering the program should be avoided (exercises are legal requirements of EU-OPS)
Incapacitation of pilot exercises :
F/Os are given the opportunity to conduct one Autoland approach with Captain incapaci-
tated. Target of the exercise is not to train LVO single pilots operation, but to give the F/O the
demonstration and confidence that an Autoland (also in good weather conditions) is a rea-
sonable option if the other pilot becomes incapacitated. Legally the F/O succeeds in the
command of the aircraft and would even be allowed to conduct LVO approaches exercising
his Emergency Command Authority.
To distinguish this exercise from LVO training, increase weather to CAT I or better for this
approach.
For Captains, only the initial handling of the incapacitation is sufficient (no approach).
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For the two F/O's complement there are some particularities:
The session starts (without T/O) directly with the two Demo Parts (Repos Final).
To give the F/Os optimum training benefit, the instructor will take the left hand seat after the
Demo Parts. The instructor screens can be handled on all simulators from the captains seat
by swiveling them forward (simulators not capable of being controlled from the captains seat
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will be avoided for LVO sessions with 2 F/Os).
All three session options end with an uneventful CAT III Approach with NO DH and taxi in.
Thus a positive training effect will be reinforced after training the various failure cases.
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SESSION FOR STANDARD CREW
1 : Ensure that the trainee do not waste time in setting-up prior to start. An appropriate
take-off alternate has to be announced by the crew.
2,3 : RVR 125m (or lowest minimum of customer), watch that both pilots are head up and
showing good CRM in LVO, no administrative work, no checklist during motion of the
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aircraft. 90 meters visual segment has to be confirmed by the pilots before starting
T/O roll (EU-OPS requirement 1.430)
4 : Reposition on long final, demonstration of visual segments (adapt minima to lowest

minima of customer if required)
Select RVR 550 m
- Freeze the approach at DH 200 ft and review visual segment (day and night)
- Ask crew to switch landing lights ON and OFF to show the change in visual cues.
- Vary the flight deck lighting to illustrate the necessity of low intensity
Select RVR 300 m, freeze at 100ft

Select RVR 75m, freeze at 20ft
and review visual segment (day and night, lights on and off))
Turn off the motion before unfreezing the SIM at 20ft as on some simulators the
landing logic will be disturbed by the freeze. Release simulator and perform
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autoland or go around.
5 : Setup:
Set DH 20ft
You can flight freeze the simulator for failures, that do not depend on aircraft
movement, to show the mode switching/instrument pictures
Freeze the Sim after G/A (acceleration height) and reposition to T/O for next
exercise (Note: Demo counts as first LVO Approach)
Insert transmitter fault (G/S then LOC)
The corresponding index is lost

The LOC and/or G/S scales flash
The corresponding FD bars flash
Above 200 ft RA, if the transmitter failure lasts less than 7 seconds, the FGS
retains the LOC and G/S modes (or the LAND mode) and autopilots continue to
work
CAUTION: NO RED WARNING. If the failure lasts longer than 7 seconds, the APs
disengage and the FDs revert to HDG-V/S or TRK-FPA mode.
Below 200 ft RA, the autoland warning will appear.
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Insert ILS receiver failure
The PFD and ND (rose ILS mode) display red LOC and G/S flags
LOC and G/S scales disappear from PFD.
If LOC or G/S modes are engaged and at least one AP/FD is engaged :
- the APs disengage.
- the FDs revert to HDG-V/S or TRK - FPA mode.
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
Insert excessive beam deviation.
Warning is shown by the flashing of the LOC and G/S scales
Occurs whenever:
- G/S deviation is greater than 1 dot (above 100 feet RA)
- LOC deviation is greater than 1/4 dot (above 15 feet RA)
Insert warning associated with ILS landing capability:
Insert RA 2 failure to demonstrate downgrading of the approach capability.
- A triple-click aural warning sounds

- The FMA changes to the new approach capability (boxed white).
Insert loss of standby horizon
- No change in the FMA landing capability

- Crew has to check QRH 5.04
Demonstrate the AUTOLAND warning and Low Level Go around capability

- Insert loss of LOC signal at 40 ft and visual minima zero.
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
- Go around when AUTOLAND warning is flashing
- Demonstrate the capability of a low level Go Around
After Clean Up freeze and INIT TAKE OFF
6 : Brief the crew that visibility will be reduced to zero above 100 kts to illustrate the
effectiveness and convenience of the YAW-BAR for directional control
(NOTE : YAW-BAR will appear only if the ILS/LOC is available for the Runway used)
On downwind select BRAKES BSCU Channel 2 fault. Crew has to consult the QRH
to verify that this system is monitored by the FMGS and that CAT III dual capability is
still available.
7 : Set weather to 0/0
Engine failure when applying TOGA for G/A
The aircraft reverts to CAT 3 single capability in the event of one engine failed, due
to the loss of electrical power split (device ensuring that both FMGCs are powered
by independent electrical sources). Even if the APU generator is used, the FMGCs
electrical supply split is not recoverable, due to the A320 electrical system architec-
ture.
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TRAINING SYLLABI
9 : For F/O Take Off select 400m RVR (or Company minimum if different).
Fail ATHR # 1 after clean up.
Show crew that STS reverts to CAT III single and that landing capability changes to
CAT II when arming the APP and selecting second A/P (reason : FMGS # 1 is mas-
ter when 2 A/P engaged)
Select A/P 2 only to regain CAT III single
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
10 : Select weather 0/0. AP and ATHR fail at 50 ft.

One AP is available after Clean Up, ATHR 1 + 2 stay lost
11 : CAT II Autoland with manual thrust:

Difference to Autothrust
"RETARD" will be triggered for the first time at 10ft instead of 20ft
RETARD is an ORDER in Autothrust, a REMINDER in manual thrust.
depending on the external conditions, the pilot will decide at what point to retard
(earlier or later) in manual thrust
Insert Brake Failure at 80 kts
13 : Controls will be handed over and G/A will be flown by F/O
16 : For F/O Take Off select 400m RVR (or Company minimum if different).
Brief Captain to be incapacitated on rotation.
Select CAT I Weather. Autoland by F/O.
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
FFSgd_320-STDT.fm
A320 E F18
TRAINING SYLLABI
SESSION FOR CREW WITH TWO CAPTAINS
1 : Ensure that the trainee does not waste time in setting-up prior to start. An appropri-
ate take-off alternate has to be announced by the crew.
2,3 : RVR 125m (or lowest minimum of customer), watch that both pilots are head up and
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
showing good CRM in LVO, no administrative work, no checklist during motion of the
aircraft. 90 meters visual segment has to be confirmed by the pilots before starting
T/O roll (EU-OPS requirement 1.430)

customer minima if required)
Select RVR 550 m

Turn off the motion before unfreezing the SIM at 20ft as on some simulators
the landing logic will be disturbed by the freeze. Release simulator and per-
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
form autoland.
5 : Setup:
Set DH 20ft
movement, to show the mode switching/instrument pictures (true on S29, S30, to
be confirmed on the others)

work
CAUTION: NO RED WARNING.
If the failure lasts longer than 7 seconds, the APs disengage and the FDs revert to
HDG-V/S or TRK-FPA mode.
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A320 E F18
TRAINING SYLLABI
The APs disengage.
The FDs revert to HDG-V/S or TRK - FPA mode.
INSTRUCTOR ONLY

Warning is shown by the flashing the LOC and G/S scales
Occurs whenever:
A triple-click aural warning sounds

The FMA changes to the new approach capability (boxed white).
No change in the FMA landing capability

Crew has to check QRH 5.04

Insert loss of LOC signal at 40 ft and visual minima zero.
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
Go around when AUTOLAND warning is flashing

Demonstrate the capability of a low level Go Around
Vector for CAT III dual (minimum 20ft)
6,18 : Set weather to 0/0
Engine failure when applying TOGA for G/A
The aircraft reverts to CAT 3 single capability in the event of one engine failed, due
to the loss of the electrical power split (device ensuring that both FMGCs are pow-
ered by independent electrical sources). Even if the APU generator is used, the
FMGCs electrical supply split is not recoverable, due to the A320 electrical system
architecture.
8,17 : Brief the crew that visibility will be reduced to zero on the take-off run to illustrate the
effectiveness and convenience of the YAW-BAR for directional control
(NOTE : YAW-BAR will appear only if the ILS/LOC is available for the Runway used)
FFSgd_320-CAPT.fm
A320 E F18
TRAINING SYLLABI
Step 8 only :
Fail ATHR # 1 after clean up.
Show crew that STS reverts to CAT III single (even when using A/P 2) and that
landing capability changes to CAT II when arming the APP and selecting second A/P
(reason : FMGS # 1 is master when 2 A/P engaged)
Select A/P 2 only to regain CAT III single
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
9 : Select weather 0/0. AP and ATHR fail at 50 ft.
One AP is available after Clean Up, both ATHR remain unservicable
10 : CAT II Autoland with manual thrust:
Difference to Autothrust
"RETARD" will be triggered for the first time at 10ft instead of 20ft
RETARD is an ORDER in Autohrust, a REMINDER in manual thrust.
depending on the external conditions, the pilot will decide at what point to retard
(earlier or later)
Insert Brake Failure at 80 kts
11 : Tell Captain in the right seat to be incapacitated (no 100kts call). The fire warning at
110 kts will trigger the RTO additionally.
16 : Insert failure of ROLL OUT MODE or fail A/Ps on Touch Down if the simulator does
not allow this failure.
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
FFSgd_320-CAPT.fm
A320 E F18
TRAINING SYLLABI
SESSION FOR CREW WITH TWO FIRST OFFICERS

minima of customer if required)
Select RVR 550 m
INSTRUCTOR ONLY

Turn off the motion before unfreezing the SIM at 20ft as on some simulators
the landing logic will be disturbed by the freeze. Release simulator and per-
form autoland.
2 : Setup:
Set DH 20ft
movement, to show the mode switching/instrument pictures (true on S29, S30, to
be confirmed on the others)
INSTRUCTOR ONLY

work
CAUTION: NO RED WARNING.
If the failure lasts longer than 7 seconds, the APs disengage and the FDs revert to
HDG-V/S or TRK-FPA mode.
- The APs disengage.
- The FDs revert to HDG-V/S or TRK - FPA mode.
FFSgd_320-FO.fm
A320 E F18
TRAINING SYLLABI

Warning is shown by flashing the LOC and G/S scales
Occurs whenever:
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
A triple-click aural warning sounds
The FMA changes to the new approach capability (boxed white).
No change in the FMA landing capability

Crew has to check QRH 5.04

Insert loss of LOC signal at 40 ft and visual minima zero.
Go around when AUTOLAND warning is flashing
Demonstrate the capability of a low level Go Around
After Clean Up freeze and INIT APP.
Seat Change Instructor Takes the Left Hand seat for the rest of the session.
3,4 : Set RVR 75 m
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
5,15 : For F/O Take Off select 400m RVR (or Company minimum if different)
6,16 : G/A by F/O after handover of controls after the system failure
7,17 : Insert NO FLARE at 300 ft.

In the simulator, if inserted above 400 ft, the LAND green on FMA might not appear
before +/-350 ft which will lead to a go around.
At 40 ft the F/O should monitor flare on FMA and call FLARE or NO FLARE.
Perform G/A
9,19 : F/O to call NO DECEL resp. NO SPOILERS
10,20: Select CAT I weather or better, autoland by F/O
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A320 E F18
TRAINING SYLLABI

INSTRUCTOR ONLY
INSTRUCTOR ONLY
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LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS

LOW VISIBILITY OPERATIONS 18.00 Page 1

18.02 - TRAINING FOOTPRINT

18.03 - TRAINING SYLLABI

L.V.O. FFS syllabus

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Training practice Number of session

*Non Standard Crew :

* Standard + Non Standard Crew : 4 hours DVD - selfstudy

Certification of L.V.O. course simulator session preparation

I .(name) certify, that I have studied all course documents

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CBT : 4:00 FFS session :

B. - CREW CONSISTING OF TWO CAPTAINS

CBT : 4:00 FFS session :

C. - CREW CONSISTING OF TWO FIRST OFFICERS

CBT : 4:00 FFS session :

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L.V.O. FFS STANDARD CREW

V1 TOGA V1 TOGA INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R

FLAPS FLAPS INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R OR INIT DOWNWIND

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L.V.O. FFS CREW OF TWO CAPTAINS

WEATHER AIRLINE OPERATIONAL MINIMUM :

INIT PAGE APPROACH : CAT II CAT III

VR 129 58 FLEX VR 126 53 FLEX INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R

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L.V.O. FFS CREW OF TWO CAPTAINS

WEATHER AIRLINE OPERATIONAL MINIMUM :

INIT PAGE APPROACH : CAT II CAT III

INIT TAKE OFF LFZZ 33R

VR 129 58 FLEX VR 126 53 FLEX

PERF PAGE PERF PAGE

L.V.O. FFS CREW OF TWO F/O

WEATHER AIRLINE OPERATIONAL MINIMUM :

INIT PAGE APPROACH : CAT II CAT III

PERF PAGE PERF PAGE

L.V.O. FFS CREW OF TWO F/O

WEATHER AIRLINE OPERATIONAL MINIMUM :

INIT PAGE APPROACH : CAT II CAT III

IAE CFM INIT DOWNWIND

VR 129 58 FLEX VR 126 53 FLEX

PERF PAGE PERF PAGE

L.V.O. SESSION PREPARATION

EVENTS FCOM QRH

Session briefing : 1 hour (50 minutes briefing, 10 minutes break).

To assure proper time management of the session briefing:

03 - SESSION PROFICIENCY CRITERIA

The recommended session briefing should contain the following elements

A. CBT SELF STUDY COURSE

B. Low Visibility Taxi and Take Off (LVTO)

Basics for Low Visibility ground operations:

Ask for ATC assistance (Mode S) or Follow Me if uncertain about position

available for the same RWY direction) and thrust is advanced

D. Operational particularities for LVO approach

- CM1 is PF, CM2 is PNF

Stabilized Approach is recommended

Major differences to conventional ILS approach below 400 ft

E. Abnormal Operation in LVO

Failures above 1000 ft AAL:

approach may be continued

Failures below 1000ft

- Conditions for Autoland Light Illuminations :

Alert Height (= only a decision factor in CAT III B)