LVO – Low Visibility Operation

Theoretical Training
6 hours of the EMB-135/145 LVO Theory (IN-HOUSE / INSTRUCTOR-LED) on the following topics:

• Characteristics and limitations of the ILS and/or MLS
• Characteristics of the visual aids
• Characteristics of fog
• Operational capabilities and limitations of the particular airborne system to include HUD symbology and EVS characteristics, if appropriate
• Effects of precipitation, ice accretion, low level wind shear and turbulence;
• Effect of specific aircraft/system malfunctions
• Use and limitations of RVR assessment systems
• Principles of obstacle clearance requirements
• Recognition of and action to be taken in the event of failure of ground equipment
• Procedures and precautions to be followed with regard to surface movement during operations when the RVR is 400 m or less and any additional procedures required for take-off in conditions below 150 m (200 m for category D aeroplanes)
• Significance of DHs based upon radio altimeters and the effect of terrain profile in the approach area on radio altimeter readings and on the automatic approach/landing systems
• Importance and significance of alert height, if applicable, and the action in the event of any failure above and below the alert height
• Qualification requirements for pilots to obtain and retain approval to conduct LVOs;
• Importance of correct seating and eye position

Practical Training
2 hours flight training on FFS Level D Simulator, as following:

• Preparation and checks / Flight Manoeuvres / Post flight procedures
• Low Visibility TAKE OFF / Rejected T/O and
• Low Visibility LANDINGS / Rejected LANDINGS

PROFICIENCY CHECK
2 hr (2hr PF *
*on FFS (During OPC only).