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Standards Document 01(H) (PDF)

Check lists Throughout the flight the applicant shall use the approved helicopter checklist.

Last updated: 17 May 2021

Safety Sense Leaflet 05 (PDF)

The Skyway Code includes a suggested checklist and pilots are encouraged to use and adapt this for their own requirements.

Last updated: 22 February 2024

Standards Document 19(H) (PDF)

(c) Checklists Throughout the flight the applicant will be expected to use the approved helicopter checklist.

Last updated: 25 February 2026

Safety Sense Leaflet 17 (PDF)

Ensure you are familiar with the external, ground, in-flight and emergency checklists.

Last updated: 18 April 2024

Flight Examiners Handbook (A) (PDF)

• View limiting device(s) + 2 Checklists lists + 2 compatible headsets with one spare.

Last updated: 01 March 2020

Single engine piston rating for aeroplanes

Requirements for the issue of a single-engine piston rating for aeroplanes in single-pilot operations.

Pilots' Operating Handbook Converting from SLPC Aeroplanes; Engine and System Components, Construction, Layout and Function: Power control indications Fuel system Ignition system - where applicable Carburettor heat/alternate air control - where applicable Theory of carburettor icing Mixture control Theory and need for manual mixture control Ignition system Theory of magneto ignition - where applicable Fixed pitch propeller theory Engine cooling Operation and Engine Handling Performance and loading considerations Range and endurance Pre-flight inspection Starting taxying Power and function checks Take-off and climb Cruise, including fuel system handling and fuel consumption Use of carburettor heat control Mixture leaning using mixture control Engine handling during descent, approach and landing Shutdown Limitations System limitations for despatch Operating limitations during flight Considerations for shutdown In-Flight Failures and Emergency Handling Engine failures including memory and checklist

Last updated: 05 June 2026

Guidance for Part 145 approval holders

Regulation, policy and guidance to support Part 145 approval holders.

Policy CAA Safety Management Systems (SMS) Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) should be constructed using the Part 145 MOE Guidance (CAP 2375) and associated UK Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval Compliance Checklist (SRG1775). 

Last updated: 03 September 2025

CAA8230 Safetysense 05 VFR V5 (PDF)

The Skyway Code includes a suggested checklist and pilots are encouraged to use and adapt this for their own requirements.

Last updated: 14 October 2022

Flight Examiners Handbook (H) (PDF)

• management of checklists – who calls for what.

Last updated: 26 July 2024