TEST
CONDUCT AND OPERATIONS
Test
conduct principles:
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Two pilots
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[Company] test conductor in cockpit all flights
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Standardized flying procedures, policies, practices
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Cannot "add" tests in flight
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Can "expand" selected cards if so agreed to in preflight
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Technical engineers: Monitoring station(s) in cabin
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Role of each participant defined; data or safety
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Technical engineers at tm stations at [company facility]
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In flight/cabin coordinator responsibilities assigned
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"The [company] way": standardized & documented
- Weather minimums
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Fuel minimums
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Crew rest
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Checklists
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Callouts
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Checklists mandatory
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Use simulators whenever possible for familiarization
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Minimize people on board
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Minimum crew -- two pilots plus test conductor
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Minimum essential crew - as above plus "others"
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"Others" - tech engineers, design engineers, data sys tech., vendors