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Welair Aviation
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Ensure for operations into airstrips, that a pilot's ability has been checked in each aircraft type which the company requires him or her to operate into that strip.
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The pilot was checked out on the Awaroa airstrip in accordance with the approved procedure laid down in the Welair Operations Manual. Although this check was carried out in a C172 he was subsequently type rated in a CR182 and completed approximately an hour of short take-offs and landings in that aircraft. He has significant experience on light twins and high performance singles such that handling the CR182 presented few problems. He demonstrated more than adequate competence during both his Awaroa and Type Rating checks. Additionally the C172 and CR182 have similar handling characteristics once the latter's gear is down in the landing configuration.
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