Multi-crew cooperation
(MCC) is a training course that allows
aircraft pilot
An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft by operating its directional flight controls. Some other aircrew members, such as navigators or flight engineers, are also considered aviators because they a ...
s to fly multi-crew aircraft. It is a requirement before a pilot may undertake a multi-crew aircraft
type rating
A type rating is an authorization entered on or associated with a pilot license and forming part thereof, stating the pilot's privileges or limitations pertaining to certain aircraft type. Such qualification requires additional training beyond ...
. It is also required for the issuance of an
airline transport pilot license (ATPL) or a multi-crew pilot license (MPL).
In the European Union and the United Kingdom, MCC courses are regulated under Part-FCL 735. A longer course, the Airline Pilot Standards (APS MCC) course, is also available. This covers additional material including
swept wing
A swept wing is a wing angled either backward or occasionally forward from its root rather than perpendicular to the fuselage.
Swept wings have been flown since the pioneer days of aviation. Wing sweep at high speeds was first investigated in Ge ...
aircraft.
References
Aviation licenses and certifications
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