Date ________________
Lesson Plan Task B
Pilot Learner __________________
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION – PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS
CROSS WIND TAKEOFFS
Lesson Plan
Materials
Discuss Objective
Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Presentation of statistics / anecdotal material
Airplane Flying Handbook
Presentation / Discussion of Crosswind takeoffs
Crosswind Component Graphs 1 & 2
Oral Inquiry of Pilot Learner -Knowledge / Scenario - based
Pilot Operating Handbook – C-172N
Critique and Review Performance
Preview Next Lesson Objective and Assigned Studies
OBJECTIVE
To provide the pilot learner with an understanding of the unique challenges of crosswind takeoffs and the techniques
used to safely and effectively execute them. Pilot learner will also be acquainted with the risks and limitations involved
in performing a crosswind takeoff as it applies to safe flying.
KEY ELEMENTS
Effects of crosswind
Aerodynamic forces
Weather-vaning
Side-skip
Control Inputs
Runway Selection
Crosswind component limitations
Aileron use
ATIS
Use of Graphs
Rudder use
Windsock
Reference POH / AFM
Take-off roll
Airport diagram
or .2 VSO
Lift-off
Surface conditions
Climb-out
COMMON ERRORS – MISINTERPRETATIONS
Failure to consult POH for limitations
Allows plane to side skip
Failure to properly check winds before takeoff
Poor transition on takeoff
Insufficient use of aileron/rudder to maintain runway alignment
INSTRUCTOR ACTIONS
Familiarize the learner with factors and techniques to understand and perform crosswind take-offs.
Stress importance of these factors as relates to safe flying.
Provide Scenario Based examples to student to illustrate the factors involved with crosswind take-offs.
Assess learner to determine basic comprehension has been acquired
PILOT LEARNER ACTIONS
Actively participate in lesson – Study, review, take notes, ask / answer questions
Acknowledge importance of material as it relates to safe flying.
Answer questions, both knowledge based and scenario based, to show understanding
ASSESSMENT
Learner demonstrates understanding, through oral questioning, the elements crosswind take-offs.
Learner demonstrates an understanding of the techniques to perform a crosswind take-off as applied to scenario-based
questions .
Learner can properly assess, as part of the ADM and risk management, the crosswind limitations of airplane to decide if it is
safe.
Local A/FD , Chart Supplement
FAA-H-8083-3
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Pilot Operating Handbook -C172N
FAA-H-8083-2