University of Oklahoma – Department of Aviation
Private Pilot – Stages I thru III
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The lessons are presented in numerical order just as you will fly them. It is your responsibility to be
prepared for each lesson so that you will get the most out of the training hours offered. Under each lesson
number you will find the reference for the concepts/maneuvers to be presented. In the next column you
will find the paragraph or page associated with that concept/maneuver. The last column contains the
material to be covered in the lesson.
The opening paragraph of each lesson contains a completion standard. To determine satisfactory
completion of the lesson your instructor will evaluate whether you did or did not meet the standard. In
some cases, supplemental/review information is also listed which you should study to gain a thorough
understanding of the lesson material. Note that in many cases, the same references are listed several times
for your reading/review. Repetitive reading of the material will help your retention—a lot of what you
need to know at the end of this course comes from brute memorization! After each lesson listing is a
homework assignment. You are expected to complete the assignment before you come to fly. Your
instructor will ask some basic questions during your pre-flight session to determine your level of
preparation. If he/she feels that you did not adequately prepare for the lesson then it may be terminated and
you will be required to use the time to prepare. You must be prepared for the next scheduled session.
Failure to prepare wastes valuable training time/opportunities and therefore may be reflected in your grade.
Chronic failure to arrive prepared will result in counseling and possible course termination. Due to the
costs associated with these flying courses it is absolutely vital that you accept the responsibility for your
training.
TEXT ABBREVIATIONS:
AFH = Airplane Flying Handbook
AIM = AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANUAL
FAR = FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS
WOH = PIPER WARRIOR INFORMATION MANUAL
PTS = PRIVATE PILOT PRACTICAL TEST STANDARDS
I-1: At the completion of this lesson, the student will have a knowledge of aircraft systems and the
necessity of checking their operation before flight. Additionally, the student will be familiar with the
control systems and how they are used to maneuver the airplane on the ground and in the air.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
Instructor
WOH
WOH
WOH
WOH
WOH
4.5
4.5
8.9
1.7, 2.21, 8.21
Section 7
WOH
WOH
WOH
Instructor
WOH
WOH
WOH
WOH
4.5, 4.13
4.5, 4.17
4.5, 4.19-4.21
4.5, 4.23, 4.25
4.5, 4.27
4.25, 4.29
4.31, 4.33
Supplemental
AFH
2-4,2-5
AFH
2-6, 2-10
AFH
4-1,4-9
Certificates and Documents
Airplane Logbooks
Use of Checklists
Visual Inspection
Airplane Servicing
Fuel Grades
Airplane Systems
Engine Starting
Taxi
Pretakeoff Check
Use of Trim
Normal Takeoff and Climb
Straight and Level Flight
Normal Approach and Landing
Postflight Procedures
Introduction to Airplanes
Ground Operations
Basic Flight Maneuvers
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
Discuss the fuel to be used in the airplane, including the grade, color, useable and unusable gallons.
When you sump the fuel tanks, what are you looking for?
2.
When should the brakes be tested?
3.
Why do we do a Ground Check and what are we looking for?
4.
What are the considerations you should take when deciding where to park the airplane?
5.
What are the frequencies for AWOS, Ground Control and Tower at Westheimer?
I-2: At the completion of this lesson, the student will be able to make takeoffs with instructor assistance.
Preflight activities will be conducted accurately, and the student will display an increased understanding
and proficiency in coordinated airplane attitude control. Additionally, the student should be familiar with
the control usage necessary to maintain altitude within 250 feet during airspeed changes.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AIM
AIM
AFH
AFH
AIM
AIM
2-1-1 to 2-1-9
2-3-1 to 2-3-14
2-8
4-1,4-9
8-1-8
4-3-2 to 4-3-5
Supplemental
FAR
FAR
FAR
WOH
91.111
91.113
91.127
Section 2
Airport Lighting Aids
Airport Marking Aids
Crosswind Taxi
Basic Flight Maneuvers
Collision Avoidance
Airport Traffic Pattern Entry and Departure Procedure
Operating Near Other Aircraft
Right-of-Way Rules: Except Water Operations
Operating on or in the Vicinity of an Airport: General Rules
Limitations
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
Describe the runway and taxiway markings and lighting.
2.
After hearing AWOS broadcast winds of 320 at 20G35 you begin to taxi, what should you consider as
you taxi to runway 35?
3.
What is the correct entry procedure to the traffic pattern at any airport?
4.
List the Warrior “V” speeds and what each represents.
5.
What are your Right-of-Way Rules?
6.
In the traffic pattern, how do you maintain proper spacing?
7.
Explain how you could tell the position of an aircraft and its’ movement in relation to your own
aircraft.
I-3: The student will perform unassisted takeoffs; however, landings will be completed with instructor
assistance. The student will demonstrate correct communications and traffic pattern procedures.
Additionally, altitude maintenance during airspeed transitions and maneuvering at critically slow airspeeds
will be within +/- 250 feet.
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MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
WOH
AFH
5-1
5-2
4.35
4-9
Maneuvering during slow flight
Recognition of Stalls, Characteristics and Recovery
Stalls
Descents With or Without Turns Using High and Low Drag
Configurations
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
Describe the aerodynamics involved with power-off and power-on stalls.
2.
How is lift created and destroyed?
3.
Under what conditions will an airplane stall? Explain the characteristics of imminent and full stalls?
4.
Define Minimum Controllable Airspeed and what it means to you as a pilot.
5.
What are accelerated stalls?
I-4: The student will be familiar with the procedures used during emergency approach and landing
situations. Additionally, the student will demonstrate improved performance with regard to recognition of
and recovery from imminent stalls and maneuvering at critically slow airspeeds.
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MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AIM
AFH
WOH
WOH
WOH
7-3-1 to 7-3-9
12-3
Section 3
4.29
Figure 5-27
Wake Turbulence
Emergency Approach and Landing
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions/Emergency Procedures
Approaches to Landing Area
Glide Performance
4-7
12-2
7-5-1
6-1-1 to 6-1-2
8-1-6
Steep Power Turns
Descents (Emergency)
Giving Way
Emergency Procedures
Vision in Flight
Supplemental
AFH
AFH
AIM
AIM
AIM
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
Describe Wake Turbulence and explain how you can avoid it.
2.
List possible causes and solutions for engine roughness.
3.
List the steps to take in event of an engine failure in flight.
4.
Describe how to scan for other aircraft in flight.
I-5: The student will display the ability to maintain a specific ground track, using coordinated control
inputs. Additionally, the student will maintain altitude within +/- 225 feet and headings within +/- 15
degrees during straight and level flight. Finally, the student will demonstrate the ability to recognize and
recover from full stalls.
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MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
AFH
AFH
FAR
WOH
WOH
6-4
6-6
6-7
4.23, 4.29
3-2
7-3
91.119
Figure 5-8
Figure 5-29
Rectangular Courses
S-Turns Across a Road
Turns Around a Point
Normal Takeoffs and Landings
Normal Takeoffs
Normal Approach and Landing
Minimum Safe Altitudes
Takeoff Performance
Landing Performance
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
How can you recognize wind drift in a rectangular course/traffic pattern and what should you do to
compensate for it?
2.
Describe the theory behind S-Turns Across a Road.
3.
Discuss the effects of wind while doing the maneuver Turns Around a Point.
4.
What is the minimum safe altitude in the practice area? If overflying the OU campus?
5.
For this and all subsequent flights, compute takeoff and landing performance prior to the beginning of
the lesson.
I-6: The student will be able to fly specific ground tracks while maintaining altitude within +/- 200 feet.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the slip is used to perform crosswind landings.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
FAR
AFH
7-8,8-1
7-8
3-4
7-11
91.125
12-3,8-1
AIM
WOH
AFH
4-2-13
6.7
5-14
Go-Arounds from Rejected Landing and Final Approach
Forward Slips to Landing
Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
Crosswind Approach and Landing
ATC Light Gun Signals
Forced Landing Procedures Initiated at Takeoff, During Initial
Climb, Cruise, Descent and in the landing pattern
Communications with tower when radio is inoperative
Weight and Balance Determination For Flight
Weight and Balance and its Effect on Flight Performance
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
When might a pilot need to execute a Go Around and what are the procedures for this maneuver?
2.
Explain the procedures you should follow to get from the practice area back to Westheimer in the
event of radio communications failure?
3.
Who should you expect to give you light gun signals and describe these signals and what they mean.
4.
For this and all subsequent flights, compute the weight and center of gravity of the aircraft prior to the
beginning of the lesson.
I-7: The student should demonstrate increased skill and instrument scan and interpretation during
instrument flight. Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds should be performed without instructor assistance.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
FAR
AIM
AFH
4-2
Straight and Level Flight
4-2, 4-7
Straight , Constant Airspeed Climbs
4-2, 4-9
Straight, Constant Airspeed Descents
4-2, 4-7, 4-9
Turns, Climbs and Descents
4-2
Constant Altitude Turns and Turns to Heading (IR)
3-4
Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
7-11
Crosswind Approach and Landing
7-8
Forward Slips to Landing
12-3
Emergency Approach and Landing
Section 3
Emergency Procedures
91.125
ATC Light Gun Signals
4-3-1 to 4-3-28 Airport Operations
9-1
Flight by Reference to Instruments
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
1.
Describe a slip and when you would use this maneuver.
2.
Explain a standard rate turn and state its purpose.
3.
Explain vertigo (spatial disorientation) and when you might expect to experience it.
I-8: The student will display the ability to solo the training airplane safely in the local area. At no time will
the safety of the flight be in question.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
WOH
AFH
WOH
WOH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
AIM
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
4.11 to 5.13
2-8
4.19 to 4.21
4.23, 4.25
3-4
5-6
5-7
5-1
4-2
4-2, 4-7, 4-9
Section 3
4-3-2 to 4-3-4
7-8
7-11
8-1,8-4
3-2,4-7
Engine Starting
Crosswind Taxi
Pretakeoff check
Normal Takeoff and Climb
Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
Power-Off Stalls
Power-On Stalls
Maneuvering during slow flight
Constant Altitude Turns and Turns to Headings (IR)
Turns, Climbs and Descents
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
Airport Traffic Pattern Entry and Departure Procedures
Go Arounds
Crosswind Approach and Landing
Faulty Approaches and Landings
Takeoff and Departure Climbs
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
Explain the four left-turning tendencies in an airplane. When are they most prominent? What can the
pilot do to compensate for these tendencies?
2.
What happens to the vertical component of lift in turn? Why? What can the pilot do to compensate for
this?
3.
Describe and identify the purpose of the following systems/components:
Electrical System
Hydraulic System
Fuel System
Ignition System (magnetos)
I-9: The student should score at least 70% on the quiz. In addition, the instructor is responsible for
reviewing those questions missed
No specific reading or homework assigned. Student is responsible for all the preceding material.
I-10: This lesson is complete when the student successfully passes the presolo written exam and
accomplishes a supervised solo as directed by the instructor. The student will adhere to established traffic
pattern procedures and demonstrate that solo flight in the traffic pattern can be accomplished safely.
The instructor should assign readings and homework as required to overcome any deficiencies indicated by
the pre-solo quiz in lesson I-9.
I-11 This lesson and Stage I are complete when the student can competently perform preflight duties and all
other procedures necessary for the safe conduct of a solo flight in the local training area. Altitude will be
maintained within 150 feet, headings within 15 degrees and airspeed within 5 knots.
No specific reading or homework assigned. Student is responsible for all preceding material.
II-1: This lesson is complete when the student successfully accomplishes a supervised solo as directed by
the instructor. The student will adhere to established traffic pattern procedures and demonstrate that solo
flight in the traffic pattern can be accomplished safely.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
WOH
WOH
WOH
AFH
AFH
WOH
4.17
4.19 to 4.21
4.23, 4.25
7-1
7-3
4.31, 4.33
Taxi
Pretakeoff Check
Normal Takeoff and Climb
Airport Traffic Pattern Entry and Departure Procedures
Normal Approach and Landing
Postflight Procedures
Supplemental
AIM
FAR
FAR
FAR
3-2-5
61.85
61.87
61.89
Class D Airspace
Application
Solo Requirements for Student Pilots
General Limitations
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
What does it mean when the controller tells you “Hold Short,” “Taxi into position and hold,” and
“Cleared For Takeoff?” Can you acknowledge these instructions by simply saying “Roger?”
2.
Explain Class D airspace and describe how it is depicted on the VFR sectional.
3.
What are the requirements for operating in and landing at the primary airport in Class D airspace?
4.
What are you required to have with you for all solo flights as a student pilot?
II-2: The student will be able to explain what runway conditions necessitate the use of soft-field and shortfield takeoff and landing techniques. Additionally, the student will be able to demonstrate the correct
procedure to be used under these conditions, although proficiency will not be at the private pilot level.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
WOH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
3-6
3-7
7-14
7-15
4.5, 4.23
4.5, 4.29
6-4
6-6
6-7
5-1
5-2
Section 5
Short Field Takeoff and Climb
Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
Short Field Approach and Landing
Soft Field Approach and Landing
Short and Soft Field Takeoffs
Short and Soft Field Landings
Rectangular Courses
S-Turns Across a Road
Turns Around a Point
Maneuvering during slow flight
Recognition of Stalls, and Recovery from Stalls, Power On and Off
Performance
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
1.
Use the flight training handbook and the Warrior Operating Handbook to prepare a step by step
procedure for a :
Short field takeoff over a 50 foot obstacle
Soft field takeoff
Short field landing over a 50 foot obstacle
Soft field landing
2.
What are the similarities and the differences between short and soft field landing procedures?
3.
Define the following terms:
True Course
Magnetic Course
Magnetic North
Variation
True Heading
Wind Correction Angle
5.
Deviation
True Airspeed
Ground Speed
Deviation
Magnetic Heading
Given the following atmospheric conditions determine the distance, true course, magnetic heading,
ground speed, flight time, and fuel burn for flights in a PA28 from:
a.
b.
c.
Pauls Valley to Duncan
Ardmore to Shawnee
El Reno to Lindsey
Winds Aloft
3000 feet: 210 at 15 kts
6000 feet: 230 at 18 kts, Temperature +18C
Flight Altitude: Appropriate for the direction of flight
Surface Temperature: +22C
Altimeter Setting: 30.42 inches
II-3: This lesson is complete when the student has conducted the assigned solo flight. During the lesson,
the student should attempt to gain proficiency in each of the above listed maneuvers.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
WOH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
AIM
3-6
3-7
7-14
7-15
4.5, 4.23
4.5, 4.29
6-4
6-6
6-7
5-1
5-2
Section 5
7-1-3
Short Field Takeoff and Climb
Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
Short Field Approach and Landing
Soft Field Approach and Landing
Short and Soft Field Takeoffs
Short and Soft Field Landings
Rectangular Courses
S-Turns Across a Road
Turns Around a Point
Maneuvering during slow flight
Recognition of Stalls, and Recovery from Stalls, Power On and Off
Performance
Preflight Briefing
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
1.
Call flight service (1-800-WXBRIEF). Tell them you’re a student pilot and you need to prepare a
practice cross-country flight plan from Westheimer (OUN) to Ardmore (ADM). Write down the date
and time of your call. If the briefer advisees you that VFR flight is not recommended, tell the briefer
you need the information for a homework assignment. Also record the weather briefing, including at
least:
Synopsis
Area Forecast
Latest METAR at Ardmore
Terminal Forecast Weather at Ardmore
Winds Aloft forecast
NOTAMS
2.
Use the VFR Cross-Country Planning Information found in the supplement. Plan a cross country flight
from OUN to ADM using the weather information that you obtained from flight service and the current
AWOS data. The flight plan must include the following information:
Airport Facility Directory information on ADM
A Navigation log (True Course, WCA, Variation, Magnetic Course, True Airspeed, Ground Speed,
Estimated Time Enroute, and Fuel Burn)
Takeoff and Landing performance data
Weight and Balance Information
II-4: This lesson is complete when the student has conducted the assigned solo flight. During the lesson,
the student should attempt to gain proficiency in each of the above listed maneuvers.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
WOH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
WOH
3-6
3-7
7-14
7-15
4.5, 4.23
4.5, 4.29
6-4
6-6
6-7
5-1
5-2
Section 5
Short Field Takeoff and Climb
Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
Short Field Approach and Landing
Soft Field Approach and Landing
Short and Soft Field Takeoffs
Short and Soft Field Landings
Rectangular Courses
S-Turns Across a Road
Turns Around a Point
Maneuvering during slow flight
Recognition of Stalls, and Recovery from Stalls, Power On and Off
Performance
AIM
7-1-3
Preflight Briefing
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
1.
Plan a cross country flight from OUN to Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport to Grayson County
Airport near Sherman-Denison, Texas to Duncan and back to Westheimer. Call the FSS to get an
actual weather briefing for the flight plan. If the briefer advises you that VFR flight is not
recommended tell the briefer you need the information for a homework assignment. The flight plan
must include the following information:
Airport Facility Directory information on the destination airports
A Navigation log (True Course, WCA, Variation, Magnetic Course, True Airspeed, Ground Speed,
Estimated Time Enroute, and Fuel Burn)
Takeoff and Landing performance data
Weight and Balance Information
II-5: The student will demonstrate proficiency in VOR and NDB navigation. This includes VOR
orientation, tracking, and course interception and NDB orientation. The student should also have adequate
knowledge in all areas of the pre-flight discussion.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AIM
AIM
11-1
11-1, 11-4
Refer to AC 61-23,
Pilot Handbooks
of Aeronautical
Knowledge
9-7, 10-7
1-1-1 to 1-1-8
1-1-16, 1-1-18,
1-1-22
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
Radio Aids to Navigation
VOR Navigation
ADF Navigation
Unusual Attitude Recoveries
Emergency Flight by Reference to Instruments
Air Navigation Radio Aids
LORAN
GPS
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT:
1.
Describe the VOR navigation system. Include a description of the ground transmitter and the receiving
equipment in the airplane.
2.
Describe the NDB navigation system. Include a description of the ground transmitter and the receiving
equipment in the airplane.
3.
List the steps required to tune and identify a VOR station, intercept a specific radial and fly it to the
station.
4.
You are flying on a heading of 030 degrees and you are on the 150 degree radial from the Will Rogers
VOR. Your instructor asks you to intercept the 170 degree radial and fly it outbound (away from the
station). Diagram your starting location and the steps required to comply with the instructor request.
Include a representation of the directional gyro and the VOR indications at each step.
II-6: The student will perform takeoffs and landings smoothly, while maintaining good directional control.
All approaches will be stabilized, and airspeed will be within five knots of that desired. The student will
also display the correct recovery techniques from unusual attitudes and should be able to initiate emergency
climbs and descents by instrument reference using radio aids and radar services.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AIM
AIM
Radio Aids to Navigation
11-1
VOR Navigation
4-1-16
Radar Assistance to VFR Aircraft
4-1-17 to 4-1-19 Terminal Radar Service for VFR Aircraft and Transponder Operation
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
If you are heading 360 degrees with the OBS tuned to 090 degrees and a “from” indication with the
needle centered, where are you in relation to the station?
2.
If you are directly south of the VOR station what should you tune into the OBS selector if you want to
go directly to the station?
3.
What is the difference between homing and tracking with regards to NDB stations?
4.
Describe in detail how to home to an NDB station.
5.
Explain what the three settings on the ADF receiver are for and what it needs to be set on for
navigation.
II-7: The student will demonstrate the skill to perform cross-country flight. This includes accurate and
complete preflight planning, weather analysis, use of FAA publications and charts, adherence to the
preplanned flight and the use of pilotage and dead reckoning.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AIM
AIM
FAR
WHO
WHO
FAR
AIM
AIM
AIM
WHO
AFH
AFH
AFH
AIM
9-1-1 to 9-1-5
7-1-3 to 7-1-9
91.151
Section 5
Section 6
91.153
5-1-4
Chapter 3
7-2-1 to 7-2-5
4.5, 4.27
11-1
5-1-12
Aeronautical Charts and Related Publications
Preflight Briefing through Inflight Weather Broadcasts
Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions
Performance
Weight and Balance
VFR Flight Plan: Information Required
Flight Plans – VFR Flights
Airspace
Altimeter Setting Procedures
Cruising
Lost Procedures
Estimates of Groundspeed and ETA
Position Fix by Radio Aids
Closing VFR/DVFR Flight Plans
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
This lesson is the first of two dual cross-country flights. Your homework assignment is to obtain cross
country destinations from your flight instructor and show up for this lesson on time with complete
cross country flight plans for each leg of the flight.
2.
Describe the steps required to fly through the Oklahoma City Class C Airspace when flying from
Westheimer to Stillwater. Include the appropriate radio frequencies in your answer.
II-8: The student will display an understanding of the importance of attitude control. Altitude should be
controlled within +/- 150 feet during level turns, straight and level flight, and flight at minimum
controllable airspeed. Night stall techniques will be demonstrated. Landing approaches should be
stabilized using a constant airspeed and rate of descent to touchdown. Landings will be to a full stop (with
each involving a flight in the traffic pattern at an airport.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
2-1, 2-2, 2-4
5-2
4-2
5-1
7-3
3-6
3-7
7-14
7-15
10-1
Aeromedical Factors
Flight Planning Considerations, Visual Inspection,
Preparation/Equipment
Imminent Stalls, Power On and Power Off
Constant Altitude Turns and Turns to Heading (IR)
Maneuvering during slow flight
Normal Approach and Landing
Short Field Takeoff and Climb
Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
Short Field Approach and Landing
Soft Field Approach and Landing
Night Flying
Emergency Flight by Reference to Instruments
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
Describe the causes, symptoms and corrective actions for hypoxia, hyperventilation, carbon-monoxide
poisoning, vertigo, sinus congestion and fatigue.
2.
Describe the difference between day and night vision and how it will affect your flying.
3.
What are some considerations in doing a preflight at night?
4.
What are some illusions that a pilot needs to watch out for during night flight? How do you overcome
these illusions?
II-9: The student will demonstrate the skill to perform cross country flights safely as the sole occupant of
the airplane. This includes accurate and complete preflight planning, weather analysis, use of FAA
publications and charts, adherence to the preplanned flight and use of pilotage, dead reckoning and radio
navigation.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
SEE LESSONS II-7 AND II-8
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
This is the last scheduled dual cross country in the training syllabus. Obtain the cross country
destinations from your flight instructor. Show up for the lesson on time with complete cross country
flight plans for each leg of the flight.
2.
Describe the steps or pilot actions required for an inflight diversion to an alternate airport.
3.
What considerations apply to selection of enroute checkpoints on a night flight?
II-10: The student will demonstrate accurate planning and conduct of a VFR cross country flight using the
three methods of navigation. Additionally, during the postflight evaluation, the student will show an
understanding of the procedures to be followed at unfamiliar airports.
REFERENCE PAGE OR
MATERIAL TO BE COVERED
PARAGRAPH
SEE LESSON II-7
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
The student will obtain the destinations for their first solo cross country flight from the instructor.
Show up for the lesson on time with complete cross country flight plans for each leg of the flight
2.
List and describe each type of airspace that the flight will go through or above. The description should
include the dimensions, how it is depicted on a sectional, equipment required to enter and the pilot
actions required to enter.
3.
Describe how to contact Flight Watch and the nearest AFSS while near your cross country destination
airports.
II-11: The student should score at least 70% on the quiz. In addition, the instructor is responsible for
reviewing those questions missed.
No specific reading or homework assigned. Student is responsible for all preceding material.
II-12: The student will demonstrate the ability to plan and conduct cross country flights and a thorough
knowledge of flight planning, preflight actions, weather analysis and the use of all available publications.
During the flight, the student will demonstrate the correct use of three methods of navigation, the ability to
correctly determine location at any time, the ability to compute ETA’s within 10 minutes and the correct
technique for establishing a course to an alternate airport.
No specific reading or homework assigned. Student is responsible for all preceding material.
III-1: The student will demonstrate cross country proficiency by completing the flight as planned without
incident. The instructor should review the completed navigation log during the postflight evaluation to
determine whether it was completed and used correctly.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
The student (with instructor approval) will determine destinations for their second VFR cross country
flight. This flight must be at least 250 nautical miles, with landings (to a full stop) at a minimum of
three points and one segment of the flight consisting of a straight-line distance of at least 100 nautical
miles between the takeoff and landing locations. Show up for the lesson on time with complete cross
country flight plans for each leg of the flight.
2.
As part of your flight planning, you give AWOS a call at 5AM. The observation indicates “wind
calm, clear below 10,000, visibility 3 miles, temperature 15, dew point 14, Altimeter setting 30.25.”
Do you think the visibility will get better or worse in the next few hours? Why?
3.
A quick glance at the weather map in the newspaper indicates a cold front is moving into the area.
What type of weather can you expect? Same question for a warm front.
III-2: Any maneuvers which do not meet private pilot standards should be reviewed with the student and
assigned for solo practice.
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PTS
PTS
PTS
PTS
AO II
AO III
AO IV
AO VI
Preflight Procedures
Airport Operations
Takeoffs, Landings and Go-Arounds
Ground Reference Maneuvers
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
What are the PTS standards for airspeed for normal, short field, and soft field takeoffs?
3.
According to the PTS you must touch down within how many feet of the designated landing spot on a
normal landing? Short Field Landing?
4.
What are the PTS standards for maintaining altitude and airspeed while performing ground reference
maneuvers?
5.
At what altitude does the PTS say ground reference maneuvers should be performed?
III-3: The lesson will consist of a minimum of 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop (with each landing
involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an operating control tower. During the lesson, the
student should attempt to correct any weak performance areas determined in flight lesson 3.
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AIM
AIM
AO I
Chapter 7
Chapter 3
Preflight Preparation
Safety of Flight
Airspace
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
In addition to FSS, what are other sources of weather information for making your go/no-go decision?
2.
What weather products (maps and text) would you use to get the “big picture” in the area of your
flight?
3.
What weather products (maps and text) would you use to get a detailed view along your route of
flight?
4.
You’re flying in the vicinity of the Sayre VOR and encounter moderate turbulence and want to warn
other pilots of what you’ve encountered. What agency would you contact, how would you contact
them, what type of report would you give them and what specific information would you include in
that report?
5.
Define the weather phenomena covered by SIGMET’s, Convective SIGMET’s and AIRMET’s.
6.
Find Airpark-Dallas (F69) on the DFW Sectional (It’s northeast of Addison Airport). What document
is going to make your search a bit easier? What airspace are you in and what are the VFR weather
minimums
100 feet above F69?
700 feet above F69?
1200 feet above F69?
3500 feet above F69?
11000 feet above F69?
20000 feet above F69?
70000 feet above F69?
III-4: The student will display an understanding of the importance of attitude control. Night stall
techniques will be reviewed. Landing approaches should be stabilized using a constant airspeed and rate
of descent to touchdown. Landings will be to a full stop (with each landing involving a flight in the traffic
pattern) at an airport. Any maneuvers which do not meet private pilot practical test standards should be
reviewed with the student and assigned for daytime solo practice.
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WOH
WOH
AO I
Section 1
Section 7
Preflight Preparation
General
Description and Operation of the Airplane and Its Systems
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
Describe the systems from AO I, Task F that are on the Warrior and how these systems function.
III-5: Any maneuvers which do not meet private pilot standards should be reviewed with the student and
assigned for solo practice.
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AO V
AO VIII
AO IX
Performance Maneuver
Slow Flight and Stalls
Basic Instrument Maneuvers
HOMEWORK
1.
At what altitude should steep turns be performed? What airspeed? What are the altitude and airspeed
and heading tolerances?
2.
When executing MCA, what airspeed should you shoot for? What are the altitude, airspeed and
heading tolerances?
3.
At what altitude should stalls be performed? What are the heading tolerances? When performing a
full stall, what should you do upon reaching an imminent stall?
4.
In the stall recovery, what airspeed are you shooting for?
5.
What are the tolerances for altitude, airspeed, and heading when under the hood?
6.
What are the indications of an unusual nose up and nose down attitude? How do you recover from
these situations?
III-6: This student is complete when the student has conducted the assigned solo flight. During the lesson,
the student should attempt to correct any weak performance areas determined in Flight Lesson 6.
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AFH
AFH
WOH
AO VIII
5-10
5-11
2.15
Slow Flight and Stalls
Cross-Control Stall
Spins
Maneuver Limits
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
It’s your last solo flight and you’ve decided you’re really going to stall the airplane. You start a power on
stall and really pitch the nose up. While concentrating on getting that high pitch you don’t notice that the
ball in the turn coordinator is skewed way off to the right and that you aren’t doing much with the rudder
pedals. All of a sudden the left wing is pointing straight toward the ground and the right wing straight into
the sky. Before you can even think of what to do the nose slides down and points toward the ground and
the ground starts rotating rapidly in the windshield. In order to get the nose up and stop the rotation your
first instinct is to pull back as hard as you can on the yoke and apply full right aileron. Shucks, that’s not
helping at all! The altimeter is unwinding faster than you’ve ever seen!
1.
What is it that you’ve gotten yourself into and how do you get out of it?
2.
What are some other situations in which you could inadvertently find yourself in this situation?
3.
Are you allowed to intentionally perform this maneuver in the Warrior?
III-7: Each maneuver and procedure should be performed at the proficiency level of the private pilot.
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AO X
Section 3
Emergency Operations
Emergency Procedures
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1.
For each of the situations in AO X, Task C, Para 2, what actions would you take?
2.
You’ve gotten your private license (AT LAST!). You get checked out in an airplane and rent it for a
cross country flight from Oklahoma through the desert Southwest to visit you grandmother in southern
California. What survival gear would you take along with you?
III-8: The student should score at least 70% on the quiz. In addition, the instructor is responsible for
reviewing those questions missed.
No specific reading or homework assigned. Student is responsible for all preceding material.
III-9: The student will demonstrate proficiency in strict accordance with the Private Pilot Practical Test
Standards and will be at least equal in scope, depth and difficulty of that flight test.
No specific reading assigned. Student is responsible for all preceding material.