Student:_____________________ Date Completed:________________
Private Pilot Flight Training
Objective:
To develop the ability to explain and execute lost procedures, selecting the best course of action when given a lost situation.
Elements:
1.
Getting lost in an airplane is potentially dangerous, especially if low on fuel.
2.
If a town or city cannot be seen, establish a climb (being mindful of traffic and weather).
3.
Greater altitude widens the horizon and increases radio and navigation reception range.
4.
If the airplane has VOR and/or ADF receivers, the airplane position can be determined by plotting a magnetic course from two or more navigational facilities.
5.
If GPS is installed or on board, it can be used to find the airplane position and the location of the nearest airport.
6.
A pilot can communicate with any available facility using frequencies shown on an aeronautical chart.
7.
If contact is made with a controller, radar vectors can be offered or requested. The airplane is seen on the controller’s scope by either secondary radar (using the airplane’s transponder) or primary radar (using a beam reflected off the airplane).
8.
If the situation becomes threatening, transmit the situation on the emergency frequency 121.5 MHz and set the transponder
Schedule:
Preflight Discussion
Preflight Demonstration and Student Practice
Postflight Discussion
All Times Dependent on Pilot's Ability
0:15
0:30
0:15
Equipment:
Aircraft Drawing Surface and Marking Utensil
Instructor's Actions:
PREFLIGHT:
 Discuss lesson objective
 Discuss common student errors in performing the maneuver.
 Discuss the FAA's emphasis on safety including collision avoidance and division of attention.
INFLIGHT:
 Demonstrate the maneuver.
 Coach student practice.

Evaluate student understanding of maneuver.
POSTFLIGHT:

Critique student performance.

Answer student questions.

Assign homework for next lesson.
Student's Actions:
PREFLIGHT
 Discuss lesson objective.
 Listens and takes notes.
 Resolves Questions.
INFLIGHT
 Reviews maneuvers.
 Pays attention and asks questions.

Practices maneuver as directed.
 Answers questions posed by instructor.
POSTFLIGHT

Ask pertinent questions.

Answers questions posed by instructor.

Critiques own performance.

Completes assigned homework.

Private Pilot Flight Training
Completion Standards: FAA-H-8081-14AS (Private PTS, VII. D., 1-5)
1.
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to lost procedures.
2.
Selects an appropriate course of action.
3.
Maintains an appropriate heading and climbs, if necessary.
4.
Identifies prominent landmarks.
5.
Uses navigation systems/facilities and/or contacts an ATC facility for assistance, as appropriate.
Common Errors:
1.
Not having the heading indicator set to the Magnetic Compass.
2.
Failure to find a prominent landmark and identify it on the sectional.
3.
Failure to have sufficient altitude to gain a better view of the terrain.
4.
Failure to utilize the radio aids in the area to help determine position.
5.
Failure to ask for assistance if unable to determine position.
References:
FAA-H-8083-25A (Chapter 15-34)
Things to Remember:
Keep clam and fly the plane
Appropriate checklist
FAA-H-8081-14AS (Private PTS, VII. D., 1-5)

Private Pilot Flight Training
Lost procedures:
1.
Maintain aircraft control at all times. a.
Check the Heading Indicator with Magnetic Compass. Reset the Heading Indicator, as necessary.
2.
Maintain the original heading, or circle your present position over a prominent landmark. a.
If at low altitude, climb to higher altitude, if possible.
3.
Using the chart, attempt to locate and identify any prominent landmark(s).
4.
Use available Navaids (VOR, NDB), as appropriate, to determine position by triangulation. Use GPS as appropriate.
5.
If unable to determine position, contact FSS or ATC for assistance. a.
If unable to determine a facility frequency or unable to establish contact, transmit your situation on frequency 121.5 and place code 7700 in the transponder.
6.
Plan a precautionary landing if deteriorating weather and / or fuel exhaustion is imminent.