FLIGHT LESSON RECORD LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO FLIGHT FM41-45 FM45-49 FM81 FM 78-82 FM86-89 FM90-94 FM 95-98 FM 110-117 PH 36-39 PH176-179 FM118-134 FM284 New Lesson Items Certificates and documents Airplane logbooks Airworthiness requirements Use of checklists Preflight inspection Airplane servicing Location of emergency equipment and survival gear Operation of systems Engine starting Taxiing Before-takeoff check Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Effect and use of primary flight controls and trim Practice area familiarization Collision avoidance procedures Normal and crosswind approach After-landing procedures FM285-288 Additional items at CFI's discretion Additional items at CFI's discretion Additional items at CFI's discretion Parking and securing the airplane Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: Completion Standards The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays an understanding of the airplane's systems, the use of checklists, preflight procedures, and postflight procedures. Additionally, the student will be familiar with the correct use of the controls, the local practice area, and the airport.
LESSON 2: FOUR FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT FM83-85 FM99-102, PH181-184 PH142-155 FM103-106, PH166-168 FM21-22 FM 24-26 FM22-24 FM26 FM25-26 PH54-58 Use of checklists Certificates and documents Preflight inspection Engine starting Taxiing Before-takeoff check Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Collision avoidance procedures Normal and crosswind approach After landing parking, and securing the airplane New lesson items Cockpit management Radio communication procedures Airport and runway markings Traffic patterns Straight-and-level fight Climbs and climbing turns Cruise climb Best rate of climb Best angle of climb Turns to headings Descents and descending tums Cruise descent Traffic pattern descent Power-off glide Level-off from climbs and descents Torque effects Additional items at CFI's discretion Additional items at CFI's discretion Additional items at CFI's discretion Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: Completion Standards The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student can, with instructor assistance, conduct a preflight inspection, properly use checklists, taxi, perform a before takeoff check, and make normal and crosswind takeoff. Additionally, the student will display an understanding of the four fundamentals of flight and the various climb and descent attitudes.
FM 91-92 FM225-227 FM228-231 LESSON 3: BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS Use of checklists Radio Communication Procedures Certificates and documents Preflight inspection Engine starting Taxiing Before-takeoff check Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Straight and level flight Climbs Descents Turns to a heading Collision avoidance procedures Traffic pattern Normal and crosswind approach After landing parking, and securing the airplane New lesson items Taxiing in crosswind Attitude instrument flying Straight and level flight (IR) Constant airspeed climbs (IR) Constant airspeed descents (IR) Turn to a heading (IR) Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: Completion Standards The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student demonstrates and increased understanding of the four fundamentals of flight by use of proper controls. The student will, with instructor assistance, become more proficient in the preflight procedures and a normal and crosswind takeoff. Additionally, the student will display an understanding of the basic instrument maneuvers.
LESSON 4: SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS Order MN Airport Directory and Chart: Use of checklists Operating Systems Preflight inspection Collision avoidance procedures Engine starting Radio Communication Procedures Airport and runway markings Taxiing Before-takeoff check Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb For fundamentals of flight Traffic Patterns Normal and crosswind approach After landing parking, and securing the airplane New lesson items Maneuvering during slow flight Power off- stalls (entered from straight flight) Power on- stalls (entered from straight flight) Spin awareness http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/avoffice/ops/airdir/directoryorderform.html Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: Completion Standards The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays proficiency in the four fundamentals of flight by maintaining altitude, _+ 250 ft: airspeed, _+ 20kt: and heading, _+ 20. During this and subsequent flight lessons, the student will be proficient in the preflight inspection, engine starting, taxiing, the before takeoff check, and the post flight procedures without instructor assistance. The student will perform normal and crosswind takeoffs, without instructor assistance. The student will show an increase in proficiency in traffic patterns and approaches with the instructor still performing the landing. Finally, the student will display an understanding of maneuvering during slow flight, the indications of an approaching stall, the proper recovery procedures, and the conditions necessary for a spin to occur. Order the MN Airport Directory.
FM 255-263 FM 264-265 FM 266-267 LESSON 5: EMERGENCY OPERATIONS Maneuvering during slow flight Power off- stalls (entered from straight flight) Power on- stalls (entered from straight flight) Spin awareness Normal and crosswind takeoff and approach New lesson items Emergency,decsent, approach and landing Systems and equipment malfunctions Emergency equipment and survival gear Emergencies during takeoff roll, initial climb, cruise, descent and in traffic pattern FM 118-134 FM 129-131 Normal and crosswind landing Recovery from bouncing and ballooning during landing Register at Additional items at CFI's discretion www.fltpln.com Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: Completion Standards The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays an understanding of the procedures to be used during various emergency operations and will be able to make a normal landing with instructor assistance. Additionally, the student will demonstrate improved proficiency in maneuvering during slow flight and improved recognition of and recovery from stalls. The student will be able to maintain altitude, _+ 200 ft, airspeed_+ 15 kt ; _+ 20 during straight and level flight. _
FM 168-172 FM 173-180 FM 181-186 FM 187-192 FM 145-151 LESSON 6: STEEP TURNS AND GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS Normal and crosswind takeoff and landing Systems and equipment malfunctions Emergency approach and landing New lesson items Steep turns Rectangular course Airport and runway markings S - turns Turns around a point Wake turbulence avoidance Additional items at CFI's discretion Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: Completion Standards The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student demonstrates the proper entry procedures and understands how to maintain a specific ground track during the performance of ground reference maneuvers. Additionally, the student will demonstrate increased proficiency in emergency procedures. The student will be able to maintain desired altitude, _+ 200 ft; _+ 15 kt: and heading _+20. _
LESSON 7: REVIEW Normal and crosswind takeoff and landing Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls (entered from straight flight and turns) Power-on stalls (entered from straight flight and turns) Steep turns Emergency approach and landing Turns around a point S - turns Rectangular course Recovery from faulty approaches and landings Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: Completion Standards The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student demonstrates increased proficiency while performing the maneuvers. During the g round reference maneuvers, the student will maintain altitude, ± 200 ft.; and airspeed, ± 15 kt. _
LESSON 8: GO AROUND AND FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING Normal and crosswind takeoff and landing Traffic patterns Recovery from bouncing and ballooning during landing New lesson items FM 162-166 Go-around FM 157-161 Forward slip to a landing Dealing with unexpected requests from ATC Cross airport to opposite downwind Reverse direction on downwind Teardrop maneuver back to final approach from the upwind leg due to a runway change FM 99-102 ATC light signals FM 103-104 Additional items at CFI's discretion Wind shear avoidance Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student can demonstrate an understanding of the go-around procedures, forward slip to a landing, and the recovery from bouncing and ballooning during a landing. Additionally, the student will demonstrate the ability to fly a specific ground track during the performance of ground reference maneuvers. In the traffic pattern, the student will be able to maintain altitude, ±200 ft.; airspeed, ±15 kt.; and desired heading, ±20.
LESSON 9: PRESOLO REVIEW Certificates and documents Operation of systems Preflight inspection Engine starting Taxiing Before-takeoff check Radio communications Traffic patterns Airport and runway markings Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Flight by reference to instruments Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls (entered from straight flight and turns) Power-on stalls (entered from straight flight and turns) Steep turns Normal and crosswind approach and landing Go-around Forward slip to a landing Recovery from bouncing and ballooning during landing ATC light signals Instructor Signature: Certificate Number: Exp. Date: The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays the ability to perform all of the instructor assistance, in preparation for solo flight in the local practice area. At no time will the successful outcome of each task be in doubt.
LESSON 10: PRESOLO REVIEW Use of checklists Cockpit management Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Wake turbulence avoidance Collision avoidance Wind shear avoidance Emergency approach and landing System and equipment malfunctions s-turns Turn around a point Traffic patterns Normal and crosswind approach and landing Dealing with unexpected requests from ATC (if appropriate) Forward slip to a landing Go-around After landing parking, and securing the airplane The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays the ability to perform all of the maneuvers safely, without instructor assistance, in preparation for solo flight in the local practice area. At no time will the successful outcome of each task be in doubt.
LESSON 11: FIRST SOLO (Dual) Radio communication procedures Wake turbulence avoidance Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Traffic patterns Normal and crosswind approach and landing Go-around New Lesson Items (Solo) Radio communication procedures Traffic patterns Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb (3) Normal and crosswind approach and landing to a full slop (3) Normal and crosswind approach and landing After landing, parking, and securing the airplane The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student compete the presolo knowledge test satisfactorily and safely accomplishes the first supervised solo in the traffic pattern.
LESSON 12: STAGE ONE CHECK Operation of Systems Preflight inspection Cockpit management Engine starting Radio communications Taxing Before-takeoff check Wake turbulence avoidance Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Collision avoidance Wind shear avoidance Flight by reference to instruments Maneuvering during slow flight Power-0ff stall Power-on stall Systems and equipment malfunctions Emergency approach and landing Traffic patterns Normal and crosswind approach and landing Go-around After landing. parking, and securing the airplane The lesson and Stage One will have been successfully completed when the student is competent to conduct safe solo flights at the local Airport and in the practice area. The student will maintain altitude, ±150 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and heading, ±20.
LESSON 13: SECOND SOLO (Dual) Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Emergency approach and landing S - turns Turns about a point Normal and crosswind approach and landing Forward slip to a landing Go-around (Second Solo in Traffic Pattern) Radio communication Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb (3) Traffic Patterns Normal and crosswind approach and landing to (3 to full stop ) Normal and crosswind approach and landing After landing, parking, and securing the airplane The lesson will have been successfully completed w hen the student demonstrates solo competence in the maneuvers performed and safely accomplishes the second supervised solo in the traffic pattern. T he student will maintain altitude, ± 150 ft. ; airspeed, ±1 0 kt.; and heading, ±1 0.
LESSON 14: SHORT-FIELD AND SOFT-F IELD TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls Power-on stalls Spin awareness Emergency approach and landing S-turns Turns around a point Steep turns New Lesson Items Short-field takeoff and climb Short-field approach and landing Soft-field takeoff and climb Soft-field approach and landing The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student can explain when it would be necessary to use short-field or softfield takeoff and landing procedures. Additionally, the student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of these procedures. The student will maintain the desired altitude, ±15D ft. ; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and heading, ±10.
LESSON 15: SOLO MANEUVERS REVIEW Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls Power-on stalls Steep turns S-turns Turns around a point Normal and crosswind approach and landing The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student completes the listed maneuvers assigned for the solo flight. The student will gain confidence and proficiency as a result of the solo practice.
LESSON 16: NAVIGATION SYSTEMS Soft-field takeoff and climb Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls Power-on stalls Soft-field approach and landing New Lesson Items VOR orientation and tracking ADF orientation and tracking LORAN orientation and tracking GPS orientation and tracking Maneuvering during slow flight (IR) Power-off stalls (IR) Power-on stalls (IR) Recovery from unusual flight attitudes (IR) Radio communications, navigation systems/facilities, and radar services (IR) The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays an understanding of the navigation system(s) in the airplane. Additionally, the student will use the correct recovery procedure fro m unusual attitudes and will be able to maintain control of the airplane by instrument reference and by the use of navigation systems, radio communications, and radar services. All approaches will be stabilized, and the student will maintain the desired airspeed, +10/-5 kt.
LESSON 17: DUAL CROSS-COUNTRY Navigation system(s) Emergency approach and landing Systems and equipment malfunctions Emergency equipment and survival gear Short-field takeoffs and landings Soft-field takeoffs and landings Forward slip to a landing Wind shear avoidance Wake turbulence avoidance Power-on stalls Soft-field approach and landing New Lesson Items Aeronautical charts AirportlFaci/ity Directory, Notice to Airme n (NOTAM), and other publications National Airspace System Route selection Navigation log Obtaining weather information Determining periormance and limitations Cockpit management Weight and balance computations Aeromedical factors Filing a VFR night plan Course interception Open VFR flight plan Pilotage and dead reckoning VFR radar services, as appropriate Setting power and fuel mixture Estimating in-flight visibility Operational problems associated with varying terrain features during the night Computing groundspeed, ETA, and fuel consumption Obtaining in-flight weather information Unfamiliar airport operations lost procedures Diversion to altemate airports
Closing a VFR night plan This lesson will have been successfully completed when the student, with instructor assistance, is able to perform the cross-country flight planning and fly the planned course making necessary off-course corrections and computing groundspeed, ETA, and fuel consumption. The student will display the ability to navigate by means of pilot age and dead reckoning and by any other navigation system. Additionally, the student will understand how to perform lost procedures and a diversion to an alternate airport.
LESSON 18: NIGHT FLIGHT LOCAL Aeromedical factors associated with night flying Airport lighting Airplane equipment and lighting requirements Personal equipment and preparation Safety precautions while on the ground and in the air Emergency procedures at night Night preflight inspection Cockpit management Engine starting Taxiing Before-takeoff check Normal takeoffs and landings Soft-field takeoffs and landings Short-field takeoffs and landings Traffic patterns Go-around Collision avoidance Sleep turns Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls Power-on stalls Recovery f rom unusual flight attitudes (IR) Systems and equipment malfunctions Emergency approach and landing The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays the ability to maintain orientation in the local practice area and airport traffic pattern, and can accurately interpret aircraft and airport lights. The student will maintain altitude, ± 150 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt. ; and heading, ± 10.
LESSON 19: NIGHT CROSS-COUNTRY Aeromedical factors Personal equipment and preparation Obtaining weather information Determining performance and limitations Short-field takeoffs and landings Soft-field takeoffs and landings Go-around Straight-and-Ievel (IR) Tums to headings (IR) Constant airspeed descenvclimb (IR) Navigation systems, ATC services (IR) Collision avoidance procedures Pilotage and dead reckoning Navigation systems Unfamiliar airport operations Lost procedures Diversion to alternate airport New Lesson Items Route selection Night VFR fuel requirements The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student demonstrates the proficiency to conduct safe solo cross-country flights. The student will maintain altitude, ±200 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt; established heading, ±1S"; and remain within 3 NM of the planned route at all times. Additionally, at the completion of this lesson, the student will have a total of at least 3 hr. Of night flight training and 10 takeoffs and 10 landings to a full stop. The instructor will endorse the student's pilot certificate and logbook for cross-country privileges.
LESSON 20: SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY Obtaining weather information Cross-country flight planning Determining performance and limitations Pilotage and dead reckoning Navigation systems Computing groundspeed. ETA, and fuel consumption Short-field takeoffs and landings Landing at a minimum of three airports The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student displays an understanding of the navigation system(s) in the airplane. Additionally, the student will use the correct recovery procedure from unusual attitudes and will be able to maintain control of the airplane by instrument reference and by the use of navigation systems, radio communications, and radar services. All approaches will be stabilized, and the student will maintain the desired airspeed, +10/-5 kt.
LESSON 20 A : SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY (PART 61) Obtaining weather information Cross-country flight planning Determining performance and limitations Short-field takeoffs and landings Soft-field takeoffs and landings Pilotage and dead reckoning Navigation systems and radar services Computing groundspeed, ETAs, and fuel consumption Tower and/or nonlower airport operations Landing at an airport more than 50 NM from airport of departure The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student completes this cross-country flight as planned. During the post flight critique, the instructor will determine how well the flight was conducted through oral questioning.
LESSON 20 B : SOLO CROSS COUNTRY (PART 61) Obtaining weather information Cross-country flight planning Determining performance and limitations Pilotage and dead reckoning Navigation systems and radar services Computing groundspeed, ETAs, and fuel consumption Short-field takeoffs and landings Soft-field takeoffs and landings Landing at an airport more than 50 NM from airport of departure The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student completes this cross-country flight as planned. During the post flight critique, the instructor will determine how well the flight was conducted through oral questioning. At the completion of this lesson, the student wilt has at least 5 hr. of solo cross-country flight time.
LESSON 21: MANEUVERS REVIEW Certificates and documents Airplane logbook entries Airworthiness requirements Operation of systems Preflight inspection Cockpit management Engine starting Radio communications Airport and runways markings and lighting Taxiing Before-takeoff check Short-field takeoff and climb Soft-field takeoff and climb Steep turns Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls Power-on stalls Spin awareness Emergency approach and landing Systems and equipment malfunction Traffic patterns Short-field approach and landing Soft-field approach and landing Go-around Forward slip to a landing After landing, parking, and securing the airplane The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student demonstrates improved proficiency in the various tasks given. The student will maintain the altitude, airspeed, and heading standards specified for the appropriate task in the current FAA Private Pilot Practical Test Standards.
LESSON 22 : SOLO PRACTICE Short-field takeoffs and landings Soft-field takeoffs and landings Steep turns Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls Power-on stalls Traffic patterns Forward slip to a landing Radio communications The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student completes the solo flight. The student will gain confidence and improve performance as a result of the so lo practice period.
LESSON 23: MANEUVERS REVIEW Short-field takeoff and climb Soft-fie ld takeoff and climb Cross-country procedures Maneuvering during slow flight Power-off stalls Power-on stalls Spin awareness Straight-and-Ievel flight Turns to headings (IR) Constant airspeed descents (IR) Constant airspeed climbs (IR) Recovery from unusual flight altitudes (IR) Radio communications, navigation systems/facilities, and radar services (IR) Emergency approach and landing S-turns Turns around a point Traffic patterns Short-field approach and landing Soft-field approach and landing Go-around FOI Ward slip to a landing After landing, parking, and securing the airplane The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student demonstrates improved proficiency in the maneuvers given. The student will complete each task to the standards specified in the current FAA Private Pilot Practical Test Standards.
LESSON 24 : SOLO PRACTICE Short field takeoffs and landings Soft field takeoffs and landings Maneuvering during slow flight Power off stalls Power on stalls Sleep turns S turns Turns around a point Traffic patterns Forward slip to a landing Maneuvers as assigned by the instructor The lesson will have been successfully completed when the student completes the solo flight. The student will gain confidence and improve performance as a result of the solo practice period.
LESSON 25: STAGE TWO CHECK Stage Check Tasks Certificates and documents Airworthiness requirements Obtaining weather information Cross country flight planning National Airspace System Determining pe rformance and limitations Operation of airplane systems Aeromedical factors Preflight inspection Cockpit management Engine starting Taxiing Before takeoff check Radio communication and ATC light signals Traffic patterns Airport and runway markings and lighting Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb Soft field takeoff and climb Short field takeoff and climb Pilotage and dead reckoning Navigation systems and radar services Lost procedures Diversion Straight and Ievel flight (IR) Constant airspeed climbs (IR) Constant airspeed descents (IR) Turns to headings (IR) Unusual flight attitudes (IR) Raooaxmulications, navigation systems/facilities, and radar services (IR) Steep turns Systems and equipment malfunctions Maneuvering during slow flight Power off stalls Power on stalls Spin awareness Emergency descent
Emergency approach and landing Rectangular course S turns Turns around a point Normal and crosswind approach and landing Soft field approach and landing Short field approach and landing Forward slip to a landing Go around After landing, parking, and securing the airplane Emergency equipment and survival gear Night preparation (oral or flight) Night flight (oral or flight) This lesson will have been successfully completed when the student demonstrates the required level of proficiency in all tasks of the current FAA Private Pilot Practical Test Standards. If additional instruction is necessary, the chief flight instructor will assign the additional training. If the flight is satisfactory, the chief flight instructor will complete the student's training records and issue a graduation certificate.
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