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LESSON 1 (1 hr ORAL): FLIGHT TRAINING COURSE INTRODUCTION
    Flight training course introduction
    The course objectives
    The Training Course Outline
    Scheduling procedures and attendance policy
    Lesson plans
    Instructional briefing guides and instructional aids
    The structure of the flight training lessons
    Reference material required and/or suggested
    Grading standards
    Grading procedures
    Course completion standards
    Flight training policies
    Local flight training areas
    Review of the student instructor's certificates and training  records
    Pilot certification privileges and limitations
    Medical certificate, class and duration
    Flight training records
    Review flight instructor regulatory requirements (FAR 61)
    Federal Aviation Regulations
    Availability and method of revision
    FAR Part 61, FAR Part 91, and NTSB Part 830
        Purpose
        General content
    Flight instructor privilege and limitations
    Class and duration of medical certificates
    The Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application (FAA Form 8710-1)
    Part 61.183, Eligibility requirements
    Part 61.185, Aeronautical knowledge
    Part 61.187, Flight proficiency
    Part 61.189, Flight instructor records
    Part 61.191, Additional flight instructor ratings
    Part 61.193, Flight instructor authorizations
    Part 61.195, Flight instructor limitations
    Part 61.197, Renewal of flight instructor certificates
    Part 61.199, Renewal of CFI certificates and ratings
    Review flight training requirements (Part 61 and Part 141)
        The recreational, Student and Private Pilot
        The Commercial pilot
        The instrument rating
        The Certified Fight instructor
    Review references pertinent to instructor pilot responsibilities
        FAA AC 60-14  Aviation Instructors Handbook
        FAA AC 60-22  Aeronautical Decision Making
        FAA AC 61-21A   Flight Training Handbook
        FAA AC 61-23B   Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
        FAA AC 61 27C  Instrument Flying Handbook
        FAA AC 61-65C  Certification: Pilots and Flight Instructors
        FAA AC 61-67B    Stall Spin Awareness Training
        FAA AC 61-84  The Roll of Preflight Preparation
        FAA AC 61-98A  Currency and Additional Qualification
    Requirements for Certified Pilots
    FAA AC 61-101  Pre-solo Written Test
    FAA AC 61-112  Flight and Ground Instructor Knowledge Test
        Guide
    FAA AC 61-115  Positive Exchange of Flight Controls Program
    FAA AC 67-2  Medical Handbook for Pilots
    FAA AC 90-48  The Pilot's Roll in Collision Avoidance
    FAA AC 91-13  Cold Weather Operation of Aircraft
    FAA AC 91-23      The Pilot's Weight and Balance Handbook
    FAA-S-8081-1      Private Pilot Practical Test Standards
    FAA-S-8081-2      Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards
    FAA-S-8081-4      Instrument Practical Test Standards
    FAA-S-8081-6      Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards
    Aviation publications: availability, purpose and content
        Advisory circulars
        Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
        Practical test standards
        Airport/Facility Directory
        Pilot's operating handbooks
    FAA approved airplane flight manuals
    Logbook entries and certificate endorsements
   Required logbook entries for instruction given
    Required flight instructor records
    Required student pilot certificate endorsements, including  appropriate
        logbook entries
    Required endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory  completion of
        the required FAA flight review endorsement
    Required flight instructor records
    Airplane certificates and documents
   Airworthiness and registration certificates
    Operating limitations, placards, instrument markings,  handbooks,
        and/or other manuals
    Weight and balance data, including the equipment list
    Airworthiness directives and compliance records
    Maintenance requirements, tests, and appropriate records
    Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
   Aircraft that require an MEL
    Airworthiness limitations imposed on aircraft operations with
        inoperative instruments or equipment
    Required instruments and equipment for day VFR and night VFR flight
    Procedures for operating the airplane with inoperative instruments and
        equipment
    The transition to the right seat
    Safety considerations
    Collision avoidance
    The transfer of airplane control
    Visual scanning and collision avoidance
See and avoid concept
 Time sharing attention inside and outside cockpit
 Proper visual scanning technique
 Proper clearing procedures
 Knowing the airplane blind spots
 Relationship between airplane speed differential and collision risk
 Situations with the greatest collision risk
The integrated method of instruction
Use of distractions during flight training (PTSFIASEL-IIC)
Situations where distraction is a cause factor in stall/spin  accidents
 Selection of realistic distractions for specific flight situations
 Relationship between division of attention and flight instructor use of directions
 Difference between proper use of distractions and harassment
Student instructor/instructor responsibilities
Weather procurement
 Airplane maintenance documentation
 Airplane weight and balance
 Lesson pre-brief
 Preflight walk-around
 Engine starting
Safety precautions related to engine starting
 Use of checklist
 Taxiing
 Analysis and correction of common errors
 Takeoff
 Airwork
 Postflight operations and procedures
Flight debrief, critique and evaluation procedures
Lesson record keeping requirements

LESSON 2 (1 hr): AIRPORT/FLIGHT OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE
The visual inspection (PTSFIASEL-VA)
Reasons for the visual inspection
 Use of the checklist
 How defects are detected
 Typical items that should be inspected
  Fuel and oil quantity
  Fuel and oil contamination
  Fuel, oil, and hydraulic leaks
  Oxygen system
  Flight controls
  Structural damage
  Removing tie-downs, chocks, safety pins and control locks
  Ice and frost removal
Loading and securing baggage, cargo, and equipment
 Determining that the airplane is safe for flight
 Common errors
  Failure to use checklist
  Distractions during the preflight
  Inability to recognize discrepancies
  Failure to assure proper servicing
Cockpit management
Arranging and securing essential materials and equipment in  the cockpit
 Properly and orderly maintenance of records that reflect flight progress
Using and adjusting cockpit safety and control items (seat belts, shoulder
harness, pedals,  seats, and etc.
Briefing passengers on emergency procedures and use of seat  belts
 Common errors
  Failure to place and secure essential materials and equipment
for easy access
  Failure to maintain accurate flight progress records
  Improper adjustment of equipment and controls
Engine starting
Safety precautions related to starting
 Use of external power
 Effect of atmospheric conditions on starting
 Use of checklist
 Adjusting engine controls before and during start
 Preventing airplane movement during and after start
 Common errors
  Failure to use checklist
  Excessively high RPM after start
  Improper preheat in cold weather
  Improper clearance and propeller safety
Taxiing
Brake check and use of brakes
 Complying with airport markings, signals, and clearances
 Controlling direction and speed
 Control positioning for various wind conditions
 Techniques to avoid other aircraft and hazards
 Common errors
  Improper use of brakes
  Improper positioning of flight controls for wind
  Taxiing too fast
  Failure to comply with airport markings, signals, and
clearances
Pretakeoff check
Positioning the airplane considering other aircraft, winds,  and surface conditions
 Dividing attention inside and outside cockpit
 Using checklist and responding to items
 Assuring suitable temperatures and pressures for run-up and  takeoff
 Determining that airplane is safe for flight
 Reviewing takeoff performance, airspeeds, and emergency  procedures
 Checking takeoff area for hazards
 Clearing for other traffic
 Common errors
  Improper use of checklist
  Improper positioning
  Acceptance of marginal engine performance
Improper check of flight controls
Failure to review performance and/or emergency procedures
Failure to properly clear for hazards
Radio communications and ATC light signals (PTSFIASEL-VIA)
  Selecting appropriate frequency
  Appropriate phraseology and communication procedures
  Receipt, acknowledgment and compliance with ATC clearances and instructions
  Procedures if radio fails
  ATC light signals
  Common errors
   Using improper frequencies
   Using improper procedures and phraseology during voice communications
   Failure to acknowledge or comply with ATC clearances  and instructions
      Failure to understand or properly comply with ATC light signals
    Traffic patterns
    Operations at controlled and uncontrolled airports
    Adhering to traffic pattern procedures, instructions and rules
    Maintaining proper spacing from other traffic
    Maintaining the proper ground track
    Avoiding wind shear and wake turbulence
    Maintaining orientation with the runway
    Traffic pattern altitudes +/- 50 feet
    Traffic pattern airspeeds +/- 5 Kts
    Completing the prelanding checklist
    Establishing a final approach at an appropriate distance from the runway
    Use of check-list
    Common errors
        Failure to comply with pattern instructions, procedures,  and rules
            Improper correction for wind drift
        Inadequate spacing from other traffic
        Poor altitude/airspeed control
    Airport and runway markings and lighting
        Identifying and interpreting airport runway and taxiway markings
        Identifying and interpreting airport runway and taxiway lighting
    Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
        Reviewing wind conditions
        Takeoff hazards
        The use of wing flaps
        Aligning the airplane with the centerline
        Positioning the flight controls and flaps for the existing conditions
        Power application to takeoff power
        Maintaining directional control and wind drift
        Crosswind control techniques during acceleration
        Lift-off attitude and airspeed
        Climb attitude, power setting, and airspeed (Vy)
        Crosswind control techniques and tracking during initial climb
        Retracting gear and flaps
        Use of checklist
    Common errors
        Improper initial positioning of flight controls
  Improper power application
  Removing hand from the throttle
  Poor directional control
  Improper use of ailerons
  Improper pitch attitude at lift-off
  Improper climb configuration and airspeed
  Drifting off track during the climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
 Reviewing wind conditions
 Takeoff and climbing hazards, especially obstacles
 The use of wing flaps
 Positioning and aligning the airplane for minimum runway
 Positioning the flight controls and flaps for the existing conditions
 Power application to takeoff power
 Maintaining directional control and wind drift
 Crosswind control techniques during acceleration
 Lift-off attitude and airspeed
 Climb attitude, power setting, and airspeed (Vx) until obstacle is cleared
 Crosswind control techniques and tracking during initial climb
 Retracting gear and flaps
 Use of checklist
 Common errors
  Not positioning for maximum use of available runway
  Improper initial positioning of flight controls
  Improper power application
  Removing hand from the throttle
  Poor directional control
  Improper use of brakes
  Improper pitch attitude at lift-off
  Improper climb configuration and airspeed
  Drifting off track during the climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
 The transfer of weight from the nose gear to wings as rapidly as possible
 Reviewing wind conditions and takeoff surface
 The use of wing flaps
 Aligning the airplane for takeoff without stopping
 Positioning the flight controls and flaps for the existing conditions
 Power application to takeoff power
 Maintaining directional control and wind drift
 Crosswind control techniques during acceleration
 Lift-off attitude and airspeed
 Climb attitude, power setting, and airspeed (Vy)
 Crosswind control techniques and tracking during initial climb
 Retracting gear and flaps
 Use of checklist
 Common errors
  Improper initial positioning of flight controls or flaps
  Allowing airplane to stop prior to takeoff roll
  Improper power application
  Removing hand from the throttle
  Poor directional control
  Improper use of brakes
  Improper pitch attitude at lift-off
  Settling back to takeoff surface after liftoff
  Improper climb configuration and airspeed
  Drifting off  track during the climb
Straight and level flight
The effect and use of flight controls
 The integrated flight instruction method
 Using outside and instrument references for pitch, bank, and
power control
Cross checking and interpreting these references
 Using the proper control techniques
 Trim technique
 Overcoming tenseness and overcontrolling
Common errors
  Failure to crosscheck and interpret outside and
instrument references
Applying control movements rather than pressures
  Uncoordinated use of flight controls
  Faulty trim technique
Level turns
The effect and use of the flight controls
 The integrated flight instruction method
 Using outside and instrument references for pitch, bank, and
power control
Cross checking and interpreting these references
 Using the proper control techniques
 Trim technique
 Overcoming tenseness and overcontrolling
 Common errors
  Failure to crosscheck and interpret outside and
instrument references
Applying control movements rather than pressures
  Uncoordinated use of flight controls
  Faulty altitude and bank control
Straight climbs and climbing turns
The effect and use of the flight controls
 The integrated flight instruction method
 Using outside and instrument references for pitch, bank,
and power control
Cross checking and interpreting these references
 Using the proper control techniques
 Trim technique
 Overcoming tenseness and overcontrolling
 Common errors
  Failure to crosscheck and interpret outside and
   instrument references
Applying control movements rather than pressures
  Improper correction for torque effect
  Faulty trim technique
Straight descents and descending turns (PTSFIASEL-VIIID)
The effect and use of the flight controls
 The integrated flight instruction method
 Using outside and instrument references for pitch, bank, and
power control
Cross checking and interpreting these references
 Using the proper control techniques
 Trim technique
 Overcoming tenseness and overcontrolling
 Common errors
  Failure to crosscheck and interpret outside and
   instrument references
Applying control movements rather than pressures
  Uncoordinated use of flight controls
  Faulty trim technique
  Failure to clear engine and use carburetor heat as
appropriate
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Determining landing performance and limitations
 Configuration, power, and trim
 Considering obstructions and hazards
 Establishing a stabilized approach to the selected landing area at the
recommended airspeed
Coordination of flight controls
 Maintaining a precise ground track
 Avoiding wind shear and wake turbulence
 Crosswind techniques
 Proper timing, judgment, and control technique during the roundout and
touchdown
Directional control after touchdown
 Use of brakes
 Use of checklist
 Common errors
  Improper use of landing performance data and limitations
  Failure to establish approach and landing configuration at the proper time
or in the proper sequence
Failure to establish and maintain a stabilized approach
  Inappropriate removal of hand from throttle
  Improper technique for roundout and touchdown
  Poor directional control after touchdown
  Improper use of brakes
Forward slip to landing
Configuration, power, and trim
 Considering obstructions and hazards
 Establishing a stabilized slip at the appropriate airspeed to the selected
landing area
Possible airspeed indicator errors
 Proper application of flight controls
 Maintaining a precise ground track while slipping
 Effect and avoiding wind shear and wake turbulence
 Proper timing, judgment, and control technique during the roundout and
touchdown
Directional control after touchdown
 Use of brakes
 Use of checklist
 Common errors
  Improper use of landing performance data and limitations
  Failure to establish approach and landing configuration at the proper
time or in the proper sequence
Failure to establish and maintain a stabilized slip
  Inappropriate removal of hand from throttle
  Improper technique during transition from slip to roundout and touchdown
  Poor directional control after touchdown
  Improper use of brakes
Go-around
Situations where a go-around is necessary
 Making the timely decision
 Application of takeoff power when go-around decision is made
 Establishing proper pitch attitude
 Flap retraction
 Use of trim
      Gear retraction
      Establishing climb speed Vy within +/- 5 kts
     Maintaining proper track and obstruction clearance
 Use of checklist
 Common errors
  Failure to recognize when a go-around is necessary
  Delaying decision to go-around
  Improper power application
  Failure to control pitch attitude
  Failure to compensate for torque
  Improper trim technique
  Failure to maintain proper airspeed
  Improper flap and/or flap retraction
  Failure to maintain ground track during climb out
            Failure to maintain clearance from obstructions and
traffic
Short field approach and landing
Determining landing performance and limitations
 Configuration and trim
 Use of pitch and power to maintain desired approach angle
 Considering obstructions and hazards
 Effect of wind
 Selecting a suitable touchdown point
 Maintaining the stabilized approach and recommended airspeed
  within +/- 5 kts.
          Coordination of flight controls
Maintaining a precise ground track
 Proper timing, judgment, and control technique during the
       roundout and touchdown
 Directional control after touchdown
 Use of brakes
 Use of checklist
 Common errors
  Improper use of landing performance data and limitations
  Failure to establish approach and landing configuration at the proper
time or in the proper sequence
Failure to establish and maintain a stabilized approach
  Improper technique in use of power, flaps and trim
  Inappropriate removal of hand from throttle
  Improper technique during transition from slip to roundout and touchdown
  Poor directional control after touchdown
  Improper use of brakes
Soft-field approach and landing
Determining landing performance and limitations
 Configuration and trim
 Considering obstructions and hazards
 Effect of wind
 Selecting a suitable touchdown point
 Maintaining the stabilized approach and recommended airspeed
       within +/- 5 kts.
           Coordination of flight controls
           Maintaining a precise ground track
 Proper timing, judgment, and control technique during the roundout
and touchdown
Touching down in a nose high attitude at the minimum safe speed
 Use of power during the touchdown
 Directional control after touchdown
 Use of checklist
 Common errors
  Improper use of landing performance data and limitations
  Failure to establish approach and landing configuration at the proper
time or in the proper sequence
Failure to establish and maintain a stabilized approach
  Failure to consider effect of wind and landing surface
  Improper technique in use of power, flaps and trim
  Inappropriate removal of hand from throttle
  Improper technique during roundout and touchdown
  Failure to hold back elevator after landing
  Closing throttle too soon after touchdown
  Poor directional control after touchdown
  Improper use of brakes
Postflight procedures
  After landing procedures including local and ATC procedures
  Parking while considering wind conditions and obstacles
  Ramp safety, parking hand signals
  Procedures for shutdown
  Deplaning passengers
  Securing airplane
  Postflight inspection
  Refueling
  Completion of checklist
  Pilot logbook and flight record entries
  Common errors
   Failure to follow recommended procedures
      Poor planning, improper technique, or faulty judgment in performance
       of postflight procedures

LESSON 3 (1 hr): AIRPORT/FLIGHT OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE
The visual inspection
Cockpit management
Engine starting
Taxiing
Pretakeoff check
Traffic patterns
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Straight and level flight
Level turns
Straight climbs and climbing turns
Straight descents and descending turns
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 4 (1 hr): STALL AND SPIN MANEUVERS
Engine starting
Taxiing
Pretakeoff check
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Power-on stalls
Aerodynamics of power-on stalls
 Relationship of the various factors such as landing gear, flaps, weight, center of
gravity, load factor, and bank angle to stall speed
Flight situations where an unintentional power-on stall may occur
 Recognition of the first indication of stall
 Power-on stalls in climbing flight (straight and turning)
 Entry technique and minimum altitude
 Coordination of flight controls
 Recover with minimum loss of altitude
 Common errors
  Improper configuration prior to entry
  Improper pitch, heading, and bank control (straight ahead)
  Improper pitch and bank control (turning)
  Rough or uncoordinated control technique
  Failure to recognize first stall indication
  Failure to achieve a stall
  Improper torque correction
  Poor stall recognition and late recovery
  Excessive altitude loss
                  Secondary stall during the recovery
Power-off stalls
Aerodynamics of power-off stalls
 Relationship of the various factors such as landing gear,  flaps, weight, center of
gravity, load factor, and bank angle to stall speed
Flight situations where an unintentional power-off stall may occur
 Recognition of the first indication of stall
 Power-off stalls in descent flight (straight and turning)
 Entry technique and minimum altitude
 Coordination of flight controls
 Recover with minimum loss of altitude
 Common errors
  Improper configuration prior to entry
  Improper pitch, heading, and bank control (straight ahead)
  Improper pitch and bank control (turning)
  Rough or uncoordinated control technique
  Failure to recognize first stall indication
  Failure to achieve a stall
  Improper torque correction
  Poor stall recognition and late recovery
  Excessive altitude loss
                     Secondary stall during the recovery
Cross-control stalls
Aerodynamics of cross-control stalls
 Affects of crossed controls in gliding or reduced airspeed descending turns
 Hazards of crossed controls in a base to final turn
 Entry technique and minimum altitude
 Recognition of the first indication of stall
           Flight situations where an unintentional cross-control stall may occur
 Recover with minimum loss of altitude
 Common errors
  Improper configuration prior to entry
            Failure to establish cross-control turn and stall condition that adequately
demonstrates stall
Improper or inadequate demonstration of the recognition and recovery
  Failure to present instruction that emphasizes the hazards of a crossed
control condition in a gliding or reduced airspeed condition
Improper pitch, heading, and bank control (straight ahead)
  Improper pitch and bank control (turning)
  Rough or uncoordinated control technique
  Failure to recognize first stall indication
  Failure to achieve a stall
           Improper torque correction
Poor stall recognition and late recovery
Excessive altitude loss
Secondary stall during the recovery
Elevator trim stalls
Aerodynamics of cross-control stalls
 Hazards of inadequate control pressures to compensate for thrust, torque,
and up-elevator trim during go-arounds and other maneuvers
Entry technique and minimum altitude
 Recognition of the first indication of stall
 Immediate recovery when stall is recognized
           Flight situations where an unintentional cross-control stall may occur
 Recovery with minimum loss of altitude
 Common errors
  Improper configuration prior to entry
           Failure to establish the thrust, torque, and up-elevator trim conditions for a
realistic demonstration
Improper or inadequate demonstration of the recognition
   and recovery
Failure to present instruction that emphasizes the hazards of poor
correction for torque and up-elevator trim during go-arounds
Secondary stalls
Aerodynamics of cross-control stalls
           Flight situations where an unintentional cross-control stall  may occur
 Hazards of secondary stalls during stall and spin recoveries
 Entry technique and minimum altitude
 Recognition of the first indication of stall
 Recovery with minimum loss of altitude
 Common errors
  Improper configuration prior to entry
  Improper or inadequate demonstration of the recognition  and recovery
  Failure to establish a condition that will cause a secondary stall
  Failure to present instruction that emphasizes the hazards of poor
technique in recovering from a primary stall
12. Spins
Aerodynamics of the spin
 Airplanes approved for spins based on category and airworthiness certificate
 Relationship of various factors such as configuration, weight, CG, and control
coordination to spins
Flight situations where an unintentional spin may occur
 Recognizing and recovering from an imminent, unintentional spin
 Entry technique and minimum altitude
 Control technique for maintaining the spin
 Orientation during the spin
 Recovery technique for minimum altitude loss
 Coping with the anxiety of the spin
 Common errors
  Failure to establish proper configuration prior to entry
  Failure to achieve and maintain a stall during entry
  Failure to close throttle during the entry
  Failure to recognize the indications of an imminent, unintentional spin
  Improper use of flight controls during the entry,  rotation, or recovery
  Disorientation
  Failure to recognize the difference between a spin and a  high-speed spiral
  Excessive speed or accelerated stall during the recovery
  Failure to recover with minimum loss of altitude
           Attempting to spin an airplane not approved for spins
Maneuvering during slow flight
Relationship of configuration, weight, CG, Maneuvering loads,  bank angle, and
power to the flight characteristics and controllability
Relationship of the maneuver to critical flight situations, such as go-arounds
 Performance of the maneuver with various landing gear and flap configurations
during straight and level and turning flight
Specified airspeed for the maneuver
 Coordination of the flight controls
 Trim technique
 Re-established cruise flight
 Common errors
  Failure to establish proper entry configuration
  Improper entry technique
  Failure to establish and maintain specified airspeed
  Excessive variations of altitude, heading, and bank when they are specified
  Rough or uncoordinated control technique
  Faulty trim technique
  Unintentional stall
  Inappropriate removal of hand from the throttle
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 5 (1 hr): PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
Taxiing
Pretakeoff check
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Steep turns
 Relationship of bank angle, load factor, and stalling speed
 Overbanking tendency
 Torque effect in right and left turns
 Selecting proper entry altitude to recover above 3,000 feet
 Coordination of flight controls
 Differential wing drag
 Establishing the recommended entry airspeed within +/- 5 kts
 Entering the turn with a 50 degree bank +/- 5 degrees followed by a 360 degree turn
 Dividing attention between airplane control and orientation
 Altitude, bank, and power control during the turn
 Rolling out on entry heading within +/- 5 degrees
 Maintaining altitude within +/-10 feet
 Common errors
  Improper pitch, bank, and power coordination during entry and rollout
  Uncoordinated use of flight controls
  Inappropriate control applications
  Correcting for altitude deviations improperly
  Loss of orientation
  Excessive deviation from desired heading during the
   rollout
Chandelles
Selection of suitable entry altitude
 Entry airspeed and power setting
 Entry technique, including power application
 Division of attention and planning
 Coordination of flight controls
 Pitch and bank attitudes at various points during the maneuver
 Correction for torque in left and right maneuvers
 Achieving the maximum performance
 Completion technique
Common errors
   Improper pitch, bank, and power coordination during the entry and
completion
Uncoordinated use of flight controls
Improper planning and timing of pitch and bank attitude changes
Failure to achieve maximum performance
Stalling during the maneuver
Excessive deviation from desired heading during the completion
Lazy eight
Selection of suitable entry altitude
 Selection of reference points
 Entry airspeed and power setting
 Entry technique
 Orientation, division of attention, and planning
 Coordination of flight controls
 Pitch and bank attitudes at various points during the maneuver
 Consistent airspeed and altitude control at key points during
  the maneuver
Correction for torque in left and right maneuvers
 Loop symmetry
 Making constant rate pitch and bank attitude changes throughout the maneuver
Common errors
  Poor selection of reference points
  Uncoordinated use of flight controls
Unsymmetrical loops resulting from poorly planned pitch and bank
attitude changes
Inconsistent altitude and airspeed at key points
  Loss of orientation
  Excessive deviation from reference points
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 6 (1 hr): PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
Taxiing
Pretakeoff check
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Steep turns
Chandelles
Lazy eights
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 7 (1 hr): GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS
Taxiing
Pretakeoff check
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Steep turns
Chandelles
Lazy eight
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
Rectangular course (PTSFIASEL-XIIA)
Selecting the entry altitude
  Selecting the ground reference with consideration to an  emergency landing
           Maintaining orientation, division of attention, and planning
           Entry configuration and airspeed
Relationship to a rectangular course to an airport traffic pattern
          Wind drift correction
          Maintaining desired altitude, airspeed, and distance from  ground reference line  Timing turn entries and rollouts
Coordinating flight controls
          Common errors
            Poor planning, orientation, or division of attention
Uncoordinated flight control application
Improper drift correction
Failure to maintain altitude or airspeed
Selecting a ground reference where there is no suitable emergency
landing area within gliding distance
S-turns across a road (PTSFIASEL-XIIB)
Selecting a suitable altitude
           Selecting the ground reference with consideration to an  emergency landing
           Maintaining orientation, division of attention, and planning
           Entry configuration and airspeed
           Wind drift correction
           Tracking semicircles of equal radii on either side of the ground reference line
          Maintaining desired altitude and airspeed
          Turn reversal over the reference ground line
          Coordination of flight controls
          Common errors
            Faulty entry technique
                     Poor planning, orientation, or division of attention
Uncoordinated flight control application
Improper drift correction
An unsymmetrical ground track
Failure to maintain altitude or airspeed
Selecting a ground reference where there is no suitable emergency
landing area within gliding distance
Turns about a point
          Selecting a suitable altitude
          Selecting the ground reference with consideration to an emergency landing
          Maintaining orientation, division of attention, and planning
          Entry configuration and airspeed
          Entry technique
          Wind drift correction
          Tracking semicircles of equal radii on either side of the ground reference line
          Maintaining desired altitude, airspeed, and distance from reference point
          Coordination of flight controls
          Common errors
                   Faulty entry technique
                   Poor planning, orientation, or division of attention
                   Uncoordinated flight control application
                   Improper drift correction
                   Failure to maintain altitude or airspeed
                   Selecting a ground reference where there is no suitable emergency landing
                        area within gliding distance
Eights on pylons
Determining the approximate pivotal altitude
 Selecting suitable pylons with consideration for emergency landing areas
 Maintaining orientation, division of attention, and planning
 Entry configuration and airspeed
 Relationship of groundspeed change to the performance of the maneuver
 The pilot's line of sight on the pylon
 Entry technique
 Maintaining line of sight on the pylon
 Timing the turn entries and rollout
 Correcting for drift between pylons
 Coordination of flight controls
 Common errors
  Faulty entry technique
                     Poor planning, orientation, or division of attention
                     Uncoordinated flight control application
                     Use of improper line of sight reference
                     Application of rudder alone to maintain line of sight on the pylons
                     Improper timing of turn entries and rollouts
                     Improper correction for wind drift
                     Selecting a ground reference pylons where there is no suitable
emergency landing area within gliding distance
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 8 (1 hr): GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Steep turns
Chandelles
Lazy eights
Rectangular course
S-turns across a road
Turns about a point
Eights on pylons
Normal/crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing

LESSON 9 (1 hr): INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS
Straight and level flight
Instrument crosscheck, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
 Instruments used for pitch, bank, and power control
 Trim technique
 Common errors
  Fixation, omission, and emphasis errors during the crosscheck
  Improper instrument interpretation
  Improper control applications
  Failure to establish proper pitch, bank, or power adjustments during
altitude, heading, or airspeed corrections
Faulty trim technique
Straight and constant airspeed climbs
Instrument crosscheck, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
 Instruments used for pitch, bank, and power control during entry, during the
climb and during the level-off and how those instruments are used to
maintain climb heading and airspeed
Trim technique
 Common errors
  Fixation, omission, and emphasis errors during the crosscheck
  Improper instrument interpretation
  Improper control applications
  Failure to establish proper pitch, bank, or power adjustments during
altitude, heading,  or airspeed corrections
Improper entry or level-off technique
  Faulty trim technique
Straight and constant airspeed descents
Instrument crosscheck, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
 Instruments used for pitch, bank, and power control during entry, during the
descent and during the level-off and how those instruments are used to
maintain descent heading and airspeed
Trim technique
 Common errors
Fixation, omission, and emphasis errors during the crosscheck
  Improper instrument interpretation
  Improper control applications
  Failure to establish proper pitch, bank, or power adjustments during
altitude, heading, or airspeed corrections
Improper entry or level-off technique
  Faulty trim technique
Turns to headings
Instrument crosscheck, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control
 Instruments used for pitch, bank, and power control during turn entry, during the
turn and during the roll-out and how those instruments are used
Trim technique
 Common errors
  Fixation, omission, and emphasis errors during the crosscheck
  Improper instrument interpretation
  Improper control applications
  Failure to establish proper pitch, bank, or power adjustments during
altitude, heading, or airspeed corrections
Improper entry or roll-out technique
  Faulty trim technique
Recovery from unusual attitudes
Conditions and situations that may result in an unusual flight attitude
The two basic unusual flight attitudes
  Nose high (climbing turn)
  Nose low (descending turn)
Recognizing an unusual attitude
 Control sequence for recovery from nose-high attitude and reasons for that
sequence
Control sequence for recovery from nose-low attitude and reasons for that
sequence
Reasons why recovery should be coordinated
 Common errors
  Failure to recognize the unusual attitude
  Attempting to recover by feel rather than by instrument indications
  Inappropriate control applications
  Failure to recognize during the recovery when the airplane is passing
through level flight
Radio aids and radar services
Situations that would require the use of radio aids or radar  assistance
 Available radio aids and radar services
 Determining the minimum safe altitude
 Procedures for using a radio aid or radar service
 Common errors
  Delaying the use of a radio aid or in obtaining radar assistance
  Failing to properly control the airplane
  Failure to properly select, tune, or identify a radio facility
  Failure to maintain a safe altitude

LESSON 10 (1 hr): AVIATION SAFETY
Emergency approach and landing (PTSFIASEL-XIIIA)
Establishing glide speed and configuration
 Selecting a suitable landing area
 Planning and executing the approach
 Use of checklist
 Trouble shooting malfunction
Division of attention between flying the approach and  accomplishing
the emergency checklist
Techniques to compensate for under or over shooting the selected landing area
 Common errors
  Improper airspeed control
  Poor judgment in selecting landing area
  Failure to estimate the approximate wind speed and direction
  Failure to fly a suitable pattern for the situation
  Failure to accomplish checklist items
  Under or over shooting landing area
Systems and equipment malfunctions
Smoke, fire, or both during ground and flight operations
 Rough running engine or partial power loss
 Loss of oil pressure
 Fuel starvation
 High oil temperature
 Engine overheat
 Hydraulic system malfunction
 Electrical system malfunction
 Carburetor or induction icing
 Door or window opening in flight
 Inoperative or runaway trim
 Landing gear or flap malfunction
 Brake failure
 Pressurization malfunction
 Any system or equipment malfunction of training airplane
Emergency equipment
Location in airplane
 Method of operation
 Servicing requirements
 Method of safe storage
Survival gear
Gear appropriate for operations in various climates
 Location in airplane
 Method of operation
 Servicing requirements
 Method of safe storage
Proper use and/or adjustment of such cockpit items as safety belts, shoulder
harness, rudder pedals, and seats
Occupant briefing on emergency procedures and use of safety belts
Airplane servicing requirements and procedures for
Fuel
 Oil
 Tires
 Battery

LESSON 11 (1 hr ORAL): STAGE ONE PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
The flight designated examiner may select oral quiz items from the following practical test standard areas:
Aeromedical factors
Visual scanning and collision avoidance
Use of distractions during flight training
Principles of flight
Elevators, ailerons and rudder
Trim devices
Wing flaps
Airplane weight and balance
Navigation and flight planning
Night operations
High altitude operations
Federal Aviation Regulations
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
Aviation publications
The national airspace system
Logbook entries and certificate endorsements
Certificates and documents
Weather information
Operation of systems
Performance and limitations
The visual inspection
Cockpit management
Engine starting
Taxiing
Pretakeoff check
Radio communications and ATC light signals
Traffic patterns
Airport and runway markings and lighting
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Straight and level flight
Level turns
Straight climbs and climbing turns
Straight descents and descending turns
Power-on stalls
Power-off stalls
Cross-control stalls
Elevator trim stalls
Secondary stalls
Spins
Maneuvering during slow flight
Straight and level flight
Straight and constant airspeed climbs
Straight and constant airspeed descents
Turns to headings
Recovery from unusual attitudes
Radio aids and radar services
Steep turns
Chandelles
Lazy eights
Rectangular course
S-turns across a road
Turns about a point
Eights on pylons
Emergency approach and landing
Systems and equipment malfunctions
Emergency equipment
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 12 (1 hr): STAGE ONE FLIGHT CHECK
The designated flight examiner may select oral quiz and flight check operations and maneuvers from the following  Practical Test Standard elements:
AREA II: Technical subject areas
Aeromedical factors
 Visual scanning and collision avoidance
 Use of distractions during flight training
 Principles of flight
 Elevators, ailerons, and rudder
 Trim devices
 Wing flaps
 Weight and balance
 Navigation and flight planning
 Night operations
 High altitude operations
 Federal Aviation Regulations
 Use of the Minimum Equipment List
 Publications
 National Airspace System
 Logbook entries and certificate endorsements
AREA III: Preflight preparation
Certificates and documents
 Weather information
 Operation of systems
 Performance and limitations
AREA V: Ground operations
Visual inspection
 Cockpit management
 Engine starting
 Taxiing
 Pretakeoff check
AREA VI: Airport operations
 Radio communications and ATC light signals
 Traffic patterns
 Airport and runway markings and lighting
AREA VII: Takeoff and climbs
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
 Short-field takeoff and climb
 Soft-field takeoff and climb
AREA VIII: Fundamentals of flight
 Straight-and-level flight
 Level turns
 Straight climbs and climbing turns
 Straight descents and descending turns
AREA IX: Stalls, spins, and maneuvering during slow flight
 Power-on Stalls
 Power-off stalls
 Crossed-control stalls
 Elevator trim Stalls
 Secondary stall
 Spins
 Maneuvering during slow flight
AREA X: Basic instrument maneuvers
 Straight-and-level flight
 Straight, constant airspeed climbs
 Straight, constant airspeed descents
 Turns to headings
 Recovery from unusual flight attitudes
 Radio aids and radar services
AREA XI: Performance maneuvers
 Steep turns
 Chandelles
 Lazy eights
AREA XII: Ground reference maneuvers
 Rectangular course
 S-turns across a road
 Turns about a point
 Eights on pylons
AREA XIII: Emergency operations
 Emergency approach and landing
 System and equipment malfunctions
 Emergency equipment and survival gear
AREA XIV: Approaches and landings
 Normal and crosswind approach and landing
 Forward slip to a landing
 Go-around
 Short field approach and landing
 Soft-fields approach and landing
 
 

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PROFESSIONAL AVIATION 410
STAGE TWO FLIGHT TRAINING
PRACTICE INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION

This course outline is provided for course reference and student outside study purposes only. The official reference regarding Louisiana Tech flight courses is contained in the appropriate FAA approved Training Course Outlines (TCO). These TCO's are available for purchase at the Department of Professional Aviation office.

LESSON 1 (1.5 hr ORAL): PREFLIGHT LESSON ON A MANEUVER TO BE PERFORMED
The student instructor will present a preflight briefing on selected maneuvers by:
Stating the purpose
Giving an accurate, comprehensive oral description, including the elements and
common errors
Using instructional aids, as appropriate
Describing the recognition, analysis, and correction of common errors
AREA VII: Takeoff and climbs
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
 Short-field takeoff and climb
 Soft-field takeoff and climb
AREA VIII: Fundamentals of flight
Straight-and-level flight
 Level turns
 Straight climbs and climbing turns
 Straight descents and descending turns
AREA IX: Stalls, spins, and maneuvering during slow flight
Power-on Stalls
 Power-off stalls
 Crossed-control stalls
 Elevator trim Stalls
 Secondary stall
 Spins
 Maneuvering during slow flight
AREA X: Basic instrument maneuvers
Straight-and-level flight
 Straight, constant airspeed climbs
 Straight, constant airspeed descents
 Turns to headings
 Recovery from unusual flight attitudes
 Radio aids and radar services
AREA XI: Performance maneuvers
Steep turns
 Chandelles
 Lazy eights
AREA XII: Ground reference maneuvers
Rectangular course
 S-turns across a road
 Turns about a point
 Eights on pylons
AREA XIII: Emergency operations
 Emergency approach and landing
 System and equipment malfunctions
 Emergency equipment and survival gear
AREA XIV: Approaches and landings
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
 Forward slip to a landing
 Go-around
 Short field approach and landing
 Soft-field approach and landing

LESSON 2 (1 hr) TAKEOFF AND CLIMBS
The transition to the right seat
Review of the TCO requirements
 Flight and power control (opposite hands)
 Safety considerations
 Setting the right example
 Use of the checklist
 The training course outline
 Lesson plans
 Instructional briefing guides and instructional aids
 The structure of the flight training lessons
  Safety considerations
 The transfer of airplane control
 The integrated method of instruction
Visual scanning and collision avoidance
Minimum Equipment List (MEL)
The visual inspection
Cockpit management
Engine starting
Taxiing
Pretakeoff check
Radio communications and ATC light signals
Traffic patterns
Airport and runway markings and lighting
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb

LESSON 3 (1 hr): APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Traffic patterns
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 4 (1 hr): FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT
CONTENT: Demonstration and simultaneous explanation of
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Straight and level flight
Level turns
Straight climbs and climbing turns
Straight descents and descending turns
Traffic patterns
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 5 (1 hr): STALLS, SPINS, AND SLOW FLIGHT
Demonstration and simultaneous explanation of
Power-on stalls
Power-off stalls
Cross-control stalls
Elevator trim stalls
Secondary stalls
Spins
Maneuvering during slow flight

LESSON 6 (1 hr): BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS
Demonstration and simultaneous explanation of
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Straight and level flight
Straight and constant airspeed climbs
Straight and constant airspeed descents
Turns to headings
Recovery from unusual attitudes
Traffic patterns
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 7 (2 hr): PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
Demonstration and explanation of

Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Steep turns
Chandelles
Lazy eights
Straight and level flight
Straight and constant airspeed climbs
Straight and constant airspeed descents
Turns to headings
Recovery from unusual attitudes
Traffic patterns
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures
 

LESSON 8 (2 hr): GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS
CONTENT: Demonstration and explanation of
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
Short-field takeoff and climb
Soft-field takeoff and climb
Rectangular course
S-turns across a road
Turns about a point
Eights on pylons
Steep turns
Chandelles
Lazy eights
Straight and level flight
Straight and constant airspeed climbs
Straight and constant airspeed descents
Turns to headings
Recovery from unusual attitudes
Traffic patterns
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Forward slip to landing
Go-around
Short field approach and landing
Soft-field approach and landing
Postflight procedures

LESSON 9 (2 hr): EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Operating procedures and limitations
Primary flight controls and trim
 Flaps, leading edge and spoilers.
 Powerplant
 Propeller
 Landing Gear
 Fuel, oil, and hydraulic systems
 Electrical system
 Pitot static system, vacuum system, and flight instruments
 Environmental system
 Deicing and anti-icing systems
 Avionics systems
Systems malfunctions and emergencies
Engine failure after takeoff.
 Smoke or fire during flight and ground operations
 Smoke and fume elimination.
 Rough running engine
 Engine fire.
 Low oil pressure.
 Loss of engine oil pressure
 High oil temperature
 Fuel starvation
 Partial power loss.
 Engine failure at altitude.
 Engine overheat
 Hydraulic system malfunctions
 Electrical system malfunctions and fire.
 Carburetor and induction icing
 Door or window open in flight
 Inoperative or runaway trim
 Landing gear and flap malfunction
 Brake failure
Airplane servicing
Fuel
 Oil
 Battery
 Tires
 Landing gear
 Emergency locator
Cold weather operations
Emergency approach and landing
Emergency equipment and survival gear
Safety considerations of cockpit management

LESSON 10 (1 hr): THE BIENNIAL FLIGHT REVIEW
CONTENT: The student instructor may select oral quiz and flight check operations from the following Practical Test  Standard elements:
AREA II: Technical subject areas
Aeromedical factors
 Visual scanning and collision avoidance
 Use of distractions during flight training
 Principles of flight
 Elevators, ailerons, and rudder
 Trim devices
 Wing flaps
 Weight and balance
 Navigation and flight planning
 Night operations
 High altitude operations
 Federal Aviation Regulations
 Use of the Minimum Equipment List
 Publications
 National Airspace System
 Logbook entries and certificate endorsements
AREA III: Preflight preparation
Certificates and documents
 Weather information
 Operation of systems
 Performance and limitations
AREA V: Ground operations
Visual inspection
 Cockpit management
 Engine starting
 Taxiing
 Pretakeoff check
AREA VI: Airport operations
Radio communications and ATC light signals
 Traffic patterns
 Airport and runway markings and lighting
AREA VII: Takeoff and climbs
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
 Short-field takeoff and climb
 Soft-field takeoff and climb
AREA VIII: Fundamentals of flight
Straight-and-level flight
 Level turns
 Straight climbs and climbing turns
 Straight descents and descending turns
AREA IX: Stalls, spins, and maneuvering during slow flight
Power-on Stalls
 Power-off stalls
 Crossed-control stalls
 Elevator trim Stalls
 Secondary stall
 Spins
 Maneuvering during slow flight
AREA X: Basic instrument maneuvers
Straight-and-level flight
 Straight, constant airspeed climbs
 Straight, constant airspeed descents
 Turns to headings
 Recovery from unusual flight attitudes
 Radio aids and radar services
AREA XI: Performance maneuvers
Steep turns
 Chandelles
 Lazy eights
AREA XII: Ground reference maneuvers
Rectangular course
 S-turns across a road
 Turns about a point
 Eights on pylons
AREA XIII: Emergency operations
Emergency approach and landing
 System and equipment malfunctions
 Emergency equipment and survival gear
AREA XIV: Approaches and landings
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
 Forward slip to a landing
 Go-around
 Short field approach and landing
 Soft-field approach and landing

LESSON 11 (1 hr):  STAGE TWO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
The designated flight examiner may select oral quiz operations and maneuvers from the            following Practical Test Standard elements:
AREA II: Technical subject areas
Aeromedical factors
 Visual scanning and collision avoidance
 Use of distractions during flight training
 Principles of flight
 Elevators, ailerons, and rudder
 Trim devices
 Wing flaps
 Weight and balance
 Navigation and flight planning
 Night operations
 High altitude operations
 Federal Aviation Regulations
 Use of the Minimum Equipment List
 Publications
 National Airspace System
 Logbook entries and certificate endorsements
AREA III: Preflight preparation
Certificates and documents
 Weather information
 Operation of systems
 Performance and limitations
AREA V: Ground operations
Visual inspection
 Cockpit management
 Engine starting
 Taxiing
 Pretakeoff check
AREA VI: Airport operations
Radio communications and ATC light signals
 Traffic patterns
 Airport and runway markings and lighting
AREA VII: Takeoff and climbs
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
 Short-field takeoff and climb
 Soft-field takeoff and climb
AREA VIII: Fundamentals of flight
Straight-and-level flight
 Level turns
 Straight climbs and climbing turns
 Straight descents and descending turns
AREA IX: Stalls, spins, and maneuvering during slow flight
Power-on Stalls
 Power-off stalls
 Crossed-control stalls
 Elevator trim Stalls
 Secondary stall
 Spins
 Maneuvering during slow flight
AREA X: Basic instrument maneuvers
Straight-and-level flight
 Straight, constant airspeed climbs
 Straight, constant airspeed descents
 Turns to headings
 Recovery from unusual flight attitudes
 Radio aids and radar services
AREA XI: Performance maneuvers
Steep turns
 Chandelles
 Lazy eights
AREA XII: Ground reference maneuvers
Rectangular course
 S-turns across a road
 Turns about a point
 Eights on pylons
AREA XIII: Emergency operations
Emergency approach and landing
 System and equipment malfunctions
 Emergency equipment and survival gear
AREA XIV: Approaches and landings
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
 Forward slip to a landing
 Go-around
 Short field approach and landing
 Soft-field approach and landing

LESSON 12 (1 hr): STAGE TWO FLIGHT CHECK
The designated flight examiner may select oral quiz and flight check operations and                maneuvers from the following  Practical Test Standard elements:
AREA II: Technical subject areas
Aeromedical factors
 Visual scanning and collision avoidance
 Use of distractions during flight training
 Principles of flight
 Elevators, ailerons, and rudder
 Trim devices
 Wing flaps
 Weight and balance
 Navigation and flight planning
 Night operations
 High altitude operations
 Federal Aviation Regulations
 Use of the Minimum Equipment List
 Publications
 National Airspace System
 Logbook entries and certificate endorsements
AREA III: Preflight preparation
Certificates and documents
 Weather information
 Operation of systems
 Performance and limitations
AREA V: Ground operations
Visual inspection
 Cockpit management
 Engine starting
 Taxiing
 Pretakeoff check
AREA VI: Airport operations
Radio communications and ATC light signals
 Traffic patterns
 Airport and runway markings and lighting
AREA VII: Takeoff and climbs
Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
 Short-field takeoff and climb
 Soft-field takeoff and climb
AREA VIII: Fundamentals of flight
Straight-and-level flight
 Level turns
 Straight climbs and climbing turns
 Straight descents and descending turns
AREA IX: Stalls, spins, and maneuvering during slow flight
Power-on Stalls
 Power-off stalls
 Crossed-control stalls
 Elevator trim Stalls
 Secondary stall
 Spins
 Maneuvering during slow flight
AREA X: Basic instrument maneuvers
Straight-and-level flight
 Straight, constant airspeed climbs
 Straight, constant airspeed descents
 Turns to headings
 Recovery from unusual flight attitudes
 Radio aids and radar services
AREA XI: Performance maneuvers
Steep turns
 Chandelles
 Lazy eights
AREA XII: Ground reference maneuvers
Rectangular course
 S-turns across a road
 Turns about a point
 Eights on pylons
AREA XIII: Emergency operations
Emergency approach and landing
 System and equipment malfunctions
 Emergency equipment and survival gear
AREA XIV: Approaches and landings
Normal and crosswind approach and landing
 Forward slip to a landing
 Go-around
 Short field approach and landing
 Soft-field approach and landing