Lesson 1: Introductory Flight
Dual—ground: 1.0, flight 0.5
Objective: Introduce student to preflight inspection, flight in a light aircraft, and the four fundamentals of aircraft control.
Discussion topics:
fitness for flight (IM SAFE)
positive exchange of flight controls
required certificates and documents for pilot and aircraft
airplane logbooks and required inspections
aircraft fuel system
aircraft electrical system
location of emergency equipment
use of checklists
weather briefing basics
Introduce:
starting procedures
radio communications
taxiing
before takeoff check
normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
effect and use of primary flight controls and trim
collision avoidance procedures
parking and securing aircraft
Completion standards:
Display understanding of aircraft systems, use of checklists, preflight, and postflight procedures
Demonstrate understanding of aircraft control
Next Lesson: #2
Four Fundamentals of Flight
Suggested student homework assignments:
Read Chapter 3 of the Airplane Flying Handbook.
Lesson 2: Four Fundamentals of Flight
Dual—ground: 0.5, flight: 1.0
Objective: Introduce student to aeronautical decision-making, takeoff, straight and level flight, turns, and landings.
Discussion topics:
Aeronautical Decision Making?
cockpit management?
weather factors
aircraft airworthiness
Review:
engine starting
use of checklists
before takeoff check
visual scanning and collision avoidance
parking and securing aircraft
Introduce:
crosswind taxi
normal takeoff
straight and level flight to include use of trim
aircraft configuration changes
speeds associated with use of flaps
normal approach and landing
Completion standards:
smooth engine start (no excessive engaging of starter)
student can explain run-up procedures using checklist
increased proficiency with preflight procedures and ground operations
Next Lesson: #3 Integrated Flight Instruction
Suggested student homework assignments:
Read Chapter 3, page 3 of the Airplane Flying Handbook.
Lesson 3: Integrated Flight Instruction
Dual—ground: 0.3, flight: 1.0
Objective: Develop student's ability to apply coordinated control inputs and introduce the relationship between attitude and aircraft instruments.
Discussion topics:
collision-avoidance procedures
flight instruments and their purpose
required medical and pilot documents
Review:
Taxiing techniques
Straight and level flight
Turns
Climbs and descents
Normal approach and landing
Introduce:
crosswind takeoff
constant airspeed climb
constant airspeed descent
turns to headings
traffic pattern entry and procedure
crosswind landings
Completion standards:
Ability to taxi in varying conditions without assistance
Student understands the concept of coordinated flight and can fly the aircraft in a coordinated matter with minimal instructor assistance
Student can conduct a stabilized approach and landing with instructor's assistance
Next Lesson: #4
Slow Flight and Stall Entries and Recoveries
Suggested student homework assignments:
Read Chapter 3 of the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge: Aerodynamics of Flight.
