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.