Lesson 4: Slow Flight and Stall Recovery
Dual—ground: 0.5, flight: 1.0
Objective:
Introduce student to slow flight and stall characteristics.
Discussion topics:
fundamentals of slow flight and stalls
spin awareness
Review:
constant airspeed climb and descent
turns to headings
practice area familiarization
Introduce:
flight at various airspeeds from cruise to slow flight
maneuvering during slow flight emphasizing correct use of rudder to negate increased adverse yaw at slow airspeeds
power-off stalls and recovery
power-on stalls and recovery
Completion standards:
Demonstration of understanding of stall and recovery concept
Demonstrates understanding of slow-flight concept through flight at minimum controllable airspeed
Altitude, heading, and airspeed at or near PTS standards
Next Lesson: #5
Emergency Procedures
Suggested student homework assignments:
Read Chapter 6, Emergency procedures, Aeronautical Information Manual.
Review emergency procedures and checklists, Pilot's Operating Handbook
Lesson 5: Emergency Procedures
Dual—ground: 0.5, flight: 1.0
Objective:
To gain an understanding of emergency operations and to increase understanding of slow flight and stall recovery
Discussion topics:
types of possible emergencies
use of all available resources in an emergency situation
Review:
human factors and symptoms
maneuvering during slow flight
stall recovery
Introduce:
systems and equipment malfunctions
emergency procedures using both memory items and use of checklists
emergency descent
emergency approach and landing
Completion standards:
Display increased proficiency with control of airplane
Perform unassisted takeoffs
Demonstrate basic understanding of emergency operations
Next Lesson: #6
Steep Turns and Ground Reference Maneuvers
Suggested student homework assignments:
Read Chapter 6, Ground Reference Maneuvers and Chapter 9, pages 1-2 on steep turns, Airplane Flying Handbook
Read the November 2001 AOPA Flight Training article "Training Topics: Checkride"
Lesson 6: Steep Turns and Ground Reference Maneuvers
Dual—ground: 0.5, flight: 1.0
Objective:
Introduce student to performance maneuvers
Discussion topics:
Steep turns
fundamentals of ground reference maneuvers
wake turbulence avoidance
Review:
maneuvering during slow flight
emergency procedures
Introduce:
steep turns
rectangular course
s-turns
turns around a point
Completion standards:
Ability to maintain specific ground track during ground-reference maneuvers
Altitude, airspeed, and heading within PTS standards during straight and level flight
Next Lesson: #7
Maneuvers Review
Suggested student homework assignments:
Review previously assigned reading, research the answers to any questions, and be prepared to discuss them during the preflight ground briefing of the review lesson.
Diagram ground reference maneuvers showing wind corrections at different positions during the maneuvers.
