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Andy Foster, CFI-S, Light Sport Aircraft Syllabus (Generic)

Revised April 27, 2019

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Introduction

“AndyFoster,CFI-S,LightSportSyllabusCatalogue”containstheflighttraininglessonsthatcomposetheStudentPilotLightSport,TransitioningSportPilotTraining,andCTSWPinchHittersyllabusesIuse.TheStudentPilotLightSportTrainingSyllabusincludesthe“normal”lessonflowandassumesthestudentwillprocureandexecutehisowngroundlessontrainingfortheSportPilotKnowledgeTest.TheGroundLessonTrainingFlowpresentsallthegermanematerialwhiletheIntegratedLessonFlowcombinesthegroundlessonsandflightlessonsintoamatchedset.TheTransitioningSportPilotlessonflowcoversflightandaircraftsystemslessonsnecessarytoensureanalreadycertificatedpilotperformsasafetransitiontoLightSportaircraft.

LessonplansinthisflowhavebeendevelopedasrecommendedbytheFAA’sAviationInstructorHandbookanduseRodMachado’s“SportPilotHandbook”asthe“master”reference.FlightlessonsalsoreferencematerialfromtheGleimSportPilotSyllabus,theFAA’s“AirplaneFlyingHandbook”,“ThePilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge”,theFederalAviationRegulations,the“Airman’sInformationManual”,the“GleimSportPilotFlightManeuversandPracticalTestPrep”,the“GleimPilotHandbook”,andGleim“SportPilotKnowledgeTests”.Groundlessonsreferencethesamematerialasaboveandincludematerialfrom“AviationWeather”.Aircraftsysteminformationispulledfromtheaircraft’sPilot’sOperatingHandbookand/ormanufacturer’smanuals.


Table of Contents

Student Pilot Light Sport Syllabus……………………………………………………………………….…… 6 FAAStudentRequirements,SportPilotCertificationRequirements,

Expectations,HowtoUsetheReferences

LSA Flight Training Flow…………………….………..……………………………….……………………………. 8 FlightLesson1:IntroductiontoFlight....…….………………………………………………………..10

FlightLesson2:FundamentalsofFlight………………………………………………………………13

FlightLesson3:SlowFlight,Stalls,andSpins…………………………………………………....…15

FlightLesson4:SteepTurnsandGroundReferenceManeuvers….………………………18

FlightLesson5:Landings,Slips,andGo-Arounds…...…………………………………………....20

FlightLesson6:EmergencyOperations……………………………………………………………....22

FlightLesson7:Review………………………………………………………………………………………24

FlightLesson8:ProficiencyLesson#1/Pre-SoloPractice……………………………………..26

FlightLesson9:ProficiencyLesson#2/Solo………………………………………………………..27

FlightLesson10:ShortandSoft-FieldTakeoffsandLandings………………………………28

FlightLesson11:SecondSupervisedSolo……………………………………………………………30

FlightLesson12:DualCross-Country………………………………………………………………….31

FlightLesson13:IntroductiontoControlbyInstruments..………………………………......34

FlightLesson14:SoloCrossCountry…………………………………………………………………..36

FlightLesson15:ManeuversReview/PTSPrep#1……………………………………………...37

FlightLesson16:StudentSoloPractice/PTSPrep……………………………………………….39

FlightLesson17:ManeuverReview/PTSPrep#2……………………………………………….40

FlightLesson18:SoloPractice#2/PTSPrep(Optional)………………………………………..42

FlightLesson19:FinalPTSCheck……………………………………………………………………….43


LSA Ground School Training Flow…………………………...………………………………………..………44 GroundLesson1:LightSportPilot,Airplane,andPearlandAirportBasics……………45

GroundLesson2:AirplanesandAerodynamics…………………………………………………...48

GroundLesson3:AirplaneInstruments………………………………………………………………50

GroundLesson4:AirplaneEnginesandSystems…………………………………………………51

GroundLesson5:AirplanePerformanceandWeightandBalance………………………..53

GroundLesson6:Airports………………………………………………………………………………….55

GroundLesson7:Airspace…………………………………………………………………………………56

GroundLesson8:FAR’sPart1through71…………………………………………………………..58

GroundLesson9:FAR’sPart91.3thru91.131…………………………………………………….59

GroundLesson10:FAR’s91.151thru91.417,NTSB830……………………………………..60

GroundLesson11:ChartsandAirspace………………………………………………………………61

GroundLesson12:AviationWeather………………………………………………………………….62

GroundLesson13:WeatherServices…………………………………………………………………..63

GroundLesson14:NavigationandPreflightPreparation……………………………………..65

GroundLesson15:AeromedicalFactorsandAeronauticalDecisionMaking…………67

GroundLesson16:KnowledgeTestPrep…………………………………………………………….69

Integrated LSA Training Flow (Description)……………………………………………………………….70

Transitioning Pilot Training Flow (Description)………………………………………………………….71

FlightLesson1:Basicairplaneoperations…………………………………………………………..72

FlightLesson2:Landings,Go-Arounds,andSlips………………………………………………...75

FlightLesson3:EmergencyOperations………………………………………………………………77

FlightLesson4:Cross-CountryOperations………………………………………………………….79

FlightLesson5:TransitionCheck………………………………………………………………………..82

LSA Pinch Hitter Course……………………………………………………..…………………………………….83 GroundLesson1:FundamentalsofFlightandtheLSA……………………………………...…83

GroundLesson2:ScenarioWalkthrough………………………………………………………….....86


CTSW Pinch Hitter Course (continued) FlightLesson1:MasteringtheBasics………………………………………………………………88

FlightLesson2:BasicMasteryoftheScenario…………………………………………………90


Student Pilot Light Sport Syllabus ThefollowinglessonplanscomprisetheStudentPilotLightSportSyllabus.

FAAStudentPilotRequirements

Beforeastudentcanbegintraining,heorshemust:

(1) Beatleast16yearsofage(FAR61.83)butcannotbecertifiedasaSportPilotuntilhe/sheis17yearsofage;

(2) Beabletowrite,read,andunderstandEnglish;(3) ObtainaThirdClassmedicalorpossessaUSDriver’sLicense(beforesolo)

SportPilotCertificationRequirements

TomeettherequirementsforaLightSportPilotrating,thestudentmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

20hrsofflighttimeincluding15fromanauthorizedinstructorinasingleengineairplaneandatleast5hoursofsoloflighttrainingintheareasofoperationin:

(a) 2hoursofcross-country-flighttraining(b) 10takeoffsandlandingstoafullstop(eachoneinvolvingflightinthetraffic

patternatanairport)(c) onesolocross-countryofatleast75nauticalmilestotaldistancewithafull

stoplandingataminimumoftwopointsandonesegmentoftheflightconsistingofastraight-linedistanceof25nmbetweenthetakeoffandlandinglocation;

(d) and2hoursofflighttrainingonthoseareasofoperationsspecifiedin61.311preparingforthepracticaltestwithin60daysbeforethedateofthetest.

a. PreflightPreparation(seePTS)b. PreflightProcedures(SeePTS)c. Airportoperations(communications,patterns,signage,lighting,etc.)d. Takeoffs,landings,andgo-arounds(normal,shortfield,softfield)e. Performancemaneuvers(Steepturns)f. Groundreferencemaneuvers(Rectangularcourse,S-turns,turns

aroundapoint)g. Navigation(pilotage,DR,diverts,lostprocedures)h. Slowflight(maneuvering)i. Stalls(power-on,power-off,spinawareness)j. EmergencyOperations(engineout,systemsmalfunctions,emergency

equipment,survivalgear)k. Post-flightprocedures(afterlanding,shutdown,tiedown)


Expectations

Flyingisfun,andIwilldoeverythingIcantomakesureyouhaveagoodtime!Thatsaid,flyingmustbeapproachedseriouslyforyourownsafetyandthesafetyofthosearoundyou.Iexpectyoutoexercisegoodjudgment,prepareforlessons,andbeontime.Ifyou’regoingtobelate,justgivemeacallandletmeknow.Mosttimes,you’llsimplygetalatestartbutyouareexpectedtobeaccountableandnotmakethepersonscheduledforalessonbehindyoubecomelate,also.Also,weknowallthisisnew,sodon’tbeafraidtoaskaboutanythingyouhaveadoubtabout.

KeepinmindthattheFAArequirementsaretheminimumrequirementsnecessaryfortheratingandmostpeopletakeslightlylongertogetreadyfortheirPracticalTest.Budgetyourtimeandmoneyaccordingly.FlighttimeisrecordedbyaHobbsmeterintheairplanebutinstructortimeisdeterminedbythetotalclocktimetheinstructorhasbeeninvolvedwiththestudent,includingprebriefanddebrieftimes.

Iurgeeverystudenttoflyatleasttwiceaweekandmoreiftheycandoit.Themoreyoufly,thelessoveralltimeittendstotake...andthelessoverallexpenseyouwillincur…beforeyougetyourrating.Flyingonceaweekorlessusuallymeansabouthalfthenextlessonisoftenspentgettingbackuptospeed,i.e.,whereyouwerewhenyouleftoff.Likewise,evenifyoudoyourowngroundschooling,thereismaterialtostudybeforeeachflightlesson.Ifyoudon’t,youcanexpecttheinstructortospendmoretimemakingsureyouunderstandtheelementsofwhatyouareabouttolearnintheair,costingyoumoremoney.Beingaspreparedforeachlessonasyoucanbewillnotonlymakethelessonmoreenjoyablebutwillsaveyoumoney.MakeMattressMackproud.

HowtoUsetheReferences

EachLessonPlanlistsreferencesthatdetailtheknowledgerequiredforeach.ThatknowledgeandmorewillbenecessarytoflysafelyandpasstheFAASportPilotKnowledgeTest.Studentsmayuseanytrainingmaterialbyotherauthorsororganizationsastheywish,andIwillbehappytositdownwithyoutohelpyoufindtheappropriatematerialinyourownmaterialforeachlesson,ifneeded.

ThegroundschoollessonsintheIntegratedFlowcoverallthesubjectareasneededfortheflightlessonsandtopasstheFAAKnowledgeTest.UsingtheIntegratedFlowalsohastheadvantageoffillinginthosedayswhentheweatherkeepsusonthegroundthoughithasthedisadvantageofbeingmoreexpensive.Usewhateverapproachandtrainingflowisbestforyou.


LSA-A Flight Training Flow ThistrainingflowisdesignedforstudentswhodesiretoperformtheirowngroundschoolingfortheSportPilotrating.Applicablereadingmaterialnecessarytoprepareforeachlessonislistedoneachflightlessonplan.ThesereferencesmayincludematerialfromRodMachado’s“SportPilotHandbook”,GleimSportPilotmaterials,theFederalAviationRegulations,theAirplaneFlyingHandbook(FAA),thePilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,orothermaterials.Useanyreferenceyouwishtocoversystemsandaeronauticalknowledge;IrecommendusingTheAirplaneFlyingHandbookwhentryingtounderstandhowtoactuallyflyanymaneuvers.Thelistingsforeachlessoncoverthemostessentialinformationnecessarytomasteralessonbutmaynotincludeeverysubjectnecessaryforbestprogress.Thestudentisexpectedtostudywhatevermaterialisnecessarytounderstandeverysubject;ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutwhatelseyoumayneedtostudy,pleaseseeme.

Therearenineteenlessonsinthistrainingflow.Severalofthelessonsmaycontainversions“A”,“B”,“C”,etc.,whichmeansthatextratime(lessons)maybescheduledatthediscretionoftheinstructor.Alessondesignatorfollowedbyan“X”isanoptionallessonthatwouldbenefitthestudentbutisnotrequiredaspartofthenormalFAAflow.Studentsareencouragedtotaketheextralessoniftheycanordesireto.Thatsaid,ifastudenthasmasteredtherequiredmaterialearlierthanscheduledandwishestotakethematerialcoveredinanoptionalcourse,theinstructormayincludethatmaterialinaregularlessonifagreedtobyboththestudentandinstructor.

Eachlessoncontainsanestimateofthetimerequiredtocompleteit.Thetotaltimetocompletethetrainingflowforanaveragepilotisestimatedtobe31.0hrs.Theactualtimewillvaryfromstudenttostudent.

TheFlightLessonflowconsistsofthefollowinglessons:

FlightLesson1:IntroductiontoFlightFlightLesson2:FundamentalsofFlightFlightLesson3:SlowFlight,Stalls,andSpinsFlightLesson4:SteepTurnsandGroundReferenceManeuversFlightLesson5:IntroductiontoLandings,Slips,andGoAroundsFlightLesson6:EmergencyOperationsFlightLesson7:ReviewFlightLesson8:ProficiencyLesson#1/Pre-SoloPracticeFlightLesson9:ProficiencyLesson#2/SoloFlightLesson10:ShortandSoft-FieldTakeoffsandLandingsFlightLesson11:SecondSupervisedSoloFlightLesson12:DualCross-CountryFlightLesson13:IntroductiontoAircraftControlbyInstrumentsFlightLesson14:SoloCrossCountryFlightLesson15:ManeuversReview/PracticalTestStandards(PTS)Prep#1FlightLesson16:StudentSoloPractice/PTSPrep(Optional)


FlightLesson17:ManeuverReview/PTSPrep#2FlightLesson18:SoloPractice#2/PTSPrep(Optional)FlightLesson19:FinalPTSCheck


Flight Lesson 1: Introduction to Flight (1.5 hrs.) Objective:Tointroducethestudenttobasicairplaneoperationandcontrols,theuseofchecklistsandcockpitdiscipline,thelocalarea(includingthepracticearea),andtheairport.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:ChapterOne,GettingtoKnowYourAirplane;ChapterTwop2-1thru2-13,2-25thru2-40;ChapterThree,Engines:KnowledgeofEnginesisPower;Aircraft’sPilot’sOperatingHandbook

AirplaneFlyingHandbook,“FlightSafetyPractices,p1-4thru1-7;VisualInspectionp2-1thru2-6;GroundOperationsp2-7thru2-12

Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter2,AircraftStructure;Chapter3,PrinciplesofFlight

GleimSportFlightManeuvers,ChapterII,PreflightProcedures

GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnitOne,AirplanesandAerodynamics

Content:1. Preflightingtheairplane

a. Howtoperformb. WhyIt’sImportant

2. Start-Upa. Settingupthestart/SinglePilotResourceManagement

3. Taxia. Studentintroduction/demosb. Useofcontrols

4. BeforeTakeoffa. Properenginerun-upandaircraftcheckoutb. Properlookout/visualcheckc. Useofradios

5. Takeoff(Noflaps)a. Positioninganduseofcontrols

6. Climba. Maintainingproperattitude/speed/runwayalignmentb. Flapreconfigurationc. Maintaininglookout/collisionavoidance

7. Level-Offa. Howtoperformb. Flapreconfigurationc. Settingpowerandattituded. Lookout/SituationalAwareness(includesairspaceawareness)e. Radiomanagement

8. FlighttoPracticeAreaa. Settingstraightandlevelflight


b. Flyingaheadingc. Lookout/SA

9. IntroductiontoBasicflightcontrolsandtrima. Pitchfornose/airspeedb. Aileronsforrollc. Rudderforyawd. Coordinatedturns,slips,andskids

i. Explanationofeachii. Howtoperform

e. Climbsi. Discussionofpitchandpowerii. Instructordemonstrates/studentintroduction

f. Descentsi. Discussionofpitchandpowerii. Instructordemonstrates/studentintroduction

10. Returntohomebasea. Instructorcoachesstudentonhowtoperformb. Studentfliesasinstructordirectsc. Weathercheck/radioset-up

11. Flyingthepatterna. Instructorexplainseachlegandhowtoflyit.b. Instructordemonstratesandapproachandlanding(noflaps)with

student“on-stick”;landandtaxibackunlessoutoftime;c. Ondownwind,givetostudentifappropriateandlethimflythe

approach;otherwise,lethimfollowyouthrough;instructorlandwithnoflaps;fullstop

12. Rollouta. Instructordemonstrates.

13. Taxibacka. Studentperforms.

14. Shutdowna. Instructordemonstrates.

15. Post-Shutdowna. Instructordemonstrates.

16. Debriefa. CollaborativeAssessmentb. DiscussnextLesson;askstudenttostudystraightandlevel,turns,

climbs,anddescentsinAFHandairportmarkingsinAIM

CompletionStandardsThelessonisconsideredcompletewhen:

(1) thestudentcanexplainthenecessityforthepreflightandhowtoexecuteit;(2) thestudentcanexplainthepurposeofbasicflightcontrols(ailerons,

stabilator,rudder,flaps,trim),whataxiseachcontrols,andhowtoutilizetheminflightandontheground;and

(3) thestudentcanexplaintheuseofthrottleandbrake;and


(4) thestudentcanexplaintheuseoftheBRS,itsbasiclimitations,andhowtoutilizeit(ifequipped).


Flight Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Flight (1.3 hrs.)

Objective:Todevelopthestudent’sskillsinthefourfundamentalsofflight,i.e.,straight-and-level,turns,climbs,descents,andflapmanagementforthesemaneuvers.Thestudentwillbeintroducedtoradiocommunicationprocedures,airportmarkings,andtrafficpatterns.

References:RoadMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:ChapterTwo,p2-28thru2-40;ChapterSeven,AirportOperations,p7-1thru7-18,p7-27(TaxinginaCrosswind);ChapterEight,p8-1thru8-16

AirplaneFlyingHandbook,Chapter3,BasicFlightManeuvers

Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter4,AerodynamicsofFlight,p4-1thru4-23

GleimSportFlightManeuvers,ChapterII,PreflightProcedures

GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnitOne,AirplanesandAerodynamics

Content:1. Preflight,Start-Up,andTaxi(Review)

a. Instructorpointsoutandexplainsrunwaysigns/markings2. BeforeTakeoffchecklist

a. Studentperforms/instructorcoachesasnecessary3. Takeoff(noflaps)(New)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcoachesasnecessary.4. Climbout(New)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcoachesasnecessary5. Level-off(New)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcoachesasnecessary6. Climbout(New)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcoachesasnecessary7. LevelOff(Review)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcoachesasnecessaryb. StudentfliestoPracticeArea(instructorcoaches)c. Levelturns(studentperforms/instructorcoaches)d. Climbs(studentperforms/instructorcoaches)e. Descents(studentperforms/instructorcoaches)f. Leveloffs(studentperforms/instructorcoaches)

8. IntroductiontoSlowFlighta. Instructordemonstratesslowingtoapproachspeedb. Instructorexplainsuseofflapsandpowerc. Studentexplainshowtoslowtoapproachspeed.d. Studentexplainshowtorecovertocruisespeed.e. Studentperformslevelflightslowdowntoapproachspeed.f. Studentperformsreturntocruise.


g. Repeatastimepermits/necessary.9. Returntohomebase

a. Studentflies/instructorcoachesb. InstructorexplainsPatternentryc. Checklistsd. Lookout

10. Patterna. StudentperformsentryintoDownwind.b. Studentslowstopatternspeed.(Thisapproachwillbewithnoflaps.)c. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughbase(bestglidespeed)d. Studentfliesdownwindandbase

11. Approacha. Instructordemonstrateshowtosetupfinalapproach.b. Instructordemonstratesuseofpowerandnosec. Instructorillustrateshowtotellwhereyouareflyingtod. Instructordiscussesproperrunwayalignmente. Instructordemonstratescrosswindlandingmanagement(ifable)

12. Flaretotouchdowna. Instructordemonstratesproperflareandtouchdown(noflaps)

13. InstructordemonstratesTouchandGo14. Goaroundthepatternwiththestudentonthestick(orletthemflyabove

500feetAGL,asjudgmentdictates).15. Studentperformsdownwind,base,andfinalapproach.16. InstructortakesoverNLT300feetAGLandperformslanding.17. InstructordemonstratescrossingHoldShort

a. Stopsairplane,studentresumestaxi.18. Taxi

a. Studentperformstaxiback/instructorcoaches19. ShutdownandPost-Flight

a. Studentperforms/instructorcoachesasnecessary20. Debrief

a. Critiqueb. Nextlessonwillbeslowflight,stalls,andspins(discussiononly).

CompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletewhen:

(1) thestudentcanexplaintheforcesoflift,weight,thrust,anddragandhowtheairplanesgeneratesthoseforces;

(2) thestudenthasbeenintroducedtoandallowedtoperformstraight-and-levelflight,climbs,descents,andshallowandmediumbankedturns;

(3) thestudenthasbeenintroducedtoandhasoperatedtheaircraftcommunicationsandnavigationalequipmentforthefirsttime;

(4) thestudentcanexplainhowtoflytoandfromthepracticearea,howtoapproachtheairport,anddemonstratesabasicabilitytoflydownwind,base,andfinalapproachlegs.


Flight Lesson 3: Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins (1.5 hrs.) Objectives:Todemonstrateandhavethestudentperformatransitiontoslowflight,shallowbankedturnswhileinslowflight,slowflightrecoverytocruise;power-on(takeoff)stalltechniquesandrecovery;power-off(landing)stalltechniquesandrecovery;andtodiscussspinsandspinrecoverytechniques,includingemergencyparachutedeployment.Additionally,thestudentistomakehis/herfirstattemptsat(oractual)landing.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook,p2-14thru2-20,p2-30thrup2-37,p2-46.

AirplaneFlyingHandbook,Chapter4,SlowFlight,StallsandSpins

Pilot’sHandbookofAviationKnowledge,Chapter4,AerodynamicsofFlight,AircraftDesignCharacteristicsp4-12thru4-19;Stalls,p4-22thru4-23,

GleimSportFlightManeuversHandbook,ChapterVIII,SlowFlightandStalls

GleimPilotHandbook,Sec1.2,StallsandSpins,p.72-78

Pilot’sOperatingHandbook(stalls,spins);BRSManual(ifequipped)

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff(Review)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques2. Takeoff(New)

a. Instructordemo:normalflapconfigurationtakeoff3. ClimbOut(New)

a. Instructordemo:normalflapconfigurationclimbout4. LevelOff(New)

a. Instructordemo:normalflapconfigurationleveloffb. Handofftostudent

5. CruisetoPracticeArea(New)a. StudentPerforms/instructorcritiquesb. Instructorperformsstability/trimdemoc. Studentperformsstabilitydemo/trim

6. SlowFlight(above1500ftAGL)(New)a. StudentstellsInstructorhowtoslowto55knots/Instructorperformsb. Instructordemonstratesanddiscussesslowflightat5knotsabove

stall.(cross-controls,dragcurve,useofpower)c. Instructordemonstratesrecoverytocruised. Studentperforms/instructorcoaches(repeatasnecessary,vary

turns)7. TakeoffStalls(Power-OnStalls)(New)

a. Instructorsetsupscenarioanddemonstratespower-onstall;b. Instructorrecoversandclimbs300feet;c. Studentperformspower-onstall.d. Studentrepeats;instructormayvarybyexecutinginaturn.


e. Repeatasnecessary8. LandingStalls(Power-OffStalls)(New)

a. Instructorsetsupaircraftanddemonstratespower-offstall(straightahead)

b. Studentperformspower-offstallstraight-aheadc. Studentperformspower-offstallinaturnd. Repeatasnecessary

9. Spins(New)a. Discussionofwhatisaspin/howyougetinitb. Differencebetweenaspinandaspiralc. Recoveryforeachd. Worstcase:BRS!(ifequipped)

10. ReturntoHomeBase(Review)a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques

11. Pattern(Review)a. Studentperformsentry,downwind,baseandfinal

12. Landing(New)a. Studentperformsdownwind,base,andfinal.Instructordemonstrates

finalflareandtouchdown.Instructortaxisbackashediscussesself-critiqueofhislanding.

b. Studentperformsnormalflapconfigurationtakeoffandfliescrosswind,downwind,base,andfinal.Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

c. Instructordemonstratesfullstoplanding.Studentcritiquesduringtaxiback.

d. Studentperformsnormalflapconfigurationtakeoff.Studentfliesdownwind,base,andfinalwithnoflaps.

e. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughfirst(zerodegreeflaplanding).f. Iftimepermits,repeat.

13. AfterLanding,Taxi,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques

14. Debrief(Review)a. CollaborativeAssessmentb. NextLessonwillbeSteepTurnsandGroundReferenceManeuvers

CompletionStandardsThelessonisconsideredcompletewhen:

(1) thestudenthasbeenintroducedtonormalflapconfigurationtakeoffs;(2) thestudenthasbeenintroducedtoandhasperformedslowflightentry,low

flighthandling,andexecutedarecoverytocruisingflight;(3) thestudenthasbeenintroducedtoandhasperformedpower-onandpower-

offstallentriesandrecoveries;(4) thestudentcanexplainwhataspinisandhowtorecoverfromaspin

(includinguseoftheemergencyparachutesystem,ifequipped):


(5) thestudenthasdemonstratedstraight-and-levelflightwithin+300feet,safeshallowand/ormediumbankedturns,andbasicsofcoordinatedflight(nounsafeskidsorslips);

(6) thestudenthashandledallradiocommunicationsandnavigationaltasks(withcoachingasnecessary);

(7) thestudentdemonstratedthathe/sheunderstoodandflewthedownwind,base,andfinalapproachphase;

(8) andthestudentwasintroducedtotheflareandfinallanding(i.e.,wascoachedthroughhis/herfirstattemptstolandordidland).


Flight Lesson 4: Steep Turns and Ground Reference Maneuvers (1.5 hrs.) Objectives:Tofamiliarizethestudentwithaircrafthandlingandcontrolduringsteepturns,tointroducethestudenttogroundreferencemaneuversandtheeffectsofwindwhilecontrollinganaircraftclosetotheground,andreviewpreviousmaneuversandtechniquesasdesired.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook,p2-18,p2-44thru2-46

AirplaneFlyingHandbook,LevelTurns,p3-7thru3-13;Chapter6,GroundReferenceManeuvers,p6-1thru6-9(stopbefore“ElementaryEights);Chapter7,AirportTrafficPatterns;Chapter8,ApproachesandLandings,p8-1thru8-17(stopbefore“ShortFieldApproachandLanding)

Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter13,AirportOperations

GleimSportFlightManeuvers,ChapterVI,GroundReferenceManeuvers;PartII/ChapterV,SteepTurns,p.186-190

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,andBeforeTakeoff(Review)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques2. Takeoff,Climbout,andLevelOff(Review)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques3. SteepTurns(New)

a. Instructordiscussesaircraftconfiguration/G-limits(flapsdependent)b. ClearingTurns/Lookout/SAc. InstructordemonstratesoneSteepTurn(360degrees)d. Studenttellsinstructorhowtoperformsteepturn/instructor

performse. Studentperformssteepturnf. Repeatasnecessary;performbothdirectionsg. Instructordiscussesacceleratedstall

4. RectangularPattern(New)a. Instructordemonstratespattern,discussingwindeffectsb. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques

5. S-turns(New)a. InstructorDemonstrateshowtofly,discussingwindeffectsb. StudenttellsInstructorhowtofly/Instructorperformsandcritiquesc. StudentperformsS-turns/Instructorcritiquesd. Repeatasnecessary/timepermits

6. TurnsAboutaPoint(New)a. Instructordiscussesset-upanddemonstratesonetotheleftb. Studenttellsinstructorhowtoexecute/Instructorperformsand

critiquesc. Studentperformsturnsaboutapoint/Instructorcritiquesd. Repeatasnecessary/timepermits


7. ReturntoHomeBase,PatternEntry(Review)a. Studentperforms/instructorcoaches

8. FinalApproachandLanding(ReviewandNew)a. Studentperforms/instructorcoaches/fullstopb. Studentfliesentirepatterntodownwind/Instructordemonstratesa

downwind,base,final,andlandingwithflaps.9. AfterLanding,Shutdown,Post-Flight(Review)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques10. Debrief

a. Critiqueb. Landings,Slips,andGo-Aroundsarenext.

CompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletewhen:

(1) thestudenthasdemonstratedabasicabilitytoflysteepturns;(2) thestudenthasdemonstratedabasicabilitytoflyturnsaboutapoint,s-

turnsacrossaroad,andarectangularpatternandcanexplaintheeffectsofwindoneach;

(3) thestudenthasdemonstratedabasicproficiencyattakeoffs,climbs,transittothepracticearea,returnfromthepracticearea,trafficpatternentryandmanagement,andapproachandlanding;

(4) thestudentcanperformabasiclanding(noflaps)withassistance;(5) andthestudenthasbeenintroducedtoalandingwithflaps.


Flight Lesson 5: Landings, Slips, and Go-Arounds (1.5 hrs.) Objectives:Tointroduceastudenttogo-aroundsusingthefullrangeofflapsettings;tointroduceforwardandsideslipsandthepurposeofeach,andtointroducenormalandcrosswindlandingtechniquesusingallflapsettings.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook,p2-31

AirplaneFlyingHandbook,Chapter8,ApproachesandLandings,p8-1thru8-17(stopbeforeShortFieldApproachandLanding);FaultyApproachesandLandings,p.8-27thru8-35

Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,TakeoffandLandingPerformance,p.10-11thru10-17(stopbeforePerformanceSpeeds);LandingCharts,p10-25,26;AirportLighting,p13-6thru13-9;WindDirectionIndicatorsandTrafficPatterns,p13-10thru13-11;WakeTurbulencep13-15thru13-17;RunwayIncursionAvoidance,p13-18

GleimSportFlightManeuvers,ChapterIVTakeoffs,Landings,andGo-Arounds

GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnitThree,Airports,AirTrafficControl,andAirspace

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,andTakeoff(Review)

a. Studentperformsnormalflapconfigurationtakeoff/instructorcoachesasnecessary

2. No-flapsLanding(Review)a. Studentperformsfullstopwithcoaching.Taxi-back.b. Studentfliesentirepatterntoano-flap,fullstoplanding.c. Repeatasnecessary.

3. PerformIntermediateflaplanding(usually15degrees)(New)a. Ondownwind,Instructortakesairplaneanddemonstratesan

intermediateflapapproachandlanding.b. Studentexecutestakeoffandperformsintermediateflapslandingtoa

fullstop.Taxiback.c. Studentfliesfullpatterntoanintermediateflap,fullstop

landing/Instructorcoaches.d. Repeatasnecessary.

4. Performfullflaplanding(New)a. Ondownwind,Instructortakesairplaneanddemonstratesafullflap

flapapproachandlanding.Taxiback.b. Studentexecutestakeoffandperformsfullflaplandingtoafull

stop./Instructorcoaches..c. Repeatasnecessary

5. CrosswindLanding(noflap)(New)a. Instructorposeshypotheticalcrosswind(ifnoneavailable).Coaches

studentthroughdownwind,base,andfinal.


b. Instructordemoscrosswindlandingtechnique(wingdown,oppositerudder).Performsfullstoplanding.

c. Studenttakes-offandfliesdownwind,base,andfinal-talksthroughorexecutes(asconditionsallow)crosswindapproachandlandingtoafullstop.

d. Studentperformsnormalflapconfigurationtakeoff.6. Studentperformslandingwithflaps/fullstop.(Review)

a. Instructorcoachesasnecessary.b. Studentrepeatsasnecessarytolandatallflapsettings.

7. GoAround(New)a. Ondownwind,Instructordiscusseswhya“go-around”mightbe

needed;Instructortakesairplaneanddemonstratesago-aroundfromfinalusingafifteendegreeflapsetting;

b. Instructorgivesstudentairplaneatorabove300ftAGL;tellsstudentheisgoingto“go-around”onhiscall.

c. Setupstudentforalandingwithflaps(full).d. At500feetAGL,Instructorcallsforgoaround.

i. Studentexecutes/instructorcoaches.8. Slips(New)

a. Instructorexplains/demosslipwithnoflaps/performslandingb. Studentperformsslipwithnoflaps/performslandingc. Repeatorgotointermediateflapslip/landing.d. Repeatwithafullflapsliptoalanding.e. Repeat(instructoroption).f. Instructordemossideslipforcrosswinduse/touchandgo.

9. Performlandingsofchoicetoafullstop(Review)a. Studentorinstructorpicksandperforms

10. AfterTaxi,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques

11. Debriefa. Critique/discussb. EmergencyOperationsarenext

CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletedwhen:

(1) thestudenthasbeenintroducedtocrosswindlandingtechniques;(2) thestudentcansuccessfullyexecutelandingsusingno,intermediate,andfull

flaplandingswithlittleornoassistance;(3) thestudenthassuccessfullyexecutedgo-aroundsfromno,intermediate,and

fullflapsettings;(4) andthestudenthasbeenintroducedtoandexecutedbothforwardandside-

slips.


Flight Lesson 6: Emergency Operations (1.5 hrs.) Objective:Tointroducethestudenttoemergencyoperationsincludingengine-outapproaches,theuseofchecklists,andemergencycommunicationsandnavigationaltechniques.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook,p8-11(TheEmergencyFrequency),p8-13thru8-16

Pilot’sOperatingHandbook(fortheaircraftbeingflown),Emergencies

AirplaneFlyingHandbook,EmergencyApproachesandLandings(Simulated),p8-35thru8-27(stopbeforeFaultyApproachesandLandings);Chapter16,EmergencyProcedures

GleimFlightManeuvers,ChapterIX,EmergencyOperations

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-out,andLevelOff

(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorCritiques

2. EngineOutProcedures(New)a. Aviate,Navigate,Communicateb. UseofChecklist/Proceduresc. Evaluatelanding/BRS(ifequipped)d. Waveoffat500feet

3. EmergencyDescents(New)a. Instructordiscusseswhyadescentmightbeneeded(fire,weather,

trafficavoidance)b. Instructordemonstratesahigh-speeddescent(aircraftdependent)c. Studentexecutesd. Instructordemonstratesaturning(highbankangle)emergency

descent/discussesrecoveryanddangersofever-steepeningspirale. Studentexecutesf. Factorstoconsider

4. SystemsEmergencies(New)a. Aviate,Navigate,Communicateb. ChecklistProceduresc. Useofradiosandtranspondercodesd. Instructorpicksanemergencyprocedureandhasstudentstep

throughit(includingcallingforassistance).5. UnusualAttitudeRecoveries

a. Instructortakescontrolofaircraft,hasstudentclosehiseyeswhilemaneuveringaircrafttonosehigh,bankedattitude.Hasstudentopeneyesandrecover.


b. Instructortakescontrolofaircraft,hasstudentclosehiseyeswhilemaneuveringaircrafttonoselow,bankedattitude.Hasstudentopeneyesandrecover.

c. Instructorrepeatsasdesired.6. LostProcedures(New)

a. Climbb. Locatec. Communicated. Comply

7. ReturntoHomeBase(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcritiques

8. Pattern(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcritiques

9. Normallanding/noorintermediateflaps/fullstop(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcritiques

10. Normallanding/fullflaps/fullstop(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcoaches

11. EngineOutinPattern/fullstop(New)a. Fromabeam,Instructorpullspowerb. Studentexecutesapproachandlanding/Instructorcoachesc. Takentoafullstop

12. AfterLanding,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcritiques

13. Debriefa. Critique/Discussb. NextlessonwillbeaReview

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompletewhen:

(1) thestudentcandemonstratehe/sheknowstheproperprioritiesinanemergency;

(2) thestudenthasbeenintroducedtoemergencylandings;(3) thestudentcanexplainhowtogainassistanceinanemergencyandwhat

resourcesareavailabletohim/herinflight;(4) andthestudenthasdemonstratedtheabilitytosafelyconductanapproach

andlandtheaircraftwithminimalassistanceinseveralflapconfigurations.


Flight Lesson 7: Review (1.5 hrs) Objectives:Toreviewthefundamentalmaneuversnecessarytopreparethestudentforsoloflight.

References:SeePreviousLessons(1thru6)

RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:p6-12(SoloRequirements)

FAR61.87

Content:Note:Theinstructorwillalsoreviewemergencyproceduresasdesired.

1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-out,LevelOff(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

2. RectangularPatterns(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

3. S-TurnsAcrossaRoad(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

4. TurnsAboutaPoint(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

5. Climbto2500feetwhileturningtoaheading(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

6. SteepTurns(Review)a. EnsureClearingTurnperformedb. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates(checkPTS)

7. SlowFlightandbacktoCruise(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

8. Takeoff/Power-OnStalls(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

9. Landing/Power-OnStalls(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

10. ReturntoHomeBase(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates

11. NormalLandingwithnoorintermediateflapsa. StudentPerforms/InstructorEvaluatesb. FullStoplandingc. RepeatorperformoneGoAround(InstructorChoice)

12. NormalLandingwithfullflapsa. StudentPerforms/Instructorcritiquesb. FullStoplandingc. RepeatorperformoneGoAround(InstructorChoice)d. Repeat

13. SlipstoaLandinga. Flapscannotbetouchedb. Letstudentfigureitout


c. Landingtoafullstopd. Repeatasdesired

14. SimulatedEngineOut(atanytime)a. StudentPerformsb. Repeat/fullstop

15. AfterLanding,Taxi,Shutdown,Post-Flighta. StudentPerforms/InstructorCritiques

16. Debriefa. Critique/Discussb. NextLessonwillbeaProficiencyLesson

CompletionStandardsThelessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudenthasperformedallrequiredmaneuverssafely.Theinstructorneedstofeelthestudentisreadytosolo.Exceptforapproachandlanding,thestudentisexpectedtobeabletomaintainaltitudewithin300feetandairspeedwithin15kts.Forapproachandlanding,thestudentmustbeabletomaintainairspeedwithin+10or-5ktsofthetarget.Alllandingsmustbeinthefirstthirdoftherunwayunlesstheinstructordesignatesotherwise.


Flight Lesson 8: Proficiency Lesson #1/Pre-Solo Review (1.4 hrs.) Objectives:Tofurtherdevelopstudentproficiencyandreviewandcorrectweaknesseshighlightedduringthelastlesson.Theinstructorhastheoptionofbypassingthislessonifhefeelsthestudentisreadyforthenextlesson(solo).

References:SeePreviousLessonPlans(1-7).

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-out,&Level-Off(Review)

a. Studentperforms/InstructorEvaluates.2. ProficiencyManeuvers(Review)

a. Instructorrequestsstudentperformsanymaneuverwherehebelievesthestudenthasexhibitedaweakness

b. Instructorcoachesandstudentpracticesuntilproficiencyachieved.3. ProficiencyLandings(Review)

a. Instructorrequestsstudentperformslandingstodemonstrateproficiency

b. Anyweaknessesdiscoveredareworkedon/Instructordemonstratesorcoachesasnecessary

c. Studentfliesatleastfourlandingsusingvariousflapsettingstoafullstop

4. AfterLanding,Taxi,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcritiques

5. Debriefa. Discuss/Critiqueb. Nextlessonisanotherproficiency(and/orsolo).

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompletewhenallrequestedmaneuvershavebeensafelycompleted(theoutcomeofallmaneuvershaveneverbeenindoubt),thestudenthasperformedatleastfourfullstoplandings,andtheinstructorbelievesthestudentisreadyforasoloendorsement.


Flight Lesson 9: Proficiency Lesson #2/Solo (1.6 hrs.) Objective:Toimprovestudentproficiencyinallmaneuverstaughtsofarandtoallowthestudenttoperformthreetakeoffsandlandingstoafullstopsolo,ifwarranted.Thislessonmayberepeateduntilthestudentissuccessfullyreleasedforsoloandsafelyrecovered.References:SeePreviousLessonPlans(1-8)

FederalAviationRegulations,Part61.87,Part91

GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnitFour,FederalAviationRegulations

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-out,Level-Off(Review)

a. Studentperforms/Instructorcritiquesb. NavigatetoareaandbackwithoutGPS

2. Instructor’sChoice(Review)a. Instructorpickstwosetsofmaneuvers(GR,EMER,STALLs,STEEP)b. Studentexecutes/instructorevaluates

3. PatternWork(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorCritiques

4. NormalLandingstoaFullStopusinganyflapsetting(Review)5. ReleaseforSolo(NEW)

a. Instructorasksstudenttolethimout/takeshandheldb. Studentinstructedtodothreelandingstoafullstopc. Studentsolos

6. AfterLanding,Taxi,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcritiques

7. Debriefa. Congratulatestudent!b. Discuss/Critiquec. Endorselogbook/recordendorsement

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompletedwhenthestudenthassuccessfullysoloedtheaircraftandperformedthreetakeoffsandlandingstoafullstopwithalloutcomesneverindoubt.Whiletheinstructorwillmonitorthesolousingahandheldradio,he/shewillonlytalktothestudentifsafetyofflightisindoubtortheinstructorwishestoterminatetheflightforanyreason.


Flight Lesson 10: Short Field and Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings (1.5 hrs.) Objectives:Tofamiliarizethestudentwiththepropertechniquesforshortfieldandsoftfieldlandingsandtakeoffs.

References:AirplaneFlyingHandbook,CrosswindTakeoff,p5-5thru5-7;Short-FieldTakeoffandMaximumPerformanceClimb,p.5-8thru5-10;Soft/RoughFieldTakeoffandClimb,p5-10thru5-11

Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,TakeoffandLandingPerformance,p10-11thru10-17(stopbeforePerformanceSpeeds)

Pilot’sOperatingHandbook,Short-FieldTakeoffProcedure

GleimSportFlightManeuvers,Soft-FieldTakeoffandClimb,p.155-159;SoftFieldApproachandLanding,p160–164;ShortFieldTakeoffandMaximumPerformanceClimb,p165–169;ShortFieldApproachandLanding,p170-174.

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-outtoClosedPattern

(Review)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcritiques

2. ShortFieldLanding(New)a. InstructortakesaircraftondownwindanddemonstratesShortField

Landingwithrecommendedflapsb. Fullstopandtaxiback

3. ShortFieldTakeoff(New)a. InstructordemonstratesShortFieldtakeoffandVxclimbb. Studenttakesairplanebackondownwind

4. ShortFieldApproachandLanding(New)a. StudentperformsShortFieldLanding/Instructorcoachesb. Fullstopandtaxibackc. Studentperformsshortfieldtakeoff

5. ShortFieldTakeoffandLanding(New)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoachesb. StudentperformssecondShortFieldLandingtofullstopc. Studentrepeatsshortfieldtakeoff

6. Repeatasnecessary(New)a. Discusscrosswindtechniqueifnotbeingused/Useofflapsand

techniqueifgusty7. SoftFieldTakeoffandLanding(New)

a. InstructordiscussesanddemonstratesSoftFieldtakeoffb. InstructordemonstratesSoftFieldlandingusingrecommendedflapsc. FullstopandgivebacktoStudentd. StudentperformsShortFieldTakeoffwithinstructorassistancee. StudentperformsShortFieldLandingwithrecommended

flaps/Instructorcoaches.


f. Repeatasnecessaryg. Instructordemonstratessoftfieldlandingwithnoflaps(high

crosswind)/fullstop/taxibackh. Studentperformssoftfieldtakeoffandlandingwithrecommended

flapsettings8. AfterLanding,Taxi,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)

a. Studentperforms/Instructorcritiques9. Debrief

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudentdemonstratesabasicunderstandingandproficiencyatperformingshortfieldandsoftfieldlandingsandtakeoffs.Forsoft-fieldlandings,touchdownparametersaregivenpriorityovertouchdownaccuracy;however,innocaseistouchdownbeyondthefirstthirdoftherunwaypermissible.Forshortfieldlandings,thestudentwillbeinstructedtolandwithin400feetofhistargetpoint.Forbothcases,airspeedcontrolisexpectedtobewithin+10and–5ktsoftarget.


Flight Lesson 11: Second (Supervised) Solo (1.5 hrs.) Objective:Tobuildthestudent’sconfidenceandincreasethestudent’sproficiencybypracticingmaneuverstotheSportPilotPracticalTestStandards.

References:SeePreviousLessons(1-10)

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,Takeoff,Climb,Level-off,TransittoPracticeArea

(Review)2. S-turnsacrossaroad(Review)

a. Studentperforms3. Turnsaboutapoint(Review)

a. Studentperforms4. Transitbacktoairport(Review)

a. Studentperforms5. Trafficpattern(Review)

a. Studentperforms6. SimulatedEngineOut(abeam)(Review)

a. Studentfliestofullstoportouchandgo7. Normaltakeoffandlandingswithvariousflapssettings8. Softfieldtakeoffandlandingpractice

a. Studentfliesalltofullstop9. Shortfieldtakeoffandlandingpractice

a. Studentfliesalltofullstop10. Taxiback,Shutdown

a. Studentexecutes11. Debrief

a. Studentcontactsinstructoranddebriefs

CompletionStandards

Thislessoniscompletedwhen:

(1) thestudenthassuccessfullyexecutedmostmaneuverstoSportPilotPracticalTestStandards;

(2) thestudentdemonstratesgoodsituationalawarenessandgooddecisionmakingduringthedualandsoloportionsoftheflight;

(3) thestudentperformssafelandingswithin400feetofthetargetpoint;(4) andthestudenthascontactedtheinstructorandtheyhavediscussedthe

conductoftheflight.


Flight Lesson 12: Dual Cross-Country (2.5 hrs. maximum) Objective:Tofamiliarizethestudentwiththeskillsnecessarytoplanandexecuteacross-countryflightofatleast75nmwiththreelegs(fullstoplandingeach)ofwhichoneisatleast25nmlong.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapters8,and10-15AirplaneFlyingHandbook,Chapter7,AirportTrafficPatternsPilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter11,WeatherTheory;Chapter12,AviationWeatherServices;Chapter13,AirportOperations;Chapter14,Airspace;Chapter15,Navigation;Chapter16,AeromedicalFactors;Chapter17,AeronauticalDecisionMaking;GarminGPSMAP496Owner’sManualGleimSportFlightManeuversGleimPilot’sHandbookFARPart91Airman’sInformationManual,Chapters1thru8Content:

1. Preflight(New)a. Instructorandstudentreviewsstudent’spreflightplanning(logs,

charts,wx)b. Instructorandstudentcheckwx,TFR’s,etc.Instructordiscusses

variousmeansofdoingthis(i.e.,computerandFSSonPhone).c. InstructorandstudentdiscussfilingandclosingaFlightPlan.d. Instructorandstudentreviewweightandbalanceandfuelplanning.e. Instructorandstudentreviewperformanceplanning(runway,climb,

densityaltitude)2. Start(New)

a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoachesb. Checkavionics,navigationalset-up,cockpitsetup(SRM)

3. Taxi,BeforeTakeoff(New)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoachesb. Setuptherightchartc. Firstheading/checkpointd. Recordingoftakeofftime

4. Takeoff.Climb-out,Level-Off(New)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoaches.

5. Leg1(NoGPS/PilotageandDRonly)(New)


a. Studentperforms/instructorcoaches.i. Instructordiscusses:

1. Findingandcheckinglandmarks,useofcharts2. Theeffectofwind3. UseofEA-6Btocalculatetime,wind,fuel4. Fuelcheckingandbalancing5. MaintainingtheNavigationalLog6. KeepingSituationalAwareness

b. Firstlandingi. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughapproachandpatternentry

ii. Studentexecuteslandingofchoice/Fullstopandtaxibackiii. CockpitreconfigurationforLeg2,ifcontinuing;shutdown

proceduresifnotiv. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughcheckingweatherforleg2

(usecockpitresourcesifstillinairplane)6. Leg2(NoGPS/PilotageandDRonly)

a. Studentexecutes/Instructorcoachesasrequiredb. Instructorquizzesstudentonsituationalawareness,createsatleast

onedistractionc. Studentfliestosecondairportandexecuteslandingtoafullstop

7. Leg3(GPSallowed,Pilotage,andDR)(New)a. InstructorcoachesstudentthroughGPSset-upb. Studentreconfiguresaircraftandperformstaxi,takeoff,climb-out,

andlevel-offc. Studentestablishescourseusingchart,compass,withGPSbackupd. InstructordiscussesLostProcedurese. Instructordiscussesrunningintounexpectedweather;Instructor

demonstratesGPSweatherfunctions(XMweather);discussesotherwxresourceuse(FSS,Flightwatch);givesstudentsituationthatwouldcauseadivert;studentexplainsactionstobetaken.Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

i. Emphasizelandingiftimeisneededtothinkorassessii. Emphasizehelpisnearlyalwaysavailable.Askforhelpifover

yourhead.iii. Ifyouloseit,usethechute!

f. PatternEntry,Approach,andLanding(Review)i. Studentexecutes/Instructorcritiques

g. AfterLanding,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)i. Studentexecutes/Instructorcritiques

h. Debriefi. Discusscross-countryconduct

1. Pilotageanddead-reckoning2. GPSnavigation3. Navigationallogmaintenance4. Overallsituationalawareness



(1)thestudenthasdemonstratedgoodsituationalawareness;

(2)thestudenthasdemonstratedtheabilitytostayoncoursewithin2nmusingnavigationalskillsconsistingofpilotage,deadreckoning,andradioorsatellitenavigationandcanmaintainaltitudewithin200feetandairspeedwithin10knots;

(3)thestudenthasdemonstratedheunderstandsweathercriteria,airspace,andairtrafficcontrol;

(4)thestudenthassafelycompletedtwofullstoplandingsatintermediatestopsandafinallandingattheendoftheflight;

(5)andthestudenthasdemonstratedhe/sheisreadytoundertakethetaskofasolocross-countryonthenextflight.

Thislessonmayberepeatedinfullorabbreviatedformiftheinstructorfindstherearedeficienciesthatputthesuccessfulcompletionofasolocross-countryindoubt.


Flight Lesson 13: Introduction to Control by Instruments (1.5 hrs.) Objectives:ToevaluatestudentproficiencyagainsttheFAA’sSportPilotPracticalTestStandardstounderstandwhatimprovementsthestudentneedstomake.Thislessonalsoisintendedtointroducecontroloftheaircraftsolelybyreferencetoinstrumentsinpreparationforcross-countryflightinstruction.ThestudentwillbegivenavisionrestrictiondeviceandthenattempttocontroltheaircraftbyuseoftheADI,altimeter,VSI,compassormagneticheadingreadout,andGPS.Thestudentwillbeinstructedtoperformstraightandlevelflight,shallowturns,climbs,anddescentsusinginstrumentsalone.Thepurposeofthislessonistointroduceand/orstrengthenskillsthatmightsaveastudent’slifeinthecaseofaninadvertentencounterwithIFR.

References:SeePreviousLessonPlans(1-9)

RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook,Chapter5,FlightInstruments:Clock,Tops,&Toys,alsop16-6thru16-8

Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter7,FlightInstruments

GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit12,AircraftInstruments

GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit2,Sec2.1thru2.12

(Optional:InstrumentFlyingHandbook(FAA),Chapters4and5)

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-out,&Level-Off(Review)

a. Studentperforms/InstructorcomparestoPTS2. IntroductiontoControlofAircraftbyInstruments.(New)

a. Instructortakescontrolofaircraftandtellsstudenthehasinadvertentlywanderedintothecloudsonhissolocross-country;studentinstallshoodorothervisualrestrictiondevice.

3. StraightandLevel(New)a. Studentinstructedonbasicinstrumentscanb. Studentattemptstokeepwingslevel/Instructorcoachesc. Instructorinstructsstudentonslowingaircraftdownto80knotsd. Instructorinstructsstudentonspeedingbackuptocruise

4. Shallowturns(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentonperforminga10degreebankturntoa

headingb. Instructorasksstudenttoperforma10degreebankturntooriginal

headinginoppositedirection.c. Instructorasksstudenttoperforma20degAOBturntoaheading.d. Instructorasksstudenttoperforma30degreebankedturntoa

heading/Discussessteepturnsandwhyit’sbesttokeepturnsshallow(overbanking,easiertoanticipaterollout,vertigo)

5. ClimbsandDescents(New)


a. Instructorcoachesstudentinlevelwingsclimbforatleast500feetb. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughleveloffandresumingcruise

(discussVa)c. Instructorcoachesstudenttodescendbacktooriginalaltitudeusing

setspeedbelowVaand500fpmd. Instructorasksstudenttoclimbwitha10-degreeangleofbanktoa

headingandleveloffatadesignatedaltitude.e. Instructorasksstudenttodescendatsamespeedasc.aboveandat

500fpmwhileturningwitha10degreeangleofbanktoaheadingandlevelingoffatadesignatedaltitude.

6. Repeatanyoftheaboveasnecessary.7. LossofControl(Optional,basedontimeandstudentability)

a. Instructortakecontrolofaircraft,hasstudentclosehiseyes,andmaneuversstudenttoattempttoinducevertigo.

b. Instructorplacesaircraftinbanked,nosehighattitudeandinstructsstudenttorecover.Studentexecuteswhileinstructorcoaches.

c. Instructorplacesaircraftinbanked,nosehighattitudeandinstructsstudenttorecover.Studentexecuteswhileinstructorcoaches.

8. Practiceandconfidencebuildinga. InstructoractsasATCandgivesthestudenta“GCA”backtoPearlandb. Studentcontrolstheaircraftandperformscommunicationsfunctions

asneeded/Instructorcoaches.c. Flystudenttodownwindjustbeforemid-fieldandslowtodownwind

speed.9. AfterLanding,Taxi,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)

a. Studentperforms/InstructorcomparestoPTS10. Debrief

a. Discuss/Critique/comparisonresults


(1)theinstructorhashadthestudentexecuteselectedmaneuversrequiredbytheSportPilotPracticalTestStandards.Thestudentandinstructorwillreviewtheresultsofthecheckandthestudentwillbetaskedwithpracticinganymaneuverstheinstructordeemsfitinthenextlesson;and

(2)thestudenthasbeenintroducedtothecontroloftheairplanesolelybyreferencetoinstrumentsandwhentheinstructorhasdebriefedtheflight,includingareviewofthe4C’s.


Flight Lesson 14: Solo Cross-Country (2.5 hrs. maximum) Objective:Toallowthestudenttoconductasolocross-countryofatleastthreelegs,75nmtotallength,withonelegatleast25nmlong.

References:AirplaneFlyingHandbook,Chapter7,AirportTrafficPatternsPilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter11,WeatherTheory;Chapter12,AviationWeatherServices;Chapter13,AirportOperations;Chapter14,Airspace;Chapter15,Navigation;Chapter16,AeromedicalFactors;Chapter17,AeronauticalDecisionMaking;AviationWeather(all)GarminGPSMAP496Owner’sManualGleimSportFlightManeuvers,GleimPilot’sHandbookFARPart91Airman’sInformationManual,Chapters1thru8Content:

1. PreflightReview(New)a. Instructorreviewsstudent’scross-countryplanningb. Instructorendorsestudentforsolocross-country,includingall

necessaryaircraftandairspaceendorsementsc. Instructorasksstudenttophotographtheairportateachstop.

2. Debriefa. StudentdebriefstheInstructoroncross-countryconducton

hisreturn.

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudentpilotsafelyreturnsfromthecross-countrywithalltrainingobjectivesmetandwithouthavingincurredanincident,accident,orFAAruleviolationandhassuccessfullydebriefedhisinstructoronitsconduct.


Flight Lesson 15: Maneuvers Review/PTS Prep #1 (1.5 hrs.) Objectives:ToimprovestudentproficiencyofallflightmaneuversrequiredbytheLightSportPilotTestingStandardsandensurethatthestudentcanmeetthosestandardsandisreadyforhis/herLightSportPilotCheckride.NOTE:Thislessonandlessons17and19mayallbeconductedasmockcheckrides.

References:FAALightSportPracticalTestStandards.Allpreviouslessonmaterial.Content:

1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-out,Level-Off(Review)

a. Studentperforms/InstructorcritiquesusingPTS2. Short-FieldTakeoff(Review)

a. Studentperforms/InstructorcritiquesusingPTS3. Studentfliestothepracticeareaandperformsthefollowing

maneuvers/InstructorEvaluates(Review):a. SteepTurnsb. SlowFlightc. Take-off/Power-OnStallsd. Landing/Power-OffStallse. SpinAwareness/Recoveryf. Engine-OutApproachandLandingg. RectangularPatternh. S-turnsacrossaroadi. TurnsaboutaPoint

4. StudentreturnstoHomeFieldandenterspattern(Review)a. Studentexecutes/InstructorEvaluates

5. ApproachesandLandings(Review)a. Studentexecutes/InstructorEvaluatesorsetsup

i. Soft-fieldlanding,taxi-back,short-fieldtakeoffii. Normallanding/highset-up(canbet&g)

1. Studentcanpickhowtosolveiii. Normallanding/highset-up(canbet&g)

1. Useslipstoalandingifnotalreadydoneiv. Intermediatesettingflaplanding(canbet&g)

1. Studentexecutes/InstructorEvaluatesv. Fullflaplanding(fullstop,taxiback)

1. Instructordemonstrates2. Studentexecutes/InstructorEvaluates

6. AfterLanding,Shutdown,andPost-Flighta. Studentexecutes/InstructorEvaluates

7. Debrief


a. Collaborativeassessmentb. NextlessonisaSoloPractice

i. Recommendmaneuversthatneedwork


(1) thestudenthasdemonstratedthathecanflythesemaneuverswithinthestandardslaidouttheFAA’sSportPilotPracticalTestStandards;

(2) andtheinstructorhasahighdegreeofconfidencethatthestudentisreadyforhis/herSportPilotCheckride.


Flight Lesson 16: Student Solo Practice/PTS Prep (1.5 hrs.)(Optional) Objective:Toallowthestudentanopportunitytoimprovehis/herproficiencybyperformingmaneuversrequiredbytheSportPilotPracticalTestStandardsandprovidingtheinstructoraself-critique.Thelatterbuildsastudent’sabilitytoperformaself-critiquewhentheyfly,askilltheywillneedforallfutureflightsiftheyhopetoimprove.References:FAASportPilotPracticalTestStandards.Materialfromallpreviouslessons.Content:

1. Studentperformssolopracticeofmaneuversrecommendedandchosen.

2. Studentdebriefsself;writesdownnotestopresenttoinstructor3. Studentdebriefsinstructor

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompleteafterthestudentdebriefstheinstructorandtheyagreeonthecontentforthenextlesson.


Flight Lesson 17: Maneuver Review/PTS Prep #2 (1.5 hrs.) Objective:Tocontinuetopreparethestudenttosuccessfullypasshis/herSportPilotPracticalTest(Checkride).Whendesired,thislessonwillbeconductedbyaCFIwhoisnotthestudent’s“regular”instructor.

References:FAASportPilotPracticalTestStandards.Allpreviouslessonmaterial.

Content:Note:InstructorpicksmaneuversbasedonthoseremainingtobecoveredfromPTSPrep#1andthosethatneedpolish.

1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-Out,Level-Off(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates2. ShortFieldTakeoff/ObstacleClearanceClimb(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates3. SlowFlight(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates4. Takeoff/PowerOnStalls(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates5. Landing/Power-OffStalls(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates6. Spinawareness(Review)

a. Instructordemos/quizzesstudent7. SteepTurns(45o)(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates8. STurnsAcrossaRoad(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates9. TurnsaboutaPoint(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates10. RectangularPatterns(Review)

a. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates11. ReturntoHomebase(Review)

a. TrafficPatternEntryi. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates

12. PatternWork(Review)a. Softfieldlanding/taxiback/softfieldtakeoffb. Flapszerolanding(touchandgo)c. Flapsminussixlandingd. Engineoutlandinge. Goaround/rejectedlandingf. Slipstoalandingg. Studentchoicelandings(3to4)

i. HoldtoPTSstandards


13. Taxi/Shutdown/Post-Flighta. Studentexecutes;InstructorEvaluates

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudentdemonstrateshe/shecanexecutethemaneuverslistedintheSportPilotPracticalTestStandardswiththegivencriteria.


Flight Lesson 18: Student Practice/PTS Prep (1.5 hrs.) (Optional)Objective:Toallowthestudenttopracticebeforehe/herSportPilotPracticalTestandtobuildthestudent’sabilitytoself-critiquesohe/shecanemploythatskillinallfutureflying.

References:FAASportPilotPracticalTestStandards.Allpreviouslessonmaterial.

Content:1. Studentandinstructorlistmaneuversthatcanbemostimprovedbypractice.2. Studentfliesselectedmaneuversandperformsandrecordsself-critique.3. Instructorreviewsself-critiquewithstudent

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcomplete:

(1) afterthestudenthasflowntheflightanddiscussedhis/herself-critiquewiththeinstructor;

(2) andthestudentandinstructoragreethatthestudentisreadyforamockcheckride.


Flight Lesson 19: Final PTS Check (1.5)(Optional) Objectives:Toprovidethestudentwithafinalcritiqueinpreparationforthestudent’sSportPilotPracticalTestStandardscheckride.Theinstructorwillactasifheisanexaminerandevaluatethestudent’sperformanceagainstthePTS.Intheeventaweaknessisspotted,lessons17,18,and/or19mayberepeated.NOTE:Thislessonplanmaybeexecutedduringlesson17.References:FAASportPilotPracticalTestStandardsAllpreviouslessonmaterial.Content:

1. InstructorconductsmockcheckrideusingLSPTS.2. Instructorevaluatesstudentreadinessandrecommendsstudentforcheck

rideorreview.


(1) thestudentdemonstrateshecanperformallmaneuverswithinthecriteriaspecifiedintheSportPilotPracticalTestStandards;

(2) andtheInstructorrecommendsthestudentforendorsementfortheSportPilotPTS.


LSA-A Ground School Training Flow TheLSA-AGroundSchoolTrainingFlowconsistsofthoseacademiclessonsnecessarytogivetheSportPilotthenecessaryknowledgehe/sheneedstoflyandpasstheSportPilotKnowledgeTest.TheGroundSchoollessonsarebasedonthoseusedbytheGleimSportPilotkit,thoughsomehavebeentailoredtomeetourdesires.AlllessonswillalsodetailwheretheequivalentmaterialmaybefoundinFAApublications.TheLSA-AGroundSchoolconsistsof16lessons,eachabouttwohourslong.Theyare:GroundLesson1:LightSportPilot,Airplane,andPearlandAirportBasicsGroundLesson2:AirplanesandAerodynamicsGroundLesson3:AirplaneInstrumentsGroundLesson4:AirplaneEnginesandSystemsGroundLesson5:AirplanePerformanceandWeightandBalanceGroundLesson6:AirportsGroundLesson7:AirspaceGroundLesson8:FAR’sPart1through71GroundLesson9:FAR’sPart91.3thru91.131GroundLesson10:FAR’s91.151thru91.417,NTSB830GroundLesson11:ChartsandAirspaceGroundLesson12:AviationWeatherGroundLesson13:WeatherServicesGroundLesson14:NavigationandPreflightPreparationGroundLesson15:AeromedicalFactorsandAeronauticalDecisionMakingGroundLesson16:KnowledgeTestPrep


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 1: Sport Pilot, Airplane, and Pearland Airport Basics Objectives:ThislessonisintendedtoinformthestudentpilotabouttheprivilegesandrestrictionsofbeingaSportPilotandwhatFAAtrainingrequirementsarenecessarytomeettobecomeaSportPilot.Thestudentisalsointroducedtothebasicaerodynamicsbehindflight,thebasiccomponentsofanaircraft(usingtheFlightDesignCTSWasanexample)andthetypesofairports.ThestudentisalsointroducedtospecificsconcerningoperationsoutofKLVJ,includingrunwayandtaxiwaymarkings.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapters1thru3,7

FederalAviationRegulations,Part21,23,61,91

ThePilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter2,AircraftStructure;Chapter3,PrinciplesofFlight;Chapter5,FlightControls;Chapter13,AirportOperations(p13-1thru11);Chapter14,Airspace(p14-1thru3)

Gleim“SportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest”:Introduction,StudyUnit1,StudyUnit2

GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit1pp25-47;StudyUnit3Sec3.1-3.5,3.9-3.13,3.26-3.31)

Content:1. WhatareSportPilots?

a. DefinitionofaLightSportAircrafti. LSAairplanes

1. LandandSeaa. Specialb. Standardcategorythatfitsc. Experimental

ii. Ultralights1. Trikes2. Weight-shift

iii. Glidersb. BriefHistoryofLSA’sc. Requirementsforowning/operatinganLSAd. AdvantagestotrainingforSportPilote. DisadvantagesandrestrictionsonSportPilotprivilegesf. FAARequirementstobecomeaSportPilot

2. Howdowefly?a. Bernoulli’sprincipleb. Airfoilsandhowtheyworkc. Controlsurfaces(ailerons,rudders,stabilator/elevator,flaps,slats)d. Basicdefinitions

i. Camber,chordline,aspectratioii. Angleofattack,relativewind


iii. Lift,drag,weight,thrust3. BasicAirplaneComponents

a. Fuselagei. Structuraltypes

1. Tubeandfabric2. Metal:semi-monoque3. Metal:monoque4. Composite

b. Wingsi. Low,mid,highii. Cantilevered,non-cantileverediii. Flaps

1. CTSWhasslottedflaps2. CTSW“nominal”flapsettingis-6degrees

iv. Ailerons1. CTSW’sfollowflapsforbettercontrol

c. Verticaltaili. Cantedandnon-cantedii. Rudder

d. Horizontaltaili. Elevatorii. Stabilator

e. Enginei. Reciprocating,turbineii. Cooling(airand/orliquid)

1. CTSWusesbothiii. Carburetedvsfuelinjected

1. CTSWhasdual,automaticmixtureadjustingcarburetors

iv. Magnetosvselectronicignition1. CTSWhaselectronicignition

4. Whatisanairport?a. ControlledandNon-Towered

i. Ellington,Hobby,andGalvestonareControlledAirports(theyhaveatower—ClassDorB)

1. Musthavepermissionfromairtrafficcontrollersintowertoland

ii. KLVJisa“non-towered”oruncontrolledairport1. Nopermissionrequired2. Pilotsperformtrafficsequencing

iii. Trafficpattern1. Altitudeis1044ftMSL(1000ftAGL)2. Standardlefthand3. Crosswind,downwind,base,final

b. KLVJspecificsi. Runwaydetails


1. Runwaysigns2. Runwaymarkings

ii. Taxiwaydetails1. Taxiwaysigns2. Taxiwaymarkings

iii. WeatherServices1. ASOS

iv. Communications1. CTAF-122.8002. Unicom-122.800

v. AirspaceRestrictions1. HobbyClassB

a. 8nmnorthb. 2000feetandabove

2. EllingtonClassDa. 3nmeast

vi. FuelServices1. 100LL2. JetA

vii. OperationalSpecifics1. BannerTow2. Helicopters

a. Apexb. LifeFlight

3. Pipeline/PowerlinePatrol4. Ellingtoncrosstraffic

a. IFRapproachesaboveb. Northernrunwayapproachessouth

5. PollyRanch

CompletionStandardsThislessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudentspassawrittenexamonthelessoncontentwithascoreof70%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 2: Airplanes and Aerodynamics Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sknowledgeofairplanes,aerodynamics,andaircraftstability.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter2and15Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter3,PrinciplesofFlight;Chapter4,AerodynamicsofFlight;Chapter5,FlightControlsGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit1,AirplanesandAerodynamicsGleimSportPilotFAAKnowldegeTest,StudyUnit11,AirplanesandAerodynamics(7pages)Content:StudymaterialfromGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit1:

1.1 Definitions1.2 TheAirplane1.3 AxesofRotation1.4 FlightControlsandControlSurfaces1.5 ForcesActingonanAirplaneinFlight1.6 DynamicsoftheAirplaneinFlight1.7 GroundEffect1.8 HowAirplanesTurn1.9 Torque(leftturningtendency)1.10 AirplaneStability1.11 LoadsandLoadFactors1.12 StallsandSpins

QuestionsfromGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest:

11.1 FlapsandRudder11.2 AerodynamicForces11.3 AngleofAttack11.4 FundamentalsofFlight11.5 StallsandSpins11.6 Frost11.7 GroundEffect11.8 AirplaneTurn11.9 AirplaneStability11.10 TorqueandP-Factor11.11 LoadFactor


CompletionStandardsThisclassisconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthaspassedthequestionbank(Gleim11.1thru11.11)withagradeof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 3: Airplane Instruments Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sunderstandingofaircraftinstrumentsandhowtheywork.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter5,FlightInstrumentsPilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter7,FlightInstruments;GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit2,AirplaneInstruments,Engines,andSystems(23pages)

GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit12,AirplaneInstruments(4pages)

Content:StudymaterialfromtheGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit2:

2.1 Pitot-StaticSystem2.2 Altimeter2.3 VerticalSpeedIndicator2.4 AirspeedIndicator2.5 GyroscopicFlightInstruments2.6 TurnCooridnator2.7 Turn-and-SlipIndicator2.8 AttitudeIndicator2.9 HeadingIndicator2.10 MagneticCompass2.11 CompassErrors

QuestionsfromtheGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest:

12.1 MagneticCompass12.2 Pitot-StaticSystem12.3 AirspeedIndicator12.4 Altimeter12.5 TypesofAltitude12.6 SettingtheAltimeter12.7 AltimeterErrors12.8 GyroscopicElements

CompletionStandardsThisclassisconsideredcompletewhenallthematerialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthaspassedthequestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim12.1thru12.8)withascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 4: Airplane Engines and Systems Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sunderstandingofairplaneenginesandsystems.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapters3-5Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter6,AircraftSystemsGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit2,AirplaneInstruments,Engines,andSystems(39pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit13,AirplaneEnginesandSystems(3pages)Content:StudymaterialfromGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit2

2.12 GlassCockpitInstrumentation2.13 AirplaneEngines2.14 HowanEngineOperates2.15 IgnitionSystem(expandedtoincludetheCTSW’sCDIsystem)2.16 InductionSystem2.17 FuelSystem2.18 OilSystem2.19 CoolingSystem(expandedtoincludeCTSWair/liquidsystem)2.20 Propellers2.21 FullAuthorityDigitalEngineControl(FADEC)2.22 ElectricalSystem2.23 LandingGearSystem2.24 EnvironmentalSystem2.25 DeiceandAnti-IceSystems

QuestionsfromtheGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit13:

13.1 ElectricalSystems13.2 EngineTemperature13.3 EngineIgnitionSystems13.4 CarburetorIcing13.5 CarburetorHeat13.6 Fuel/AirMixture13.7 AbnormalCombustion13.8 AviationFuelPractices13.9 MiscellaneousAirspeedQuestions13.10 TaxiingTechnique13.11 StartingtheEngine


CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudentshasansweredthequestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim13.1thru13.11)andpassedwithascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 5: Airplane Performance and Weight and Balance Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sunderstandingofaircraftperformanceandthefactorsthatplayintoitandhowweightandbalanceaffectsaircraftperformanceandcontrol.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapters14and15Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter11,AircraftPerformance;Chapter9,WeightandBalanceGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit5,AirplanePerformanceandWeightandBalance(30pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit14,AirplanePerformanceandWeightandBalance(7pages)Content:StudyMaterialfromtheGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit5:5.1 DeterminantsofAirplanePerformance5.2 StandardAtmosphere5.3 PressureAltitude5.4 DensityAltitude5.5 TakeoffPerformance5.6 ClimbPerformance5.7 CruiseandRangePerformance5.8 GlidePerformance5.9 CrosswindPerformance5.10 LandingPerformance5.11 WeightandBalanceOverview5.12 WeightandBalanceTerms5.13 BasicPrinciplesofWeightandBalance5.14 MethodsofDeterminingWeightandBalance5.15 CenterofGravityCalculations5.16 CenterofGravityCharts5.17 CenterofGravityTables5.18 WeightChangeandWeightShiftCalculationsQuestionsfromtheGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTestStudyUnit14:

14.1 DensityAltitudeComputations14.2 TakeoffDistance14.3 ClimbPerformanceandThrust14.4 RangeandEndurance14.5 CruisePowerSettings


14.6 CrosswindComponents14.7 GlideSpeed14.8 LandingDistance14.9 WeightandBalanceDefinitions14.10 CenterofGravityGraphs14.11 CenterofGravityTables

CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudentshavetackledthequestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim14.1thru14.11)andpassedwithascoreof80%orabove.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 6: Airports Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sknowledgeofairports,waketurbulenceandcollisionavoidance,andradiocommunicationsproceduresandphraseology.References:RodMachado’sSportPilothandbook:Chapters7and8Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter13,AirportOperationsGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnits3,Airports,ATC,andAirspace(42pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit1,Airports(7pages)Content:StudymaterialfromGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit3:

3.1 RunwayandTaxiwayMarkings3.2 AirportLighting3.3 VisualGlideslopeIndicators3.4 WindandLandingDirectionIndicatorsandSegmentedCircles3.5 AirportTrafficPatterns3.7WakeTurbulence3.8CollisionAvoidance3.14GroundControl

QuestionsfromGleimSportPilotHandbook,StudyUnit3:1.1 RunwayMarkings1.2 AirportBeacons1.3 AirportTrafficPatterns1.4 VisualApproachSlopeIndicators(VASI)1.5 WakeTurbulence1.6 CollisionAvoidance1.7 GroundControlCompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompleteafterallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredthequestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim1.1thru1.7)andscored80%orhigher.


LSA-A Ground School Ground Lesson 7: Airspace Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sknowledgeofthedifferentcategoriesofairspace,therequirementstoflywithin,andtechniquesusedwhenoperatingineach.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapters7thru9Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter14,AirspaceGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit3,Airports,AirTrafficControl,andAirspace(23pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit2Content:StudymaterialfromtheGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit3:

3.9 RadioCommunicationsandPhraseology3.10 AirportswithoutanOperatingControlTower3.11 AutomatedWeatherReportingSystems3.12 AirportswithanOperatingControlTower3.13 AutomaticTerminalInformationService(ATIS)3.18 Emergencies3.19 RadioFailureProcedures3.20 EmergencyLocatorTransmitter(ELT)3.22 TransponderOperation3.24 GeneralDimensionsofAirspace3.25 ControlledandUncontrolledAirspace3.27 ClassBAirspace3.28 ClassCAirspace3.29 ClassDAirspace3.30 ClassEAirspace3.31 ClassGAirspace3.32 SpecialUseAirspace3.33 OtherAirspaceAreas

QuestionsfromtheGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit2:

2.1 AirspaceOverview2.2 ClassDAirspace2.3 ClassCAirspace2.4 TransponderCodes2.5 RadioPhraseology2.6 ATCTrafficAdvisories2.7 ATCLightSignals2.8 EmergencyLocatorTransmitters


CompletionStandards:Thislessoniscompletedwhenallmaterialispresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(2.1thru2.8)andpassedwithascoreof80%orgreater.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 8: FAR Parts 1 through 71 Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sknowledgeoftheFederalAviationRegulations.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter6FederalAviationRegulationsPart1through71GleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit4,FederalAviationRegulations(36pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit3,FARParts1thru71(5pages)Content:StudymaterialfromtheGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit4:4.1 FederalAviationRegulations4.2 Part1–DefinitionsandAbbreviations4.3Part21-CertificationProceduresforProductsandParts4.4 Part39–AirworthinessDirectives4.5 Part43–Maintenance,PreventiveMaintenance,Rebuilding,andAlteration4.6 Part61-Certification:Pilots,FlightInstructors,andGroundInstructorsQuestionsfromGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit3:3.1 FARPart13.2 FARPart213.3 FARPart393.4 FARPart433.5 FARPart613.6 FARPart71CompletionStandards:Thislessonwillbeconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim3.1thru3.6)andpassedwithascoreof80%orhigher.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 9: FAR Parts 91.3 thru 91.131 Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sunderstandingofFederalAviationRegulations.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter6FederalAviationRegulationsPart91GleimSportPilotHandbook,StudyUnit4,FederalAviationRegulations(8pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit4,FARPart91.3thru91.131(4pages)Content:StudymaterialfromGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit44.8 Part91–GeneralOperatingandFlightRules(91.3thru91.131)StudymaterialfromGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit44.1 FARPart91.34.2 FARPart91.7thru91.94.3 FARPart91.15thru91.1074.4 FARPart91.111thru91.1214.5 FARPart91.123thru91.131CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompleteonceallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthassuccessfullyansweredthequestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim4.1thru4.5)withascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 10: FAR Parts 91.151 thru 91.417, NTSB 830, and Sport Pilot Twists Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sunderstandingoftheFederalAviationRegulations.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter6FARPart91,GeneralOperatingandFlightRules49CFR830,NotificationandReportingofAircraftAccidentsorIncidentsandOverdueAircraft,andPreservationofAircraftWreckage,Mail,Cargo,andRecordsGleimSportPilotHandbook,StudyUnit4,FederalAviationRegulations(24pages)

GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit5,FARParts91.151thru91.417andNTSB830(4pages)

Content:StudymaterialforGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit4:4.8 GeneralOperatingandFlightRules(91.151–91.417)4.9 NTSB830–NotificationandReportingofAircraftAccidentsofIncidentsand

OverdueAircraft,andPreservationofAircraftWreckage,Mail,Cargo,andRecords

4.10 SummaryofCurrentFARNumbers

StudymaterialfromGleimSportPilotKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit4:5.1 FAR91.151thru91.1595.2 FAR91.203thru91.3195.3 FAR91.403thru91.4175.4 NTSB830CompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletedwhenallmaterialispresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(5.1–5.4)withascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 11: Charts and Airspace Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sabilitytointerpretandusesectionalandterminalareachartstoidentifyairspace,altitudes,identifyinglandmarks,radiofrequencies,andlinesoflatitudeandlongitude.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter10Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter15,NavigationGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit9,Navigation:Charts,Publications,andFlightComputers(14pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit9,SectionalChartsandAirspace(5pages)Content:StudymaterialforGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit9,Charts:9.1 VFRNavigationalCharts9.2 LongitudeandLatitude9.3 SectionalChartSymbology9.4 TerminalChartDifferences(notinGleim,extramaterial)StudymaterialforGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit9:9.1 AirspaceandAltitudes9.2 IdentifyingLandmarks9.3 RadioFrequencies9.4 LongitudeandlatitudeCompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim9.1thru9.4)withascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 12: Aviation Weather Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sunderstandingofthefundamentalsofweather.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter11-UnderstandingWeatherAviationWeatherGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit7,AviationWeather(27pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit7,AviationWeather(5pages)Content:StudymaterialfromtheGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit7:7.1 TheEarth’sAtmosphere7.2 Temperature7.3 AtmosphericPressure7.4 Wind7.5 Moisture,CloudFormation,andPrecipitation7.6 StableandUnstableAir7.7 Clouds7.8 AirMassesandFronts7.9 Turbulence7.10 Icing7.11 Thunderstorms7.12 FogStudymaterialfromGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit7:7.1 CausesofWeather7.2 ConvectiveCurrents7.3 Fronts7.4 Thunderstorms7.5 Icing7.6 MountainWave7.7 WindShear7.8 Temperature/DewPointandFog7.9 Clouds7.10 StabilityofAirMasses7.11 TemperatureInversionsCompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletedwhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim7.1thru7.11)withascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 13: Aviation Weather Services Objectives:Todevelopthestudents’understandingoftheaviationweatherservicesavailabletohim/herforpreflightplanningandin-flightusage.Thisincludeshis/herabilitytointerpretweathercharts,reports,andbriefings.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter12,WeatherCharts&Briefings:PIREPS,Progs&METARSPilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter12,AviationWeatherServicesGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit8,AviationWeatherServices(44pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit8,WeatherServices(9pages)Content:StudymaterialfromGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit8:8.1 FlightServiceStation(FSS)8.2 AviationRoutineWeatherReport(METAR)8.3 PilotWeatherReport(PIREP)8.4 TerminalAerodromeForecast(TAF)8.5 AviationAreaForecast(FA)8.6 In-FlightAviationWeatherAdvisories8.7 WindsandTemperaturesAloftForecast8.8 SurfaceAnalysisChart8.9 WeatherDepictionChart8.10 RadarSummaryChart8.11 ShortRangeSurfacePrognosticChart(PROG)8.12 Low-LevelSignificantWeatherChart(SIGWX)8.13 DUATS8.14 AviationWeatherResourcesontheInternetStudymaterialfromGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit8:8.1 WeatherBriefings8.2 AviationWeatherRoutineWeatherReport(METAR)8.3 SIGMETsandAIRMETs8.4 PilotWeatherReport(PIREP)8.5 AviationAreaForecast8.6 TerminalAerodromeForecast8.7 WeatherDepictionCharts8.8 RadarSummaryChartsandRadarWeatherReports8.9 En-RouteFlightAdvisoryService(EFAS)8.10 WindsandTemperaturesAloftForecasts(FB)8.11 TranscribedWeatherBroadcasts


CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim8.1through8.11)whileattainingascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 14: Navigation and Preflight Preparation Objectives:Todevelopastudent’sabilitytousenavigationalcharts,publications,andaflightcomputertoproperlyplanaVFRdaycross-countryflight.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter13Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter15,NavigationGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit9,Navigation:Charts,Publications,FlightComputers(38pages)andStudyUnit11,Cross-CountryFlightPlanning(16pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit10,NavigationandPreflightPreparation(11pages)Content:StudymaterialfromGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit9:9.4 FAAAdvisoryCirculars(AC)9.5 AeronauticalInformationManual(AIM)9.6 Airport/FacilityDirectory(A/FD)9.7 NoticetoAirmanSystem(NOTAM)9.8 FlightComputers9.9 TheGleimFlightComputer(E6B)9.10 TheCalculatorSideoftheFlightComputer9.11 ConversionofNauticalMilestoStatueMilesandViceVersa9.12 Speed,Distance,andTimeCalculations9.13 FuelComputations9.14 TrueAirspeedandDensityAltitude9.15 Corrected(ApproximatelyTrue)Altitude9.16 Off-coursecorrection9.17 RadiusofAction9.18 OtherConversions9.19 TemperatureConversions9.20 TheWindSideoftheGleim(E6B)FlightComputer9.21 DeterminingMagneticHeadingandGroundspeed9.22 DeterminingWindDirectionandSpeed9.23 DeterminingAltitudeforMostFavorableWinds9.24 Alternative:E6BComputerApproachtoMagneticHeading9.25 InformationSideofSlidingCard(GleimE6B)9.26 ElectronicFlightComputers9.27 ASACX-29.28 Sporty’sE6BStudymaterialfromtheGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit11:11.1 PreflightPreparation


11.2 VFRFlightPlan11.3 WeightandBalance11.4 Navigation11.5 DiversiontoanAlternateAirport11.6 LostProceduresStudymaterialfromGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit10:10.1 DensityAltitude10.2 PreflightPreparation10.3 WeightandBalance10.4 Navigation10.5 DeterminingWindSpeedandDirection10.6 VFRFlightPlan10.7 PreflightInspection10.8 FAAAdvisoryCirculars10.9 Airport/FacilityDirectoryCompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim10.1through10.9)andachievedascoreof80%orbetter.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 15: Aeromedical Factors and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sunderstandingofthemedicalfactorsrelatedtoflightandtheaeronauticaldecisionmakingprocess.References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapter16Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter16,AeromedicalFactors;Chapter17,AeronauticalDecision-MakingGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit6,AeromedicalFactorsandAeronauticalDecisionMaking(ADM)(34pages)GleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest,StudyUnit6,AeromedicalFactorsandAeronauticalDecisionMaking(ADM)(5pages)Content:StudymaterialfromtheGleimPilotHandbook,StudyUnit6:6.1 FitnessforFlight6.2 Hypoxia6.3 Dehydration6.4 Hyperventilation6.5 CarbonMonoxidePoisoning6.6 DecompressionSicknessafterScubaDiving6.7 MotionSickness6.8 SinusandEarBlock6.9 SpatialDisorientation6.10 IllusionsinFlight6.11 Vision6.12 AeronauticalDecisionMaking(ADM)6.13 Weather-relatedDecisionMaking6.14 StressandFlying6.15 IdentifyingtheEnemy6.16 CockpitResourceManagement(CRM)StudymaterialfromGleimSportPilotFAAKnowledgeTest:6.1 Hypoxia6.2 Hyperventilation6.3 Alcohol6.4 SpatialDisorientation6.5 Dehydration6.6 Vision6.7 CarbonMonoxide6.8 AeronauticalDecisionMaking(ADM)


6.9 EarBlockCompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsinthequestionbank(Gleim6.1through6.9)andachievedascoreof80%orhigher.


LSA-A Ground School Lesson 16: Knowledge Test Prep Objectives:Toevaluatethestudent’sunderstandingoftheinformationnecessarytopasstheSportPilotKnowledgeExam.References:GleimSportPilotSyllabus,EndofCourseKnowledgeTestFAASportPilotKnowledgeTestQuestionBankContent:Duringthislesson,thestudentswilltaketheGleimSyllabus“EndofCourseKnowledgeTest”.Thetestwillbegradedinclassandanymissedquestionsdiscussed.Atthediscretionoftheinstructor,theinstructormayalsogiveasecondtestbasedontheFAA’sSportPilotKnowledgeTestQuestionbank.Again,thistestwillalsobegradedinclassandanymissedquestionsdiscussed.CompletionStandards:Thislessonwillbeconsideredcompletewhenallmaterialhasbeenpresentedandthestudenthasansweredallquestionsposedandpassedwithascoreof80%orhigher.StudentsreachingthatmarkwillbesignedofftotaketheFAA’sSportPilotKnowledgeTest,ifrequired.


LSA-A Integrated Training Flow TheLSA-AIntegratedTrainingFlowcombinesthelessonsintheLSA-AFlightTrainingFlowandtheGroundLessonTrainingflowtoprovideamorecomprehensiveapproachtoobtainingtheLightSportPilotrating.Itisintendedfornewpilotswhowishtohaveinstructor-ledlessonsforbothgroundandflighttrainingtoprovideamoreintegratedapproachtotraining.Thelessonflowisasfollows:

GroundLesson1:LightSportPilot,Airplane,andPearlandAirportBasicsFlightLesson1:IntroductiontoFlightGroundLesson2:AirplanesandAerodynamicsFlightLesson2:FundamentalsofFlightGroundLesson3:AirplaneInstrumentsFlightLesson3:SlowFlight,Stalls,andSpinsGroundLesson4:AirplaneEnginesandSystemsFlightLesson4:SteepTurnsandGroundReferenceManeuversGroundLesson5:AirplanePerformanceandWeightandBalanceFlightLesson5:IntroductiontoLandings,Slips,andGoAroundsGroundLesson6:AirportsFlightLesson6:EmergencyOperationsGroundLesson7:AirspaceFlightLesson7:ReviewGroundLesson8:FAR’sPart1through71FlightLesson8:ProficiencyLesson#1/Pre-SoloPracticeGroundLesson9:FAR’sPart91.3thru91.131FlightLesson9:ProficiencyLesson#2/SoloGroundLesson10:FAR’s91.151thru91.417,NTSB830FlightLesson10:ShortandSoft-FieldTakeoffsandLandingsGroundLesson11:ChartsandAirspaceFlightLesson11:SecondSupervisedSoloGroundLesson12:AviationWeatherGroundLesson13:WeatherServicesGroundLesson14:NavigationandPreflightPreparationFlightLesson12:DualCross-CountryGroundLesson15:AeromedicalFactorsandAeronauticalDecisionMakingFlightLesson13:IntroductiontoAircraftControlbyInstrumentsFlightLesson14:SoloCrossCountryFlightLesson15:ManeuversReview/PTSPrep#1GroundLesson16:KnowledgeTestPrepFlightLesson16:StudentSoloPractice/PTSPrepFlightLesson17:ManeuverReview/PTSPrep#2FlightLesson18:SoloPractice#2/PTSPrep(Optional)FlightLesson19:FinalPTSCheck(Optional)


Sport Pilot Transition Training Flow ThistrainingflowensuresthatratedpilotstransitioningtoSportPilotaircraftandoperationsunderstandSportPilotoperationsandcansafelyflyaLightSportaircraft.Whileallflightphasesarevisited,emphasisisplacedonapproachandlandingoperationssincethisistheareawheremostLightSportaccidentsinvolvingratedpilotsoccur.Flighttimeandnumberoflandingsaredesignedtomeetorexceedaverage(Avemco)insurancerequirementsforsolocertificatedpilotLightSportoperation.(10landingstoafullstop;5hrs.ofdualflighttime).

Thistrainingflowconsistsofthefollowinglessons:

LSA-AGroundSchoolLesson1:LightSportPilot,Airplanes,andPearlandAirportOperations(SeePageXX)

TransitionFlightLesson1:Basicairplaneoperations

TransitionFlightLesson2:Landings,Go-Arounds,andSlips

TransitionFlightLesson3:EmergencyOperations

TransitionFlightLesson4:Cross-CountryOperations

TransitionFlightLesson5:TransitionCheck

Theestimatedflighttimeneededtocompletethislessonis8.5hrs.Theactualtimedependsonstudentabilitybutwillbenolessthan5hrs.totalinanycase.


Transition Flight Lesson 1: Basic Light Sport Airplane Operations (1.7 hrs) Objective:Tointroducethestudenttobasicairplaneoperationandcontrols,refreshhisuseofchecklistsandcockpitdiscipline,familiarizehimwiththelocalarea(includingthepracticearea)andtheairport,andfamiliarizehimwithapproachandlandingoperations.(ThislessonassumesthisisthefirstflightintheCTSWforthepilot.IfthepilothasflownanIntroflight,atthediscretionoftheinstructor,theymayflyTransitionFlightLesson1Avicethisone.PilotswithpreviousCTSWPICtimemaygodirectlytoTransitionFlightLesson5.)

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapters1and3AirplaneFlyingHandbook,“FlightSafetyPractices,p1-4thru1-7;VisualInspectionp2-1thru2-6;GroundOperationsp2-7thru2-12Pilot’sOperatingHandbook

Content:1. Preflightingtheairplane(New)

a. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughapreflightusingthechecklistb. Instructordiscussesweightandbalanceandperformancedataon

board.2. Start-Up(New)

a. Instructordiscusesproperentry,cockpitset-up,andstartsequence(includingsystems)

b. LightSportwarningc. InstructorreviewsseatbeltandharnessusageandBRSdiscipline

3. Taxi(New)a. Instructoremphasizes:

i. Off-nominalviewpointii. Properpositioningofcontrolsiii. Turningradiusiv. Hazardsoftaxiingwithdooropen

4. BeforeTakeoff(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentthrough:

i. Properenginewarm-up,run-up,andcheckoutii. Aircraftandavionicsoperationandset-upiii. BRSdisciplineIfequipped)iv. Properlookout/visualcheckdownfinalv. Useofradios/callsigns

5. Takeoff(New)a. Studentperformsnoflaptakeoff

6. Climb(New)a. Instructortalksstudentthroughclimbandflapmanagement.

7. Level-Off(New)


a. Instructortalksstudentthroughlevel-off/Studentperformsandsetsupcruiseconfiguration.

i. Settingpower/100LLlimitationsb. Instructordiscusseslookout/SA(includesairspaceandairport

awareness)c. Instructorpointsairplanetowardpracticearea;studenttakes

airplaneinlevelflightatcruiseatorabove1500feetbutbelow2000.8. Basicflightcontrolsandtrim(New)

a. Instructorcoachesstudentthrough:i. Shallowbankturns(10-20degrees)ii. Onceinpracticeareaandafterclearingturns,student

performs30and45degreebankedturns.Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

iii. Instructordiscussestrim(3axis).b. Descents

i. Instructorasksstudenttodescendatcruisespeedat500fpmfor500feet

c. Climbsi. Instructordemonstratestakeoffclimbsusing0and-6degreesflap.

ii. Studentperformstakeoffclimbsat0and-6degreeflaps9. SlowFlightandStalls(Atorabove1500feetAGL)(New)

a. Instructordemonstratesputtingaircraftinslowflightconfigurationi. Notescross-controlisnormalii. Demonstratesanddiscussesperformingshallowturns

b. Studentperformsslowflight/Instructorcoachesasnecessary.c. Studenttransitionsbacktocruiseflight.d. Repeatasdesired.e. TakeoffStalls(noflaps)

i. Instructortalksstudentthroughset-up/studentexecutesii. Repeatasdesired

f. LandingStalls(Fullflaps)i. Instructortalksstudentthroughsetup/studentexecutesii. Repeatinaturn.

g. ApproachandLandingDemoi. Studentslowsaircrafttodownwindspeedanddemonstratesabilitytomaintainaltitudeandairspeed.

ii. Studentslowsaircraft,ifnecessary,todroptofullflaps;maintainsairspeed,levelflightandperformsshallowturns.

iii. Studentreducespowerandfliesasimulatedapproach.iv. WaveoffNLT600feetAGL.v. Repeatbutcallforago-aroundandclimb300feet.

10. Returntohomebase(New)a. StudentfliesaircraftbacktoKLVJ/Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

11. Pattern,Approach,andLanding(New)a. Studentsfliespattern.


b. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughfirstlandingapproachwithnoflaps/touchandgoorfullstopandtaxiback

c. Studentperformsintermediateflapsettingtakeoffandapproachtoafullstoplanding.

d. Repeatorhavestudentperformafullflaplanding.e. Repeatasdesired.

12. RolloutandTaxiback(New)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

13. Shutdown(New)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

14. Post-Shutdown(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughsecuringtheaircraft

15. Debriefa. CollaborativeAssessmentb. Studentfeedback

CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletewhen:

(1) thestudenthasdemonstratedabasicproficiencywhenoperatingtheaircraft,i.e.,altitudewithin200feet,airspeedwithinplusandminus10knotsintheairandplus10andminus5duringtheapproach;

(2) andthestudentisabletolandtheaircraftwithcoachingbutno“handson”assistance.Landingsrequiringinstructortakeoverwillnotbecountedtowardanylandingrequirements.


Transition Flight Lesson 1A: Basic Operations (1.2 hrs) (Pilots who have flown a previous Intro flight may use this lesson vice TFL 1.) Objective:Torefreshthestudenttothebasicaircraftoperationandcontrols,refreshhisuseofchecklistsandcockpitdiscipline,familiarizehimwiththelocalarea(includingthepracticearea)andtheairport,andfamiliarizehimwithapproachandlandingoperations.

References:RodMachado’sSportPilotHandbook:Chapters1and3AirplaneFlyingHandbook,“FlightSafetyPractices,p1-4thru1-7;VisualInspectionp2-1thru2-6;GroundOperationsp2-7thru2-12Pilot’sOperatingHandbook

Content:16. Preflightingtheairplane(New)

a. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughapreflightusingthechecklistb. Instructordiscussesweightandbalanceandperformancedataon

board.17. Start-Up(New)

a. Instructordiscusesproperentry,cockpitset-up,andstartsequence(includingsystems)

b. LightSportwarningc. InstructorreviewsseatbeltandharnessusageandBRSdiscipline

18. Taxi(New)a. Instructoremphasizes:

i. Off-nominalviewpointii. Properpositioningofcontrolsiii. Turningradiusiv. Hazardsoftaxiingwithdooropen

19. BeforeTakeoff(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentthrough:

i. Properenginewarm-up,run-up,andcheckoutii. Aircraftandavionicsoperationandset-upiii. BRSdiscipline(ifequipped)iv. Properlookout/visualcheckdownfinalv. Useofradios/callsigns

20. Takeoff(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughnoflaptakeoff.

21. Climb(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughclimbandflapmanagementas

required22. Level-Off(New)


a. Instructorcoachesstudentasnecessarytogetairplanethroughlevel-offandcruiseconfiguration.

b. Instructordiscusseslookout/SA(includesairspaceandairportawareness)

c. Instructorpointsairplanetowardpracticearea;studenttakesairplaneinlevelflightatcruiseatorabove1500feetbutbelow2000.

23. SlowFlightandStalls(Atorabove1500feetAGL)(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentintofullflap,slowflightconfigurationat

45knots.b. Studentperformsslowflight.c. Studenttransitionsbacktocruiseflight.d. Repeatwithruddertrimforcruise/returntocruisingflight.e. TakeoffStalls(noflaps)

i. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughpoweronstraightaheadstall.

ii. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughpoweronstallinaturn.f. LandingStalls(fullflaps)

i. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughpoweroffstallstraightahead.

ii. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughpoweroffstallinaturn.iii. Repeatifdesired.

24. Returntohomebase(New)a. StudentfliesaircraftbacktoKLVJ/Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

25. Pattern,Approach,andLanding(New)a. Studentsfliespattern.b. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughfirstlandingapproachatnoflaps;

fullstopandtaxibackc. Studentperformsintermediateflaptakeoff(ifappropriate)and

approachtofullstoplanding.d. Repeatorhavestudentperformafullflaplanding.e. Repeatasdesired.

26. RolloutandTaxiback(New)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

27. Shutdown(New)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoachesasnecessary.

28. Post-Shutdown(New)a. Instructorcoachesstudentthroughsecuringtheaircraft

29. Debriefa. CollaborativeAssessmentb. Studentfeedback

CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletewhen:

(3) thestudenthasdemonstratedabasicproficiencywhenoperatingtheaircraft,i.e.,altitudewithin200feet,airspeedwithinplusandminus10knotsintheairandplus10andminus5duringtheapproach;


(4) andthestudentisabletolandtheaircraftwithcoachingbutno“handson”assistance.


Transition Flight Lesson 2: Landings, Go Arounds, and Slips (1.8 hrs.)Objectives:Todevelopthestudent’sabilitytolandtheaircraftsafelyusingdifferenttechniquesandaircraftconfigurationsaswellashisabilitytoexecuteagoaroundorperformslipstoalanding.References:AirplaneFlyingHandbook,Chapter8,ApproachesandLandings,p8-1thru8-17(stopbeforeShortFieldApproachandLanding);FaultyApproachesandLandings,p.8-27thru8-35

Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,TakeoffandLandingPerformance,p.10-11thru10-17(stopbeforePerformanceSpeeds);LandingCharts,p10-25,26;AirportLighting,p13-6thru13-9;WindDirectionIndicatorsandTrafficPatterns,p13-10thru13-11;WakeTurbulencep13-15thru13-17;RunwayIncursionAvoidance,p13-18

Pilot’sOperatingHandbook

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,andTakeoff

a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiquesb. Studentperformstakeoffofchoice.

2. NormalLanding(0degreesflaps)a. Studentperformsfullstop.Taxi-back.b. Studentperforms0degreeflaptakeoff.

3. Performnormallanding(intermediateflapsetting).a. Studentperformsfullstop.Taxi-back.b. Reconfigurefortakeoff.(Setflaps,trim.)c. Studenttakesusaroundthepattern.

4. Performnormalfullflaplanding/fullstop.a. Taxi-back.b. Studenttakesusaroundthepattern.Studentchoicelanding.

5. Performfullflaplanding.(New)a. Studentperformsfullstopfullflaplanding.b. Repeatasdesired.

6. GoAround(New)a. At300feetAGL,Instructorcallsforgoaround(anylanding).

i. Reconfigureflapsasnecessary.ii. Executenormalclimb-out.iii. Checkforobstacleclearance/sidestep.

7. SlipstoaLanding.(New)a. Instructorsetsupademonstrationofaslipwith15degrees

flaps/performslanding/touchandgob. Studentperformsslipwith15degreesflaps/performslandingtoafull

stop.c. Repeatorgoto30degreeflap,slip/landing


d. Repeatorgoto40degreeflap,sliptoalanding/Taxiback8. ShortFieldTechniques(New)

a. Instructordemosshortfieldtakeoffandlanding/taxibackb. Studentperformsshortfieldtakeoffandlanding/taxibackc. Repeatasdesired.

9. SoftFieldTechniques(New)a. Instructordemossoftfieldtakeoffandlandingb. Studentperformssoftfieldtakeoffandlandingc. Repeatasdesired.

10. Iftimeremains,pickatakeoff/landingandhavestudentperform11. AfterTaxi,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)

a. Studentperforms/instructorcritiques12. Debrief

a. Critique/discussb. EmergencyOperationsarenext

CompletionStandards:Thislessonisconsideredcompletedwhen:

(1) thestudentcansuccessfullyexecutelandingsusing0,15,30,and40degreeflaplandings;

(2) useshortfieldandsoftfieldtechniquesfortakeoffandlanding;(3) thestudenthasbeenfamiliarizedwithbothforwardandside-slips;(4) and when the student has successfully executed go-arounds using several

flapsettings.Approachairspeedcontrolneedstobewithin+10and-5knots. Landingmustbewithin400feetofaselectedpoint.


Transition Flight Lesson 3: Emergency Operations (1.5 hrs.) Objectives:Toensure the student can successfullyexecuteemergencyoperationsthatmightbenecessarywhileflyingaLightSportaircraft.References:Pilot’sOperatingHandbook,Emergencies

AirplaneFlyingHandbook,EmergencyApproachesandLandings(Simulated),p8-35thru8-27(stopbeforeFaultyApproachesandLandings);Chapter16,EmergencyProcedures

Content:1. Preflight,Start,Taxi,BeforeTakeoff,Takeoff,Climb-out,andLevelOff

(Review)a. Studentperforms/InstructorCritiques

2. EngineOutProcedures(New)a. Studentperforms“simulatedenginefailure”atInstructorcall.b. Instructoremphasizes:

i. Aviate,Navigate,Communicateii. Checklistisavailabletohelp.iii. EvaluatelandingvsuseofBRS

c. Waveoffat600feetAGL3. EmergencyDescent(New)

a. Instructordiscussesneedfor(fire,weather,trafficavoidance)anddemonstrateshigh-speeddescent.

b. StudentexecuteswithInstructorcoaching.c. Instructordemonstrateslow-speeddescent(60knots).d. Studentexecutese. Factorstoconsider

4. SystemsEmergencies(New)a. Aviate,Navigate,Communicateb. Instructoremphasizesuseofchecklisttoassistc. Useofcommunications(radio,squawk)

5. ControlofAircraftSolelybyInstruments(InadvertentIFR)(New)a. InstructordiscussestheFourC’s:

1. Climb2. Confess3. Communicate4. Comply

b. Instructorplacesstudent“underthehoodandhasthestudentexecutethefollowingmanuevers:

i. Straightandlevelii. Alevelturn(withandwithouttheGPS)iii. Climbiv. Descent


v. Climbingturnsvi. Descendingturns

6. LostProcedures(New)i. Climb(Locate)ii. Confessiii. Communicateiv. Comply

7. ReturntoHomeBase(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcritiques

8. Pattern(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcritiques

9. Normallanding/15degflaps/fullstop(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcritiques

10. Normallanding/30degflaps/fullstop(Review)a. Studentexecutes/instructorcoaches

11. EngineOutinPattern/fullstop(New)a. Fromabeam,Instructorpullspowerb. Studentexecutesapproachandlanding/Instructorcoachesc. Takentoafullstop

12. AfterLanding,Shutdown,andPost-Flight(Review)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcritiques

13. Debriefa. Critique/Discussb. NextlessonwillbeaReview


(1) thestudenthasshownhe/shemaintainsgoodsituationalawarenessandairmanship;

(2) cansuccessfullyexecuteanengine-outapproachtoalandingwithsomeassistance,

(3) usesallresourcesavailable(checklist,GPS,communications,etc.)togainassistanceasneeded;

(4) andthestudenthasdemonstratedtheabilitytolandtheaircraftnormallywithminimalassistanceinseveralflapconfigurations.

Approachairspeedcontrolneedstobewithin+10and-5knots. Landingmustbewithin400feetofaselectedpoint.


Transition Flight Lesson 4: Cross-Country Operations (2.0hrs) Objectives:Tofamiliarizethetransitioningpilotwiththecross-countrycapabilitiesandsystemsavailableinaLightSportaircraftandhavethestudentdemonstratehisabilitytoplanandexecuteashortcross-countryflight.

References:AirplaneFlyingHandbook,Chapter7,AirportTrafficPatternsPilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter11,WeatherTheory;Chapter12,AviationWeatherServices;Chapter13,AirportOperations;Chapter14,Airspace;Chapter15,Navigation;Chapter16,AeromedicalFactors;Chapter17,AeronauticalDecisionMaking;FARPart91Airman’sInformationManual,Chapters1thru8ASupplementalHandbookforOwningandFlyingtheCTSW

FlightDesignCTSWPilot’sOperatingHandbookGarminGPSMAP496Owner’sManualContent:

1. Preflight(New)a. Studentpresentspreflightplanning(logs,charts,wx,TFR’s),explains

howtheseresultswereproduced(i.e.,computer,FSS,phone,TV),andwhetherheintendstouseaflightplan.Instructorreviewsallmaterialandcoachesasnecessary.

b. Studentspresentsweightandbalance,fuelplanning,andperformanceplanning(runway,climb,densityaltitude).Instructorreviews.

2. Start(Review)a. Studentperformsstartandset-up/Instructorcoaches

3. Taxi,BeforeTakeoff(Review)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoaches

4. Takeoff.Climb-out,Level-Off(Review)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoaches

5. Leg1(NoGPS/PilotageandDRonly)a. Studentperforms/Instructorcoaches.

i. Instructoremphasizes:1. Powermanagement(100LL)2. Flapmanagement3. GPSOFFimpacts4. Fuelmanagementandbalancing


ii. Lookingforeffectsofwindsb. Firstlanding

i. Studentexecutespatternentry,approach,andlandingtoafullstop.

ii. Instructoremphasizes:1. Checkingfuel(visual)2. Checkingweather(GPSOFFandON)3. Reconfigurationandset-up

6. Leg2(GPSallowed,Pilotage,andDR)a. InstructorcoachesstudentthroughGPSset-upbeforetakeoffb. Studentreconfiguresaircraftandperformstaxi,takeoff,climb-out,

andlevel-offc. Studentestablishescourseusingchart,compass,withGPSbackupd. Instructortellsthestudenthe’slost.Studentexplainswhathewould

do.e. Instructordiscussesrunningintounexpectedweather:

i. Aviate,navigate,communicateii. Evaluateweatherinflightiii. Turnaroundifindoubt…or…Divertiv. Ifyougetintotheclouds..

1. Climb2. Confess3. Communicate4. Comply

v. Landifyouneedtimetothinkorassessvi. Askforhelpifoveryourheadvii. Ifyouloseit,usethechute!

f. PatternEntry,Approach,andLandingi. Studentexecutes/Instructorcritiques

g. AfterLanding,Shutdown,andPost-Flighti. Studentexecutes/Instructorcritiques

7. Debriefi. Discusscross-countryconduct

1. Pilotageanddead-reckoning2. GPSnavigation3. Navigationallogmaintenance4. Overallsituationalawareness


(1) thestudenthasdemonstratedgoodsituationalawareness(2) thestudenthasdemonstratedgoodnavigationalskillsusingpilotage,dead

reckoning,andtheGPSandcanmaintaincoursewithin2nm,altitudewithin200feet,andairspeedwithin10knots;


(3) thestudenthasdemonstratedheunderstandsweathercriteria,airspace,andairtrafficcontrolandhowtogetinformationfromeach

(4) thestudenthassafelycompletedtwofullstoplandingsattwodifferentairports,oneofwhichmaybeafinallandingattheendoftheflight;

(5) andtheinstructorisconvincedthestudentisreadytoundertakethetaskofasolocross-countryonthenextflight.Thislessonmayberepeatedinfullorabbreviatedformiftheinstructorfindstherearedeficienciesthatputthesuccessfulcompletionofasolocross-countryindoubt.


Transition Flight 5: Transition Check (1.5 hrs)

Objectives:Toevaluatethetransitioningpilot’sreadinessforsoloand/orpassengerflightoperationsinaLightSportaircraft.

References:AnyfromTransitionFlightLessons1through4Content:Beforetheflight,theinstructorwillreviewwiththestudentallhisnecessaryrequirementstobesignedoffas“safeforsolo/passengeroperations”.Thisflightwillbeusedtoaddressanyshortfallsandtheinstructorwillallowthestudenttoplanandexecuteaflighttoadestinationwithin100milesoftheairfield.Theinstructorwillmonitorthestudent’sexecutionoftheflight,observehisawarenessoftheairplaneanditsenvironment,askthestudenttoperformvariousmaneuversandseveraltypesoflandings,providetutorageasnecessary,andspringsomeunexpectedscenariosonthestudentheisaskedtosolve.CompletionStandards:ThislessonwillbeconsideredcompletewhentheinstructorfeelsthestudentcansuccessfullyandsafelyoperateaLightSportaircraftinallflightphasesandthatthestudentunderstandstheoperationsandrestrictionsofoperatingwithinLightSportFAR’s.SuccessfulcompletionofthislessonmaybeusedasjustificationtosignoffasuccessfulBFRaswellasasign-offforLightSportaircraftoperation.


LSA Pinch Hitter Course Objective:Thismini-courseconsistsoftwogroundlessonsandtwoflightlessonsdesignedtoteachanon-pilotpassengerhowtonavigateandflytheLSAtoanearbyairfieldwherethepassengercanattempttoland(andtheLSAisnotBRSequipped)intheeventthepilotisincapacitated.

References:Pilot’sHandbookofAeronauticalKnowledge,Chapter2,AircraftStructure;Chapter3,PrinciplesofFlight;Chapter4,AerodynamicsofFlight,p4-1thru4-23Pilot’sOperatingHandbookContent:Ground Lesson #1: Fundamentals of Flight and The LSA (1.0 – 1.5 hrs)

1. BasicAerodynamicsa. Bernoulli’sPrincipleb. Forcesonanairplane

i. Liftii. Dragiii. Weightiv. Thrust

c. Generatinglifti. Theeffectofairfoilcurvatureii. Theeffectofangleofattackiii. Howliftanddragrelate

1. Therelationshipofspeed2. Therelationshipofangleofattack

2. TheLSAa. MajorParts

i. Cockpit1. doors

ii. Fuselage(empennage)iii. Wings

1. Flaps2. Ailerons

iv. VerticalTail1. Fin2. Rudder

v. Stabilatorvi. LandingGear

1. Brakesvii. EngineandPropeller

b. FlightControli. Flightaxes

1. Pitch


a. Controlledbystabilatorviastick2. Roll

a. Controlledviaaileronsviastick3. Yaw

a. Controlledviarudderandrudderpedalsii. Theuseoftrim

1. Pitch2. Roll3. Yaw

iii. PowerandSpeed1. Enginecreatespower(thrust)

a. Controlledviathethrottle2. Brakesstoptheairplaneontheground

a. Controlledbybrakeleverc. Systems

i. RadiosandNavigation1. Inpanelcommunicationsradio

a. Howtotalkoveritb. Howtoswitchfrequenciesc. EMERswitch(ifequipped)d. MONswitch(ifequipped)

2. InpanelGPS(ifequipped)a. Basicdisplayitems

i. Movingmapii. Airportsymbologyiii. Airspacesymbology

b. Controlsi. NEARESTbuttonii. DIRECTbuttoniii. Selectinganairporttosteerto

c. Chartsi. Airportsymbologyonthechartii. UsingthechartandGPS

1. Todetermineposition2. Todeterminesteering

ii. TheEngine1. TheIgnitionSwitch

a. Howstarttheengineb. Howtostoptheengine

iii. TheBallisticRecoverySystem1. Systemdescription2. Armingandde-arming3. Deployingthesystem4. Deploymentprocedures

a. Wheretheyareinthechecklistb. Proceduralrun-through


3. Howtocontroltheairplaneinflighta. Purposeoftheflightcontrols

i. Stickcontrolspitchandroll1. Walkstudentthroughusingimaginarycontrolsand

modelairplanea. Pitchupanddownb. Rollleftandright

b. Purposeoftheruddersi. Rudderpedals(rudder)controlsyaw

1. Walkstudentthroughyawingleftandright2. Stepontheball3. Ifyou’regettingoverloaded,putyourfeetonthe

floorandflypitchandroll.c. Purposeofthethrottle

i. Speedupandslowdownii. Climbanddescend

d. Instrumentsi. Airspeedindicatorii. Altimeteriii. Slip/skidindicatoriv. Digitalheadingreadout(autopilot)v. Compass

e. Useoftheautopiloti. Descriptionofslavingmodes

1. HowtoslavetotheGPS2. Howtoslavetothecurrentmagneticheading3. Howtoengagealtitudehold4. Characteristicsoftheautopilot

ii. Howgetautopilottorelease1. Panelbuttons2. Stickbutton

CompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudentcanpassawrittenexamontheclassmaterialandpasswithatleasta70%score.


Ground Lesson #2: Scenario Walkthrough (1.0 -1.5 hrs) Note:ThislessonistobeconductedwhilesittingintheLSA.Thenon-pilotpassengerwillbeintherightseatandtheinstructorwillbeintheleftseat.(IftheaircraftisequippedwithaBRS,itwillremainpinnedduringthislesson.)

1. Reviewofaircraftcontrola. Runthroughpitch,rollandyawcontrolsb. Showaircraftinstrumentsandreviewwhattheytellyou.

2. Walk-throughscenarioa. Discussthefollowingscenariosthatmightoccurifapilotis

incapacitated:i. Pilotslumpedandaircraftdiving/climbing

1. Movethepilotoffstick:a. Llvelflight.b. Checkairspeedc. Reducepowerifnecessary

i. Airspeedii. RPM

d. Determinenearestairportse. Picktheclosestandthebestone(largerairports

havemorehelp)f. EnteritinGPSg. Rollaircrafttomatchupheadingh. Callforassistance;useEMERfrequency(121.5)i. DeclareanEMERGENCYusing

“Mayday!Mayday!Mayday!”anddescribepredicament.

j. Stayonthisfrequencyunlessconfidentofcontrollingairplaneandhowtoswitch.

k. Puttransponderon7700,ifpossible.l. Tellthemwhereyouarenavigatingto.m. Ifairtrafficcontrolwantsyoutogosomewhere

elseandyouthinkyoucan,followtheirdirections.Ifyoudon’tthinkyoucan.Sticktoyourplanandtellthemwhatyouaredoing.

n. Navigatetoairport.o. IfnotBRSequipped:

i. Determineairportaltitude.ii. Determinethewindandlandingrunway.iii. Howtoflydownwind,base,andfinal.iv. Approachingtoland.v. Flaringandlanding.vi. Shuttingdownandgettingout.

p. IfBRSequipped:i. Fly600-1000feetoverairport.


ii. Overtheairport,turnofftheengine.iii. Deploytheparachute.iv. Removekeyandshutofffuel.v. Leavedoorsclosed.vi. Cinchupseatbeltsandharness.vii. Afterimpact,exitaircraftasquicklyas

possible.q. Checkonpilotonlyifsafetypermits.Ifyousmell

fuel,donotreturn.2. IfunabletogetpilotoffstickandBRSequipped:

a. Shutoffengineb. Deploychutec. Callforassistance;useEMERfrequency(121.5)d. DeclareanEMERGENCYusing

“Mayday!Mayday!Mayday!”anddescribepredicament.

e. Puttransponderon7700,ifpossible.f. Pullkeyoutofignitionandshutofffuel.g. Removekeyandshutofffuel.h. Leavedoorsclosed.i. Cinchupseatbeltsandharness.j. Afterimpact,exitaircraftasquicklyaspossible.k. Checkonpilotonlyifsafetypermits.Ifyousmell

fuel,donotreturn.CompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudentcanpassawrittenexamontheclassmaterialandpasswithatleasta70%score.


Flight Lesson #1: Mastering the Basics (1.0 – 1.5 hrs)Note:Thislessonistobeconductedwiththenon-pilotpassengerintherightseatandtheinstructorflyingfromtheleftseat.IftheaircraftisequippedwithaBRS,itwillremainpinnedduringthislesson.

Purpose:Thepurposeofthislessonistoteachthepassengerbasicaircraftandnavigationalcontroltoenablethepassengertoflytoanearbyairport,performasafedescenttothepatternaltitudeorslightlybelow,anddeploytheBRStoputtheaircraft’soccupantssafelyontheground.

1. BasicFlightManeuveringa. Instructorwillflytheairplaneouttoapracticeareaandclimbto2000

feetAGLorhigher.b. Instructortrimstheaircraftforcruise(5200RPM)andperforms

stabilitydemoc. Instructordemonstrateshowpitchcontrolworksanddemonstrates

flyinginlevelflight.d. Studenttakescontrolandtriestokeepairplanelevel.Instructor

discussespitchattitudesightpictureanduseofaltimetertocrosscheck.

e. Instructordiscussessoundandfeelofairplaneclimbingordescendingandthendemonstrateseach.Studentperformsconstantpowerclimbanddescentasinstructorquizzesaboutperceptions.

f. Instructordemonstratesashallowlevelflightturn,discussingcontrolinputs,sightpicture,andcross-check.

g. Instructordemonstratesproperuseofruddertocoordinateturnsandshowsaslipandaskid.Instructordemonstratesrecovery“usingtheball”.

h. Instructordemonstrateslevelflightshallowturnswithfeetflatonthefloor.

i. Studentpracticeslevelflightturnsupto30degreesangleofbank.Studentdemonstratestheabilitytoturnleftandright.

j. InstructorpointsoutheadingindicationsonGPSandcompass.Instructordemonstratesaturntoaheadingonboth.

k. StudentattemptsalevelflightturntoaheadingontheGPSandthecompass.Instructorhasstudentrepeatasnecessaryuntilmastered.

l. Instructortalksthroughhowtoperformadescentandlevel-off.Studentisaskedtoreadthealtimeterduringthedescentandcallaltitudeandairspeedonairspeedindicator.

m. Instructorclimbsairplanebackuptoworkingaltitude.Studentperformsadescentusingnoseforairspeedandpowerforaltitudecontrolandlevelsoffataltitudepickedbyinstructor.InstructorpointsoutVSIandhowitcanbeusedforcontrol.


n. Instructordemonstrateshowtoperformafullpowerclimb.Instructorlevelsairplaneandthentalksstudentthroughaclimbofatleast500feet.

2. NavigatingBacktoanAirporta. Instructorresumescontrolofaircraft.Instructorhasstudentuse

NearestfunctiontoselectKLVJ.InstructorhandsoffaircraftcontroltostudentandasksstudenttofollowtheGPSsteeringtotheairport.StudentfollowsGPSbacktowardKLVJ.Instructordiscussessomefactorstoconsiderwhenpickinganairport.

b. Iftimeanddistancepermits,instructorpretendsheisATCandasksstudenttoflyaheading.Oncestudentisonheading,instructorgivesstudentaheadingbacktoKLVJ.

c. Atfivemilestoairport,instructortakescontrolbackandmakespatternentry,talkingaboutwhereairplanesarelikelytobe.Passengerisinstructedtotargetcenterofairport.

CompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletewhentheinstructorhasdemonstratedlevelflight,shallowturns,climbs,anddescentsandthestudenthasexhibitedabasicabilitytoperformthesemaneuvers.Altitudecontrolmusthavebeenwithinthreehundredfeet,rollwithintendegrees,andairspeedwithin20knots.ThestudentmustbeabletodemonstratetheabilitytousetheNEARESTfunctionoftheGPStofindthenearestairportsandunderstandhowtonavigatetooneofthem.


Flight Lesson #2: Basic Mastery of the Scenario (1.0 – 1.5 hrs) Note:Thislessonistobeconductedwiththenon-pilotpassengerintherightseatandtheinstructorflyingfromtheleftseat.IftheaircraftisequippedwithaBRS,itwillremainpinnedduringthislesson.

Purpose:Thepurposeofthislessonistoreviewbasicmaneuversandhavethestudentrespondtoscenariosofpilotincapacitation.

1. BasicManeuverReviewa. Instructortakesaircraftoffandhandsoffaircrafttostudentinthe

climb.Studentperformsclimboutandleveloff.Instructorassistsasnecessary.

b. Instructorclimbsaircrafttoatleast2000feetAGLwhenappropriateandhandsoffaircrafttostudent.Studentperforms:

i. Levelflight(+/-300feet)ii. Shallowturnsleftandright(30degmaxbank,heading+/-20

degrees)iii. Descentofatleast500feetwithairspeedwithin20knotsof

levelflight;leveloffwithin300feetofdesignatedaltitudeiv. Fullpowerclimbwithin+/-20knotsofVyforatleast500feet;

leveloffwithin300feetoftargetv. Repeatuntilstudentmeetsparameters

c. Oncecomplete,instructorhasstudentsetuplevelflightatcruise(5200rpm).Instructorthenasksstudenttodeterminenearestairports,pickoneofthem,andsteertowardit.Studentdoesso,keepingaltitudewithin300feetandsteeringwithin20degrees.

d. Oncestudentdemonstratesability,InstructormovestoBasicScenario.2. BasicScenario

a. Instructordeclaresheisincapacitated.Studenttakescontrolofaircraftandexecutesprocedures.Instructorassistsasnecessary.Oncestudentissatisfactorilyheadingtowardanairport,instructorasksstudenttotellhimwhatremainstobedone.Instructorfillsinasnecessaryandretakescontrolifaircraftwhencomplete.

b. Instructorturnsaircraftawayfromairport.Atatimeofhischoosing,instructordeclaresheisincapacitatedandevaluatesstudentperformance.Instructordebriefsrunwhenstudentissuccessfullyheadingtoanairport.

c. Instructorclearsairportareaandthenslumpsatthecontrols,puttingtheaircraftintoashallowclimbordive,ashechooses.Instructoronlyrespondstothestudenttothedegreenecessarytoensurethestudentunderstandsthisisasimulatedscenarioandtokeepavisuallookoutforotheraircraft.

d. Studentfliesaircraftintothepatternandgetssetupforafinalapproach.Studentfliesfinaldownto400feetAGL.Instructorassumescontrolandreturnsforlandingorpractice,asdesired.


e. CompletionStandards:Thelessonisconsideredcompletewhenthestudenthasdemonstratedabasicabilitytotakecontroloftheaircraftinthecaseofpilotincapacitation,tosteerittoanearbyairport,toflyittoorslightlybelowthetrafficpatternaltitude,tonavigateittoapositionwhereBRSdeploymentwouldlowertheaircrafttotheairport,anddemonstratesanunderstandingofhowtoexecuteaBRSdeployment.

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