Attention:
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Performance and Limitations:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
- Discuss Waivers airman certification standards
Student Actions:
- Complete assigned reading (see content above)
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Essential Aerodynamics
- Ask pertinent questions
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with operating an airplane safely within the parameters of its performance capabilities and limitations
- References: FAA-H-8083-1, FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:-
CA.I.F.K2:
Factors affecting performance, including:-
CA.I.F.K2a:
Atmospheric conditions. -
CA.I.F.K2b:
Pilot technique. -
CA.I.F.K2c:
Airplane configuration. -
CA.I.F.K2d:
Airport environment. -
CA.I.F.K2e:
Loading and weight and balance. -
CA.I.F.K2f:
[Archived].
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CA.I.F.K3:
Aerodynamics.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
CA.I.F.R1:
Use of performance charts, tables, and data. -
CA.I.F.R2:
Airplane limitations. -
CA.I.F.R3:
Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
CA.I.F.S1:
Compute the weight and balance, correct out-of-CG loading errors and determine if the weight and balance remains within limits during all phases of flight. -
CA.I.F.S2:
Use the appropriate airplane performance charts, tables, and data.
Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides can be purchased at: Amazon
- Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
- The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
- Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page