Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

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:

  • Student Jacket, Paper & Pen or Marker & Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

Student Actions:

Performance and Limitations Guided Scenario:

  • What happens to the AOA if while in straight-and-level flight, a pilot pushes forward on the control stick, pulls backward?
  • What happens to the AoA if while in straight-and-level flight, a pilot pushes forward on the throttle? pulls backward?
  • What factors can the pilot control to change the amount of lift an aircraft has? Weight? Thrust? Drag?
  • The pilot is ready to taxi, applying power to start moving
    • What must the pilot do with the power after the aircraft starts moving?
    • What principle requires the pilot to change the power setting?
  • After completing a weight and balance, the pilot realizes the aircraft is within tolerance, but the center of gravity tends aft
    • How should the pilot expect stall speed to change? What if the center of gravity tends forward?
    • Why does a heavy aircraft requires more takeoff distance? Can a pilot do anything to shorten this disance? If so, what? and at what cost?
  • The pilot mounts a weather radar pod on the wing, what type of drag can be expected?
    • The interaction between the pod and the natural form of the wing is considered what kind of drag?
    • The wing it is mounted has several imperfections, rivets, etc. what kind of drag is characterized by these features?
    • What sort of performance changes would be expected by such a modification?
  • As an aircraft is accelerating down the runway, it is actually increasing it's drag, how is this possible?
  • While in the traffic pattern, the pilot finds themselves "behind the power curve." what does this mean?
  • While landing, the pilot experiences what feels like a cushion of air beneath the wings. What is this phenomena?
    • When could the pilot expect to feel this cushion?
    • What is causing this anomaly?

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations Airman Certification Standards:


Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates an 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].

  • 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:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Performance and Limitations Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skills 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: