Attention:
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Before Takeoff Check:
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)
- Ask pertinent questions
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Before Takeoff Check Guided Scenario(s):
- Take checklist and review each item, why they are performed, and how to detect malfunctions
- Discuss impacts of taking off with a bad mag (following an improper check or undetected malfunction)
- Discuss impacts of transponder being in the improper mode
- Discuss clearing the area for takeoff and potential recognition time of someone on final if low-visibility
- None
- Aids: None
Before Takeoff Check Case Studies:
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Before Takeoff Check Studies:
- NTSB Identification: WPR23LA236:
- The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to activate the pitot heat in a timely manner during flight into icing conditions, which resulted in a temporary failure of the flight instruments and a subsequent loss of control
- NTSB Identification: WPR23LA236:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Before Takeoff Check Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with before takeoff check
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-23 (Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Before Takeoff Check Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:-
CA.II.F.K1:
Purpose of before takeoff checklist items, including:-
CA.II.F.K1a:
Reasons for checking each item. -
CA.II.F.K1b:
Detecting malfunctions. -
CA.II.F.K1c:
Ensuring the aircraft is in safe operating condition as recommended by the manufacturer.
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Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Before Takeoff Check Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
CA.II.F.R1:
Division of attention while conducting before takeoff checks. -
CA.II.F.R2:
Unexpected runway changes by air traffic control (ATC). -
CA.II.F.R3:
Wake turbulence. -
CA.II.F.R4:
Potential powerplant failure during takeoff or other malfunction considering operational factors such as airplane characteristics, runway/takeoff path length, surface conditions, environmental conditions, and obstructions.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Before Takeoff Check Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
CA.II.F.S1:
Review takeoff performance. -
CA.II.F.S2:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s). -
CA.II.F.S3:
Position the airplane appropriately considering wind direction and the presence of any aircraft, vessels, or buildings as applicable. -
CA.II.F.S4:
Divide attention inside and outside the flight deck. -
CA.II.F.S5:
Verify that engine parameters and airplane configuration are suitable.
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