Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Lesson Plan
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Climb Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Part 1, Introduction:0:05Part 2, Confined Area Takeoff and Climb:0:10Part 3, Confined Area Takeoff and Climb Risk Management:0:10Part 4, Confined Area Takeoff and Climb Guided Scenario(s):0:15Part 5, Conclude Lesson:0:10Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research a mishap case study:
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.
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Motivator:
- More austere and even urban airport environments require obstacle negotiation
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Weight and Balance worksheet.
- Pilot Information/Operating Handbook.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 93.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Airman Certification Standards:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides are available on Amazon.
- Digital copies of the ACS are available on the FAA's website.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Introduce Confined Area Takeoff and Climb.
- Part 2, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb:
- Part 3, Confined Area Takeoff and Climb Risk Management:
- Part 4, Confined Area Takeoff and Climb Guided Scenario(s):
- Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
- Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
- Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
- Discuss the purpose of an conditions which warrant a confined area takeoff and climb procedure
- Conduct a weight and balance calculation for the day
- Conduct a takeoff distance calculation for the day, noting where takeoff should occur in reference to the airport runways (save for later in lesson)
- Provide simulated variables that cover different airfield elevations (takeoff distance), temperatures, surface conditions, and winds for subsequent calculations and discuss on how they effect takeoff and climb performance
- Conduct a confined area takeoff and compare actual rotation location to calculated location
- Discuss how crosswind takeoffs
- How do control inputs change as the aircraft accelerates?
- How does the pilot manage the liftoff/transition to climb?
- Discuss rejecting the takeoff in the rain/snow
- How would rejecting a takeoff on a wet runway change a pilot's action?
- How would performance change?
- Discuss an engine failure on takeoff roll, just after takeoff, and while in the climb
- How does a pilot recognize loss of performance? What is normal RPM expected?
- How do pilot options change as the aircraft gains altitude?
- Discuss the importance of checking for aircraft on final before taxiing onto the runway
- What are some reasons pilots may be on final without other pilots otherwise knowing?
- Discuss hazards by providing an example of taking off after a larger aircraft (windshear)
- Discuss minimum safe altitudes
- Describe minimum safe altitudes for a given area?
- Discuss how minimum safe altitudes apply to takeoff/airport operations?
- Discuss reasons where Vx and Vy would be most appropriate for climbout
- Discuss risk in climb (power-on stall) as well as terrain avoidance being low altitude, nose-high, high workload
- Discuss why noise abatement procedures exist and where to find them
- Have student locate noise abatement procedures for the local or a nearby airport
- Related scenarios:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (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.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb
- References: AIM; 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) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.IV.G.K1:
Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance. -
CA.IV.G.K2:
Best angle of climb speed (Vx) and best rate of climb speed (Vy). -
CA.IV.G.K3:
Appropriate airplane configuration. -
CA.IV.G.K4:
Effects of water surface.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
CA.IV.G.R1:
Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind. -
CA.IV.G.R2:
Effects of:-
CA.IV.G.R2a:
Crosswind. -
CA.IV.G.R2b:
Windshear. -
CA.IV.G.R2c:
Tailwind. -
CA.IV.G.R2d:
Wake turbulence. -
CA.IV.G.R2e:
water surface/condition.
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CA.IV.G.R3:
Abnormal operations, including planning for.-
CA.IV.G.R3a:
Rejected takeoff. -
CA.IV.G.R3b:
Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight.
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CA.IV.G.R4: Collision hazards. -
CA.IV.G.R5:
Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). -
CA.IV.G.R6:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.IV.G.S1:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s). -
CA.IV.G.S2:
Make radio calls as appropriate. -
CA.IV.G.S3:
Verify assigned/correct takeoff path. -
CA.IV.G.S4:
Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators. -
CA.IV.G.S5:
Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable. -
CA.IV.G.S6:
Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area, and align the airplane on the takeoff path.-
CA.IV.G.S6a:
Retract the water rudders, as appropriate.
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CA.IV.G.S7:
Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation. -
CA.IV.G.S8:
Establish a pitch attitude that maintains the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude and correct for porpoising and skipping. -
CA.IV.G.S9:
Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s). -
CA.IV.G.S10:
Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or Vx. -
CA.IV.G.S11:
Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or Vx, ±5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface. -
CA.IV.G.S12:
Establish a pitch attitude for Vy and accelerate to Vy ±5 knots after clearing the obstacle or at 50 feet AGL if simulating an obstacle. -
CA.IV.G.S13:
Retract flaps, if extended, after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer's guidance. -
CA.IV.G.S14:
Maintain Vy ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude. -
CA.IV.G.S15:
Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb. -
CA.IV.G.S16:
Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff & Maximum Performance Climb Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about preparing for the practical test, visit the checkride page.
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.