Attention:
- Research a mishap case study
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
- Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Constant Airspeed Climbs:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
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
Private Pilot (Airplane) Constant Airspeed Climbs Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with attitude instrument flying during constant airspeed climbs solely by reference to instruments
- References:FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)
Private Pilot (Airplane) Constant Airspeed Climbs Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:-
PA.VIII.B.K1:
Flight instruments as related to:-
PA.VIII.B.K1a:
Instrument limitations and potential errors. -
PA.VIII.B.K1b:
Indication of the aircraft attitude. -
PA.VIII.B.K1c:
Function and operation. -
PA.VIII.B.K1d:
Proper instrument cross-check techniques.
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Private Pilot (Airplane) Constant Airspeed Climbs Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:-
PA.VIII.B.R1:
Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings. -
PA.VIII.B.R2:
When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. -
PA.VIII.B.R3:
Collision hazards. -
PA.VIII.B.R4:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. -
PA.VIII.A.R5:
Fixation and omission. -
PA.VIII.A.R6:
Instrument Interpretation. -
PA.VIII.A.R7:
Control application solely by reference to instruments. -
PA.VIII.A.R8:
Trimming the aircraft.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Constant Airspeed Climbs Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:-
PA.VIII.B.S1:
Transition to the climb pitch attitude and power setting on an assigned heading using proper instrument cross-check and interpretation, and coordinated flight control application. -
PA.VIII.B.S2:
Climb at a constant airspeed to specific altitudes in straight flight and turns. -
PA.VIII.B.S3:
Maintain altitude ±200 feet, heading ±20°, and airspeed ±10 knots.
Re-Motivation:
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