Performance & Limitations
Lesson Plan

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

Motivator:

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Performance & liitations:
0:10
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
  • Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate

Private Pilot - Performance and Limitations Airman Certification Standards:

  • To determine that 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, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Performance and Limitations Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

  • PA.I.F.K1:

    Elements related to performance and limitations by explaining the use of charts, tables, and data to determine performance

  • PA.I.F.K2:

    Factors affecting performance, to include:

  • PA.I.F.K3:

    Aerodynamics

Performance and Limitations Risk Management:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:

  • PA.I.F.R1:

    Inaccurate use of manufacturer’s performance charts, tables, and data

  • PA.I.F.R2:

    Exceeding airplane limitations

  • PA.I.F.R3:

    Possible differences between calculated performance and actual performance

Performance and Limitations Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

  • PA.I.F.S1:

    Compute the weight and balance, correct out-of-center of gravity (CG) loading errors and determine if the weight and balance remains within limits during all phases of flight

  • PA.I.F.S2:

    Utilize the appropriate airplane manufacturer’s approved performance charts, tables, and data

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