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.K2:
Factors affecting performance, to include:-
PA.I.F.K2a:
Atmospheric conditions -
PA.I.F.K2b:
Pilot technique -
PA.I.F.K2c:
Airplane configuration -
PA.I.F.K2d:
Airport environment -
PA.I.F.K2e:
Loading (e.g., center of gravity) -
PA.I.F.K2f:
Weight and balance
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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