Private Pilot (Airplane)
Engine Starting Lesson Plan

The Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with recommended engine starting procedures.


Attention

Attention
  • Research a 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

Motivator

Motivator
  • Even though most airplanes are equipped with electric starters, it is helpful if a pilot is familiar with the procedures and dangers involved in starting an engine by turning the propeller by hand (hand propping)
  • Prior to starting jet, air intakes and the surrounding area shall be inspected to eliminate the possibility of Foreign Object Debris, or FOD
  • Whenever an engine is started, personnel with adequate fire extinguishing equipment, if available, shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity of the engine but safely clear of intakes or propellers
  • In starting an aircraft, all challenges and signals between the person operating the starting device and the person at the engine controls shall be clearly understood and so indicated by repetition before action is taken by either person
  • Where the engines are started entirely from the cockpit, the person at the engine controls should exchange signals with a person observing the engine from outside the aircraft

Overview

Overview
Topic:
Time:
Attention/Motivator:
0:05
Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
0:05
Part 2, Engine Starting Considerations:
0:15
Part 3, Engine Starting Anomalies & Malfunctions:
0:15
Part 4, Engine Starting Guided Scenario:
0:20
Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
0:05
Remotivation/Closure:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
1:10

Materials

Materials
  • Required Materials:
    • Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
    • Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
    • Aircraft.
    • Airman Certification Standards.
    • Student jacket.
  • Optional Materials:

Instructor Actions

Instructor Actions

Engine Starting Guided Scenario(s)

Engine Starting Guided Scenario(s)

Student Actions

Student Actions

Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Airman Certification Standards

Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Airman Certification Standards

Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:

  • PA.II.C.K1:

    Starting under various conditions.

  • PA.II.C.K2:

    Starting the engine(s) by use of external power.

  • PA.II.C.K3:

    Limitations associated with starting.

  • PA.II.C.K4:

    Conditions leading to and procedures for an aborted start.

Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:

Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Starting Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skills to:

  • PA.II.C.S1:

    Position the airplane properly considering structures, other aircraft, wind, and the safety of nearby persons and property.

  • PA.II.C.S2:

    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

Re-Motivation

Re-Motivation

Closure

Closure
  • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
  • Assign study materials for the next lesson

Reference Materials

Reference Materials