Private Pilot (Airplane)
Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES) Lesson Plan

Introduction:

Attention:

  • 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

Motivator:

  • A slip is a cross-control procedure where you are using "wing-low, top-rudder" to track the aircraft straight for altitude loss (forward-slip) or crosswind compensation (side-slip)
    • In doing this, you will need to lower the nose as the increase in drag without an increase in thrust will cause a rapid loss of airspeed, risking a stall
    • Simply stated, the higher the angle of bank, the lower the nose must be

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES):
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30

Required Materials:

  • Student Jacket, Paper & Pen or Marker & Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

Student Actions:

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES) (ASEL, ASES) Airman Certification Standards:


Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip to a Landing Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip to a Landing Risk Management:

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

  • PA.IV.M.R1:

    Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot capability, aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.

  • PA.IV.M.R2:

    Effects of:

  • PA.IV.M.R3:

    Planning for:

  • PA.IV.M.R4:

    Collision hazards.

  • PA.IV.M.R5:

    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).

  • PA.IV.M.R6:

    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

  • PA.IV.M.R7:

    Forward slip operations, including fuel flowage, tail stalls with flaps, and airspeed control.

  • PA.IV.M.R8:

    Surface contact with the airplane’s longitudinal axis misaligned.

  • PA.IV.M.R9:

    Unstable approach.

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip to a Landing Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

  • PA.IV.M.S1:

    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).

  • PA.IV.M.S2:

    Make radio calls as appropriate.

  • PA.IV.M.S3:

    Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions.

  • PA.IV.M.S4:

    Select the most suitable touchdown point based on wind, landing surface, obstructions, and airplane limitations.

  • PA.IV.M.S5:

    Position airplane on downwind leg, parallel to landing runway or selected landing surface.

  • PA.IV.M.S6:

    Configure the airplane correctly.

  • PA.IV.M.S7:

    As necessary, correlate crosswind with direction of forward slip and transition to side slip before.

  • PA.IV.M.S8:

    Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path.

  • PA.IV.M.S9:

    Maintain a ground track aligned with the runway center/landing path.

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: