Private Pilot Preflight Preparation Lesson Plans

Weather Information:

Satisfy the requirements of Section I, Task C by determining that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with weather information for a flight under VFR
References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-25; AC 00-6, AC 00-45, AC 00-54; AIM

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate understanding of:

PA.I.C.K1:
Sources of weather data (e.g., National Weather Service, Flight Service) for flight planning purposes
PA.I.C.K2:
Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight
PA.I.C.K3:
Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination under VFR in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) to include expected climate and hazardous conditions such as:
- PA.I.C.K3a:
  Atmospheric composition and stability
  - Weather and atmosphere information
  - Lesson Plan
- PA.I.C.K3b:
  Wind (e.g. crosswind, tailwind, wind shear, mountain wave, etc.)
- PA.I.C.K3c:
  Temperature
- PA.I.C.K3d:
  Moisture/precipitation
- PA.I.C.K3e:
  Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts
  - Fronts information
  - Lesson Plan
- PA.I.C.K3f:
  Clouds
  - Cloud information
  - Lesson Plan
- PA.I.C.K3g:
  Turbulence
- PA.I.C.K3h:
  Thunderstorms and microbursts
  - Thunderstorms Information
  - Thunderstorms Lesson Plan
- PA.I.C.K3i:
  Icing and freezing level information
  - Icing in the Aviation Environment information
  - Lesson Plan
- PA.I.C.K3j:
  Fog/mist
  - Aviation Fog Information
  - Fog Lesson Plan
- PA.I.C.K3k:
  Frost
- PA.I.C.K3i:
  Obstructions to visibility (e.g., smoke, haze, volcanic ash, etc.)
  - Operations in volcanic ash information
PA.I.C.K4:
Flight deck displays of digital weather and aeronautical information

Risk Management:

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

PA.I.C.R1:
Factors involved in making the go/no-go and continue/divert decisions, to include:
- PA.I.C.R1a:
  Circumstances that would make diversion prudent
- PA.I.C.R1b:
  Personal weather minimums
  - Personal minimimums information
- PA.I.C.R1c:
  Hazardous weather conditions to include known or forecast icing or turbulence aloft
PA.I.C.R2:
Limitations of:
- PA.I.C.R2a:
  Onboard weather equipment
- PA.I.C.R2b:
  Aviation weather reports and forecasts
- PA.I.C.R2c:
  Inflight weather resources

Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

PA.I.B.R1:
Use available aviation weather resources to obtain an adequate weather briefing
PA.I.B.R2:
Analyze the implications of at least three of the conditions listed in K3a through K3l above, using actual weather or weather conditions in a scenario provided by the evaluator
PA.I.B.R3:
Correlate weather information to make a competent go/no-go decision

National Airspace System:

To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with the National Airspace System (NAS) operating under VFR as a private pilot
References: 14 CFR parts 71, 91, 93; FAA-H-8083-2; Navigation Charts; AIM

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

PA.I.E.K1:
Types of airspace/airspace classes and associated requirements and limitations
PA.I.E.K2:
Charting symbology
PA.I.E.K3:
Special use airspace (SUA), special flight rules areas (SFRA), temporary flight restrictions (TFR), and other airspace areas

Risk Management:

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

PA.I.E.R1:
Various classes and types of airspace

Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

PA.I.E.S1:
Identify and comply with the requirements for basic VFR weather minimums and flying in particular classes of airspace
PA.I.E.S2:
Correctly identify airspace and operate in accordance with associated communication and equipment requirements
PA.I.E.S3:
Identify the requirements for operating in SUA or within a TFR. Identify and comply with SATR and SFRA operations, if applicable

Performance and Limitations:

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

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.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
PA.I.F.K3:
Aerodynamics

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

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

Operation of Systems:

To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with the safe operation of systems on the airplane provided for the flight test
References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

PA.I.G.K1:
Airplane systems, to include: (Note: If K1 is selected, the evaluator must assess the applicant’s knowledge of at least three of the following sub-elements)
- PA.I.G.K1a:
  Primary flight controls
- PA.I.G.K1b:
  Secondary flight controls
  - Flaps, Leading Edge Devices, and Spoiler Information
- PA.I.G.K1c:
  Powerplant and propeller
  - Powerplant information
  - Propeller information
- PA.I.G.K1d:
  Landing gear
  - Landing gear information
- PA.I.G.K1e:
  Fuel, oil, and hydraulic
- PA.I.G.K1f:
  Electrical
  - Electrical system information
- PA.I.G.K1g:
  Avionics
- PA.I.G.K1h:
  Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure and associated flight instruments
  - Pitot-static system information
  - Vacuum system information
- PA.I.G.K1i:
  Environmental
- PA.I.G.K1j:
  Deicing and anti-icing
  - Icing information
- PA.I.G.K1k:
  Water rudders (ASES, AMES)
- PA.I.G.K1l:
  Oxygen systems
  - Supplemental oxygen information
PA.I.G.K2:
Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures

Risk Management:

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

PA.I.G.R1:
Failure to detect system malfunctions or failures
PA.I.G.R2:
Improper management of a system failure
PA.I.G.R3:
Failure to monitor and manage automated systems

Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

PA.I.G.S1:
Operate at least three of the systems listed in K1a through K1l above appropriately
PA.I.G.S2:
Use appropriate checklists properly

Human Factors:

Satisfy the requirements of Section I, Task H by determining that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with personal health, flight physiology, aeromedical and human factors, as it relates to safety of flight

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

PA.I.H.K1:
The symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues including:
- PA.I.H.K1a:
  Hypoxia
  - Information
  - Hypoxia Lesson Plan
- PA.I.H.K1b:
  Hyperventilation
  - Hyperventilation Information
  - Hyperventilation Lesson Plan
- PA.I.H.K1c:
  Middle ear and sinus problems
  - Sinus Information
  - Middle Ear Information
  - Lesson Plan
- PA.I.H.K1d:
  Spatial Disorientation
  - Information
  - Lesson Plan
- PA.I.H.K1e:
  Motion sickness
- PA.I.H.K1f:
  Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  - Information
  - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lesson Plan
- PA.I.H.K1g:
  Stress
- PA.I.H.K1h:
  Fatigue
- PA.I.H.K1i:
  Dehydration and nutrition
- PA.I.H.K1j:
  Hypothermia
- PA.I.H.K1k:
  Optical Illusions
  - Information
- PA.I.H.K1l:
  Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives
  - Scuba diving information
PA.I.H.K2:
Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs
PA.I.H.K3:
Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications
PA.I.H.K4:
Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)
- Information
- Lesson Plan

Risk Management:

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

PA.I.H.R1:
Aeromedical and physiological issues
PA.I.H.R2:
Hazardous attitudes
PA.I.H.R3:
Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management

Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

PA.I.H.S1:
Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l above with the cause(s) and corrective action(s)
PA.I.H.S2:
Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator

Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES):

To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with water and seaplane characteristics, seaplane bases, maritime rules, and aids to marine navigation
References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-23; AIM; USCG Navigation Rules, International-Inland; POH/AFM; Chart Supplements

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

PA.I.I.K1:
The characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as:
- PA.I.I.K1a:
  Size and location
- PA.I.I.K1b:
  Protected and unprotected areas
- PA.I.I.K1c:
  Surface wind
- PA.I.I.K1d:
  Direction and strength of water current
- PA.I.I.K1e:
  Floating and partially submerged debris
- PA.I.I.K1f:
  Sandbars, islands, and shoals
- PA.I.I.K1g:
  Vessel traffic and wakes
- PA.I.I.K1h:
  Other characteristics specific to the area
PA.I.I.K2:
Float and hull construction, and its effect on seaplane performance
PA.I.I.K3:
Causes of porpoising and skipping, and the pilot action needed to prevent or correct these occurrences
PA.I.I.K4:
How to locate and identify seaplane bases on charts or in directories
PA.I.I.K5:
Operating restrictions at various bases
PA.I.I.K6:
Right-of-way, steering, and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operation
PA.I.I.K7:
Marine navigation aids, such as buoys, beacons, lights, sound signals, and range markers

Risk Management:

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

PA.I.I.R1:
Local conditions
PA.I.I.R2:
Impact of marine traffic

Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

PA.I.I.S1:
Assess the water surface characteristics for the proposed flight
PA.I.I.S2:
Identify restrictions at local seaplane bases
PA.I.I.S3:
Identify marine navigation aids
PA.I.I.S4:
Perform correct right-of-way, steering, and sailing operations

References:

14 CFR parts 39, 43, 91
FAA (FAA-H-8083-2) Risk Management Handbook
FAA (FAA-H-8083-25) Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Aeronautical Information Manual
Navigation Charts
U.S. Chart Supplements
Aeronautical Information Manual
Notice to Airman

Preflight PreparationLesson Plans

Weather Information:

Knowledge:

PA.I.C.K1:

PA.I.C.K2:

PA.I.C.K3:

PA.I.C.K3a:

PA.I.C.K3b:

PA.I.C.K3c:

PA.I.C.K3d:

PA.I.C.K3e:

PA.I.C.K3f:

PA.I.C.K3g:

PA.I.C.K3h:

PA.I.C.K3i:

PA.I.C.K3j:

PA.I.C.K3k:

PA.I.C.K3i:

PA.I.C.K4:

Risk Management:

PA.I.C.R1:

PA.I.C.R1a:

PA.I.C.R1b:

PA.I.C.R1c:

PA.I.C.R2:

PA.I.C.R2a:

PA.I.C.R2b:

PA.I.C.R2c:

Skills:

PA.I.B.R1:

PA.I.B.R2:

PA.I.B.R3:

National Airspace System:

Knowledge:

PA.I.E.K1:

PA.I.E.K2:

PA.I.E.K3:

Risk Management:

PA.I.E.R1:

Skills:

PA.I.E.S1:

PA.I.E.S2:

PA.I.E.S3:

Performance and Limitations:

Knowledge:

PA.I.F.K1:

PA.I.F.K2:

PA.I.F.K2a:

PA.I.F.K2b:

PA.I.F.K2c:

PA.I.F.K2d:

PA.I.F.K2e:

PA.I.F.K2f:

PA.I.F.K3:

Risk Management:

PA.I.F.R1:

PA.I.F.R2:

PA.I.F.R3:

Skills:

PA.I.F.S1:

PA.I.F.S2:

Operation of Systems:

Knowledge:

PA.I.G.K1:

PA.I.G.K1a:

PA.I.G.K1b:

PA.I.G.K1c:

PA.I.G.K1d:

PA.I.G.K1e:

PA.I.G.K1f:

PA.I.G.K1g:

PA.I.G.K1h:

PA.I.G.K1i:

PA.I.G.K1j:

PA.I.G.K1k:

PA.I.G.K1l:

PA.I.G.K2:

Risk Management:

PA.I.G.R1:

PA.I.G.R2:

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