Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan

Introduction

Schedule:

Topic:

Time:

Part 1, Introduction:

0:05

Part 2, Forward Slip to a Landing:

0:10

Part 3, Forward Slip to a Landing Risk Management:

0:10

Part 4, Forward Slip to a Landing Guided Scenario(s):

0:15

Part 5, Conclude Lesson:

0:10

Remotivation/Closure:

0:05

Total Ground Time:

0:00
Attention Getter:
- Research and present a mishap case study:
  - Approach and Landing Case Sudies.
- 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

Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Weight and Balance worksheet.
- Pilot Information/Operating Handbook.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
Reference Materials:
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 93.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Airman Certification Standards:
  - Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides are available on Amazon.
  - Digital copies of the ACS are available on the FAA's website.

Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, review reference materials.
Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Introduce Forward-Slip to Landing.
Part 2, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb:
Part 3, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Risk Managements:
Part 4, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Guided Scenario(s):
Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
- Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.

Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan

Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan

Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
Ask pertinent questions.
Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.

Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan

Objective Elements 7 PTS Elements

SP.1:
Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to forward slip to a landing.
SP.2:
Considers the wind conditions, landing surface, obstructions, and selects the most suitable touchdown point.
SP.3:
Establishes the slipping attitude at the point from which a landing can be made using the recommended approach and landing configuration and airspeed; adjusts pitch attitude and power as required.
SP.4:
Maintains a ground track aligned with the runway center/landing path and an airspeed/attitude, which results in minimum float during the roundout.
SP.5:
Makes smooth, timely, and correct control application during the recovery from the slip, the roundout, and the touchdown.
SP.6:
Touches down smoothly at the approximate stalling speed, at or within 400 feet beyond a specified point.
SP.7:
Maintains crosswind correction and directional control throughout the approach and landing sequence.

Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan

Re-Motivation:
- Forward Slip to A Landing requires disciplined planning, stabilized energy management, and precise control from the approach through touchdown and rollout.
- Evaluating wind, runway conditions, obstacles, aircraft performance, and personal limitations helps pilots recognize when an approach remains safe and when a timely go-around is required.
- Consistent airspeed control, runway alignment, traffic scanning, communication, and checklist discipline integrate aircraft handling with sound operational judgment.
- Continued practice with Forward Slip to A Landing prepares sport pilots for changing conditions and increasingly demanding landing scenarios in later training.
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.