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

Sport Pilot (Airplane) • PTS Area IV, Task K

The Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan covers the knowledge and skills required by FAA-S-8081-29A.

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

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
    0:05
    Part 2, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb:
    0:10
    Part 3, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Risk Managements:
    0:10
    Part 4, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb 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:
    • 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

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

Materials

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

Instructor Actions

  • Review the maneuver's common errors and assess the learner's understanding of their mitigations.
  • Before the lesson, review reference materials.
  • Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
  • Part 2, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb:
  • Part 3, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Risk Managements:
    • Assess excessive sink, airspeed error, cross-control limits, stall/spin, runway alignment, obstacle, traffic, and delayed go-around risks; require aircraft-limit awareness and recovery to a stabilized landing configuration.
  • Required teaching coverage:
    • Assess whether the learner exhibits knowledge of the elements related to forward slip to a landing. (SP.1)
    • Demonstrate and coach touchdown-point selection, legal and aircraft-appropriate slip entry, aligned ground track and energy control, smooth recovery to roundout, a near-stall touchdown within 400 feet beyond the point, and crosswind and directional control. (SP.2) (SP.3) (SP.4) (SP.5) (SP.6) (SP.7)
  • Part 4, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Guided Scenario(s):
    • Use a high approach with an obstacle-free landing path to require a properly controlled forward slip, airspeed and alignment management, timely transition, and go-around if stabilization criteria are not met.
  • Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
    • Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
    • Tie lesson back to previous lessons to reinforce past experiences (law of readiness).
    • Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
    • Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
  • Update the instructor log and student progress. Select the student and sign off completed objectives. If the student does not have a connected account, record the update manually in the instructor log and student training record.
Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

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

Student Actions

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

Airman Certification Standards

Sport Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slip To A Landing Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-29A, Section 1 - Sport Pilot Airplane.
  • Task: FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING (ASEL and ASES).
  • Note: This TASK applies to airplanes capable of performing slips.
  • References: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23; AFM/POH.
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant:
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

Conclusion

  • 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.