Sport Pilot (Airplane) Glassy Water Takeoff & Climb Lesson Plan
Sport Pilot (Airplane) • PTS Area IV, Task G
The Sport Pilot (Airplane) Glassy Water Takeoff And Climb Lesson Plan covers the knowledge and skills required by FAA-S-8081-29A.
Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Part 1, Introduction:0:05Part 2, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb:0:10Part 3, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Risk Management:0:15Part 4, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Guided Scenario(s):0:15Part 5, Conclude Lesson:0:10Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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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.
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Motivator:
- Soft field takeoffs maximize performance when departing from a soft or rough runway surface
- Otherwise "hard" surfaces can become "soft" following rainstorms or disturbance
- These soft and rough surfaces provide unique challenges which may make the aircraft harder to control and reduce acceleration
- Additionally, with soft and perhaps bumpy surfaces, you are at risk of getting the nose wheel stuck
- For this reason, procedures may specify a flap setting
Materials
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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.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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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.
Instructor Actions
- 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 soft/rough field takeoff and climb.
- Part 2, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb:
- Introduce collision hazards.
- Introduce low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin and controlled flight into terrain risks.
- Introduce distractions, task prioritization, situational awareness, and disorientation.
- Introduce runway incursion risks.
- Part 3, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Risk Management:
- 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.
Guided Scenario(s)
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- Related scenarios:
Student Actions
- 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.
Airman Certification Standards
Sport Pilot (Airplane) Glassy Water Takeoff & Climb Practical Test Standards
- Source: FAA-S-8081-29A, Section 1 - Sport Pilot Airplane.
- Task: GLASSY WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (ASES).
- Note: If glassy water condition does not exist, the applicant shall be evaluated by simulating the TASK.
- References: FAA-H-8083-23; AFM/POH.
- Objective: To determine that the applicant:
Objective Elements 10 PTS Elements
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SP.1: Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to glassy water takeoff and climb. -
SP.2: Positions the flight controls and flaps for the existing conditions. -
SP.3: Clears the area; selects an appropriate takeoff path considering surface hazards and/or vessels and surface conditions. -
SP.4: Retracts the water rudders as appropriate; advances the throttle smoothly to takeoff power. -
SP.5: Establishes and maintains an appropriate planing attitude, directional control, and corrects for porpoising, skipping, and increases in water drag. -
SP.6: Utilizes appropriate techniques to lift seaplane from the water considering surface conditions. -
SP.7: Establishes proper attitude/airspeed and accelerates to V , +10/−5 knots during the climb. Y -
SP.8: Retracts the flaps after a positive rate of climb is established. -
SP.9: Maintains takeoff power to a safe maneuvering altitude. -
SP.10: Maintains directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.
Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb combines performance planning, directional control, and precise aircraft configuration during a phase of flight with little time or altitude to correct errors.
- Wind, runway condition, density altitude, weight, obstacles, and aircraft limitations must be evaluated before committing to the takeoff.
- Briefing abort points, continuously evaluating acceleration and aircraft response, and acting decisively when performance is not as expected transform calculations into meaningful risk management.
- Continued practice with Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb prepares sport pilots for more demanding runway, weather, and aircraft-performance scenarios later in training.
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Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.