Attention:
- Research a case study
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
- Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
Motivator:
- Flight control systems allow the pilot to govern the inputs necessary to manipulate and control the aircraft
- In the case of many conventional airplanes, the primary flight controls utilize hinged, trailing edge surfaces called elevators for pitch, ailerons for roll, and the rudder for yaw
- Secondary flight controls are used in conjunction with primary flight controls to refine aircraft manipulations further
- Additional aerodynamic surfaces not controlled by the pilot produce an aerodynamic effect in flight
- Pilots must check the flight control system during preflight to avoid known issues
- Nothing lasts forever, and unfortunately, pilots may be required to confront flight control malfunctions, which can produce varying degrees of danger to control of the aircraft
- Though flight controls are standard, they vary in design and capability from aircraft to aircraft
- Think you've got a solid understanding of flight controls? Don't miss the flight controls quiz below, and topic summary
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Planning (NOTAM/Chart Supplement):
0:10
Nav Log:
0:20
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:45
Required Materials:
- Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
- Review Airman Certification Standards
Student Actions:
- Complete assigned reading (see content above)
- Ask pertinent questions
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Private Pilot - Operation of Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards:
- 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
Operation of Aircraft Systems 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 -
PA.I.G.K1c:
Powerplant and propeller -
PA.I.G.K1d:
Landing gear -
PA.I.G.K1e:
Fuel, oil, and hydraulic -
PA.I.G.K1f:
Electrical -
PA.I.G.K1g:
Avionics -
PA.I.G.K1h:
Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure, and associated flight instruments -
PA.I.G.K1i:
Environmental -
PA.I.G.K1j:
Deicing and anti-icing -
PA.I.G.K1k:
Water Rudders -
PA.I.G.K1l:
Oxygen Systems
PA.I.G.K2:
Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failuresOperation of Aircraft Systems 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
Operation of Aircraft 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
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