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Final Approach
Just curious how some of you CFI's do lesson plans. There are a few different ways I have seen. Here is my first attempt. I'm also curious how many lesson plans an applicant is expected to bring to the initial checkride. Cover the entire scope of private pilot training, or just a handful of select topics?
Title: Introductory Lesson and Flight
Objective: Introduce fundamentals of flight control, pre flight planning + checks, flight in a light aircraft, and explain post-flight procedures.
Schedule: As needed
Equipment: Aircraft, Weather Briefing Tools, Whiteboard, Forces of Flight diagram
Topics:
Pre Flight
Introduce four forces of flight, and primary flight controls / instruments + trim.
Squawk Book, Preflight inspection. Documents, Oil, Tiedowns, Check fuel and introduce fuel planning (duration of flight, quantity, fuel burn rate and always land with reserves).
Discuss aircraft fuel, electrical and engine systems.
Discuss weather breifing basics. (Windsock, METAR, TAF)
Discuss traffic pattern and collision avoidance procedures.
Introduce IMSAFE and basic ADM concepts.
Introduce Checklist Usage and Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
Flight
Checklist usage, aircraft starting procedures.
Taxiing and braking/ground handling. Control positioning on ground in windy conditions if applicable.
Normal takeoff, climb, straight and level, turns, descents, trimming. Practice positive exchange of controls, and verbalize traffic scanning techniques + pattern entry/exit and radio calls.
Post landing and aircraft shutdown checklists
Post Flight
Securing aircraft (tie downs, control locks, canopy covers)
Review of forces and flight controls
Brief student on next lesson and study materials (FAA Handbooks, Manuals)
Completion Standards
Display understanding of aircraft systems, checklists and preflight/postflight procedures. Understanding of four forces and primary control surfaces / instruments. Pay CFI in cash or single malt.
Title: Introductory Lesson and Flight
Objective: Introduce fundamentals of flight control, pre flight planning + checks, flight in a light aircraft, and explain post-flight procedures.
Schedule: As needed
Equipment: Aircraft, Weather Briefing Tools, Whiteboard, Forces of Flight diagram
Topics:
Pre Flight
Introduce four forces of flight, and primary flight controls / instruments + trim.
Squawk Book, Preflight inspection. Documents, Oil, Tiedowns, Check fuel and introduce fuel planning (duration of flight, quantity, fuel burn rate and always land with reserves).
Discuss aircraft fuel, electrical and engine systems.
Discuss weather breifing basics. (Windsock, METAR, TAF)
Discuss traffic pattern and collision avoidance procedures.
Introduce IMSAFE and basic ADM concepts.
Introduce Checklist Usage and Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
Flight
Checklist usage, aircraft starting procedures.
Taxiing and braking/ground handling. Control positioning on ground in windy conditions if applicable.
Normal takeoff, climb, straight and level, turns, descents, trimming. Practice positive exchange of controls, and verbalize traffic scanning techniques + pattern entry/exit and radio calls.
Post landing and aircraft shutdown checklists
Post Flight
Securing aircraft (tie downs, control locks, canopy covers)
Review of forces and flight controls
Brief student on next lesson and study materials (FAA Handbooks, Manuals)
Completion Standards
Display understanding of aircraft systems, checklists and preflight/postflight procedures. Understanding of four forces and primary control surfaces / instruments. Pay CFI in cash or single malt.
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