Preflight Exercises | ||
Obtain a weather briefing from LMFSWeb and 1-800-WXBRIEF for the local area.
Complete all portions of the Preflight Briefing Sheet. Preflight the airplane using your checklist. |
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Preflight Discussion | ||
Topic | Be able to answer: | Resources to study: |
Practical Knowledge | Be prepared to respond to questions on these topics in the Private Pilot PTS.
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Tab each section of the FAR/AIM where you locate knowledge needed to respond to questions in these PTS tasks. Study Task C: Engine Starting in the PTS Explained guide. Study Task C: Systems and Equipment Malfunctions in the PTS Explained guide. Study Task D: Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear in the PTS Explained guide. Study Task A: Night Preparation in the PTS Explained guide. Study Intercept Procedures Study AIM 7−6−1. Aviation Safety Reporting Program. |
Practical Knowledge | Cross Country Assignment Bring these pre-planned assignments to this lesson (these are the same types of assignments that the examiner will ask you to bring to the practical test.)
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See Area of Operations I – Preflight Preparation, Task C: Weather Information, Task D: Cross-Country Flight Planning and Task F: Performance and Limitations for instructions. |
Decision Making and Risk Mgmt | Review weather briefing, airplane performance and weight and balance for flight.
Use the PAVE checklist to identify risks associated with the flight. |
Flight Experience | ||
Operation | Expect to: | Prepare by: |
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The instructor will ask you to perform each maneuver listed below. The instructor will provide feedback and coaching to help you attain performance within the practical test standards. | Review the practical test standards and the Airplane Flying Handbook material for each of these maneuvers. |