Flight Training Lesson 6

1.0 Hours Dual; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 0.5 Hours

Prerequisites

• Ground Lesson 7

Objective

This lesson introduces the in-flight teaching method and has the student assume the role of a flight instructor. The student will practice the demonstration/performance method while simultaneously explaining maneuvers.

Elements

Preflight Discussion

• Demonstration/performance method (review from ground syllabus)
• Techniques of flight instruction (review from ground syllabus)
• Basic flight maneuvers as they relate to instruction (review from ground syllabus)

Demonstration/Performance Method: Basic Flight Maneuvers

• Vertical takeoff to a hover
• Hovering
• Hovering maneuvers
• Taxiing
• Normal takeoff from a hover
• Normal takeoff from the surface
• Straight and level flight
• Turns
• Normal climb and descent
• Ground reference maneuvers
• Traffic patterns
• Normal approach to a hover
• Normal approach to the surface
• Go-around

Schedule

Completion Standards

At the completion of this lesson, the student shall understand the techniques of the demonstration/performance method when performing basic flight maneuvers. The maneuvers performed shall be performed within commercial standards.

Study Assignments

• Rotorcraft Flying Handbook -- Chapter 9 (review)

Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:

Flight Training Record, Lesson 6

Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section. After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.

• Student Name:
• Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
• Date of Lesson:
• Aircraft Type/Registration:
• Route of Flight:
• Number of Landings:
• Hours Dual/Solo:
• Hours Cross-Country:
• Hours Night:
• Hours Simulated Instrument: