Flight Training Lesson 1

1.2 Hours Dual; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 1.0 Hours

Objective

This lesson introduces basic attitude instrument flying from the left seat. The CFII-H candidate will perform basic IFR maneuvers from the left seat in simulated instrument conditions and note any differences from his or her experience doing the same from the right seat. Both the primary and control method and the primary and supporting method will be attempted.

Elements

Preflight Discussion

• Preflight inspection
• Weather and NOTAM information
• Use of checklist
• Cockpit management
• Before takeoff check
• Ground safety procedures
• Positive exchange of controls
• Use of view-limiting device
• Learning methods
  • Control and performance method
  • Primary and supporting method
• Fundamental skills
  • Cross check
  • Instrument interpretation
  • Aircraft control
• Full panel attitude instrument flying
  • Straight and level flight
  • Constant airspeed climbs and descents
  • Constant rate climbs and descents
  • Standard rate turns
  • Constant bank turn
  • Timed turn to magnetic heading
  • Steep turn
  • Recovery from unusual attitude
  • Climbing turns
  • Descending turns

Student Flight Practice

• Straight and level flight
• Standard rate turn
• Constant bank turn
• Constant airspeed climb and descent
• Constant rate climb and descent
• Change of airspeed
• Timed turns to magnetic heading
• Steep turn
• Recovery from unusual attitude
• Climbing turns
• Descending turns
• Partial panel

Not all maneuvers must be performed. The instructor may choose at his or her discretion which areas need the most work.

Schedule

Study Assignments

• Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapters 4 and 6

Completion Standards

At the completion of this lesson, the student should demonstrate an understanding of both full and partial panel instrument references as they relate to aircraft control. The student shall maintain altitude within plus or minus 100 feet and headings within 10 degrees during level flight. Climb and descent airspeeds shall be maintained within plus or minus 10 knots.

Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:

Flight Training Record, Lesson 1

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: