Flight Training Lesson 11

2 Hours Dual; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 0.75 Hours

Objective

This lesson will introduce the student to the requirements for a legal circle-to-land approach. The first portion of this lesson will be conducted under IFR and will refresh the student's knowledge of flight planning and IFR procedures. The IFR clearance will be canceled once established on the approach at the destination airport (ideally greater than 25 n.m. away).

Elements

Review

• IFR cross-country flight planning
• obtaining IFR clearance
• using the IFR system
• non-precision approaches
• precision approaches

Introduction

• circle to land horizontal maximums
• canceling IFR

Schedule

• student plans flight to PYM entirely by him or herself
• instructor reviews flight plan and jointly files
• depart BED for PYM, requesting a practice ILS 6 approach
• cancel IFR before switching to CTAF
• upon reaching circling minimums, circle to land on another runway
• breakfast or lunch at Plane Jane's!
• depart PYM VFR for another ILS 6
• request advisories and practice approaches from Boston, starting with OWD, LOC 35 or, if equipped for LPV, GPS 35 downt to the LPV minimum
• ILS back to BED

Equipment

• FAA Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
• FAA Instrument Flying Handbook
• Robinson R22/R44 IFR Trainer
• R22/R44 P.O.H.

Completion Standards

The student will demonstrate increased proficiency in all VOR procedures and exhibit a basic understanding of holding procedures.

Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:

Flight Training Record, Lesson 11

Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in previous section. After completing a maneuver listed under Introduction, place a check mark next to that maneuver. Assign grades of Above Standard, Meets Standard, or Below Standard to maneuvers listed under Review.

• Student Name:
• Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
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