Flight Training Lesson 23
1.0 Hour Solo; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 0.75 Hours
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised August 2006
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
The student will practice maneuvers to build confidence, proficiency, and solo flight experience.
Elements
Review
- None
Introduction
- None
Solo Practice
- Hovering: stationary, sideward, forward, backward, and pedal turns
- Normal/crosswind departure and approach
- Maximum performance takeoff
- Steep approach
Schedule
- 0-30 minutes: Drive to helicopter hangar and preflight inspection
- 30-40: Startup
- 40-55: Student air/hover taxis to Taxiway Whiskey or Romeo for hover practice
- 55-60: Normal/crosswind departure and approach
- 60-70: Hover practice
- 70-85: Maximum performance takeoffs and steep approaches
- 85-90: Shutdown
- 90-110: Put helicopter away, return to classroom
- 110-120: Discussion
Equipment
- Robinson R22/R44 Helicopter
- R22/R44 P.O.H.
Completion Standards
The student will build solo flight experience and proficiency in the listed maneuvers.
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Solo Flight Training Record, Lesson 23
Check mark next to maneuvers listed under Solo Practice. Note any difficulties encountered or questions.
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