Flight Training Lesson 34

1.5 Hours Dual; 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

Student will review maneuvers from all stages in preparation for the Stage III and final flight check and the FAA Rotorcraft Private Pilot practical test.

Elements

Review

Radio communications
Airport operations and traffic pattern
Normal departures and approaches
Hovering: stationary, sideward, forward, backward, and pedal turns
Quick stops
Maximum performance takeoff and climb
Steep approach
Slope operations
Confined area and pinnacle operations
Shallow approach and running landings
Anti-torque failure
Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery
Settling-with-power
Autorotations with power recovery
Systems and equipment malfunctions
Forced landings - simulated engine failure
Hover autorotations
Maneuvers as selected by instructor

Introduction

None

Schedule

0-30 minutes: Drive to helicopter hangar and preflight inspection
30-40: Startup
40-110: Maneuvers as selected by instructor
110-120: Hover autorotation(s) and shutdown
120-140: Put helicopter away
140-155: Discussion

Equipment

Robinson R22/R44 Helicopter
R22/R44 P.O.H.

Completion Standards

The student will demonstrate a level of knowledge and proficiency in all Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III maneuvers sufficient to pass the Stage III and final flight check.

Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:

Flight Training Record, Lesson 34

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:
Date of Lesson:
Aircraft Type/Registration:
Route of Flight:
Number of Landings:
Hours Dual/Solo:
Hours Cross-Country:
Hours Night:
Hours Simulated Instrument: