Standards

Posted: 03/17/05

FTP 117 – Private Pilot Flight Operations

 

Course Description:

 

Introduces the field of flying operations. Emphasis is placed on gaining the necessary knowledge and performance skills to qualify for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Single-Engine Land Class rating. Topics include: preflight preparation and procedures; airport operations, takeoffs, landings, and go arounds; performance maneuvers and ground reference maneuver; navigation; slow flight and stalls; and basic instrument maneuvers and emergency operations.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

Preflight Preparation and Procedures

Class

2

Airport Operations, Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds

D. Lab

2

Performance Maneuvers and Ground Reference Maneuvers

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Navigation

Credit

4

Slow Flight and Stalls

 

 

Basic Instrument Maneuvers and Emergency Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite: FTP 116

 

Corequisite:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Guide

 

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND PROCEDURES

6

2

9

Certificates and documents

Identify and verify proper documentation for flight

 

 

 

Weather and cross-country flight planning

Obtain weather information and properly plan a cross-country flight

 

 

 

National airspace system

Use proper airspace procedures and follow FAA airspace regulations

 

 

 

Performance, Limitations, and Systems Operations

Calculate aircraft performance, comply with aircraft limitations, and operate aircraft systems within limitations

 

 

 

Minimum equipment list and aeromedical factors

Describe minimum equipment list use and aeromedical safety of flight factors

 

 

 

Preflight inspection

Perform a preflight inspection in accordance with procedures

 

 

 

Engine starting

Properly start aircraft engine

 

 

 

Taxiing and before takeoff check

Use aircraft controls to taxi aircraft and perform takeoff check

 

 

 

AIRPORT OPERATIONS, TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUNDS

1

5

3

Airport operations

Use proper radio communications, fly established traffic pattern, and identify/explain airport markings

 

 

 

Takeoffs

Use aircraft controls to perform normal, crosswind, soft-field, and short-field takeoffs to Practical Test Standards (PTS)

 

 

 

Landings

Use aircraft controls to perform normal, crosswind, soft-field, and short-field landings to PTS

 

 

 

Go-arounds

Use aircraft controls to execute a proper go-around maneuver to PTS

 

 

 

PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS AND GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS

3

2

3

Steep turn

Use aircraft controls to perform steep turns to PTS

 

 

 

Rectangular crse

Perform Rect Course to PTS

 

 

 

S-Turns and turns around a point

Use aircraft controls to perform s-turns and turns around a point to PTS

 

 

 

NAVIGATION

4

5

6

Pilotage and dead reckoning

Perform pilotage and dead reckoning navigation while executing a VFR cross-country flight plan

 

 

 

Navigation systems and radar services

Explain the function of all aircraft installed radio navigation equipment and FAA radar services available

 

 

 

Diversion

Perform an in-flight emergency diversion to an alternate airport

 

 

 

Lost procedures

Explain procedures to be used if the pilot becomes lost

 

 

 

SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS

3

3

6

Maneuvering during slow flight and spin awareness

Use aircraft controls to maneuver aircraft during slow flight and explain the spin recovery procedures

 

 

 

Power-off and power-on stalls

Use aircraft controls to perform power-off and power-on stalls and recoveries.

 

 

 

BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

3

3

3

Instrument flight maneuvers

Use aircraft controls to perform straight and level flight, constant airspeed climbs and descents, and turns to headings solely by reference to instruments

 

 

 

Unusual attitude recovery

Use aircraft controls to recover aircraft from unusual attitudes solely by reference to instruments

 

 

 

Emergency descent, approach, and landing

Use aircraft controls to perform emergency descent, approach, and landing without exceeding aircraft limitations

 

 

 

Systems and equipment malfunctions

Explain proper emergency procedures to use in the event of most potential systems and equipment malfunctions

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

Bellomo, C., & Lynch, J. L.  (1982).  Crash, fire & rescue handbook.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Collins, R. L.  (1982).  Flying safety.  New York: Macmillan.

Collins, R. L.  (1982).  Takeoffs & landings.  New York: Macmillan.

Crane, D.  (Ed.).  (1991).  Dictionary of aeronautical terms (2nd ed.).  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Delacerda, F.  (1989).  Surviving spins.  Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press.

FAA.  (Annual).  FAR/AIM 95.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA.  (1988).  Medical handbook for pilots.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA. (Current). Pilots operating handbook. C-172, skyhawk information manual. Kansas: Cessna Aircraft Company.

FAA. (Current). Pilots operating handbook. PA28-161, warrior information manual. Kansas: Cessna Aircraft Company.

FAA. (Current). Private pilot syllabus. Colorado: Sanderson Jeppesen. (Flight Kit)

FAA.  (Year).  Practical test standards: Private pilot single-engine land.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Private pilot test guide 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-15B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Private pilot test prep 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-15B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/NWS.  (1995).  Aviation weather services.  Washington, DC: USGPO.

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics private pilot. Oshkosh, WI: Author.

Gardner, B.  (1993).  The complete pilot series: The complete maneuvers manual (2nd ed.). Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Gardner, B.  (1993).  The complete pilot series: The complete private pilot (7th ed.). Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Gardner, B.  (1993).  The complete pilot series: The complete private pilot workbook (2nd ed.).  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Guilkey, J. E., & Snyder, C.  (1993).  Simplifying the FAR/AIM: An essential guide for the private pilot.  Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  FAR/AIM manual.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  Flight maneuvers illustrator.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  Private pilot FAA written exam study guide.  Englewood, CO:  Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1989).  Private pilot maneuvers manual.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Kershner, W. K.  (1993).  The student pilot's flight manual, including FAA written test questions (airplanes) plus answers and explanations (7th ed.).  Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press.

Lester, P. F.  (1993).  Turbulence: A new perspective for pilots.  Englewood, CO: Jeppeson  Sanderson.

Mason, S.  (1985).  Stalls, spins, and safety.  New York: Macmillan.

Nelson, R. C.  (1989).  The beginners guide to flight instruction (2nd ed.).  Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Bks.

Thom, T.  (1995).  The pilot's manual two: Private and commercial.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Trollip, S. R., & Jensen, R. S.  (Year).  Human factors for general aviation.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Vitale, B. M.  (1986).  Free flight: Celebrating your right brain.  Torrance, CA: Jarmar Press.

 

Audiovisuals:

 

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  Aircraft icing [VHS, 32:37].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  Evaluating inflight weather [VHS, 29:54].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  Extreme conditions: Hot and cold weather [VHS, 47:34].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  Final approach fix inbound [VHS, 41:48].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  Go/no-go weather decisions [VHS, 40:06].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  IFR emergencies [VHS, 36:09].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  Weather flight planning and the pilot [VHS, 46:36].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1990).  Weather hazards [VHS, 55:12].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1991).  From dusk to dawn [VHS, 30:26].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1991).  Mountain flying [VHS, 41:00].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1991).  VFR emergencies [VHS, 48:00].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1992).  Basic aviation physiology [VHS, 33:43].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1992).  Flight review [VHS, 38:27].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1994).  Turbulence: A new perspective [VHS, 48:32].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Advanced GPS [VHS, 39:23].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Aircraft systems and performance [Transparencies, set of 28].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Airplane and components set [Transparencies, set of 18]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Approach charts [VHS, 42:34].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Aviation physiology [Transparencies, set of 8].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Basic navigation [Transparencies, set of 18].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Enroute charts [VHS, 37:49].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

 

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Flight computer set [Transparencies, set of 5].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Flight maneuvers poster set [Set of 5, 22" X 27"].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  The flight environment [Transparencies, set of 30].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Flight planning and decision making [Transparencies, set of 3].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Instruments and systems set [Transparencies, set of 24].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Interpreting weather data [Transparencies, set of 16]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Meteorology for pilots [Transparencies, set of 14].  Englewood,  CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Meteorology set [Transparencies, set of 31].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Navigation kit [Transparencies, set of 6].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Principles of flight [Transparencies, set of 26].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Radio communications set [Transparencies, set of 4].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Radio navigation set [Transparencies, set of 4].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Radio systems navigation [Transparencies, set of 21]. Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Running on empty [VHS, 23:49].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  SIDs and STARS [VHS, 22:04].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1995).  Weight and balance kit [Transparencies, set of 6].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

 

Training Aids:

 

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  Daily weather map.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  Model airplane kit [Wingspan, 14"].  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  VOR/ADF magnetic trainer.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

Jeppesen, S.  (1958).  Cloud chart.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

 

Periodicals:

 

Accident Prevention

Aerospace Products

Agricultural Aviation

Air & Space/Smithsonian

American Aviation Historical Society

AOPA Pilot

Aviation Education News Bulletin

Aviation Monthly

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine

Aviation Week & Space Technology

Aviation-Space

Cessna Owners Magazine

Civil Air Patrol News

FAA Aviation News

Flight Safety Digest

Flying

Human Factors & Aviation Medicine

ICAO Journal

World Aviation Director