Standards

Posted: 03/17/05

FTP 142 – Commercial Pilot Flight Operations I

Course Description:

Begins the flight training study of the field of commercial pilot flight operations.  Topics include: preflight preparation and procedures, and airport operations, takeoffs, landings, and Go-arounds and commercial performance maneuvers, ground reference maneuvers, navigation, slow flight and stalls, emergency operations, high altitude operations, and post flight procedures. Emphasis is placed on gaining the necessary knowledge and performance skills to progress toward the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

Preflight Preparation and Procedures and Airport Operations

Class

1

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds and Commercial

Performance Maneuvers

D. Lab

4

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Ground Reference Maneuvers, Navigation, Slow Flight and Stalls

Credit

4

Emergency Operations, High Altitude Operations, and Post Flight Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite: FTP 117, FTP 132

Corequisite:  FTP 102

 

Course Guide

 

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

PREFLIGHT PREPARATION AND PROCEDURES AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS

3

10

6

Certificates and Documents

Identify, locate and explain required certificates and documents for flight

 

 

 

Weather

Obtain and interpret weather data

 

 

 

Cross-Country

Plan and execute cross-country flts

 

 

 

Airspace

Explain National Airspace System

 

 

 

Performance

Calculate aircraft performance

 

 

 

Systems

Operate aircraft systems

 

 

 

Aeromedical

Explain aeromedical factors

 

 

 

Preflight Inspection

Perform aircraft preflight inspection

 

 

 

Cockpit Management

Exhibit knowledge of efficient cockpit management

 

 

 

Engine Starting

Use correct engine start procedures

 

 

 

Taxiing

Describe and perform taxi procedure

 

 

 

Before Takeoff

Accomplish before takeoff checks

 

 

 

Radio Communications

Use proper radio communications procedures

 

 

 

Traffic Patterns

Comply with established traffic pattern procedures

 

 

 

Airport Markings

Identify airport, taxiway and runway signs, markings, and lighting

 

 

 

TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, GO-AROUNDS AND COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS

3

15

6

Takeoffs

Perform normal and crosswind takeoff and climb

 

 

 

Approach /Land

Perform normal and crosswind approach and landing

 

 

 

Soft-field TO

Perform soft-field takeoff and climb

 

 

 

Soft-field Land

Perform soft-field approach/landing

 

 

 

Short-field TO

Perform short-field takeoff and climb

 

 

 

Short-field Land

Perform short-field appraoach/land

 

 

 

Go-Around

Perform go-around

 

 

 

Steep Turns

Perform steep turns

 

 

 

Chandelles

Perform chandelles

 

 

 

Lazy Eights

Perform lazy eights

 

 

 

NOTE

All above maneuvers must be performed to commercial practical test standards (PTS)

 

 

 

GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS, NAVIGATION, SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS

2

10

9 

Eights on Pylons

Perform eights on pylons to PTS

 

 

 

Pilotage and Dead Reckoning

Accomplish pilotage and dead reckoning on a cross-country flight to PTS

 

 

 

Navigation Systems

Describe navigation systems and Air Traffic Control radar services

 

 

 

Diversion

Perform in-flight diversion to alternate airfield

 

 

 

Lost Procedure

Explain lost procedures

 

 

 

Slow Flight

Perform slow flight to PTS

 

 

 

Power-off Stalls

Demonstrate power-off stalls and recovery

 

 

 

Power-on Stalls

Demonstrate power-on stalls and recovery

 

 

 

Spin Awareness

Explain spin recovery procedures

 

 

 

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS, HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS, AND POST FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2

5

9 

Emergency Descent

Explain and perform emergency descent

 

 

 

Emergency Approach/Land

Describe and perform emergency approach and landing procedures

 

 

 

Systems Malfunctions

Analyze and correct system and equipment malfunctions

 

 

 

Emergency Equipment

Describe and explain use of emergency equipment and survival gear

 

 

 

Supplemental Oxygen

Explain requirement for and  use of supplemental oxygen

 

 

 

Pressurization

Describe aircraft pressurization

 

 

 

After Landing

Execute after landing procedures

 

 

 

Parking/Securing

Properly and safely park/secure aircraft

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

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

FAA.  (1975).  Aviation weather.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

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

FAA. (Current).   Instrument/commercial syllabus. Colorado: Sanderson Jeppesen.

FAA.  (1992).  Instrument rating test guide.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA. (Current). Pilots operating handbook. C-172, skyhawk information manual.

FAA. (Current). Pilots operating handbook. PA28-161, warrior information manual.

FAA.  (Year).  Practical test standards: Instrument rating.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

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

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Commercial pilot test guide 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-16B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Commercial pilot test prep 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-16B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Instrument rating test guide 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-20B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

FAA/ASA.  (1993).  Instrument rating test prep 1993-1995 for FAA-t-8080-20B written test.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

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

FAA & Aviation Book Company.  (1988).  IFR pilot exam-o-grams.  Santa Clarita, CA: Author.

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics flight commercial one.  Oshkosh, WI: Author.

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics flight commercial two.  Oshkosh, WI: Author.

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

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

Fox Valley Technical College.  (1991).  Curriculum manual for aeronautics/aviation weather. Oshkosh, WI: Author.

Gardner, B.  (1993).  The complete pilot series: The complete advanced pilot.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Gardner, B.  (1993).  The complete pilot series: The complete maneuvers manual (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).  Commercial pilot FAA written exam study guide.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

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

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

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

Jeppesen, S.  (Year).  Instrument/commercial manual.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

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

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

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  (Year).  Aeronautical chart user's guide. Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Newton, D.  (Year).  Severe weather flying.  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

Sollman, H., & Harris, S.  (1989).  Mastering practical instrument flight.  Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Bks

Thom, T.  (1994).  The pilot's manual three: Instrument flying (3rd ed.).  Newcastle, WA: ASA, Inc.

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

Wiener, E., et al.  (Eds.).  (1993).  Cockpit resource management.  San Diego, CA: Academic 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).  Advanced aerodynamics: Angle of attack [VHS, 27:30]. 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).  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).  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).  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.

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

 

Periodicals:

 

Accident Prevention

Agricultural Aviation

AOPA Pilot

Aviation Monthly

Business and Commercial Aviation

Career Pilot

Civil Air Patrol News

FAA Aviation News

Flight Safety Digest

Human Factors & Aviation Medicine

ICAO Journal