Standards

Posted: 03/17/05

FTP 143 – Commercial Pilot Flight Operations II

Course Description:

Completes the student’s instruction in commercial pilot flight operations. Topics include: flying complex aircraft and advanced precision flight maneuvers.  Emphasis is placed on developing the flying skills, which will qualify the student for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.

 

Competency Areas:

Hours:

Flying Complex Aircraft

Class

6

Advanced Precision Flight Maneuvers

D. Lab

2

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

 

Credit

8

Prerequisite: FTP 117, FTP 132, FTP 141, FTP 142

 

 

Corequisite:  

 

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D. Lab

P. Lab/

O.B.I.

FLYING COMPLEX AIRCRAFT

30

10

15

Chandelles

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing chandelles with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform chandelles with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of chandelles with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

Lazy eights

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing lazy eights with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform lazy eights with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of lazy eights with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

Eights on pylons

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing eights on pylons with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

 Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of eights on pylons

 

 

 

Steep power turns

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing steep power turns with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform steep power turns

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of steep power turns with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

ADVANCED PRECISION FLIGHT MANEUVERS

30

10

15

Cross wind takeoffs and landings

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing cross wind takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform cross wind takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of cross wind takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

Maximum performance

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for obtaining maximum performance maneuvers with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform maximum performance maneuvers with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot execution of maximum performance maneuvers with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

Soft field operations

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing soft field operations with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform soft field operations with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of soft field operations with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

Obstacle clearance

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing obstacle clearance takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform obstacle clearance takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of obstacle clearance takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

Minimum ground-roll

Discuss (preflight) the procedure for performing minimum ground-roll takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Perform minimum ground-roll takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

 

Discuss (postflight) pilot performance of minimum ground-roll takeoffs and landings with a complex aircraft.

 

 

 

Cross-country

Plan and execute complex aircraft VFR, day and night, dual and solo, and cross-country flights to complete at least the minimum flying hours requirements for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land Class Rating.

 

 

 

Commercial pilot check ride

Perform the commercial pilot check ride requirements for the FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land Class Rating.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books:

 

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

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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Jackson, K. S., & Brennan, J. T.  (Year).  Federal aviation regulations explained: Parts 1, 61, 91, 141, and NTSB 830.  Englewood, CO: Sanderson Jeppesen.

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

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

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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).  Methods of instruction [VHS, 126:18].  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

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

Business and Commercial Aviation

Career Pilot

Cessna Owners Magazine

Civil Air Patrol News

FAA Aviation News

Flight Safety Digest

Flying

Human Factors & Aviation Medicine

ICAO Journal

World Aviation Directory