Objective: To familiarize the pilot with the complex airplane, its operating characteristics, the cockpit controls, and the instruments and systems. The pilot will be introduced to preflight and postflight procedures, the use of checklists, and the safety precautions to be followed.

Text References: Commercial Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM); Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

2. Preflight briefing

3. New items

Certificates and documents - FM 68-71

Airworthiness requirements - FM 72-76

Minimum equipment list (MEL) - FM 73-74; CFI

Performance and limitations - FM 102-105; POH-2, 5, 6

Operation of systems - FM 106-110; POH-1, 7, 8, 9

Supplemental oxygen - FM 326-327; POH-7, 8

Pressurization - FM 328-334; POH-7

Use of checklists - FM 11-12, 121; POH-4

Preflight inspection - FM 118-122; POH-4

Cockpit management - FM 123-126

Engine starting - FM 127-131; POH-4

Taxiing - FM 132-138

Runway incursion avoidance - FM 139-143

Before-takeoff check - FM 144-147; POH-4

Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb - FM 170-178; POH-4

Normal and crosswind approach and landing - FM 179-196; POH-4

Traffic patterns - FM 153-159

After landing, parking, and securing - FM 336-339; POH-4

Additional items at CFI’s discretion

4. Postflight critique and preview of next lesson

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot displays an understanding of the airplane’s systems, preflight procedures, and postflight procedures. The pilot will be able to demonstrate at least a private pilot skill level during the flight operations. Additionally, the pilot will display an understanding of supplemental oxygen requirements and pressurization systems and controls even if these items are not applicable to the complex airplane being flown.