Aviation Flight Academy™

Commercial Pilot Program

Aviation Flight Academy™

FLIGHT LESSON 16: SOLO PRACTICE

Objective: To further develop the pilot’s proficiency through solo practice of the assigned maneuvers. This flight provides the pilot the opportunity to prepare for the Stage One Check.

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

Content

1. Flight Lesson 15 complete? Yes Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

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

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

Soft-field takeoff and climb - FM 197-202; POH-4

Soft-field approach and landing - FM 203-207; POH-4v

Short-field takeoff and maximum performance climb - FM 208-214; POH-4

Short-field approach and landing - FM 215-221; POH-4

Power-off 180° accuracy approach and landing - FM 222-230

Maneuvering during slow flight - FM 284-288

Power-off stalls - FM 289-294; PH 71-75

Power-on stalls - FM 295-300; PH 71-75

Accelerated stalls - FM 301-305; PH 71-75

Maneuvers as assigned by the instructor - CFI

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 completes the listed maneuvers assigned for this solo flight. The pilot’s proficiency will increase as a result of the solo practice.