Aviation Flight Academy™

Commercial Pilot Program

Aviation Flight Academy™

FLIGHT LESSON 39: MANEUVERS REVIEW

Objective: To further develop the pilot’s proficiency through solo practice of the assigned maneuvers

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

Content

1. Flight Lesson 38 complete? Yes Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

Radio communications and ATC light signals - FM 150-152

Airport, runway, and taxiway signs, markings, and lighting - FM 160-167

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

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

Traffic patterns - FM 153-159

Runway incursion and collision avoidance - FM 153-154

Wake turbulence avoidance - FM 154-155

Wind shear avoidance - FM 155

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 71-75v

Spin awareness - FM 306-308; POH-2

Steep turns - FM 238-242

Steep spirals - FM 243-248

Chandelles - FM 249-253

Emergency approach and landing (simulated) - FM 314-320; POH-3

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 demonstrates increased proficiency in the listed maneuvers. During steep turns, the pilot will be able to maintain the desired altitude, ±150 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and roll out on the entry heading, ±10°. Additionally, the pilot will be able to perform slow flight and stalls to the minimum standard in the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards.