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A unique approach to practical test taking. Area of Operation 1. I M. FAA-S-8081-14A. U.S. Department Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration. PRIVATE PILOT Practical Test Standards for AIRPLANE (SEL, MEL, SES, MES) August 2002 FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE Washington, DC 20591. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Area of Operation 1
A unique approach to practical test taking
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FAA-S-8081-14AU.S. Department Of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
PRIVATE PILOT
Practical Test Standards
for
AIRPLANE
(SEL, MEL, SES, MES)
August 2002
FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE
Washington, DC 20591
I M
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Presenter
• Steven Brady• Aviation Safety Inspector,
Orlando FSDO• Airline Transport Pilot• Former pilot examiner• Flight Instructor
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PTS Introduction
• “Flight instructors are expected to use this book when preparing applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with this book and refer to these standards during their training.”
PTS available at http://afs600.faa.gov
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This presentation can be used for:
Wings phases
Refresher
Flight reviews
Additional benefits
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There is no formal division between the ‘oral’ and the ‘skill’ portions of the practical test.
Contrary to common misconception…
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Special Emphasis Areas
1. Positive aircraft control
2. Procedures for positive exchange of flight controls
3. Stall/spin awareness
4. Collision avoidance
5. Wake turbulence avoidance
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Special Emphasis Areas (cont.)
1. Land and Hold Short Operations
2. Runway incursion avoidance
3. Controlled flight into terrain
4. Aeronautical decision making
5. Checklist usage
6. Other areas as appropriate
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1. Land and Hold Short Operations
2. Runway incursion avoidance
3. Controlled flight into terrain
4. Aeronautical decision making
5. Checklist usage
6. Other areas as appropriate
Special Emphasis Areas (cont.)
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Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist
Aircraft Documents:
Airworthiness Certificate
Registration Certificate
Operating Limitations
ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT:
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Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist
Aircraft Maintenance Records - Logbook, Record of Airworthiness Inspections & AD compliance
Pilot’s Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual
ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT (CONT) :
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View limiting device Current charts Computer / plotter Flight plan form Flight logs Current AIM, AFD & need publications
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist
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Photo/signature ID Pilot certificate & Current & appropriate medical Completed Form 8710-1, Airman cert.
and/or Rating Application with Instructors signature (if applic.)
PERSONAL RECORDS:
Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist
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Computer Test Report Pilot logbook with appropriate Instructor
Endorsements Form 8060-5, Disapproval Notice Approved School Graduation Certificate Examiner’s fee
PERSONAL RECORDS (cont) :
Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist
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Equipment & Records
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61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.
With few exceptions
“(a) …no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command..…carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command…”
A. Certificates and Documents
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“…no person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, that person has—”
Certificates and Documents
Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (c)
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“Accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor…”
or
Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (c)(1)
Certificates and Documents
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Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (d)
“…passed a pilot proficiency check …for a pilot certificate or operating privilege…”
or
Certificates and Documents
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Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (e)
“…satisfactorily accomplished one or more phases of an FAA-sponsored pilot proficiency award program…”
Certificates and Documents
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B. Airworthiness Requirements
What does the candidate need to know (& show!) that the a/c is airworthy?
Explain:
• Equipment & instruments required• Procedures & limits if items are inoperative• Requirements to obtain special flight permits
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B. Airworthiness Requirements (con't)
Locate & explain:
• Airworthiness directives• Compliance records• Maintenance/inspection requirements• Record keeping
Paperwork!
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C. Weather InformationMETAR…
KSFB 251553Z 22012KT 10SM FEW032 27/20 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02720200=
KSFB 251516Z 23009KT 10SM SCT020 BKN026 27/20 A2998 RMK AO2 (SPECI)
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C. Weather InformationTAF…
TAF KPBI 251128Z 251212 20005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110 FM1400 19012KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 1418 5SM SHRA BKN040 FM1800 19013KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 SCT120 FM0100 20009KT P6SM SCT040 SCT120
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C. Weather Information
Surface Analysis Chart
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C. Weather Information
Radar Summary Chart
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C. Weather Information
Winds & Temperature Aloft
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C. Weather InformationPireps…
PILOT REPORTS WITHIN THE PAST 3 HOURS
CRG UUA /OV 25SW CRG/TM 1452/FL400/TP C550/TB SVR/RM ZJX CWSU=
CRG UA /OV CRG153030/TM 1448/FL220/TP B757/TA -22/TB LGT/IC NONE=
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C. Weather Information
● Other information:
– Convective outlook chart
– AWOS, ASOS & ATIS reports
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• To 1st fuel stop using maximum allowable pax,
bags and/or cargo• Current charts• Properly identifies airspace, obstructions & terrain• Selects easily identifiable checkpoints• Favourable altitude choices• Chooses appropriate nav & com facilities & freq.• NOTAMS, AF/D etc• Nav log & simulates filing VFR flight plan
D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
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D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
NOTAMS
Graphic TFR
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D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
Course Plotting
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D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
Pilotage
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D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
Navigation Log
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D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
VFR Flight Plan
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E. National Airspace System
E
A
G1,200 E
B C DG
700 E
G GSFCE
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E. National Airspace System
3 SM, Clear of Clouds
3 SM
1000 above
500 below
2000 horizontal
5 SM
1000 above, 1000 below, 1 mile horizontal
3 SM
1000 above
500 below
2000 horizontal
3 SM
1000 above
500 below
2000 horizontal
IFR only
1 SMClear of clouds *
* Class G Airspace Night Visibility - 3 SM, 1000 above, 500 below, 2000 horizontal
FL180
FL600
10000 FT
14500 FT
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F. Performance and Limitations
1. “Demonstrates knowledge....by explaining the use of charts, tables & data to determine performance” including adverse effects of exceedances
2.Weight & balance computed. Within limits throughout flight
3. Performance charts, tables & data used4.Describes effect of atmospheric conditions on
performance
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G. Operation of Systems
1. Primary flight controls & trim2. Flaps, L.E.D.s & spoilers3. Water rudders4. Powerplant & propellor5. Landing gear
Practical test aircraft - explain at least 3 of:
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G. Operation of Systems (con't)
6. Fuel, oil & hydraulics7. Electrical8. Avionics9. Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure &
associated instruments10. Environmental11. Deicing & anti-icing
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H. Water and Seaplane Characteristics
Not covered in this presentation
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I. Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation
Not covered in this presentation
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J. Aeromedical Factors
1. Symptoms, causes, effects & corrective action of at least 3 of:
• Hypoxia• Hyperventilation• Middle ear & sinus problems• Spatial disorientation
Explain:
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J. Aeromedical Factors (con't)
• Motion sickness• Carbon monoxide poisening• Stress & fatigue• Dehydration
2. Effects of alcohol & O-T-C medications
3. Effects of nitrogen w.r.t. flying after scuba diving
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Lack of familiarity with the PTS...
…is like going into a checkride blindfolded