Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT

Objective: Student to learn the basics of flight, control of an airplane,

integrated flight instruction and use of trim.
Elements:
• Straight & Level
• Turns
• Climbs
• Descents
• Use of trim
• Integrated Flight Instruction
Schedule:
• Classroom: 30 - 45 minutes
• Critique 10 Min
Equipment:
• Whiteboard
• Model Airplane
Instructor Actions:
• Discuss Lesson
• Emphasize Clearing before maneuvers
• Ask student questions to insure transfer of knowledge
Student Actions: By end of lesson student should be able to:
• Take Notes, Copy relevant graphics
• Identify control surfaces and axis of control
• Be active participant in the lesson.
Completion Standards:
• Describe procedures for climb, turn and descent.
• Identify actions to promote safety
• Describe Airspeeds and Airplane Configuration for FOF
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Elements:
• Straight & Level
o Discuss 3 axis and control surfaces
o Seat adjustment
o Where should student look (fist & nose) (Wing tip)
o Integrated Flight Instruction
o Fly towards a landmark (Straight)
• Turns
o Diagram mechanics of a turn
o Load Factor (basics only)
o Turn Entry and Rollout
o Clearing prior to turns
• Climbs
o Introduce Control-Performance
o Steps to initiate and climb airplane
o Level off
• Descents
o Steps to initiate descent
o Level off
• Use of trim
o Why use trim & importance of trim
o How to use trim
• Integrated Flight Instruction
o 90% of time head outside cockpit
o 10% of time refer to instruments to validate
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