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Basics of Flight Instruction Guide

The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching students the fundamentals of flight, including straight and level flight, turns, climbs, descents, use of trim, and integrated flight instruction. The lesson includes both classroom and in-aircraft components with the goal of students learning to identify controls, axes of motion, and procedures for basic maneuvers safely.

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Basics of Flight Instruction Guide

The document outlines a lesson plan for teaching students the fundamentals of flight, including straight and level flight, turns, climbs, descents, use of trim, and integrated flight instruction. The lesson includes both classroom and in-aircraft components with the goal of students learning to identify controls, axes of motion, and procedures for basic maneuvers safely.

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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
Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT
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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
Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT

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