Fiche bibliographique n° 390

Titre Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards for Glider
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Auteur FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
Année de publication 2006
Édition
Langue anglais
Code ISSNFAA-S-8081-8B
Format
Nombre de pages 79
Sommaire INTRODUCTION
General Information
Practical Test Standard Concept
Flight Instructor Test Book Description

Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards Description
Abbreviations.
Use of the Practical Test Standards Book
Special Emphasis Areas
Practical Test Prerequisites
Aircraft and Equipment Required for the Practical Test
Flight Instructor Responsibility
Examiner Responsibility
Satisfactory Performance
Unsatisfactory Performance
Aeronautical Decision Making and Risk Management
Applicant’s Use of Checklists
Use of Distractions During Practical Tests
Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
Additional Rating Table

CHECKLISTS:
Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist
Examiner’s Practical Test Checklist

AREAS OF OPERATION:
I. FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTING
A. The Learning Process
B. Human Behavior
C. The Teaching Process
D. Teaching Methods
E. Critique and Evaluation
F. Flight Instructor Characteristics and
Responsibilities
G. Planning Instructional Activity

II. TECHNICAL SUBJECT AREAS
A. Aeromedical Factors
B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance
C. Use of Distractions During Flight Training
D. Principles of Flight
E. Elevators, Ailerons, and Rudder
F. Trim, Lift, and Drag Devices
G. Glider Weight and Balance
H. Navigation and Flight Planning
I. Regulations and Publications
J. National Airspace System
K. Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements

lll. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
A. Certificates and Documents
B. Weather Information
C. Operation of Systems
D. Performance and Limitations

IV. PREFLIGHT LESSON ON A MANEUVER TO BE
PERFORMED IN FLIGHT
Maneuver Lesson

V. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
A. Assembly
B. Ground Handling
C. Preflight Inspection
D. Cockpit Management
E. Visual Signals

VI. AIRPORT AND GLIDERPORT OPERATIONS
A. Radio Communications
B. Traffic Patterns
C. Airport, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings,
and Lighting

VII. LAUNCHES AND LANDINGS
AERO TOW
A. Before Takeoff Check
B. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff
C. Maintaining Tow Positions
D. Slack Line
E. Boxing The Wake
F. Tow Release
G. Abnormal Occurrences

GROUND TOW (AUTO OR WINCH)
H. Before Takeoff Check
I. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff
J. Abnormal Occurrences

SELF-LAUNCH
K. Engine Starting
L. Taxiing
M. Before Takeoff Check
N. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
O. Engine Shutdown In Flight
P. Engine Restart In Flight
Q. Abnormal Occurrences

LANDINGS
R. Normal and Crosswind Landing
S. Slips to Landing
T. Downwind Landing

VIII. FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT
A. Straight Glides
B. Turns To Headings

IX. PERFORMANCE AIRSPEEDS
A. Minimum Sink Airspeed
B. Speed-To-Fly

X. SOARING TECHNIQUES
A. Thermal Soaring
B. Ridge and Slope Soaring
C. Wave Soaring

Xl. PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
A. Steep Turns
B. Recovery From a Spiral Dive

XII. SLOW FLIGHT, STALLS, AND SPINS
A. Maneuvering at Minimum Control Airspeed
B. Stall Recognition and Recovery
C. Spins

XIII. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
A. Simulated Off-Airport Landing
B. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

XIV. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
After-Landing and Securing
Résumé The Flight Instructor—Glider Practical Test Standards (PTS) book has been published by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to establish the standards for flight instructor certification practical tests for the glider category. FAA inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful during training and when preparing for practical tests.
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