Lesson 2: Four Fundamentals of Flight

Dual—ground: 0.5, flight: 1.0

Objective: Introduce student to aeronautical decision-making, takeoff, straight and level flight, turns, and landings.

Discussion topics:

1. Aeronautical Decision Making?
2. cockpit management?
3. weather factors
4. aircraft airworthiness

Review:

1. engine starting
2. use of checklists
3. before takeoff check
4. visual scanning and collision avoidance
5. parking and securing aircraft

Introduce:

1. crosswind taxi
2. normal takeoff
3. straight and level flight to include use of trim
4. aircraft configuration changes
5. speeds associated with use of flaps
6. normal approach and landing

Completion standards:

1. smooth engine start (no excessive engaging of starter)
2. student can explain run-up procedures using checklist
3. increased proficiency with preflight procedures and ground operations

Suggested student homework assignments:

Read Chapter 3, page 3 of the Airplane Flying Handbook.