Lesson Plans
Lesson 8: Traffic Pattern Review
Dual—ground: 0.5, flight: 1.0
Objective: Review and perfect traffic pattern operations, practice takeoffs and landings
Discussion topics:
- Traffic pattern operations and radio phraseology
Review:
- Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb
- Traffic pattern operations
- Normal and crosswind approach and landing
Introduce:
- Traffic pattern engine-out procedures
- Controlled/uncontrolled field operations
Completion standards:
- Ability to perform takeoffs and landings with no instructor input
- Stays within traffic pattern and maintains adequate ground track
Next Lesson:
#9 Presolo Review
Suggested student homework assignments:
- Read Federal Aviation Regulations on student pilot solo requirements.
- Airport/Facilities Directory data on airport at which solo will occur.
- Practice getting weather briefings and evaluating suitability of conditions.





















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