Lesson Plans

Lesson 14: Solo Practice

Dual—ground: 0.2
Solo—1.0

Objective: To increase student proficiency with solo takeoffs and landings

Discussion topics:

  1. Solo traffic pattern procedures

Review:

  1. Radio communications
  2. Taxiing
  3. Before-takeoff check
  4. Normal takeoff and climb
  5. Traffic patterns
  6. Normal approach and landing
  7. After-landing procedures
  8. Parking and securing

Completion standards:

  1. Use of correct takeoff techniques. Rotation speed within 5 knots
  2. Stabilized approach to landing. Final approach speed within 5 knots
  3. Smooth landing within 300 feet of desired touchdown location
  4. Judgment-executes go-around if necessary

 Next Lesson:
 #15 Navigation

Suggested student homework assignments:

  1. Study Chapter 14 of the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
  2. Read the May 1997 AOPA Pilot article Navigation Necessities

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