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:
- Solo traffic pattern procedures
Review:
- Radio communications
- Taxiing
- Before-takeoff check
- Normal takeoff and climb
- Traffic patterns
- Normal approach and landing
- After-landing procedures
- Parking and securing
Completion standards:
- Use of correct takeoff techniques. Rotation speed within 5 knots
- Stabilized approach to landing. Final approach speed within 5 knots
- Smooth landing within 300 feet of desired touchdown location
- Judgment-executes go-around if necessary
Next Lesson:
#15 Navigation
Suggested student homework assignments:
- Study Chapter 14 of the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Read the May 1997 AOPA Pilot article Navigation Necessities





















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