AVF 143: Private Pilot Flight (Stage 3)

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Class Program
Aviation (Commercial Pilot/Flight)
Credits 4 Lecture Hours 44
Scheduled flight time, ground critique, discussions and observation time; both dual and solo flights. Instrument flight training is integrated with all phases of flying. Includes simulator time.
Quarters Offered
Spring
Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:

  1. Pass the practical test for the Private Pilot Certificate, Airplane-Category, Single engine land-class.
Course Content Outline
  1. REVIEW
    The student shall review those maneuvers, including take-offs and landings, that have been previously introduced.
  2. REVIEW
    The student shall review and practice the flight maneuvers presented so far, concentrating on those specified by the instructor.
  3. SIMULATOR INSTRUMENT FLIGHT
    Refamiliarize the student with instrument procedures and basic instrument work using both the control and performance method and the primary and supporting method. The student shall review selected maneuvers and procedures, and shall practice use of the VOR and ADF.
  4. CROSS-COUNTRY SOLO REVIEW
    The student shall plan and complete a cross-country solo to unfamiliar airports* using various modes of navigation, and make all necessary radio communication.
  5. REVIEW AND BASIC INSTRUMENT FLIGHT
    The student shall review procedures and maneuvers in flight, and shall do climbs, glides, turns, and turns to headings by instrument reference only.
  6. CROSS-WIND TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS (PROFICIENCY)
    The student shall gain experience in strong winds and learn to take off and land safely in cross winds.
  7. TAKE-OFFS AND LANDINGS
    The student shall operate the airplane in the traffic pattern in solo flight, and shall practice take-offs and landings as assigned by the instructor.
  8. REVIEW AND VOR
    The student shall review maneuvers with special emphasis on any maneuver that has proven troublesome, and shall practice tracking to and from the VOR.
  9. REVIEW AND VOR
    The student shall review and practice those maneuvers assigned by the instructor. Special emphasis should be given to any troublesome item discovered on the previous lesson.
  10. REVIEW
    The student shall practice previously learned maneuvers.
  11. SIMULATOR PROFICIENCY
    The student shall review and practice those maneuvers as assigned by the instructor, including tracking to and from the VOR and ADF.
  12. LONG CROSS-COUNTRY
    The student shall plan and execute a cross-country solo to two approved airports and return, using various modes of navigation, and making the necessary radio communications. Distance between airport of original departure and one other airport must be 92 or more nautical miles, total distance must be at least 240 NM (preferred route is Coeur d’Alene, Walla Walla, MWH, alternate route Pendleton, Yakima, Moses Lake. However, other routes may be authorized.).
  13. REVIEW
    The student shall review and practice the basic and precision flight maneuvers learned previously as specified by the flight instructor including VOR. Special emphasis will be placed on those maneuvers that will be on the final flight check.
  14. REVIEW AND PREPARATION
    The student will perform listed maneuvers and procedures in preparation for the stage check.
  15. STAGE 3 FLIGHT CHECK
    The student shall demonstrate competency in the specified pilot operations (expect oral questions at intervals during the check).
Department Guidelines

Evaluation is by demonstration of flight proficiency, written test, and completion of home assignments.

Grading:
Satisfactory performance of maneuvers, procedures, written tests, and home assignments. Pass
Unsatisfactory performance of maneuvers/procedures, written test, or home assignments. Fail