Exercise 17 – The Circuit

It is recommended that when practicing circuits the student be shown a full complete circuit from take-off to landing. The method on how the circuit is flown will vary on aircraft type and local procedures. Consult these procedures and using the following items as a reference list when teaching the circuit. Upwind Complete post take …

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Exercise 16 – Take-Offs

This exercise is progressive and can normally be taught beginning on the second flight. Pre Take-Off Confirm Before Take-Off Checklist is Complete If required, maneuver aircraft to visually confirm no traffic is inbound to runway Passenger Safety Review Take-off Briefing including which runway, type of take-off, conditions, speeds and go no go point ATC Clearance …

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Exercise 15 – Slipping

This exercise is often combined with the spiral dive exercise. Before departure, make sure the student knows the differences between the different types of slips and their uses. Before completing any type of slip, ensure the aircraft is configured properly and a good lookout is performed. Side Slip Find a good, long road with a …

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Exercise 13 – Spins

The spin exercise for PPL students is a recognize and avoid exercise. The expectation by the end of the lesson is not to be able to perform spins, it is about not getting in a spin in the first place. Students will not normally do more than 1 revolution spins – IOW, not beyond the …

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Exercise 12 – Stalls

Before beginning the lesson on stalls, students should understand control responsiveness in the slow flight regime. This could possibly include practice reviewing slow flight before the official lesson on stalls. During PPL training, it is not your responsibility to make sure the student can “perform” a stall, the purpose is for the student to recognize …

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Exercise 9 – Turns

This article will contain all types of turns. It is your responsibility as an instructor to determine when to teach the respective types of turns that are possible. Gentle and Medium Turns Safety Always begin with a Lookout Not doing a lookout is a major error, do not allow the student to turn without a …

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