THIS PAGE CONTAINS EXAMPLES OF POAs FOR COMMERCIAL ASEL
AND INSTRUMENT AIRPLANE
EXAMPLE OF COMMERCIAL ASEL POA
1. Applicant Name: ___________________________________
(last, first, middle)
Phone: _____________________ _____________________
(home) (work)/(Cell)
2. Instructor:
____________________________________________________
(last, first, middle)
Phone: _____________________ _____________________
(home) (work)(Cell)
3. Practical Test:
Date:: ______________________________
Retest: yes____ no____
Aircraft: _______________________________
Location: _______________________________
4. FTN: __________________________
Eligibility & Prerequisites:
___a. Identification - Picture ID, AC 61-65C.
___b. Minimum age - 18, 61.123(a)
___c. English - speak, read, & understand, 61.123(b)
___d. Medical certificate – 2nd class, 61.123(c). (3rd Class required for test)
___e Written test - w/i 24 months, 61.123(a) & 61.33.
___f. CFI or ground instructor statement - satisfactory knowledge of deficient areas on written, 61.39(a)(5).
___g. Ground instruction or home study - 61.125 (a)(1) through (4)
___h. Instrument airplane, 61.129(a)
___i. Flight Proficiency & Instructor Endorsement - 61.129 (b) (1) through (3)
___(1) 250 hrs total w/ < 50 hrs in approved ground trainer
___(2) 100 hrs in powered aircraft
___(3) 50 hrs airplane
___(4) 10 hrs flight instruction w/ CFI in complex airplane
___(5) 50 hrs flight instruction w/ CFI
___(6) 10 hrs instrument instruction
___(7) 10 hrs instruction prep for practical test
___(8) 100 hrs as PIC
___(9) 50 hrs PIC airplanes
___(10) 50 hrs X-C w/ landings > 50 NM w/ 1 leg > 250 NM
___(11) 5 hrs night w/ 10 takeoffs & landings.
___j. Application - signed by applicant & CFI.
___k. Required equipment:
(1) Aircraft Documents-
___(a) Airworthiness certificate
___(b) Registration certificate
___(c) Operating limitations
(2) Aircraft Maintenance Records-
___(a) Logbook record of airworthiness inspections
___(b) AD compliance
___(3) Pilot Operating Handbook -- FAA approved airplane flight manual
___(4) FCC Station License
___(5) Weight & Balance
___(6) Personal Equipment
___(a) View limiting device
___(b) Current aeronautical charts
___(c) Computer & plotter
___(d) Flight plan form
___(e) Flight logs
___(f) Current AIM, Airport Facility Directory, & Appropriate Pubs
6. Briefing --
___a. FAA Evaluation -- conducted to PTS Standards -- do you understand?
___b. Plan of Action -- I have developed and will use one
___c. Notes -- I will be taking notes, good or bad -- don't let it bother you. Their purpose is so that I may provide you with a good debriefing.
___d. Oral questioning -- will be used throughout the evaluation
___e. Standards of Performance -- PTS -- if any task is failed the practical is failed. You may continue if you wish and will be given credit for all tasks performed satisfactorily, PTS, p.i & 61.43 (c).
___f. Three Possible Outcomes --
___(1) Temporary Airman Certificate - valid for 120 days.
___(2) Disapproval Notice - 60 days.
___(3) Letter of Discontinuance - 60 days.
___g. PIC - applicant is PIC, 61.47
ANY QUESTIONS? Collect $300.00 fee
GOOD LUCK : )
7. ORAL
___a. Review questions missed on the written. Comments________________________.
NOTE: The following are "special emphasis" items from PTS, p. iv.
___b. Stalls-
___(1) What causes an airplane to stall? ________________________________
___________________________________________, AC 61-2p. 143
___(2) What is the minimum altitude you are allowed to practice stalls in this airplane? ______________________________________________________, POH
___(3) How do you recover from a stall? _________________, AC 61-21A, p. 144.
___c. Spins-
___(1) How do you recognize a spin? ___________________, AC 61-21A, p. 154.
___(2) Have you ever done a spin recovery? ______________.
___(3) Explain spin recovery. __________________________, AC 61-21A, p. 157.
___d. Spatial Disorientation-
___(1) What is spatial disorientation? ___________________, AIM, para. 8-5.
___(2) Have you ever experienced spatial disorientation? ____________________
___(3) What should you do if you encounter it? ___________________________
_____________________________, AC 67-2, p. 43 & AIM, para. 8-5 & 8-6.
___e. Collision Avoidance-
___(1) What methods do you use to prevent colliding with another aircraft or object?
__________________________________________, AIM, para. 8-6 & 8-8.
___(2) How do you scan for other aircraft? ___________________, AIM, para. 8-6.
___(3) What would your actions be if you observed another aircraft approaching you head on? ___________________________________________________
______________________________________, AIM, para. 8-8 & 91.113(e).
___(4) You are overtaking and closing fast on an aircraft. Who has the right-of-way and how would you avoid it? _____________________________, 91.113(f).
___f. Wake Turbulence-
___(1) What is wake turbulence? ___________________________AIM, para. 7-50.
___(2) Which way do the vortices travel after being generated? _______________
_______________________________________________, AIM. para. 7-53.
___(3) If cleared for takeoff behind a large or HEAVY aircraft, how would you do it to avoid wake turbulence? ____________________________, AIM, Chapter. 7. Section 3 pp 7-3-3.
If cleared to land behind a large or HEAVY aircraft?_____________________
Do helicopters create wake turbulence?_________________,
___(5) May you / should you request a waiver for wake turbulence separation if departing behind a HEAVY aircraft? Time and distance intervals are provided for departing aircraft. 2 or 3 mins(for light aircraft behind large aircraft)or the appropriate 4 or 5 mile radar separation when take off behind a large/heavy/B757 Ch 7, Sec 3 pp 7-3-9 ________________________________
___g. Low Level Wind Shear-
___(1) What is wind shear? ___________________________, AIM glossary, p W-1
___(2) Explain the proper methodology of describing wind shear in a PIREP? ______
________________________________________________, AIM, para. 7-22.
___h. Checklists-
___(1) When do you use a preprinted checklist? ____________________________.
___(2) Should you use a preprinted checklist if you have an engine failure at 100 feet AGL on takeoff? _______________________________________________.
___(3) Where would you look for the emergency glide speed for engine failure at high altitude? _________________________________________________, POH.
___(4) What would be your actions if you experienced a rough running engine right after takeoff? __________________________________________________.
NOTE: All questions pertain to operations as a COMMERCIAL PILOT.
I AREA OF OPERATION: Preflight Preparation
A. TASK: CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS
Reference: FAR part 61 & 91, AC 61-21, AC 61-23, Pilots Handbook & Flight Manual.
1. Pilot certificate, privileges, and limitations-
___a. What personal documents must you have in your possession to act as Pilot-in-Command? 61.3 (a), (c), & (e).
___b. How long is your medical certificate valid? 61.23.
___c. When does a commercial pilot certificate expire? 61.19 (c)
___d. What flight time must you log in your pilot log book, what are the required entries, and must you carry it with you on all flights? 61.51.
___e. After you get your commercial certificate how often must you fly to remain current? For night operations? For instrument flight? 61.57
2. Aircraft Documents -- location and importance-
___a. Airworthiness and registration -- What documents are required to be in the aircraft during flight? 91.303
___b. Operating limitations, handbooks, or manuals -- Are you required to have an FAA approved Flight manual or POH in the aircraft during flight?
___c. Weight & Balance -- When must you compute a weight and balance?
___d. Using the aircraft and equipment logs, determine:
___(1) When is the next annual inspection due? 91.409 & A/C log.
___(3) Determine if all Airworthiness Directives (ADs) have been complied with? 91.417 (a) (2)(v).
B. Task: Airworthiness Requirements:
3. What are the required tests and inspections of aircraft and equipment to be legal for both VFR and IFR flights?(91.171, 91.203, 91.207, 91.411, 91.413)
____ (1) Aircraft must have an annual inspection. If operated for hire or rental it must also have a 100 hr inspection. A record must be kept in the aircraft/engine logbooks.
____(2) The pitot/static system must be checked within the preceding 24 calendar months. A record must be kept in the aircraft logbook. (IFR requirement)
____(3) The transponder must have been checked within the preceding 24 calendar months.
____(4) The altimeter must have been checked within the preceding 24 calendar months. (IFR requirement)
____(5) The VOR must have been checked within the preceding 30 days. A record must be kept in a bound logbook. (IFR requirement)
____(6) The ELT must be inspected within 12 months, after the last inspection.
_____(7) What are the required instruments for day/night VFR flight?
C. TASK: WEATHER INFORMATION
Reference: AC 00-6, AC 00-45, AC 61-21, AC 61-23, and AC 61-84.
1. Knowledge of aviation weather information -- obtaining, reading & analyzing-
___a. Weather reports & forecasts -- Where would you obtain a weather report for a destination airport 200 NM away? FSS, Terminal forecast.
___b. Weather forecast -- Name two types of weather forecasts? Terminal (FT), Area (FA), Wind & Temperature Aloft (FD).
___c. PIREPS -- Where could you obtain PIREPS and under what conditions would you initiate one? AIM, para. 7-19.
___d. SIGMET & AIRMET -- What is a SIGMET? An AIRMET? AIM Glossary, p. S-2 & A-4
___e. NOTAMS -- What is a NOTAM? L, D, FDC AIM Glossary
___f. Wind Shear Reports --
___(1) Who can initiate Wind Shear Reports? AIM, para. 7-22
___(2) To whom and how would you report a wind shear encounter? AIM, para. 7-22.
2. GO/NO GO Decision -- Provide current forecast weather information.
___a. Applicant made competent go/no go decision based on forecast weather?
___b. On simulated adverse weather?
NOTE: Use simulated weather condition for area to be flown.
D. TASK: CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING
Reference: AC 61-21A, AC 61-23, 61-84, Navigation Charts, & AIM.
___1. Flight Planning -- Plan a flight from __________ to __________ via ____________. Applicant must obtain weather, RE: Area of Operation I, Task C 1. Flight should be planned for a VFR cross-country flight to first fuel stop. Computations shall be based on maximum passenger, baggage and/or cargo loads.
___2. Selects and uses current and appropriate aeronautical charts?
___3. Properly identifies airspace, obstructions, and terrain features.
___4. Selects easily identifiable en route checkpoints.
___5. Selects most favorable altitudes considering WX and equipment capabilities.
___6. Computes headings, flight times, and fuel requirements.
___7. Selects appropriate navigation facilities and communication frequencies?
___8. Extracts and records pertinent information from NOTAMS, Airport/Facility Directory and other flight publications?
___9. Completes a navigation log and simulates filing a VFR flight plan.
E. TASK: NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM
Reference: FAR Part 91 and AIM.
___1. Basic VFR Wx Minimums -- all classes of airspace.
___a. What are the weather requirements to fly VFR into class B airspace? 3 SM & clear of clouds, 91.155.
___b. What are the weather requirements to fly into class C airspace? 1,000 ft & 3 SM and cloud clearance of 500 below, 1,000 above, and 2,000 horizontal. 91.155 (a), (c), & (d).
___c. What is Special VFR and when may you use it? 91.157 and Appendix D, section 3. With ATC clearance and below 10,000 MSL, may land and depart airports in Class B, C, D, & E clear of clouds and 1 mile visibility.
___2. Airspace classes -- boundaries, pilot certification, & airplane equipment
___a. Class A -- AIM, para 3-11
___(1) 18,000 to FL 600
___(2) IFR flight plan
___(3) Two Way Radio
___(4) Transponder w/ mode C.
___(5) ATC clearance.
___b. Class B -- AIM, para 3-12
___(1) Surface to 10,000 feet MSL, nations busiest airports, lateral boundaries variable.
___(2) Two-way radio
___(3) Private pilot (FAR 91 appendix D, sec. 3) or student pilot w/ endorsement.
___(4) Transponder w/ mode C, unless otherwise approved w/ ATC.
___(5) IFR -- must have VOR.
___(6) ATC clearance.
___c. Class C -- AIM, para. 3-13
___(1) Surface to 4,000 feet above airport w/ 5 NM radius charted in MSL, 1,200 feet above surface to 4,000 feet above surface w/ 10 NM radius charted in MSL, and normally a 20 NM outer area.
___(2) Two-way radio.
___(3) Transponder w/ Mode C, unless otherwise authorized.
___(4) ATC clearance.
___d. Class D -- AIM, para 3-14.
___(1) Surface to 2,500 feet above airport charted in MSL w/ individually tailored lateral boundaries.
___(2) Two-way radio.
___(3) ATC clearance
___(4) Without tower airspace reverts to Class E with controlled airspace from surface or 700 feet AGL -- consult AFD.
___e. Class E -- AIM. para. 3-15.
___(1) Begins at 14,500 MSL unless designated at surface, 700 feet, or 1,200 AGL up to but not including 18,000 feet. May be an airport surface area, extensions of Class B, C, and airspace, transition areas, enroute domestic area, federal airways, and off shore airspace areas out to 12 NM from shore
___f. Class G -- AIM, para. 3-20.
___(1) All other airspace (uncontrolled)
___3. Special use airspace -- AIM, chapter. 3, section. 4
___a. Prohibited area -- AIM, para 3-31.
___b. Restricted area -- AIM, para. 3-32
___c. Warning area -- AIM, para. 3-33
___d. Military Operations Area (MOA) -- AIM, para. 3-34.
___e. Alert area -- AIM, para. 3-35.
___f. Controlled firing areas -- AIM, para 3-36.
F. TASK: PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS
Reference: AC 61-21A, AC 61-23, AC 61-84, AC 91-23, POH, & FAA-Approved Flight manual..
1. Performance Charts, Tables, and Graphs -- What will be the required forward distance to takeoff and clear a 50 foot obstacle under the following conditions: POH
___a. Aircraft -- at gross weight.
___b. Temperature -- ____ deg C
___c. Runway -- ____
___d. Wind -- ____/____
___e. Field elevation -- ____
2. Weight & Balance -- Aircraft performance & limitations and effects of exceeding limits.
___a. How does CG effect the aerodynamic reactions of an aircraft in flight? AC 61-21A, p. 300.
___b. What will be some of the most significant disadvantages of operating the A/C with a CG beyond the aft limit? AC 61-21A, p. 302 - 304.
___3. How does temperature and altitude affect the airplane's performance? AC 61-21A, p. 324.
___4. Compute weight & balance -- determines if A/C is in CG.
___ 5. Some Performance charts are figured in pressure altitude. Find the Pressure altitude at our destination airport of DEN.
DEN airport elevation : 5431’
Alt setting: 29.58
29.92 – 29.58 = .34 5431 + 340 = 5771’ pressure alt.
add 100’ for each .10 in hg below 29.92 subtract 100’ for each .10 in hg above 29.92
____ 6. What is the pivital altitude for 8s on Pylon ? (GS) squared divided by 11.3 = ____ + elev = Pivital Altitude.
G. TASK: OPERATION OF SYSTEMS (must ask 5)
Reference: AC 61-21A, AC 61-23, POH, & FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
___1. Primary Flight Controls and Trim--
___a. Explain the use and effect of the elevator? AC 61-21A, p. 39.
___b. Explain the use of a trim tab? AC 61-21A, p. 43.
___2. Flaps --What is the purpose of the wing flaps? AC 61-21A, p. 44.
___3. Engine --Describe the type of engine used in this aircraft?
___a. What is its horsepower? POH
___b. How many cylinders does it have? POH
___c. How many magnetos does the engine have? POH
___d. If one mag fails what effect will it have on engine rpm? POH
___4 Propeller --What is the direction of rotation of the propeller on this aircraft and what type is it? POH
___5 Landing Gear --What type of landing gear is installed on this aircraft? POH
___6. Fuel , Oil & Hydraulic system --
___a. Fuel system --
___(1) Explain the operation of the fuel system on this aircraft? POH
___(2) What is the purpose of the fuel pump and when is it used? POH
___(3) What type and grade of fuel is used in this aircraft? POH
___(4) What is the maximum capacity of the fuel system and what is the usable amount of fuel? POH
___(5) Should you rely on the fuel quantity indicator only? DO NOT BELIEVE IT when it indicates full, however, BELIEVE IT when it indicates empty!
___(6) What are you checking for when you drain the fuel drains? color & water .
___b. Hydraulic System --
___(1) Are there any hydraulic systems on this aircraft? If so, explain their operation. POH
___(2) What type brake system does this aircraft have? POH
___c. Oil System --
___(1) What type of oil system does the engine have? POH
___(2) What is the oil capacity of the engine and what is the minimum for flight? POH
___7. Electrical System --
___a. What type of electrical system is installed on this aircraft? POH
___b. Where is the battery located? POH
___c. What drives the alternator? POH
___8. Pitot Static System, Vacuum System, & Flight Instruments.
___a. From where does the attitude indicator derive its power ? POH
___b. What powers the airspeed indicator?
___c. What powers the attitude gyro in this airplane? POH
___d. Where does the directional gyro receive its power? POH
___9. Environmental Systems --
___a. Does the aircraft have a heating or air conditioning system? POH
___b. If installed, should you use the air conditioner on takeoff and landing? POH
___10. De-ice and Anti-ice systems --
___a. Are there any anti-ice or de-ice systems installed on the aircraft? POH
___b. Explain when to use carburetor heat on this aircraft?
___11. Avionics --
___a. What type of avionics are installed on this aircraft?
___b. What avionics are required to enter Class B airspace?
Reference FAR Part 91.
___1. Minimum Equipment List --
___a. What is a minimum equipment list (MEL) and which aircraft require one? 91.213
___2 Show what equipment is required for day, VFR flight. POH
___3. Letter of authorization --
___a. Where would you get a letter of authorization to operate your aircraft without the required equipment. 91.213 (a) (2)
___4. Supplemental type certificate (STC) --
___a. What is a STC and does the letter of authorization constitute a STC? yes, 91-213 (a) (2).
___5. Can we fly this aircraft without the altimeter? FAA approved flight manual
___6. Special flight permits --
___a. What is a special flight permit and how would you obtain it? 91.213 (e).
___7. Maintenance deferral on A/C without an MEL --
___a. How do you determine if you can operate the aircraft without an item of malfunctioning equipment on an aircraft without an approved MEL? 91-213 (d) (1) through (4).
J. TASK: AEROMEDICAL FACTORS (must ask 4)
Reference: AC 61-21A, AC 67-2, and AIM
___1. Symptoms, Effects, and Corrective Action 0f --
___a. Hypoxia --
___(1) What is hypoxia? AC 67-2, p. 11.
___(2) How do you recognize the symptoms of hypoxia? AC 67-2, p. 11.
___(3) How do you overcome the effects of hypoxia? AC 67-2, p. 12 & 13.
___b. Hyperventilation --
___(1) What is hyperventilation? AC 67-2, p. 15.
___(2) How do you correct for the symptoms of hyperventilation? AC 62, p. 15
___c. Middle Ear & Sinus Problems --
___(1) When is ear block normally encountered and how do you remedy it? AC 67-2, p. 21 - 23.
___(2) Can you experience a sinus block on a rapid descent? If so, what would be the corrective action?
___d. Spatial Disorientation (Vertigo) --
___(1) What is spatial disorientation? AC 67-2, p. 43.
___(2) Have you ever had vertigo?
___(3) How do you overcome vertigo? AC 67-2, p. 47.
___e. Motion Sickness --
___(1) What is the cause of motion sickness? AC 67-2, p. 51.
___(2) How do you overcome the effects of motion sickness? AC 67-2, p. 51.
___f. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning --
___(1) What is one of the more common sources of carbon monoxide in the cockpit? AC 67-2, p. 33
___(2) What are the effects of smoking on night vision? AC 67-2, p. 33.
___2. Alcohol and Drugs--
___a. What is the maximum blood-alcohol content allowed to exercise the privileges of a pilot certificate? 91.17 (a) (4).
___b. How soon after consuming alcohol may you perform crew member duties? 91.17 (a) (1).
___c. What is your personal rule for flying an aircraft after consuming alcohol?
___d. It has been over 8 hours since your last drink and your blood alcohol content is .04 percent. May you fly your aircraft with a hangover? NO, 91.17 (a) (2).
___e. May you operate the aircraft as a pilot if you know that narcotic drugs or marihuana is on board? 91.19 (a).
___f. If you were suspected of drug or alcohol use while flying and you were requested to submit to either a drug or alcohol test and you refused, what could happen to your certificate? 61.14 & 61.16.
___3. Scuba Diving --
___a. If you just finished a scuba dive, what effect will it have on an immediate flight? AIM, p. 606.
___b. How long should you wait after scuba diving before performing crew member duties? AIM, p. 60
J. TASK: LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT FOR NIGHT FLYING
Reference FAR Part 135, AC 61-21 A, Pilots Operating Handbook, and FAA Approved Airplane Flight manual.
___1. Preparation -- explains equipment and factors essential to night flight.
___a. What personal lighting is required for night flight? -- 135.159 (f)
___b. What aircraft lighting is required for night flight? 91.205, 91.209, 135.159 (f) (3) & POH.
___c. How would you identify an airport as military at night using the lighting system? AIM, para. 2-8.
___d. What action would you take if you inadvertently entered a cloud at night? transition to instruments, declare an emergency and request ATC assistance.
___2. Location of -- switches, spare fuses, and circuit breakers
III AREA OF OPERATION Airport and Traffic Pattern Operations
A. TASK: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND ATC LIGHT SIGNALS
Reference: AC 61-21A, 61-23, and AIM.
___1. Knowledge of Radio Communications --
___a. Radio communications -- recommended procedures.
___b. ATC light signals --
___(1) What action will you take if we lose communications on this flight? AIM, para. 4- 42.
___(2) How would you notify the tower that you have lost your radio? AIM, para. 4-62.
___(3) What would be your procedure for entering a traffic pattern in Class D airspace after a communications failure? AIM, para. 4-42
___(4) What is the procedure for entering traffic at an uncontrolled airport? AIM, para. 4-52
B. TASK: TRAFFIC PATTERN OPERATIONS
Reference: AC 61-21A, AC 61-23, and AIM.
___1. Draw a standard traffic pattern at a non-towered airport. Show the location, altitudes, and headings for entering the pattern. AIM, para. 4-52
C. TASK: AIRPORT AND RUNWAY MARKING AND LIGHTING
Reference: AC 61-21A and AIM.
___1. Describe the various colors of VASI lights and their meanings.
___a. 2-bar VASI? AIM. para 2-2.
___b. 3-bar VASI? AIM, para. 2-2.
___c. Precision Approach path Indicator (PAPI)? AIM, para. 2-2.
___2. What do the numbers on a runway signify? AIM, para. 2-32 b.
___3. You note the approach end of a runway is marked with a solid, 10 foot wide, stripe across the runway approximately 500 feet from the beginning of the paved surface. What does it mean? AIM, para, 2-32 i.
4. You approach an unfamiliar airport at night and find the lights to be out. How would you turn them on? AIM, para. 2-7.
VII AREA OF OPERATION
Slow Flight and Stalls
___1. What is the minimum altitude for recovery during stall practice in this aircraft? 3000’ unless higher in the POH.
IX AREA OF OPERATION: Emergency Operations
A TASK: EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING
Reference AC 61-21 A, POH, and FAA Approved AFM
___1. Explain your selection of an off airport emergency landing site. Describe your approach to the area and give the aircraft configuration during the approach.
B. TASK: SYSTEM AND EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTIONS (must ask 5)
___1. What action would you take if you smelled something electrical burning and the cockpit filled with black smoke? POH
___ 2. What action would you take in the event of carburetor icing?
____3. What action would you take if you had a flap malfunction?
____ 4. What would you do if your door came openin flight?
____ 5. What action would you take if you had a partial power loss?
____ 6. What action would you take if you had loss of oil pressure.?
C. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear.
Exhibits knowledge related to emergency equipment and survival gear.
X. AREA OF OPERATION
High Altitude Operations
A. TASK: SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN
Reference: FAR Part 91, AC 61-107, POH, and FAA Approved AFM.
___1. Supplemental oxygen --
___a. What are the regulatory requirements requiring the use of oxygen for flight crews? 12,500 MSL up to 14,000 MSL 30 minutes or less; 14,000 MSL & above -- flight crews; 15,000 MSL and above -- all occupants. 91.211
___b. What is the difference between aviator's breathing oxygen and other types? moisture content.
___c. How would you determine if oxygen servicing capability was available at your destination airport? AFD
___d. What are the operational characteristics of continuous flow, demand, and pressure-demand oxygen systems? AC 61-107
___e. How should high-pressure oxygen bottles be handled? very carefully, potential hazard if dropped or mishandled.. AC 61-107
___2. What are normally the symptoms of hypoxia and how you correct for it? use oxygen. --AC 61-27, p. 13.
END OF ORAL -- SUMMARIZE. PROVIDE PASS/FAIL AND GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE REMARKS.
PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING
___A. PIC -- You are the PIC. 61.47.
___B. Emergencies -- Actual & simulated.
___C. Transfer of flight controls -- Positive, If I state, "I have the flight controls," you respond, "You have . the flight controls," observe that I have them, then release. Any Questions?
___D. Looking for other traffic -- reported or non reported.
___E. Clearing area -- clear the area before each maneuver.
___F. Profile of flight test --
___G. Oral questions -- will ask questions during flight.
___H. Unsatisfactory maneuvers -- continue or discontinue.
___ I. Aircraft documents -- return to aircraft.
___J. QUESTIONS? GOOD LUCK, LETS BEGIN. : )
PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST
COMMERCIAL (ASEL)
Applicant's Name: _______________________________________
Examiner's Name: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
Type Check: _______________________________________
I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
___A. Certificate and Documents
___B. Airworthiness Requirements
___C. Weather Information
___D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
___E. National Airspace System
___F Performance and Limitations
___G. Operation of Systems
___J. Aeromedical Factors
II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
___A. Preflight Inspection
___B. Cockpit Management
___C. Engine Starting
___D. Taxiing
___F. Before Takeoff Check
III. AIRPORT OPERATIONS
___A. Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals
___B. Traffic Pattern
___C. Airport and Runway Marking and Lighting
IV. TAKEOFFS, LANDINGS, AND GO-AROUND
___A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
___B. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing
___C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb
___D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing
___E. Short-Field Takeoff and Climb
___F. Short-Field Approach and Landing
___L. Go-Around
V. PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
___A. Steep Turns
___B. Chandelles
___D. Lazy Eights
VI. GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS
___A. Eights On Pylons
VII. NAVIGATION
___A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning
___B. Navigation systems and Radar Service
___C. Diversion
___D. Lost Procedures
VII. SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS
___A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight
___B. Power-Off Stalls
___C. Power-On Stalls
___D. Spin Awareness
IX. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
___A. Emergency Approach and Landing
___B. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
___C. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
X. HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATIONS
___A. Supplemental Oxygen
___B. Pressurization
XI. POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
___A. After Landing
___B. Parking and Securing.
DEBRIEF FLIGHT : ) or : (
EXAMPLE OF INSTRUMENT RATING - AIRPLANE POA
Ref: FAA-S-8081-4D, – October 2004
A. A D M I N I S T R A T I V E (Preflight)
NAME:________________________________ PHONE/CELL:__________ DATE For EXAM:_________
INSTRUCTOR'S NAME:__________________________ PHONE/CELL______________
AIRCRAFT:__________________ RETAKE Y/N:___ LOCATION:__________________
Applicants ICARA FTN______________________
Greet Applicant
1. Relaxed atmosphere
a. Search for a common background.
b. Location of rest rooms, coffee/refreshments etc.
2. Overview of test
a. Approximate time required.
b. Advise of note taking/use of POA.
c. Rules regarding PIC for the flight.
d. Rules for discontinuance of the test.
3. Grading criteria
a. Practical Test Standards, maneuvers based on Instrument Rating PTS.
b. Oral testing may take place during flight.
4. Ask for any questions from the applicant.
Eligibility
1. Application - 8710.1 signed by applicant & recommending CFI. (check legibility)
2. Pilot Certificate
3. Identification - Picture ID, AC 61-65C.
4. Logbook properly endorsed for Practical Test, 61.65 and 61.39
5. Medical certificate - third class.
6. English - read, write, & converse fluently in English, 61.103(b)
7. Written Test Results within 24 months.
8. Aeronautical Experience, 61.65(d)
(1) 50 hrs x-c time
10 hrs in airplanes toward instrument rating airplane
(2) 40 hrs instrument
15 hrs training by CFII
3 hrs by CFII within 60 days
(3) 1 x-c flight under IFR
250 NM along airways or ATC directed route
9. Required equipment:
a. Aircraft Documents - (AROW)
b. Aircraft Maintenance Records
1. Logbook record of airworthiness inspections
2. AD compliance
c. POH or FAA approved AFM.
d. Personal Equipment
1. View limiting device
2. Current aeronautical charts
3. Computer & plotter
4. Flight plan form
5. Flight logs
6. Current AIM, A/FD, AIM, FARs, & PTS
10. Examiner’s Responsibilities
a. Examiner may not assist applicant in the management of the aircraft, radio communications, navigational equipment, and navigational charts.
b. Collision Avoidance
c. Examiner shall use proper ATC terminology when simulating ATC clearances.
d. Examiner shall determine if applicant is using visual clues during partial panel tasks.
COLLECT FEE
B. GROUND
I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
NOTE: All questions pertain to operations as an INSTRUMENT PILOT. The Examiner should use his/her discretion about the number of questions to ask the applicant in each TASK.
A. WEATHER INFORMATION
Reference: 14 CFR part 61; AC 00-6, AC 00-45; AIM.
[ ] Where would you obtain a weather report for a destination airport 200 NM away? FSS or DUATs
[ ] Name two types of weather charts? AC 61-23B, p. 151. Surface analysis, Weather Depiction, Radar Summary, & Significant Weather Prognostic Chart.
[ ] Where could you obtain PIREPS and under what conditions would you initiate one? FSS, AIM
[ ] What is a SIGMET? An AIRMET? AIM Glossary, p. S-2 & A-4
[ ] What is a NOTAM? AIM Glossary, p. N-2
[ ] Where to do obtain the location/altitude of the freezing level? AIRMET Zulu, SIG PRG, or FD
[ ] To whom and how would you report a wind shear encounter? AIM, para. 7-22.
[ ] GO/NO-GO/Alternate Decision -- Provide current forecast weather information. Have applicant determine if an alternate is required and why.
NOTE: For Cross Country planning: Use actual or simulated weather condition for area to be flown.
B. CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING
Reference: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; AC 61-27, AC 61-23, AC 90-94; AFD; AIM, IFH.
[ ] Plan a flight from __________ to __________ via ____________. Applicant must obtain weather. Flight should be planned for considering fuel, loading, weather, NOTAMs, and regulatory requirements.
[ ] Selects and uses current and appropriate en-route charts, instrument departure procedures (DP’s), Standards Terminal Arrival (STAR), and Standard Instrument Approach Procedure Charts (IAP).
[ ] Selects appropriate radio navigation aids?
[ ] What is the MEA along your route? What is MOCA?
[ ] Describes and interprets symbols located on appropriate charts.
[ ] Describe Preferred IFR Routes, and where they can be obtained? AFD, Jepp IAP, FSS
[ ] Completes navigation log?
[ ] Completes and files a IFR flight plan?
( ) What is destination WX min. for planning? 2000/3 +- 1hr FAR 91
( ) What is the Alt. wx criteria for planning? 600/2, 800/2 @ETA FAR 91
[ ] Describes GPS CDI sensitivities. 5nm (ENR), 1 NM (TERM), and .3NM (APPR)
Enroute Mode (ENR) = 5 NM
Terminal Mode (TERM) = 1 NM
Approach Mode (APPR) = .3 NM
[ ] What is Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM), and what does it check?
1. Signal Strength
2. Number of Satellites
3. Satellite Geometry
[ ] How can you obtain NOTAMs? FSS, when specifically asked for
( ) IFR fuel requirements?
( ) Pilots should file an IFR flight plan at least _30_ mins prior to ETD.
( ) Position reports. ID, position, time, altitude, ETA and name if next, name of
succeeding point, remarks.
( ) Instrument approach category. Category A: less than 91kts. B: 91 – 121 kts.
II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
A. AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RELATED TO IFR OPERATIONS
Reference: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; AC 61-27, AC 61-84, aircraft POH, IFH.
[ ] Is this aircraft permitted to fly in known icing conditions?
[ ] How would you know if you flew in icing conditions? Visible ice on windshield, airframe, or decrease in performance
[ ] Describe what you would do if you suspected icing conditions. IFH
[ ] Describe anti/de-icing equipment installed on this airplane.
[ ] Explain what can be done to prevent icing in the fuel system.
[ ] Explain when to use carburetor heat on this aircraft?
B. AIRCRAFT FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Reference: 14 CFR parts 61, 91; AC 61-27, AC 61-84, AC 90-48, Airplane POH.
[ ] Describe the Pitot-Static System for this airplane.
[ ] What flight instruments utilize the Pitot-Static System, and how do they operate? POH
[ ] Where does the attitude indicator derive its power ? POH
[ ] What powers the airspeed indicator?
( ) What does the altimeter measure? It measures changes in atmospheric pressure. It is a barometer. Converts the baro. pressure measurement to read Altitude. Inst flying handbook
[ ] What powers the attitude gyro in this airplane? POH
[ ] Where does the directional gyro receive its power? POH
[ ] Describe the avionics and navigation systems installed on this aircraft.
[ ] Explain the errors associated with the magnetic compass. Accelerate, DIP
[ ] Describe slant range error.
[ ] Explain the Instrument Landing System (ILS). Guidance, Distance, and ALS
[ ] Explain the required instruments and equipment/required equipment checks for IFR Flight.
( ) Explain the VOR receiver checks. VOT, OBS set to 0 the CDI centered, read’ from.’
( ) Runway centerline lights- If while landing you saw the runway centerline lights as alternating red
and white, what would that mean to you? 2000 ft remaining. Then you saw continious red lights
what would that mean to you? 1000 ft remaining.
VII. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND SPECIAL EMPHASIS ITEMS
References: AIM, Aircraft POH, AC 67-2, Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15)
[ ] What is spatial disorientation? AC 67-2, p. 43
[ ] Have you ever experienced spatial disorientation?
[ ] Have you ever had vertigo?
[ ] How do you overcome vertigo? AC 67-2, p. 47; AC 67-2, p. 43 & AIM, para. 8-5 & 8-6.
[ ] What should you do if you encounter disorientation?
[ ] What route would you fly if you lost communications? AIM
[ ] What altitude would you fly if you lost communications? AIM
[ ] Explain what you would do if you lost communications here (point to en-route chart).
[ ] What action will you take if we lose communications on this flight? AIM
[ ] How would you notify ATC that you have lost your radio(s)? AIM
[ ] What would be your actions if you experienced a rough running engine right after takeoff?
[ ] What is the procedure for flying an approach at an uncontrolled airport? AIM
[ ] Describe how you would determine if you had an instrument malfunction? IFH
[ ] How long would it take to turn 30/45/60/90/180/360 degrees?
[ ] Explain how you would recover from a nose high/low unusual attitude?
[ ] Describe what you would do if you inadvertently penetrated an thunderstorm. IFH 11-1
[ ] Describe what you would do if you inadvertently flew into icing conditions. IFH 11-2
( ) Explain the importance of the ILS critical area and what are the weather conditions when the ILS/LOC critical area is effective. 800/2 & 200/1& or 2000 RVR or less. AIM chapter 1, page 361.
( ) What is the range and altitude boundaries for a L (low altitude) VOR? From 1,000 AGL up to and
including 18,000 AGL at radial distances to 40 NM. AIM Ch.1, nav aids
SUMMARIZE. IF PASS CONTINUE TO SECTION C. IF FAIL ISSUE NOTICE OF DISSAPROVAL AND GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE REMARKS.
C. F L I G H T
NAME:_______________________________________ DATE: _____________
AIRCRAFT M/M:_________________ 'N':___________ TIME OFF:_________ ON:________
PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING
[ ] PIC—You are the PIC. 61.47.
[ ] Emergencies—Actual & simulated.
[ ] Transfer of flight controls—Positive, If I state, “I have the flight controls,” you respond, “You have the flight controls,” observe that I have them, then release. Any Questions?
[ ] Looking for other traffic.
[ ] Clearing area—clear the area before each maneuver.
[ ] Profile of flight test.
[ ] Oral questions during flight.
[ ] Unsatisfactory maneuvers—continue or discontinue.
[ ] Aircraft documents—return to aircraft.
[ ] QUESTIONS?
I. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
[ ] A. Weather Information
[ ] B. Cross-Country Flight Planning
II. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
[ ] A. Aircraft Systems Related to IFR Flight
[ ] B. Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment
[ ] C. Instrument Cockpit Check
III. AIRPORT TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCES AND PROCEDURES
[ ] A. Air Traffic Control Clearances
[ ] B. Compliance with Departure, En Route, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
[ ] C. Holding Procedures
IV. FLIGHT BY REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS
[ ] A. Straight-and-Level Flight
[ ] B. Change of Airspeed
[ ] C. Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents
[ ] D. Rate Climbs and Descents
[ ] E. Timed Turns to Magnetic Compass Headings
[ ] F. Steep Turns
[ ] G. Recovery From Unusual Flight Attitudes
NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
[ ] A. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
[ ] A. Non-Precision Instrument Approach
[ ] B. Precision ILS Instrument Approach
[ ] C. Missed Approach
[ ] D. Circling Approach
[ ] E. Landing From a Straight-In or Circling Approach
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
[ ] A. Lost Communications
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
[ ] A. Checking Instruments and Equipment
D. A D M I N I S T R A T I V E (Postflight)
Critique
1. Applicant informed of determination.
2. Review areas of weakness.
3. Provide guidance for improvement.
4. Ask if any questions.
5. Schedule for retake if disapproval.
Files
8700.1 Handbook, Chapter 11
To Applicant:
1. Copy of Temporary certificate/notice of disapproval.
2. Return written test results when disapproved.
To AAC-260
1. Original Temporary certificate/notice of disapproval.
2. 8710.1 (fill out back, verify applicant's ID).
3. Written test results, unless disapproval.
4. Superseded Certificate/previous disapproval.
I, _______________________________ have been administered this evaluation and have been advised of the outcome.
_____________________ _______________
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