AC 141-1A

Historical

Advisory circular · Pilot School Certification

A newer version is currentThis is a historical version. AC 141-1B is the version in force, approved September 12, 2017.
Approved
February 18, 1993
Last reviewed
September 6, 2024
Cancels
AC141-1
Cancelled by
AC141-1B
Family
AC 141-1 · 2 versions
Revision
A
14 CFR parts
141, 91

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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AC 14111A Appendix 2 2/18/93

(2) Review.

(a) Collision avoidance.

(b) Traffic pattern.

(c) Normal and crosswind landings and takeoffs.

(3) Solo flight in the traffic pattern.

(4) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will display the proficiency and competency required to act as PIC on subsequent solo flights. The student will display full understanding of proper radio pmcedum and ground traffic procedures.

4. PLIGHT LESSON No. 2 (1 HOUR DUAL).

A. Objective. The student will be able to demonstrate, recognize, stalls, obtain maximum performance during short and soft field takeoffs position and track using VOR navigation.

CONTENT:

and recover from accelerated and landings, and determine

(1) Preflight discussion.

(2) Review.

(a) Basic radio procedures.

(b) Medium bank turns (VR and IR).

(c) Climbs and descents (VIZ and IR).

(d) Steep turns (VR and IR).

(3) Introduction.

(a) Accelerated stalls.

(b) Short and soft field takeoffs.

(c) Short and soft field approaches and landings.

(d) Basic radio navigation, VOR position finding and VOR tracking.

(e) Solo flight within traffic pattern.

(f) Dead reckoning with the aid of a magnetic compass.

(4) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will demonstrate that he/she is able to recognize and recover from accelerated stalls, obtain maximum performance during short and soft field takeoffs and landings, and determine position and track within -+2 miles using VOR navigation..

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5. PLIGHT LESSON No. 3 (1 HOUR SOLO).

A. Objective. During this solo period, the student will review and practice the basic and precision flight maneuvers learned previously, in addition to those maneuvers specified by the flight instructor.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

(2) Review.

(a) Plight at minimum controllable airspeed.

(b) Stalls, power-on and power-off.

(c) S-turns across a road.

(d) Normal and/or crosswind landings.

(e) Maneuvers specified by the flight instructor during the preflight discussion.

(3) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. This lesson will be completed when the student has accomplished the solo review and practice of basic and precision flight maneuvers in addition to those maneuvers specified by the flight instructor.

6. PLIGHT LESSON No. 4 (1 HOUR NIGHT DUAL).

A. Objective. During this lesson, the student’s ability should be developed to a level which will enable the student to make solo flights in the local practice area and airport traffic pattern. The student will be instructed in such aspects of night operations as: night vision, night orientation, judgment of distance, use of cockpit, position and landing lights, and night emergency procedures.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

0a Night vision and vertigo.

0 Orientation in local area.

0C Judgment of distance.

(d) Aircraft lights.

(e) Airport lights.

(0 Taxi technique

(8) Takeoff and landing techniques.

00 Collision avoidance.

0i Unusual altitude recovery..0) Emergencies.

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Night preflight inspection.

Use of cockpit lights.

Taxi technique.

Takeoff and traffic departure.

Area orientation.

Interpretation of aircraft and airport lights.

Recovery from unusual altitudes (VR and IR).

Radio communications.

Traffic pattern entry.

Power approaches and full stop landings.

Use of landing lights.

Simulated electrical failure to include at least one landing without aircraft powered lighting other than required position or anti-collision lighting.

Go-around.

VFR navigation.

Student performance of five takeoffs and landings as sole manipulator of the flight.

controls.

(a) Takeoff and traffic pattern departure.

(b) Traffic pattern entry.

(c) Full stop landings.

Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will have successfblly completed the lesson when he/she displays the ability to maintain orientation in the local flying area and traffic pattern, can accurately interpret aircraft and runway lights, and can competently fly the traffic pattern and perform takeoffs and landings. The student will display, through oral examination and demonstrations, competence in performing night emergency procedures.

7. FLIGHT LESSON No. 5 (2 HOURS DUAL).

A. Objective. The student will be able to navigate using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation. The student will be able to compute fuel consumption and estimated time of arrival (ETA) to checkpoints and destinations.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion and preparation.

(a) Procurement and analysis of weather reports and forecasts and use of notices to airman.

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(b) Cross-country planning log and use of aeronautical charts.

(c) Airports (controlled and uncontrolled).

(d) Aircraft performance.

(e) FAA flight plan.

(f) Weight and balance determination.

(2) Introduction; Three-leg, round robin, day cross-country flight

(a) Pilotage navigation - all three legs (one leg on Federal airway).

(b) Dead reckoning navigation - all three legs.

(c) VOR or NDB navigation on two legs (preferably last two).

(d) Compute ETA and fuel consumption - all three legs.

(e) Departure procedures (open flight plan).

(f) En route procedures.

(g) En route Flight Advisory Service and in-flight weather advisories.

(h) Arrival procedures - (close flight plan, obtain airport advisories, etc.).

(i) ATC light signals.

(3) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will demonstrate that he/she can navigate using pilotage, dead reckoning, radio navigation, and make necessary radio communications. The student should demonstrate computation of ETA’s and fuel consumption for each leg of the flight.

8. FLIGHT LESSON No. 6 (2 HOURS DUAL).

A. Objective. During this lesson, a dual cross-country flight will be planned. However, a diversion to an alternate will be made prior to arrival. The student will perform all required navigation procedures and display the ability to safely conduct solo cross-country flights.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion and preparation.

(a) Weather analysis and NOTAM’s.

(b) Cross-country planning log.

(c) Airports.

(d) Aircraft performance.

(e) FAA flight plan.

(2) Introduction: Diversion to alternate airport.

(a) Emergency computation of a flight course.

(b) Determining position by VOR or NDB.

(c) Estimating in-flight visibility.

(d) Recognition of critical weather situations.

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(3) Review.

Pilotage, dead reckoning and VOR or NDB radio navigation.

Computing ETA and fuel consumption.

Emergency (including lost) procedures.

Departure procedures.

En route procedures.

Arrival procedures.

Crosswind takeoffs and landings.

Straight and level flight (VR and IR).

Climbs and climbing turns (VR and IR).

Glides and gliding turns (VR and IR).

Level off procedures (VR and IR).

Crosswind takeoffs and landings.

Simulated precautionary off airport approaches and landing procedures.

(4) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will be expected to demonstrate the ability to conduct cross-country flights using various means of navigation. The student will display a thorough knowledge of crosscountry flight planning, weather analysis, and use of proper publications. The student will be able to compute ETA’s, fuel consumption, and other computer problems associated with cross-country planning.

The student will be able to maintain altitude withint feet. The student will be able to use the various means of navigation to maintain a planned course within 1 mile. In addition, the student will be able to identify his/her position at all times.

9. PLIGHT LESSON No. 7 (3 HOURS SOLO).

A. Objective. During this lesson the student will conduct a t&e-leg, solo crosscountry flight using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation (VOR or NDB). (This cross-country flight should be over the same course as the first dual crosscountry.)

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

(2) Preparation

(3) Flight.

(4) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will complete a solo CIUSS-country flight, consisting of three legs, using pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation.

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10. STAGE CHECK: STAGE TWO, CROSS COUNTRY (1 HOUR).

A. Objective. To confirm that the student can plan and conduct a cross-country flight, including a diversion to an alternate airport, as necessary, to avoid adverse weather. This stage check will be conducted by the chief flight instructor or assistant chief flight instructor.

B. Completion Standards. The student will be expected to demonstrate the ability to safely conduct cross-country flight operations and will display a thorough knowledge of proper preflight action, flight planning, weather analysis, and publications available. The student will perform all duties of PIC with smoothness, accuracy, and competence. The student will be able to divert to an alternate airport and give a reasonable ETA and remaining fuel. Prior to arrival at the alternate airport, the student will be placed under the hood until lost. The student will be able to locate his/her position within 3 miles without aid tim the instructor by using all of the means available. The student will:

Establish and maintain headings required to stay on course, Correctly identify position at any time by various means, Provide reasonable estimates of ETA’s with an apparent 10 minutes, Maintain altitude within 200 feet, and Establish a course to an alternate and, within a reasonable estimate of the time and required fuel to the alternate.

error of not more than time, give an acceptable STAGE THREE - PILOT OPERATIONS: 4 HOURS DUAL, 9 HOURS SOLO

1. STAGE THREE OBJECTIVES. The student will gain further experience in solo cross-country practice and receive instruction in preparation for the private pilot airplane practical test.

2. STAGE THREE COMPLETION STANDARDS. The stage will be completed when the student satisfactorily passes the final stage check for the course.

3. FLIGHT LESSON No. 1 (3 HOURS SOLO - 300 NM CROSS COUNTRY).

A. Objective. During this lesson the student will conduct a three-leg, solo cross-country with landings at two different airports, with stops at each airport.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

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(2) Preparation

(3) Flight.

(4) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will complete a solo cross-country flight to two airports (name airports) with stops at each airport The instructor should determine how well the cross-country flight was conducted through an oral examination, and a check should be made to determine that all required flight log entries have been made.

4. FLIGHT LESSON No. 2 (4 HOURS SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY).

A. Objective. During this lesson, the student will conduct a three-leg, solo cross-country with landings at two different airports.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

(2) Preparation,

(3) Solo cross-country flight.

(4) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will complete a solo cross-country flight to two airports (name airports), with stops at each airport. The instructor should determine how well the cross-country flight was conducted through an oral examination; and a check should be made to determine that all required flight log entries have been made.

5. FLIGHT LESSON No. 3 (1 HOUR DUAL).

A. Objective. The student will be able to perform advanced maneuvers and recover from unusual attitudes solely by reference to the flight instruments, and conduct Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) approaches.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

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(2) Review.

Short field takeoffs and landings.

Soft field takeoffs and landings.

Ground reference maneuvers as needed.

Plight at minimum controllable airspeed.

Stalls (power-on and power-off).

Steep turns.

Maneuvers by reference to flight instruments.

Emergency operations.

(3) 0 Introduction of ASR approaches.

Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will demonstrate proficiency in all required advanced maneuvers, recovery from unusual attitudes solely by reference to the flight instruments, and conduct ASR approaches.

6. FLIGHT LESSON No. 4 (1 HOUR SOLO).

A. Objective. The student will be able to perform specific solo flight maneuvers assigned by the flight instructor to increase proficiency.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

(2) Performance of assigned maneuvers.

(3) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will complete the specific solo flight maneuvers assigned by the flight instructor.

7. FLIGHT LESSON No. 5 (1 HOUR DUAL).

A. Objective. During this lesson, the instructor will determine the student’s proficiency in all maneuvers and procedures necessary to conduct flight operations as a private pilot.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion.

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(2) Review of previously covered procedures and maneuvers.

(3) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B, Completion Standards. The student will display the ability to meet the requirements as outlined in the private pilot ITS, FAA-S-8081.l A, for operations as a private pilot.

8. FLIGHT LESSON No. 6 (1 HOUR SOLO).

A. Objective. During this lesson, the student will practice maneuvers specified by the flight instructor to increase proficiency.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion and orientation.

(2) Performance of assigned maneuvers.

(3) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student will complete the specific solo flight maneuver assigned by the flight instructor.

9. FLIGHT LESSON No. 7 (1 HOUR DUAL).

A. Objective. During this lesson the instructor will make a fbther determination of the student’s proficiency in all maneuvers and procedures necessary to conduct flight operations as a private pilot.

CONTENT.:

(1) Preflight discussions.

(2) Review of previously covered procedures and maneuvers.

(3) Postflight critique and preview of next lesson.

B. Completion Standards. The student’s performance of the procedures and maneuvers should be at the proficiency level of a private pilot.

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10. FINAL STAGE CHECK (1 HOUR).

A. Objective. The student will be able to demonstrate the required proficiency in the practical test for a private pilot certificate using the ‘PTS, FAA-S-80814A, as a guide. This stage check will be conducted by the chief flight instructor or assistant chief flight instructor.

CONTENT:

(1) Preflight discussion, including an oral examination.

(2) Review of the private pilot PTS.

(3) Postflight critique.

B. Completion Standards. The student will demonstrate the required proficiency in the practical test for a private pilot certificate. The standard of performance used may be presented by the school, but in no case less than that prescribed by the FAA. If additional instruction is necessary, the chief flight instructor or assistant chief flight instructor will assign the additional training. If the flight is satisfactory, the chief flight instructor will complete the student’s training records and issue a graduation certificate.

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2/18/93 AC 14191A Appendix 3 APPENDIX 3. SAMPLE TRAINING RECORD

GENERAL The training record contained in this appendix is intended to serve as an example of the information that a FAR Part 141 Pilot School could use for a comprehensive training program. The content should not be considered all inclusive. A training record that best suits the needs of the school’s training program should be developed.

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2/18/93 AC 141-1A Appendix 3 Private Pilot Student Record Folder

NAME PHONE /LAST FIRST MIDDLE HOME BUSINESS

ADDRESS

STREET CITY STATE ZIP COUNTY ENROLLMENT DATE COURSE DATE OF COMPLEllON, TRANSFER, OR TERMlNATlON

PREVIOUS SCHOOL TRAINING CREDIT

NAME, COURSE FUQHT GROUND

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FAA WRI-ITEN TEST

ISSUE DATE CIASS DATE RESULTS ENROLLMENT NOTICE TO FAA (PART 141) FAA FLIGHT TESTDATE SENT DATE RESULTS

RECORDS CERTIFIED CORRECT CHIEF INSTRUCTOR APPROVED SCHOOL NUMBER REMARKS:

PERSONAL DATA SCHOOL NOTES

HEIGHT (INCHES) WEIGHT

SEX EYES HAIR

DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY NO. NATIONAUTV STUDENT PILOT CER’llFlCATE NO. DATE OF ISSUE

PRESOLO EXAM RECORD DATE A/C TYPE GRADE INSTRUCTOR SIQNAlURE

DATE A/C TYPE GRADE INSTRUCTOR SIQNATURE

SOLO ENDORSEMENTS ,

S&DAY ENDORSEMENTS

DATE A/C TYPE INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE

DATE A/C TYPE INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE DATE AjC TYPE INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE

CROSS COUNTRY

DATE INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE

DATE INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE

DATE INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE 3