FAA-S-8081-14 2-12 V. AREA OF OPERATION: Change 1 PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS 4/28/97 A. TASK: STEEP TURNS REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA- Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to steep turns.
2. Selects an altitude that will allow the task to be performed no lower than 3,000 feet (920 meters) AGL.
3. Establishes the manufacturer’s recommended airspeed or if one is not stated, the examiner may designate a safe airspeed not to exceed VA.
4. Rolls into a coordinated 360° turn; maintains a 45° bank, ±5°;
and rolls out on the entry heading, ±10°.
5. Performs the task in the opposite direction, as specified by the examiner.
6. Divides attention between airplane control and orientation.
7. Maintains the entry altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters), and airspeed, ±10 knots.
NOTE: For applicants electing not to demonstrate competency in TASKS B, C, and D, multiengine privileges will be limited to VFR only.
If the applicant elects to demonstrate competency in TASKS B, C, and D, but then demonstrates unsatisfactorily one or more of those TASKS, the applicant will be issued a “Notice of Disapproval of Application” for the practical test. After the flight test is initiated, the applicant shall not be permitted to revert to the “VFR only” option.
FAA-S-8081-142-13 B. TASK: ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (BY
REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS) REFERENCES: FAR Part 61; AC 61-21, AC 61-27; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to engine failure during flight by (reference to instruments).
2. Recognizes engine failure, maintains control, and utilizes the recommended emergency procedure.
3. Sets the engine controls, reduces drag, and identifies and verifies the inoperative engine after simulated engine failure.
4. Establishes the recommended best engine inoperative airspeed.
5. Banks toward the operative engine as required for best performance, trims the airplane, and maintains control.
6. Attempts to determine the reason for the engine malfunction, if appropriate.
7. Simulates feathering the propeller of the inoperative engine.
8. Monitors the operating engine and makes adjustments as necessary.
9. Follows the checklist to verify procedures for securing the inoperative engine.
10. Demonstrates coordinated flight with one engine inoperative (propeller at zero thrust), including—
a. straight-and-level flight.
b. turns in both directions.
c. descents to assigned altitudes.
d. climbs to assigned altitudes, if the airplane is capable of climbing under the existing conditions.
11. Demonstrates engine restart in accordance with recommended procedures and completes the checklist.
12. Maintains the specified altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); the specified heading, ±10°; and the specified airspeed, ±10 knots.
13. Maintains the specified angle of bank, ±10°; rolls out on the specified heading, ±10°; and levels off from climbs and descents within ±100 feet (30 meters).
FAA-S-8081-14 2-14 C. TASK: INSTRUMENT APPROACH – ALL ENGINES
OPERATING (BY REFERENCE TO
INSTRUMENTS) REFERENCES: FAR Part 61; AC 61-21, AC 61-27; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a published instrument approach with all engines operating (by reference to instruments).
2. Displays efficient cockpit management procedures throughout the approach.
3. Sets up for the approach by tuning and identifying the correct navigation frequencies and by selecting the correct course(s).
4. Communicates with the appropriate ATC facility and transmits using recommended phraseology.
5. Complies with an actual or simulated ATC IFR clearance, ATC advisories and instructions.
6. Maintains the specified altitude within ±100 feet (30 meters) and the specified airspeed within ±10 knots, prior to reaching the final approach fix.
7. Establishes a rate of descent that will ensure arrival at the MDA or DH with the airplane in a position from which descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made, straight-in or circling.
8. Allows, while on the final approach course, no more than three-quarter-scale deflection of the localizer and glideslope indications, nor more than 10° deflection (full scale deflection) after intercepting the VOR or NDB final approach course.
9. Avoids descent below the MDA or exceeding the visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category when circling.
10. Executes the published missed approach procedure at the missed approach point or complies with instructions from ATC at the designated missed approach point.
11. Completes all appropriate checklists.
FAA-S-8081-142-15 D. TASK: INSTRUMENT APPROACH – ONE ENGINE
INOPERATIVE (BY REFERENCE TO
INSTRUMENTS) REFERENCES: FAR Part 61; AC 61-21, AC 61-27; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a published instrument approach with one engine inoperative (by reference to instruments).
2. Displays efficient cockpit management procedures throughout the approach.
3. Sets up for the approach by tuning and identifying the correct navigation frequencies and by selecting the correct course(s).
4. Communicates with the appropriate ATC facility and transmits using recommended phraseology.
5. Complies with an actual or simulated ATC IFR clearance, ATC advisories and instructions.
6. Recognizes engine failure, maintains control, and utilizes the recommended emergency procedure.
7. Sets the engine controls, reduces drag, and identifies and verifies the inoperative engine after simulated engine failure.
8. Establishes the recommended best engine inoperative airspeed.
9. Banks toward the operative engine as required for best performance, trims the airplane, and maintains control.
10. Establishes and maintains the recommended flight attitude and configuration for the best performance for all maneuvering necessary for the instrument approach procedure.
11. Attempts to determine the reason for the engine failure, if appropriate.
12. Simulates feathering the propeller of the inoperative engine.
13. Monitors the operating engine and makes adjustments as necessary.
14. Follows the checklist to verify procedures for securing the inoperative engine.
15. Maintains the specified altitude within ±100 feet (30 meters) and the specified airspeed within ±10 knots prior to reaching the final approach fix.
16. Establishes a rate of descent that will ensure arrival at the MDA or DH with the airplane in a position from which descent to a landing on the intended runway can be made, straight-in or circling.
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17. Allows, while on the final approach course, no more than three-quarter-scale deflection of the localizer and glideslope indications, nor more than 10° deflection (full scale deflection) after intercepting the VOR or NDB final approach course.
18. Avoids exceeding the visibility criteria for the aircraft approach category when circling.
19. Completes a safe landing and all appropriate checklists.
FAA-S-8081-142-17 VI. AREA OF OPERATION:
GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS A. TASK: RECTANGULAR COURSE REFERENCE: AC 61-21.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to a rectangular course.
2. Determines the wind direction and speed.
3. Selects the ground reference area with an emergency landing area within gliding distance.
4. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at traffic pattern altitude, at an appropriate distance from the selected reference area, 45° to the downwind leg, with the first circuit to the left.
5. Applies adequate wind-drift correction during straight-andturning flight to maintain a constant ground track around the rectangular reference area.
6. Divides attention between airplane control and the ground track and maintains coordinated flight.
7. Exits at the point of entry at the same altitude and airspeed at which the maneuver was started, and reverses course as directed by the examiner.
8. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
B. TASK: S-TURNS REFERENCE: AC 61-21.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to S-turns.
2. Determines the wind direction and speed.
3. Selects the reference line with an emergency landing area within gliding distance.
4. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at 600 to 1,000 feet (180 to 300 meters) AGL, perpendicular to the selected reference line, downwind, with the first series of turns to the left.
5. Applies a dequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius half-circle on each side of the selected reference line.
6. Divides attention between airplane control and the ground track and maintains coordinated flight.
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7. Reverses course, as directed by the examiner, and exits at the point of entry at the same altitude and airspeed at which the maneuver was started.
8. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
C. TASK: TURNS AROUND A POINT REFERENCE: AC 61-21.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to turns around a point.
2. Determines the wind direction and speed.
3. Selects the reference point with an emergency landing area within gliding distance.
4. Plans the maneuver so as to enter at 600 to 1,000 feet (180 to 300 meters) AGL, at an appropriate distance from the reference point, with the airplane headed downwind and the first turn to the left.
5. Applies adequate wind-drift correction to track a constant radius circle around the selected reference point with a bank of approximately 45° at the steepest point in the turn.
6. Divides attention between airplane control and the ground track and maintains coordinated flight.
7. Completes two turns, exits at the point of entry at the same altitude and airspeed at which the maneuver was started, and reverses course as directed by the examiner.
8. Maintains altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); maintains airspeed, ±10 knots.
FAA-S-8081-142-19 VII. AREA OF OPERATION:
NAVIGATION A. TASK: PILOTAGE AND DEAD RECKONING REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to pilotage and dead reckoning.
2. Follows the preplanned course solely by reference to landmarks.
3. Identifies landmarks by relating surface features to chart symbols.
4. Navigates by means of precomputed headings, groundspeeds, and elapsed time.
5. Corrects for and records the differences between preflight fuel, groundspeed, and heading calculations and those determined en route.
6. Verifies the airplane's position within 3 nautical miles of the flight-planned route at all times.
7. Arrives at the en route checkpoints and destination within 5 minutes of the ETA.
8. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±15°.
9. Completes all appropriate checklists.
B. TASK: NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AND RADAR SERVICES REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; Navigation Equipment Operation Manuals.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to navigation systems and radar services.
2. Selects and identifies the appropriate navigation system/facility.
3. Locates the airplane's position using radials, bearings, or coordinates, as appropriate.
4. Intercepts and tracks a given radial or bearing, if appropriate.
5. Recognizes and describes the indication of station passage, if appropriate.
6. Recognizes signal loss and takes appropriate action.
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7. Uses proper communication procedure s when utilizing ATC radar services.
8. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters).
C. TASK: DIVERSION REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to diversion.
2. Selects an appropriate alternate airport and route.
3. Diverts promptly toward the alternate airport.
4. Makes an accurate estimate of heading, groundspeed, arrival time, and fuel consumption to the alternate airport.
5. Maintains the appropriate altitude, ±200 feet (60 meters) and established heading, ±15°.
D. TASK: LOST PROCEDURES REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to lost procedures.
2. Selects the best course of action when given a lost situation.
3. Maintains the original or an appropriate heading and climbs, if necessary.
4. Identifies the nearest concentration of prominent landmarks.
5. Uses navigation systems/facilities and/or contacts an appropriate ATC facility for assistance.
6. Plans a precautionary landing if deteriorating weather and/or fuel exhaustion is impending.
FAA-S-8081-142-21 VIII. AREA OF OPERATION:
SLOW FLIGHT AND STALLS A. TASK: MANUEVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT REFERENCES: 61-21; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to maneuvering during slow flight.
2. Selects an entry altitude that will allow the task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet (920 meters) AGL or the recommended altitude, whichever is higher.
3. Stabilizes the airspeed at 10 knots, +10/-5 knots, above 1.2 VS1 or VMC, whichever is greater.
4. Accomplishes coordinated straight-and-level flight and level turns, at bank angles and in configurations, as specified by the examiner.
5. Accomplishes coordinated climbs and descents, straight and turning, at bank angles and in configurations, as specified by the examiner.
6. Divides attention between airplane control and orientation.
7. Maintains the specified altitude, ±100 feet (30 meters); the specified heading, ±10°; and the specified airspeed, +10/-5 knots.
8. Maintains the specified angle of bank, not to exceed 30° in level flight, +0/-10°; maintains the specified angle of bank, not to exceed 20° in climbing or descending flight, +0/-10°; rolls out on the specified heading, ±10°; and levels off from climbs and descents within ±100 feet (30 meters).
FAA-S-8081-14 2-22 B. TASK: POWER-OFF STALLS NOTE: No stall shall be performed with one engine throttled or inoperative and the other engine(s) developing effective power.
REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-67; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to power-off stalls. This shall include an understanding of the aerodynamics of a stall which occurs as a result of uncoordinated flight. Emphasis shall be placed upon recognition of and recovery from a power-off stall.
2. Selects an entry altitude that will allow the task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet (920 meters) AGL or the recommended altitude, whichever is higher.
3. Establishes a stabilized approach in the approach or landing configuration, as specified by the examiner.
4. Transitions smoothly from the approach or landing attitude to the pitch attitude that will induce a stall.
5. Maintains a specified heading, ±10°, if in straight flight;
maintains a specified angle of bank not to exceed 30°, +0/-10°, if in turning flight, while inducing the stall.
6. Recognizes and announces the first aerodynamic indications of the oncoming stall, i.e., buffeting or decay of control effectiveness.
7. Recovers promptly after a stall occurs by simultaneously decreasing the pitch attitude, applying power, and leveling the wings to return to a straight-and-level flight attitude with a minimum loss of altitude appropriate for the airplane.
8. Retracts the flaps to the recommended setting; retracts the landing gear, if retractable, after a positive rate of climb is established; accelerates to VY before the final flap retraction;
returns to the altitude, heading, and airspeed specified by the examiner.
FAA-S-8081-142-23 C. TASK: POWER-ON STALLS NOTE: No stall shall be performed with one engine throttled or inoperative and the other engine(s) developing effective power.
REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-67; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits knowledge of the e lements related to power-on stalls. This shall include an understanding of the aerodynamics of a stall which occurs as a result of uncoordinated flight. Emphasis shall be placed upon recognition of and recovery from a power-on stall.
2. Selects an entry altitude that will allow the task to be completed no lower than 3,000 feet (920 meters) AGL or the recommended altitude, whichever is higher.
3. Establishes the takeoff or departure configuration, airspeed, and power as specified by the examiner.
4. Transitions smoothly from the takeoff or departure attitude to the pitch attitude that will induce a stall.
5. Maintains a specified heading, ±10°, if in straight flight;
maintains a specified angle of bank not to exceed 20°, +0/-10°, if in turning flight, while inducing the stall.
6. Recognizes and announces the first aerodynamic indications of the oncoming stall, i.e., buffeting or decay of control effectiveness.
7. Recovers promptly after a stall occurs by simultaneously decreasing the pitch attitude, applying power as appropriate, and leveling the wings to return to a straight-and-level flight attitude with a minimum loss of altitude appropriate for the airplane.
8. Retracts the flaps to the recommended setting; retracts the landing gear after a positive rate of climb is established;
accelerates to V Y before the final flap retraction; returns to the altitude, heading, and airspeed specified by the examiner.