FAA-S-8081-182-3 F. TASK: FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CHARACTERISTICS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES REFERENCE: AC 60-14.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of flight instructor characteristics and responsibilities by describing:
1. Characteristics and qualifications of a professional flight instructor.
2. Role of the flight instructor in dealing with student stress, anxiety, and psychological abnormalities.
3. Flight instructor's responsibility with regard to student pilot supervision and surveillance.
4. Flight in structor's authority and responsibility for endorsements and recommendations.
5. Flight instructor's responsibility in the conduct of the required FAA flight review.
G. TASK: PLANNING INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY REFERENCE: AC 60-14.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of planning instructional activity by describing:
1. Development of a course of training.
2. Content and use of a training syllabus.
3. Purpose, characteristics, proper use, and item s of a lesson plan.
4. Flexibility features of a course of training, syllabus, and lesson plan required to accommodate students with varying backgrounds, levels of experience, and ability.
FAA-S-8081-18 2-4 II. AREA OF OPERATION:
TECHNICAL SUBJECTS A. TASK: AEROMEDICAL FACTORS REFERENCES: AC 61-21; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of aeromedical factors by describing:
1. How to obtain an appropriate medical certificate. 1
2. Hypoxia, its symptoms, effects, and corrective action.
3. Hyperventilation, its symptoms, effects, and corrective action.
4. Middle ear and sinus problems, their causes, effects, and corrective action.
5. Spatial disorientation, its causes, effects, and corrective action.
6. Motion sickness, its causes, effects, and corrective action.
7. Effects of alcohol and drugs, and their relationship to safety.
8. Carbon monoxide poisoning, its symptoms, effects, and corrective action.
9. Effect of nitrogen excess during scuba dives and how t his affects a pilot and passengers during flight.
10. Fatigue, its effects and corrective action.
_____________________ 1 The flight instructor should encourage a person considering flight training to obtain an appropriate medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner before training is started.
FAA-S-8081-182-5 B. TASK: VISUAL SCANNING AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 90-48; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of visual scanning and collision avoidance by describing:
1. Relationship between a pilot's physical or mental condition and vision.
2. Practice of “time sharing” of attention inside and outside the cockpit.
3. Proper visual scanning technique.
4. Various optical illusions.
5. Relationship between poor visual scanning habits and increased collision risk.
6. Appropriate clearing procedures.
7. Situations which involve the greatest collision risk.
C. TASK: USE OF DISTRACTIONS DURING FLIGHT
TRAINING REFERENCE: AC 61-67.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of the use of distractions by describing:
1. Flight situations where pilot distraction can be a cause factor of aircraft accidents.
2. Selection of realistic distractions for specific flight situations.
3. Relationship between division of attention and flight instructor use of distractions.
4. Difference between proper use of distractions and harassment.
FAA-S-8081-18 2-6 D. TASK: PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT REFERENCE: Aerostatics.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of the principles of flight by describing:
1. Aerostatics—
a. physical properties of gases.
b. laws of Charles, Boyle, and Archimedes.
c. application of these laws (pressure height, superheat, buoyancy).
d. lift (gross, net, useful, disposable).
2. Aerodynamics—
a. fineness ratio.
b. aerodynamic pressure.
c. dynamic lift/drag.
E. TASK: AIRSHIP WEIGH-OFF, BALLAST, AND TRIM REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of airship weigh-off, ballast, and trim by describing:
1. Purpose of and procedure for weigh-off.
2. Effects of ballast and trim on center of buoyancy and performance.
3. Methods of ballasting and trim control.
4. Effects of temperature, pressure, and humidity prior to and during flight.
5. Determination of total weight and changes that occur due to fuel consumption.
FAA-S-8081-182-7 F. TASK: NIGHT OPERATIONS REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of night operations by describing:
1. Factors of night vision, disorientation, and optical illusions.
2. Weather considerations specific to night operations.
3. Thorough preflight inspection to include lighting.
4. Proper adjustment of interior lights, including availability of flashlight.
5. Crew briefing, including hand/voice signals and crew lighting system.
6. Engine starting procedures, including proper use of exterior lighting prior to start.
7. Unmasting, takeoff, in-flight orientation, landing, and goaround.
8. Importance of verifying the airship's attitude by visual reference to flight instruments.
9. Emergencies such as electrical failure and engine malfunction.
10. Traffic patterns.
11. Masting, engine shutdown, and postflight procedures.
G. TASK: REGULATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 91; NTSB 830; AC 00-2; AIM;
Airship Flight Manual.
Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of regulations and publications, their purpose, general content, availability, and how to obtain revisions by describing:
1. 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 91 and NTSB 830.
2. Flight information publications.
3. Advisory circulars.
4. Practical test standards.
5. Airship flight manual.
FAA-S-8081-18 2-8 H. TASK: NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of the national airspace system by describing:
1. Definition and dimensions of Class A, B, C, D, E, and G airspace.
2. Pilot certification, weather, and equipment requirements for operating in Class A, B, C, D, E, and G airspace.
3. Special use airspace and other airspace areas.
I. TASK: LOGBOOK ENTRIES AND CERTIFICATE
ENDORSEMENTS REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 61; AC 61-65, AC 61-98, AC 61-101.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of logbook entries and certificate endorsements by describing:
1. Required logbook entries for instruction given.
2. Logbook entry certifying student’s completion of presolo knowledge test.
3. Required student pilot certificate endorsements, including appropriate logbook entries.
4. Preparation of a recommendation for a pilot practical test, including appropriate logbook entry.
5. Required endorsement of a pilot logbook for satisfactory completion of an FAA flight review.
6. Flight instructor record keeping.
FAA-S-8081-182-9 III. AREA OF OPERATION:
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION A. TASK: CERTIFICATES AND DOCUMENTS REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 43, 61, 91; AC 61 -23; Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits commercial pilot knowledge of the elements of certificates and documents by explaining:
1. Requirements for the issuance of pilot certificates and ratings, and the privileges and limitations of those certificates and ratings.
2. Class and duration of medical certificates.
3. Airworthiness and registration certificates.
4. Airship flight manuals.
5. Airship maintenance/inspection requirements and associated records.
B. TASK: WEATHER INFORMATION REFERENCES: AC 00-6, AC 00-45, AC 61-23; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits commercial pilot knowledge of the elements of weather information by analyzing weather reports, charts, and forecasts from various sources with emphasis on:
1. Importance of a thorough weather check.
2. Sources available for obtaining weather information.
3. Use of weather reports, forecasts, and charts.
4. Use of PIREP's, SIGMET's, and AIRMET's.
5. Recognition of aviation weather hazards to include wind shear.
6. Factors to be considered in making a “go/no-go” decision.
FAA-S-8081-18 2-10 C. TASK: CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT PLANNING REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 61-84; Navigation Charts;
Airport/Facility Directory; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge of the elements of crosscountry flight planning by presenting and explaining a preplanned VFR cross-country flight of maximum duration, appropriate to the airship used for the flight test, as previously assigned by the examiner. The final flight plan shall include real-time weather to the first fuel stop, with maximum allowable passenger and baggage loads.
2. Uses appropriate, current aeronautical charts.
3. Plots a course for the intended route of flight, considering terrain and pressure height.
4. Identifies airspace, obstructions, and alternate airports.
5. Selects easily identifiable en route checkpoints.
6. Selects the most favorable altitudes, considering weather conditions and equipment capabilities.
7. Computes headings, flight time, and fuel requirements.
8. Selects appropriate navigation systems/facilities and communication frequencies.
9. Considers availability of facilities and ground crew at destination.
10. Extracts and applies pertinent information from AIM, Airport/Facility Directory, NOTAM’s, and other flight publications.
11. Completes a navigation log and simulates filing a VFR flight plan.
FAA-S-8081-182-11 D. TASK: PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits commercial pilot knowledge of the elements of performance and limitations by explaining:
1. Determination of weight and trim condition.
2. Use of performance charts, tables, and other data in determining performance in various phases of flight.
3. Effects of the following conditions on airship performance—
a. weights and lift (static and dynamic).
b. relationship of ballonet fullness to pressure height.
c. superheat on percent of fullness.
d. average ballonet volume with respect to total envelope volume.
e. loss of gross lift when above pressure height.
f. leaks in ballonets and envelope.
g. gas purity on lift.
h. temperature inversion on descents.
I. superheat on lift.
j. air temperature changes.
k. humidity, altitude, and temperature on lift.
l. maximum rate climb and descent limitations.
E. TASK: OPERATION OF SYSTEMS REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits commercial pilot knowledge of the elements of the operation of systems, as applicable to the airship used for the practical test, by explaining:
1. Surface control systems.
2. Flight instruments and associated controls.
3. Landing gear.
4. Engines and propellers.
5. Fuel and oil system.
6. Electrical system.
7. Envelope/ballonet pressure systems.
8. Avionics and auxiliary equipment.
9. Any system unique to the airship flown.
FAA-S-8081-18 2-12 IV. AREA OF OPERATION:
PREFLIGHT LESSON ON A MANEUVER TO BE
PERFORMED IN FLIGHT NOTE: Examiner will select at least one maneuver from AREAS OF OPERATION VII through XI, and ask the applicant to present a preflight lesson on the maneuver selected as the lesson would be taught to a student. Previously developed lesson plans from the applicant’s library may be used.
TASK: MANEUVER LESSON REFERENCES: AC 60-14; Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the selected maneuver by:
1. Using a lesson plan that includes all essential items to make an effective and organized presentation.
2. Stating the objective.
3. Giving an accurate, comprehensive oral description of the maneuver, including the elements and associated common errors.
4. Using instructional aids, as appropriate.
5. Describing the recognition, analysis, and correction of common errors.
FAA-S-8081-182-13 V. AREA OF OPERATION:
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES A. TASK: PREFLIGHT INSPECTION REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge of the elements of a preflight inspection, as applicable to the airship used for the practical test, by explaining reasons for the visual inspection, what items should be inspected, and how defects are detected.
2. Inspects airship with reference to an appropriate checklist.
3. Verifies the airship is in condition for safe flight.
B. TASK: COCKPIT MANAGEMENT REFERENCES: AC 61-21; Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge by explaining the elements of cockpit management.
2. Briefs passengers on the use of safety belts and emergency procedures.
3. Organizes essential material and equipment in a manner that makes the items readily available.
4. Maintains orderly records reflecting progress of the flight, as appropriate.
FAA-S-8081-18 2-14 C. TASK: ENGINE STARTING REFERENCES: AC 61-21, AC 61-23, AC 91-13; Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge by explaining the elements of engine starting, as applicable to the airship used for the practical test.
2. Observes safety precautions of starting, considering open hangars, other aircraft, and safety of nearby persons and property.
3. Considers starting under various atmospheric conditions and use of an external power source, if appropriate.
4. Accomplishes correct starting procedure including proper adjustment of engine controls.
5. Coordinates with ground crew to minimize movement of airship during and after start.
6. Completes an appropriate checklist.
D. TASK: UNMASTING AND POSITIONING FOR TAKEOFF REFERENCE: Airship Flight Manual.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits commercial pilot knowledge by explaining the elements of unmasting and positioning for takeoff.
2. Briefs ground crew and coordinates hand signals and voice commands.
3. Prevents airship from riding up on the mast.
4. Ensures proper envelope pressure and trim before coming off the mast.
5. Uses ground crew and airship controls properly to move away from the mast and into position for takeoff.
6. Divides attention inside and outside the cockpit so as to avoid possible immediate takeoff after coming off the mast.
7. Completes an appropriate checklist.