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ADDITION OF A MULTIENGINE CLASS RATING (AND AN
AIRPLANE CATEGORY RATING, IF APPROPRIATE) TO A FLIGHT
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE
REQUIRED
AREAS OF
OPERATION
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE AND RATING HELD
ASE RH RG G IA IH
I NO NO NO NO NO NO
II NO YES YES YES YES YES
III NO YES YES YES YES YES
IV NO NO NO NO NO NO
V YES YES YES YES YES YES
VI NO YES YES YES YES NES
VII NO YES YES YES YES YES
VIII YES YES YES YES YES YES
IX NO YES YES YES YES YES
X YES YES YES YES YES YES
XI NO YES YES YES NO YES
XII NO YES YES YES YES YES
XIII NO YES YES YES YES YES
XIV YES YES YES YES YES YES
XV YES YES YES YES YES YES
XVI NO YES YES YES YES YES NOTE: If an applicant holds more than one rating on a flight instructor certificate and the table indicates both a "yes" and a "no" for a particular AREA OF OPERATION, the "no" entry applies. This is logical since the applicant has satisfactorily accomplished the AREA OF OPERATION on a previous flight instructor practical test. At the discretion of the examiner, the applicant's competence in all AREAS OF OPERATION may be evaluated.
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CONTENTS A. CHECKLISTS:
1. Applicant's Practical Test Checklist2-vii
2. Examiner's Checklist2-ix
B. AREAS OF OPERATION I. FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTING
A. The Learning Process2-1
B. The Teaching Process2-1
C. Teaching Methods2-2
D. Evaluation2-2
E. Flight Instructor Characteristics
and Responsibilities2-3
F. Human Factors2-3
G. Planning Instructional Activity2-4
II. TECHNICAL SUBJECT AREAS
A. Aeromedical Factors2-5
B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance2-6
C. Use of Distractions During Flight Training2-6
D. Principles of Flight2-7
E. Elevators, Ailerons, and Rudder2-7
F. Trim Devices2-7
G. Wing Flaps2-8
H. Airplane Weight and Balance2-8
I. Navigation and Flight Planning2-8
J. Night Operations2-9
K. High Altitude Operations2-10
L. Federal Aviation Regulations2-10
M. Use of Minimum Equipment List2-11
N. Publications2-11
O. National Airspace System2-12
P. Logbook Entries and Certificate
Endorsements2-12
2-lxxxi FAA-S-8081-6AFAA-S-8081-6A CONTENTS (continued) III. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
A. Certificates and Documents2-13
B. Weather Information2-13
C. Water and Seaplane Characteristics2-14
D. Seaplane Bases, Rules, and Aids to
Marine Navigation2-14
IV. PREFLIGHT LESSON ON A MANEUVER TO BE
PERFORMED IN FLIGHT
Maneuver Lesson2-15
V. MULTIENGINE OPERATIONS
A. Operation of Systems2-16
B. Performance and Limitations2-17
C. Flight Principles - Engine Inoperative2-18
D. Emergency Procedures2-19
VI. GROUND AND WATER OPERATIONS
A. Visual Inspection2-20
B. Cockpit Management2-21
C. Engine Starting2-22
D. Taxiing - Landplane2-23
E. Taxiing - Seaplane2-24
F. Sailing2-25
G. Pretakeoff Check2-26
VII. AIRPORT OPERATIONS A. Radio Communications and ATC
Light Signals2-27
B. Traffic Patterns2-28
C. Airport and Runway Markings and Lighting2-29
VIII. TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff
and Climb2-30
B. Short-Field Takeoff and Climb2-31
C. Rough-Water Takeoff and Climb2-33
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D. Confined-Area Takeoff and Climb2-34
CONTENTS (continued) IX. FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT
A. Straight-and-Level Flight2-36
B. Level Turns2-37
C. Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns2-38
D. Straight Descents and Descending Turns2-39
X. STALLS AND MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT
A. Power-On Stalls2-40
B. Power-Off Stalls2-42
C. Maneuvering During Slow Flight2-43
XI. BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS
A. Straight-and-Level Flight2-45
B. Straight, Constant Airspeed Climbs2-46
C. Straight, Constant Airspeed Descents2-47
D. Turns to Headings2-48
E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes2-49
F. Radio Aids and Radar Services2-50
XII. PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS
A. Steep Turns2-51
B. Emergency Descent2-52
XIII. GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS
A. Rectangular Course2-53
B. S-Turns Across a Road2-54
C. Turns Around a Point2-55
XIV. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
A. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions2-56
B. Maneuvering with One Engine
Inoperative2-57
C. Engine Inoperative Loss of Directional
Control Demonstration2-59
D. Demonstrating the Effects of Various
2-lxxxiii FAA-S-8081-6AFAA-S-8081-6A Airspeeds and Configurations During
Engine Inoperative Performance2-61
CONTENTS (continued) E. Engine Failure During Takeoff
Before VMC2-62
F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off2-63
G. Approach and Landing with an
Inoperative Engine2-64
H. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear2-66
XV. APPROACHES AND LANDINGS A. Normal and Crosswind Approach
and Landing2-67
B. Go-Around2-68
C. Short-Field Approach and Landing2-69
D. Glassy-Water Approach and Landing2-70
E. Rough-Water Approach and Landing2-72
F. Confined-Area Approach and Landing2-73
XVI. AFTER-LANDING PROCEDURES
A. Anchoring2-75
B. Docking and Mooring2-76
C. Beaching2-77
D. Ramping2-78
E. Postflight Procedures2-78
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APPLICANT'S PRACTICAL TEST CHECKLIST APPOINTMENT WITH INSPECTOR OR EXAMINER:
NAME
TIME/DATE
ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT View-Limiting Device (if applicable) Aircraft Documents:
Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Operating Limitations FCC Station License Aircraft Maintenance Records:
Airworthiness Inspections Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT Current Aeronautical Charts Computer and Plotter Flight Plan Form Flight Logs Current AIM Current Airport Facility Directory
PERSONAL RECORDS Pilot Certificate Medical Certificate Completed FAA Form 8710-1, Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application AC Form 8080-2, Airman Written Test Report or Computer Test Report Logbook with Instructor's Endorsement Notice of Disapproval (if applicable) Approved School Graduation Certificate (if applicable) Examiner's Fee (if applicable)
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EXAMINER'S CHECKLIST
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - AIRPLANE (MULTIENGINE)
APPLICANT'S NAME
EXAMINER'S NAME
DATE TYPE CHECK AREA OF OPERATION:
I. FUNDAMENTALS OF INSTRUCTING A. The Learning Process B. The Teaching Process C. Teaching Methods D. Evaluation E. Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities F. Human Factors G. Planning Instructional Activity II. TECHNICAL SUBJECT AREAS A. Aeromedical Factors B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance C. Use of Distractions During Flight Training D. Principles of Flight E. Elevators, Ailerons, and Rudder F. Trim Devices G. Wing Flaps H. Airplane Weight and Balance I. Navigation and Flight Planning J. Night Operations K. High Altitude Operations L. Federal Aviation Regulations M. Use of Minimum Equipment List N. Publications O. National Airspace System P. Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements
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EXAMINER'S CHECKLIST
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR-AIRPLANE (MULTIENGINE) (continued) III. PREFLIGHT PREPARATION A. Certificates and Documents B. Weather Information C. Water and Seaplane Characteristics D. Seaplane Bases, Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation IV. PREFLIGHT LESSON ON A MANEUVER TO BE
PERFORMED IN FLIGHT Maneuver Lesson V. MULTIENGINE OPERATIONS A. Operation of Systems B. Performance and Limitations C. Flight Principles - Engine Inoperative D. Emergency Procedures VI. GROUND AND WATER OPERATIONS A. Visual Inspection B. Cockpit Management C. Engine Starting D. Taxiing - Landplane E. Taxiing - Seaplane F. Sailing G. Pretakeoff Check VII. AIRPORT OPERATIONS A. Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals B. Traffic Patterns C. Airport and Runway Markings and Lighting
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EXAMINER'S CHECKLIST
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR-AIRPLANE (MULTIENGINE) (continued) VIII. TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb B. Short-Field Takeoff and Climb C. Rough-Water Takeoff and Climb D. Confined-Area Takeoff and Climb IX. FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT A. Straight-and-Level Flight B. Level Turns C. Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns D. Straight Descents and Descending Turns X. STALLS AND MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT A. Power-On Stalls B. Power-Off Stalls C. Maneuvering During Slow Flight XI. BASIC INSTRUMENT MANEUVERS A. Straight-and-Level Flight B. Straight, Constant Airspeed Climbs C. Straight, Constant Airspeed Descents D. Turns to Headings E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes F. Radio Aids and Radar Services XII. PERFORMANCE MANEUVERS A. Steep Turns B. Emergency Descent XIII. GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS A. Rectangular Course B. S-Turns Across a Road C. Turns Around a Point
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EXAMINER'S CHECKLIST
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR-AIRPLANE (MULTIENGINE) (continued) XIV. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS A. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions B. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative C. Engine Inoperative Loss of Directional Control Demonstration D. Demonstrating the Effects of Various Airspeeds and Configurations During Engine Inoperative Performance E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine H. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear XV. APPROACHES AND LANDINGS A. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing B. Go-Around C. Short-Field Approach and Landing D. Glassy-Water Approach and Landing E. Rough-Water Approach and Landing F. Confined-Area Approach and Landing XVI. AFTER-LANDING PROCEDURES A. Anchoring B. Docking and Mooring C. Beaching D. Ramping E. Postflight Procedures
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