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  • Chapter 10: Weight and Balance

    understanding the operations, limitations, and performance characteristics of the aircraft, the pilot can make educated flight decisions. By learning what preventive maintenance is allowed on the aircraft, a pilot can maintain his or her aircraft in an airworthy condition ... aircraft is critical to flight safety. Operating above the maximum weight limitation compromises the structural integrity of an aircraft and adversely affects its performance. Operation with the center of gravity (CG) outside the approved limits results in control difficulty…

  • Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Positive Exchange of Flight Controls › Procedure

    demonstration and, finally, the learner performs the maneuver with the instructor following along on the controls. [Figure 9-8] Flight instructors should always guard the controls and be prepared to take control of the aircraft. When necessary, the instructor should ... learner on the controls and having to fight for control of the aircraft. Learners should never be allowed to exceed the flight instructor’s limits. Flight instructors should not exceed their own ability to perceive a problem, decide upon…

  • Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight › Aircraft Design Characteristics

    structural strength. These limitations indicate the maximum performance and maneuverability of the aircraft. If the aircraft is to provide maximum utility, it must be safely controllable to the full extent of these limits without exceeding the pilot’s strength…

  • Appendix C: Certificates, Ratings, and Endorsements › Flight Instructor Endorsements › Aircraft Checkouts/Transitions

    comparable in performance and complexity to transport airplanes. For these, the flight instructor’s checkout should be at least as thorough as an official type rating practical test. Other considerations include: ⦁ AC 90-109, Transition to Unfamiliar Aircraft, contains information ... experimental airplanes. For the conduct of an aircraft checkout, it is essential the flight instructor is fully qualified in the aircraft used and thoroughly familiar with its operating procedures, AFM, and operating limitations. An instructor who does not meet…

  • Chapter 9: Techniques of Flight Instruction › Integrated Flight Instruction › Operating Efficiency

    altitudes in cruising flight definitely increases average cruising performance. The use of integrated flight instruction provides the learner with the ability to control an aircraft in flight for limited periods if outside references are lost. In an emergency, this ability…

  • Appendix C: Certificates, Ratings, and Endorsements › Flight Instructor Endorsements

    other flight instructors. Typical endorsements include but are not limited to flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks, the additional training required for high performance, high altitude, and tail wheel aircraft, and types of glider launches. Additional rating applicants (e.g., multiengine…