CFI PTS 3

VII. AREA OF OPERATION: TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS Index

NOTE: The examiner will select at least one TASK.

A. TASK: NORMAL AND CROSSWIND TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (ASEL and ASES) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21; FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual, Seaplane Manual.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of a normal and crosswind takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) review of wind conditions.
(b) takeoff hazards.
(c) use of wing flaps.
(d) alignment with takeoff path.
(e) initial positioning of flight controls.
(f) power application.
(g) directional control during acceleration on the surface.
(h) crosswind control technique during acceleration on the surface.
(i) lift-off attitude and airspeed.
(j) climb attitude, power setting, and airspeed (VY).
(k) crosswind correction and track during climb.
(l) use of checklist.
(m) difference between a normal and a glassy-water takeoff (seaplane).

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to a normal and crosswind takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) improper initial positioning of flight controls and wing flaps.
(b) improper power application
(c) inappropriate removal of hand from throttle.
(d) poor directional control.
(e) improper use of ailerons.
(f) improper pitch attitude during lift-off.
(g) failure to establish and maintain proper climb configuration and airspeed.
(h) drift during climb.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a normal or a crosswind takeoff and climb from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to a normal or a crosswind takeoff and climb.

B. TASK: SHORT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (ASEL) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21; FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of a short-field takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) review of wind conditions.
(b) takeoff and climb hazards, particularly those related to obstacles.
(c) use of wing flaps.
(d) how to position and align the airplane for maximum utilization of available takeoff area.
(e) initial positioning of flight controls.
(f) power application.
(g) directional control during acceleration on the surface.
(h) crosswind control technique during acceleration on the surface.
(i) lift-off attitude and airspeed.
(j) initial climb attitude and airspeed (VX) until obstacle is cleared (50 feet/16 meters AGL).
(k) track during climb.
(l) use of checklist.

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to a short-field takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) failure to position the airplane for maximum utilization of available takeoff area.
(b) improper initial positioning of flight controls and wing flaps.
(c) improper power application.
(d) inappropriate removal of hand from throttle.
(e) poor directional control.
(f) improper use of brakes.
(g) improper pitch attitude during lift-off.
(h) failure to establish and maintain proper climb configuration and airspeed.
(i) drift during climb.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a short-field takeoff and climb from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to a short-field takeoff and climb.

C. TASK: SOFT-FIELD TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (ASEL) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21; FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of a soft-field takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) factors related to the transfer of airplane weight from the landing gear to the wings as rapidly as possible.
(b) review of wind conditions and takeoff surface.
(c) use of wing flaps.
(d) how to align the airplane with the takeoff path without stopping.
(e) initial positioning of flight controls.
(f) power application.
(g) directional control during acceleration on the surface.
(h) crosswind control technique during acceleration on the surface.
(i) lift-off attitude and airspeed.
(j) acceleration in ground effect to climb airspeed (VY).
(k) track during climb.
(l) use of checklist.

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to a soft-field takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) improper initial positioning of the flight controls or wing flaps.
(b) hazards of allowing the airplane to stop on the takeoff surface prior to initiating takeoff.
(c) improper power application.
(d) inappropriate removal of hand from throttle.
(e) poor directional control.
(f) improper use of brakes.
(g) improper pitch attitude during lift-off.
(h) hazards of settling back to takeoff surface after becoming airborne.
(i) failure to establish and maintain proper climb configuration and airspeed.
(j) drift during climb.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a soft-field takeoff and climb from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to a soft-field takeoff and climb.

D. TASK: ROUGH-WATER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (ASES) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21; FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual, Seaplane Manual.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of a rough-water takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) review of wind conditions.
(b) takeoff hazards.
(c) factors which should be considered in the selection of the most suitable takeoff area.
(d) use of wing flaps.
(e) alignment with proposed takeoff path.
(f) initial positioning of flight controls.
(g) power application.
(h) directional control.
(i) most efficient planing angle.
(j) lift-off attitude and airspeed.
(k) climb attitude, power setting, and airspeed.
(l) track during climb.
(m) use of checklist.

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to a rough-water takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) poor judgment in the selection of a suitable takeoff area.
(b) improper initial positioning of flight controls and wing flaps.
(c) improper power application.
(d) inappropriate removal of hand from throttle.
(e) poor directional control.
(f) improper correction for porpoising, skipping, or an unusual increase in water drag.
(g) improper pitch attitude during takeoff run and lift-off.
(h) hazards of inadvertent contact with the water after becoming airborne.
(i) failure to establish and maintain proper climb configuration and airspeed.
(j) drift during climb.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a rough-water takeoff and climb from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to a rough-water takeoff and climb.

E. TASK: CONFINED-AREA TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (ASES) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21; FAA-S-8081-1, FAA-S-8081-2; Pilot's Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual, Seaplane Manual.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of a confined-area takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) review of wind conditions.
(b) takeoff hazards, particularly those related to obstacles.
(c) use of wing flaps.
(d) factors related to minimum takeoff run and maximum climb performance.
(e) factors that should be considered in the selection of the most suitable takeoff area.
(f) alignment with the proposed takeoff path.
(g) initial positioning of flight controls.
(h) power application.
(i) directional control during acceleration on the surface.
(j) the most efficient planing angle.
(k) lift-off attitude and airspeed.
(l) climb attitude, power setting, and airspeed for obstacle clearance.
(m) track during climb.
(n) use of checklist.

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to a confined-area takeoff and climb by describing -

(a) failure to position the airplane to take full advantage of the available takeoff area.
(b) improper initial positioning of flight controls or wing flaps.
(c) improper power application.
(d) inappropriate removal of hand from throttle.
(e) poor directional control.
(f) improper correction for porpoising, skipping, or an unusual increase in water drag.
(g) improper pitch attitude during lift-off.
(h) hazards of inadvertent contact with the water after becoming airborne.
(i) failure to establish and maintain proper climb configuration and airspeed.
(j) drift during climb.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a confined-area takeoff and climb from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to a confined-area takeoff and climb.

VIII. AREA OF OPERATION: FUNDAMENTALS OF FLIGHT Index

NOTE: The examiner will select at least one TASK.

A. TASK: STRAIGHT-AND-LEVEL FLIGHT (ASEL and ASES) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of straight-and-level flight by describing -

(a) effect and use of flight controls.
(b) the Integrated Flight Instruction method.
(c) outside and instrument references used for pitch, bank, and power control; the cross-check and interpretation of those references; and the control technique used.
(d) trim technique.
(e) methods that can be used to overcome tenseness and overcontrolling.

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to straight-and-level flight by describing -

(a) failure to cross-check and correctly interpret outside and instrument references.
(b) application of control movements rather than pressures.
(c) uncoordinated use of flight controls.
(d) faulty trim technique.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains straight-and-level flight from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to straight-and-level flight.

B. TASK: LEVEL TURNS (ASEL and ASES) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of level turns by describing -

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to level turns by describing -

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains level turns from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to level turns.

C. TASK: STRAIGHT CLIMBS AND CLIMBING TURNS (ASEL and ASES) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of straight climbs and climbing turns by describing -

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to straight climbs and climbing turns by describing -

(a) failure to cross-check and correctly interpret outside and instrument references.
(b) application of control movements rather than pressures.
(c) improper correction for torque effect.
(d) faulty trim technique.

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains straight climbs and climbing turns from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to straight climbs and climbing turns.

D. TASK: STRAIGHT DESCENTS AND DESCENDING TURNS (ASEL and ASES) Index

REFERENCES: AC 60-14, AC 61-21.

Objective. To determine that the applicant:

1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of straight descents and descending turns by describing -

2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to straight descents and descending turns by describing -

3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains straight descents and descending turns from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to straight descents and descending turns.

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