Ground Training Lesson 25
2.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised July 2008
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
This lesson is the final oral exam as part of the completion
standards of the ground course. The chief instructor, assistant chief
flight instructor, or qualified instructor designated by either the
chief instructor or assistant chief instructor will conduct this
lesson. The student will be evaluated on their readiness to take the
oral section of the flight instruction practical test.
Elements
Fundamentals of Instructing
- The learning process
- Human behavior and effective communication
- The teaching process
- Teaching method
- Critique and evaluation
- CFI characteristics and responsibilities
- Planning instructional activity
Technical Subjects
- Aeromedical factors
- Visual scanning and collision avoidance
- Use of distractions during flight training
- Principles of flight
- Helicopter flight controls
- Helicopter weight and balance
- Navigation and flight planning
- Night operations
- Regulations and publications
- Minimum equipment list
- National airspace system
- Logbook entries and certificate endorsement
Preflight Preparation
- Certificates and documents
- Weather information
- Operation of systems
- Performance and limitations
Emergency Operations
- Anti-torque system failure
- Dynamic rollover
- Ground resonance
- Low "G" conditions
- Systems and equipment malfunctions
- Smoke or fire during ground or flight operation
- Engine/oil and fuel system
- Carburetor icing
- Electrical system
- Flight controls
- Rotor/drive system
- Pitot/static system
- Emergency equipment and survival gear
Completion Standards
The student has demonstrated from oral testing that he or she meets
the acceptable performance standards of the flight instructor
helicopter practical test.
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 25
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Instructor Endorsement:
- Date of Lesson: