Flight Training Lesson 18

2.5 Hours Dual; 2.5 hours Cross-Country; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 0.75 Hours

Objective

During this lesson, the student will be given an in-depth and detailed exposure to IFR cross-country operations, including departure, en route, emergency, and arrival procedures. Since the flight is designed to meet the cross-country requirements stated in FAR part 141 - Appendix C, 4(c),(2), it shall include three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems, each executed at a different airport and the flight must be at least 100nm in length on airways or as routed by ATC, with one straight line distance greater than 50nm.

FAR Part 141 - Appendix C, 4(c)(2) Requirement

One cross-country flight that (i) Is in a helicopter and is performed under IFR;(ii) Is a distance of at least 100 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing with one segment of the flight consisting of at least a straight-line distance of 50 nautical miles between airports;(iii) Involves an instrument approach at each airport; and (iv) Involves three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.

Elements

Review

• IFR cross-country planning
1. Obtaining weather information
2. Aircraft performance, limitations, and systems related to IFR operations
• Filing an IFR flight plan
• Preflight check of instruments and equipment
• Obtaining an IFR clearance
• IFR departures
1. Use of DPs
2. Use of Radar
• En Route procedure and clearances
1. VOR navigation
2. Holding
3. En Route course changes
4. Calculating ETAs
• Canceling an IFR flight plan
• Simulated emergency procedures
1. Loss of communications
2. Radio failure
3. Instrument failure
4. Systems failure
5. Equipment failure
6. Icing
7. Turbulence
8. Low fuel supply
9. Engine failure
• Arrival procedures and clearances
1. Use of STARs
2. Use of Radar
3. VOR approach
4. ILS approach
5. LOC approach
6. Missed approach procedures (if applicable)

Introduction

• None

Schedule

• fly to CEF (58 n.m.; LOC approach), ORH (VOR or GPS approach), BED (ILS)
• fly to SFM (61 n.m.; VOR or LOC approach), PSM (GPS approach), BED (ILS)

Equipment

• FAA Rotorcraft Flying Handbook
• FAA Instrument Flying Handbook
• Robinson R22/R44 IFR Trainer
• R22/R44 P.O.H.

Completion Standards

At the completion of this flight, the student should have a thorough understanding of cross-country and emergency procedures.

Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:

Flight Training Record, Lesson 18

Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in previous section. After completing a maneuver listed under Introduction, place a check mark next to that maneuver. Assign grades of Above Standard, Meets Standard, or Below Standard to maneuvers listed under Review.

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