Area of Operation 1

A unique approach to practical test taking

FAA-S-8081-14AU.S. Department Of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

PRIVATE PILOT

Practical Test Standards

for

AIRPLANE

(SEL, MEL, SES, MES)

August 2002

FLIGHT STANDARDS SERVICE

Washington, DC 20591

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Presenter

• Steven Brady• Aviation Safety Inspector,

Orlando FSDO• Airline Transport Pilot• Former pilot examiner• Flight Instructor

PTS Introduction

• “Flight instructors are expected to use this book when preparing applicants for practical tests. Applicants should be familiar with this book and refer to these standards during their training.”

PTS available at http://afs600.faa.gov

This presentation can be used for:

Wings phases

Refresher

Flight reviews

Additional benefits

There is no formal division between the ‘oral’ and the ‘skill’ portions of the practical test.

Contrary to common misconception…

Special Emphasis Areas

1. Positive aircraft control

2. Procedures for positive exchange of flight controls

3. Stall/spin awareness

4. Collision avoidance

5. Wake turbulence avoidance

Special Emphasis Areas (cont.)

1. Land and Hold Short Operations

2. Runway incursion avoidance

3. Controlled flight into terrain

4. Aeronautical decision making

5. Checklist usage

6. Other areas as appropriate

1. Land and Hold Short Operations

2. Runway incursion avoidance

3. Controlled flight into terrain

4. Aeronautical decision making

5. Checklist usage

6. Other areas as appropriate

Special Emphasis Areas (cont.)

Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist

Aircraft Documents:

Airworthiness Certificate

Registration Certificate

Operating Limitations

ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT:

Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist

Aircraft Maintenance Records - Logbook, Record of Airworthiness Inspections & AD compliance

Pilot’s Operating Handbook, FAA-Approved Airplane Flight Manual

ACCEPTABLE AIRCRAFT (CONT) :

View limiting device Current charts Computer / plotter Flight plan form Flight logs Current AIM, AFD & need publications

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:

Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist

Photo/signature ID Pilot certificate & Current & appropriate medical Completed Form 8710-1, Airman cert.

and/or Rating Application with Instructors signature (if applic.)

PERSONAL RECORDS:

Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist

Computer Test Report Pilot logbook with appropriate Instructor

Endorsements Form 8060-5, Disapproval Notice Approved School Graduation Certificate Examiner’s fee

PERSONAL RECORDS (cont) :

Applicant’s Practical Test Checklist

Equipment & Records

61.113   Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.

With few exceptions

“(a) …no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command..…carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command…”

A. Certificates and Documents

“…no person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, that person has—”

Certificates and Documents

Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (c)

“Accomplished a flight review given in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an authorized instructor…”

or

Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (c)(1)

Certificates and Documents

Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (d)

“…passed a pilot proficiency check …for a pilot certificate or operating privilege…”

or

Certificates and Documents

Recent Flight Experience - 61.56 (e)

“…satisfactorily accomplished one or more phases of an FAA-sponsored pilot proficiency award program…”

Certificates and Documents

B. Airworthiness Requirements

What does the candidate need to know (& show!) that the a/c is airworthy?

Explain:

• Equipment & instruments required• Procedures & limits if items are inoperative• Requirements to obtain special flight permits

B. Airworthiness Requirements (con't)

Locate & explain:

• Airworthiness directives• Compliance records• Maintenance/inspection requirements• Record keeping

Paperwork!

C. Weather InformationMETAR…

KSFB 251553Z 22012KT 10SM FEW032 27/20 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02720200=

KSFB 251516Z 23009KT 10SM SCT020 BKN026 27/20 A2998 RMK AO2 (SPECI)

C. Weather InformationTAF…

TAF KPBI 251128Z 251212 20005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110 FM1400 19012KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 1418 5SM SHRA BKN040 FM1800 19013KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 SCT120 FM0100 20009KT P6SM SCT040 SCT120

C. Weather Information

Surface Analysis Chart

C. Weather Information

Radar Summary Chart

C. Weather Information

Winds & Temperature Aloft

C. Weather InformationPireps…

PILOT REPORTS WITHIN THE PAST 3 HOURS

CRG UUA /OV 25SW CRG/TM 1452/FL400/TP C550/TB SVR/RM ZJX CWSU=

CRG UA /OV CRG153030/TM 1448/FL220/TP B757/TA -22/TB LGT/IC NONE=

C. Weather Information

● Other information:

– Convective outlook chart

– AWOS, ASOS & ATIS reports

• To 1st fuel stop using maximum allowable pax,

bags and/or cargo• Current charts• Properly identifies airspace, obstructions & terrain• Selects easily identifiable checkpoints• Favourable altitude choices• Chooses appropriate nav & com facilities & freq.• NOTAMS, AF/D etc• Nav log & simulates filing VFR flight plan

D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

NOTAMS

Graphic TFR

D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Course Plotting

D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Pilotage

D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

Navigation Log

D. Cross-Country Flight Planning

VFR Flight Plan

E. National Airspace System

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G1,200 E

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700 E

G GSFCE

E. National Airspace System

3 SM, Clear of Clouds

3 SM

1000 above

500 below

2000 horizontal

5 SM

1000 above, 1000 below, 1 mile horizontal

3 SM

1000 above

500 below

2000 horizontal

3 SM

1000 above

500 below

2000 horizontal

IFR only

1 SMClear of clouds *

* Class G Airspace Night Visibility - 3 SM, 1000 above, 500 below, 2000 horizontal

FL180

FL600

10000 FT

14500 FT

F. Performance and Limitations

1. “Demonstrates knowledge....by explaining the use of charts, tables & data to determine performance” including adverse effects of exceedances

2.Weight & balance computed. Within limits throughout flight

3. Performance charts, tables & data used4.Describes effect of atmospheric conditions on

performance

G. Operation of Systems

1. Primary flight controls & trim2. Flaps, L.E.D.s & spoilers3. Water rudders4. Powerplant & propellor5. Landing gear

Practical test aircraft - explain at least 3 of:

G. Operation of Systems (con't)

6. Fuel, oil & hydraulics7. Electrical8. Avionics9. Pitot-static, vacuum/pressure &

associated instruments10. Environmental11. Deicing & anti-icing

H. Water and Seaplane Characteristics

Not covered in this presentation

I. Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation

Not covered in this presentation

J. Aeromedical Factors

1. Symptoms, causes, effects & corrective action of at least 3 of:

• Hypoxia• Hyperventilation• Middle ear & sinus problems• Spatial disorientation

Explain:

J. Aeromedical Factors (con't)

• Motion sickness• Carbon monoxide poisening• Stress & fatigue• Dehydration

2. Effects of alcohol & O-T-C medications

3. Effects of nitrogen w.r.t. flying after scuba diving

Lack of familiarity with the PTS...

…is like going into a checkride blindfolded