Preflight Discussion

• Lesson objective and completion standards  
  
• Scenario
  • Ask PT to identify hazards and manage risks
• Oral Prep Tasks
  • A: What must you accomplish to be eligible to test for a private pilot certificate?
  • B: What is an airworthiness directive?
  • C: What types of weather products alert you to the possibility of turbulence?
  • D: Where do you obtain the airport diagram for an airport?
  • E: Can you operate VFR in a MOA?
  • F:  How will high density altitude atmospheric conditions affect engine starting?
  • G: Describe the hydraulic system on your airplane?
  • H: Intentionally blank
• Preflight Risk Assessment

Flight

• Depending on how recently the student has flown with you, you may wish to observe their skills and decision making for a few patterns before they solo.
• The PT should practice takeoffs, traffic patterns, and landings solo.