The student will become familiar with the training airplane, certificates and documents, visual inspection, basic flight instruments, and use of aircraft checklist.

The student should, with assistance, be familiar with the pilot operating handbook, airplane certificates and documents, visual inspection of training airplane, use of checklist, and basic flight instruments.

• Preflight WX Brief
• Aircraft Dispatch Procedures
• Maintenance Records and Inspection Compliance
• Pilot and Medical Certificate Requirements and Duration
• Aircraft Certificates and Documents
• Aircraft Controls and Equipment
• Preflight Inspection
• Four Fundamentals of Flight
• Flight Instrument Systems

Reading List

• MOS
• AFH Ch 1
• AFH Ch 2
• PHAK Ch 1
• PHAK Ch 2
• PHAK Ch 8
• FAR 61.19, 61.23, 61.51, 61.81, 61.83, 61.85, 61.87, 61.89
• FAR 91.103, 91.203
• POH Section 1 & 2
• AIM 7-1-31 through 7-1-32

Discussion Topics

• GUMPS Check
• V Speeds
• Checklist Usage
• SIU Procedures Books