Pre-takeoff

Uses checklist
Takeoff configuration
Radio use and acknowledgments and compliance
Clearing approach

TrimP Most aircraft have single axis trim for the elevator Airliners have three axis trim for the elevator rudder…
TakeoffsAlignment BR Rotation and liftoff BR Drift correction BR Airborne alignment check BR Clearing turns ...
Uncontrolled Airport RadioP Start listening well away from the airport Overfly above pattern altitude if you are uncertain of pattern…
Cruise ControlP Learning to trim for level flight requires that you think in terms of setting as many constants as possible…
Yoke ControlP The third skill of taxiing is the use of the yoke which needs to be positioned so that a wind gust will not…
Historical Midairsul li 766 midairs 1807 fatalities BR li 44 of midairs have no fatalities BR li ...
Self-Doubt is NormalP Every so often the instructor finds a student who is going through a phase of flying that is very…
Equipment and Survival GearELT battery life FAR requirements operation ...
Private Pilot LegalityLicense in possession BR Current medical BR Flight review or additional rating ...
The PTSEverything about the Practical Test is a given If you have studied the PTS you know what is going to happen…
Private Pilot Currency3 landings in last 90 days before carrying passengers BR 3 full stop landing for night currency ...
1996 Statistics46000 accidents 25 involved drugs or alcohol 20 were caused by mechanical problems 27 had terrain as a factor…