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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to aeromedical factors by describing:
1. How to obtain an appropriate medical certificate.
2. How to obtain a medical certificate in the event of a possible medical deficiency.
3. The causes, symptoms, effects, and corrective action of the following medical factors—
a. hypoxia.
b. hyperventilation.
- Chapter middle ear and sinus problems.
d. spatial disorientation.
e. motion sickness.
f. carbon monoxide poisoning.
g. fatigue and stress.
h. dehydration.
4. The effects of alcohol and drugs, and their relationship to flight safety.
5. The effect of nitrogen excesses incurred during scuba dives and how this affects pilots and passengers during flight.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25, AC 90-48; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of visual scanning and collision avoidance by describing:
1. Relationship between a pilot’s physical condition and vision.
2. Environmental conditions that degrade vision.
3. Vestibular and visual illusions.
4. “See and avoid” concept.
5. Proper visual scanning procedure.
6. Relationship between poor visual scanning habits and increased collision risk.
7. Proper clearing procedures.
8. Importance of knowing aircraft blind spots.
9. Relationship between aircraft speed differential and collision risk.
10. Situations that involve the greatest collision risk.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of principles of flight by describing:
1. Airfoil design characteristics.
2. Airplane stability and controllability.
3. Turning tendency (torque effect).
4. Load factors in airplane design.
5. Wingtip vortices and precautions to be taken.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to the airplane flight controls by describing the purpose, location, direction of movement, effect, and proper procedure for use of the:
1. Primary flight controls.
2. Secondary flight controls.
3. Trim Controls.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-1, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of airplane weight and balance by describing:
1. Weight and balance terms.
2. Effect of weight and balance on performance.
3. Methods of weight and balance control.
4. Determination of total weight and center of gravity and the changes that occur when adding, removing, or shifting weight.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of navigation and flight planning by describing:
1. Terms used in navigation.
2. Features of aeronautical charts.
3. Importance of using the proper and current aeronautical charts.
4. Method of plotting a course, selection of fuel stops and alternates, and appropriate actions in the event of unforeseen situations.
5. Fundamentals of pilotage and dead reckoning.
6. Fundamentals of radio navigation.
7. Diversion to an alternate.
8. Lost procedures.
9. Computation of fuel consumption.
10. Importance of preparing and properly using a flight log.
11. Importance of a weather check and the use of good judgment in making a “go/no-go” decision.
12. Purpose of and procedure used in, filing a flight plan.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of night operations by describing:
1. Factors related to night vision.
2. Disorientation and night optical illusions.
3. Proper adjustment of interior lights.
4. Importance of having a flashlight with a red lens.
5. Night preflight inspection.
6. Engine starting procedures, including use of position and anti-collision lights prior to start.
7. Taxiing and orientation on an airport.
8. Takeoff and climb-out.
9. Inflight orientation.
10. Importance of verifying the airplane’s attitude by reference to flight instruments.
11. Night emergencies procedures.
12. Traffic patterns.
13. Approaches and landings with and without landing lights.
14. Go-around.
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REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; AC 61-107, FAA-H-8083-3; FAA-S-8081-12; POH/AFM, AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of high altitude operations by describing:
1. Regulatory requirements for use of oxygen.
2. Physiological hazards associated with high altitude operations.
3. Characteristics of a pressurized airplane and various types of supplemental oxygen systems.
4. Importance of “aviator’s breathing oxygen.”
5. Care and storage of high-pressure oxygen bottles.
6. Problems associated with rapid decompression and corresponding solutions.
7. Fundamental concept of cabin pressurization.
8. Operation of a cabin pressurization system.
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REFERENCES: 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 91; NTSB part 830; AC 00-2; FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM, AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to Federal Aviation Regulations and publications:
1. Availability and method of revision of 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 91, and NTSB part 830 by describing—
a. purpose.
b. general content.
2. Availability of flight information publications, advisory circulars, practical test standards, pilot operating handbooks, and FAA-approved airplane flight manuals by describing—
a. availability.
b. purpose.
- Chapter general content.
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REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of the national airspace system by describing:
1. Basic VFR Weather Minimums—for all classes of airspace.
2. Airspace classes—the operating rules, pilot certification, and airplane equipment requirements for the following—
a. Class A.
b. Class B.
- Chapter Class - Chapter
d. Class D.
e. Class E.
f. Class G.
3. Special use airspace (SUA).
4. Temporary flight restrictions (TFR).
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; AIM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to navigation systems and radar service by describing:
1. One ground-based navigational system (VOR/VORTAC, NDB, DME, and LORAN).
2. Satellite-based navigation system.
3. Radar service and procedures.
4. Global positioning system (GPS).
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REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 61; AC 61-65.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to logbook entries and certificate endorsements by describing:
1. Required logbook entries for instruction given.
2. Required student pilot certificate endorsements, including appropriate logbook entries.
3. Preparation of a recommendation for a pilot practical test, including appropriate logbook entry for—
a. initial pilot certification.
b. additional pilot certification.
- Chapter additional aircraft qualification.
4. Required endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of the required FAA flight review.
5. Required flight instructor records.
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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; POH/AFM.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to water and seaplane characteristics by describing:
1. The characteristics of water surface as affected by features, such as—
a. size and location of water operating area.
b. protected and unprotected operating areas.
- Chapter surface wind.
d. direction and height of waves.
e. direction and strength of water current.
f. floating and partially submerged debris.
g. sandbars, islands, and shoals.
2. Seaplane’s float or hull construction and its relationship to performance.
3. Causes of porpoising and skipping and pilot action necessary to prevent or to correct those occurrences.
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REFERENCES: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23; FAA-S-8081-12, FAA-S-8081-14; USCG Navigation Rules, International—Inland.
Objective. To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to seaplane bases, rules, and aids to marine navigation by describing:
1. How to locate and identify seaplane bases on charts or in directories.
2. Operating restrictions at various seaplane bases.
3. Right-of-way, steering, and sailing rules pertinent to seaplane operation.
4. Purpose and identification of marine navigation aids such as buoys, beacons, lights, and sound signals.
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