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VI. AREA OF OPERATION: FLIGHT BY REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENTS
NOTE: The examiner shall select TASK H and at least one other TASK. The applicant shall select either the primary and supporting or the control and performance method for teaching this AREA OF OPERATION.

REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of teaching straight-andlevel flight by describing
   a. the relationship of pitch, bank, and power in straightand-level flight.
   b. procedure using full panel and partial panel
   c. coordination of controls and trim.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to straight-and-level flight by describing
   a. slow or improper cross-check during straight-and-level flight.
   b. improper power control.
   c. failure to make smooth, precise corrections, as required.
   d. uncoordinated use of controls.
   e. improper trim control.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains straight-andlevel flight from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to straight-and-level flight.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of teaching turns by describing
   a. the relationship of true airspeed and angle of bank to a standard rate turn.
   b. technique and procedure using full panel and partial panel for entry and recovery of a constant rate turn, including the performance of a half-standard rate turn.
   c. coordination of controls and trim.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to turns by describing
   a. improper cross-check procedures.
   b. improper bank control during roll-in and roll-out.
   c. failure to make smooth, precise corrections, as required.
   d. uncoordinated use of controls.
   e. improper trim technique.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains turns from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to turns.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of teaching change of airspeed in straight-and-level flight and turns by describing
   a. procedure using full panel and partial panel for maintaining altitude and changing airspeed in straight-and-level and turning flight.
   b. coordination of controls and trim technique.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to changes of airspeed in straight-and-level and turning flight by describing
   a. slow or improper cross-check during straight-and-level flight and turns.
   b. improper power control.
   c. failure to make smooth, precise corrections, as required.
   d. uncoordinated use of controls.
   e. improper trim technique.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains changes of airspeed in straight-and-level and turning flight from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to changes of airspeed in straight-and-level and turning flight.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of constant airspeed climbs and descents by describing
   a. procedure using full panel and partial panel for an entry into a straight climb or climbing turn, from either cruising or climbing airspeed.
   b. a stabilized straight climb or climbing turn.
   c. a level-off from a straight climb or climbing turn, at either cruising or climbing airspeed.
   d. procedure using full panel and partial panel for an entry into a straight descent or descending turn from either cruising or descending airspeed.
   e. a stabilized straight descent or descending turn.
   f. a level-off from a straight descent or descending turn, at either cruising or descending airspeed.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to constant airspeed climbs and descents by describing
   a. failure to use a proper power setting and pitch attitude.
   b. improper correction of vertical rate, airspeed, heading, or rate-of-turn errors.
   c. uncoordinated use of controls.
   d. improper trim control.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a constant airspeed climb and a constant airspeed descent from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to constant airspeed climbs and descents.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of constant rate climbs and descents by describing
   a. procedure using full panel and partial panel for an entry into a constant rate climb or descent.
   b. a stabilized constant rate straight climb or climbing turn, using the vertical speed indicator.
   c. a level-off from a constant rate straight climb or climbing turn.
   d. an entry into a constant rate straight descent or descending turn.
   e. a stabilized constant rate straight descent or descending turn using the vertical speed indicator.
   f. level-off from a constant rate straight descent or descending turn.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to constant rate climbs and descents by describing?
   a. failure to use a proper power setting and pitch attitude.
   b. improper correction of vertical rate, airspeed, heading, or rate-of-turn errors.
   c. uncoordinated use of controls.
   d. improper trim control.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains a constant rate climb and a constant rate descent from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to constant rate climbs and descents.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of timed turns to magnetic compass headings by describing
   a. operating characteristics and errors of the magnetic compass.
   b. calibration of the miniature aircraft of the turn coordinator2, both right and left, using full panel and the clock.
   c. procedures using full panel and partial panel performing compass turns to a specified heading.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to timed turns to magnetic compass headings by describing
   a. incorrect calibration procedures.
   b. improper timing.
   c. uncoordinated use of controls.
   d. improper trim control.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains timed turns to magnetic compass headings from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to timed turns to magnetic compass headings.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of steep turns by describing
   a. procedure using full panel and partial panel for entry and recovery of a steep turn.
   b. the need for a proper instrument cross-check.
   c. roll-in/roll-out procedure.
   d. coordination of control and trim.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to steep turns by describing?
   a. failure to recognize and make proper corrections for pitch, bank, or power errors.
   b. failure to compensate for precession of the horizon bar of the attitude indicator.
   c. uncoordinated use of controls.
   d. improper trim technique.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains steep turns from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to steep turns.

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REFERENCES: FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-8081-4.
Objective. To determine that the applicant:
1. Exhibits instructional knowledge of recovery from unusual flight attitudes by describing
   a. conditions or situations which contribute to the development of unusual flight attitudes.
   b. procedure using full panel and partial panel for recovery from nose-high and nose-low unusual flight attitudes.
2. Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to recovery from unusual flight attitudes by describing
   a. incorrect interpretation of the flight instruments.
   b. inappropriate application of controls.
3. Demonstrates and simultaneously explains recovery from unusual flight attitudes, solely by reference to instruments, from an instructional standpoint.
4. Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to recovery from unusual flight attitudes.

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Chuck