Private Pilot 5.1 · Phase 1 · Lesson 08

Crosswind, Slips, Soft Field, Go-Arounds

Student

Date

Instructor

Aircraft N41459 Warrior N1302B Luscombe Ground only Flight time Ground time

Objective

Crosswind takeoffs and landings added, slips introduced. Student should make unassisted takeoffs and landings and fly accurate traffic pattern. Go-arounds practiced from multiple scenarios.

Pre-Flight: 1 hr | Flight Time: 1.5 hr | Post-Flight: 0.5 hr

Lesson steps

Check each step as it is completed. Leave anything not done blank. Sign and date once at the bottom.

1. Preflight discussion - Student directs PA.I.HPA.I.APA.I.B 2. Crosswind operations - Demonstration and practice PA.IV.APA.IV.B 3. Slips and soft field work - Do PA.IV.MPA.IV.C 4. Multiple go-around scenarios - Practice PA.IV.N 5. Postflight Discussion - Do

Items needed for success

Preflight planning documents
Airport Diagram
Frequency quick list
Aircraft Checklist
Sectional Chart

Completion standards

Meet the objective above. Each step is complete when performed to the standard of the lesson.

Debrief and sign-off

Sign once for the whole lesson. Steps left unchecked above were not completed this session.

Instructor signature / initials

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