DEPARTING AIRPORT_____________Elev________TPA_______

FLIGHT PLAN 8. Proposed Route of Flight:__________________

SEQUENCE: _______________________________________
_______________________________________
1 – VFR:_____ / IFR:_____
2 – N__________________
Actual Clearance: “CLEARED to: __________
3 – Type & equip: ________
4 – TAS: _________ kts
5 – Departure point: _______ VIA: ___________________________________
6 – Departure time: ________ ______________________ Cleared as filed:___
7 – Altitude: _____________
8 – Route -------------- DP: _____________________________________
9 – Destination: __________
10 – Time En-route: ________
11 – Remarks:____________ Diverse Departure: Cross DER at or above 35’; climb straight
ahead at no less than 200’ per nautical mile (nm) to 400’ above
___________________ DER; turn in any direction while maintaining at least 200’ per nm
until reaching an appropriate altitude, such as an IFR altitude or
12 – Fuel: _______________ MEA.
13 – Alternate: ___________
14 – Pilot / Home base: Expect: FL ______ in: ____minutes. Void:______
15 – People on board: ______
16 – Color: _______________
17 – Destination Contact:

DEPARTURE FREQUENCIES ARRIVAL FREQUENCIES

ATIS / AWOS / ASOS : _________ ATIS / AWOS / ASOS : _________

Clearance Delivery : _________ Clearance Delivery : _________
Ground Control : _________ Ground Control : _________
Tower : _________ Tower : _________
Departure : _________ Departure : _________
Initial Departure Freq. : _________ Initial Departure Freq. : _________
FSS : _________ FSS : _________
________________ : _________ ________________ : _________

Departure Weather: ______________________________________Info: ___

Destination Weather ______________________________________ Info: ___
Alternate Weather ______________________________________Info: ___
Winds Aloft _____________________________________________________
Pireps / Freezing level _____________________________________________
NOTAMS
_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

CLOSE VFR Flight Plan with _________@ _______.____ FSS on Arrival

 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION
CABIN
* control locks……………………… REMOVED
elevator trim……………………… Set to “0”
avionics master…………………… OFF
ignition switch…………………… OFF and keys on panel
landing gear selector switch…….. DOWN before master
master switch…………………… ON
fuel quantity……………………. Check GAUGES
alternator warning light………… check on
stall warning……………………. CHECK
master switch…………………… OFF
flaps…………………………….. DOWN
static drain……………………… Drained
* fire extinguisher ……………….. Check PRESSURE
POH…………………………….. in Aircraft

RIGHT WING
flap…………………………….. check position & security
aileron…………………………. Check freedom of movement &
security
wing tip and landing light…….. condition & security
wing…………………………… overall condition
main landing gear…………… tire condition, strut, psi:_____
microswitches, door, brakes,
j-locks & wheel well
fuel vent……………………….. check for stoppage
* fuel drain……………………… Check for water, sediment &
proper fuel grade
de-icing boots………………….. CHECK

* fuel quantity…………………… CHECK VISUALLY

NOSE
engine oil……………………… proper amount & clean
cowl…………………………… check security
air inlet………………………… check clean
prop & spinner………………… check for nicks & security
alternator belt…………………. condition & security
landing light………………….. condition & security
nose gear……………………… tire condition, strut, door, psi:__
* fuel drain……………………… Check for water, sediment &
proper fuel grade
windshield…………………… cracks & cleanliness
LEFT WING
main landing gear……………… tire condition, strut, psi:____
microswitches, door, brakes
j-locks & wheel well
fuel vent……………………….. check for stoppage
* fuel drain………………………. Check for water, sediment &
proper fuel grade

* fuel quantity……………………. CHECK VISUALLY

stall warning…………………… freedom of movement

pitot / static masts……………… check for stoppage
wing……………………………. Overall condition
wing tip and landing light…….. condition & security
* aileron…………………………. Check freedom of movement &
security
flap…………………………….. check position & security
de-icing boots………………….. CHECK

EMPENNAGE
ventral surfaces……………….. check condition
* control surfaces……………….. check freedom of movement,
condition & security
de-icing boots………………….. CHECK
* trim tabs………………………. check freedom of movement,
condition & security
antennas………………………. Security & cleanliness
wing & tail tie-downs…………. Removed

TOW BAR…………………… “STOWED”

Basic instruments and equipment must be on any airplane for VFR flight?"

"Goose-a-Cat" Gas gauge - Oil pressure - Oil temperature - Seatbelts - Airspeed

indicator - Compass - Altimeter - Tachometer

Evidence that the airplane that we're about to fly is airworthy?

“Tape-Arow" Transponder inspection (every 24 months) - Annual inspection - Pitot

static check (every 24 months) - ELT check (yearly)

Airworthiness inspection - Registration - Operating limitations - Weight & balance

Instruments required for IFR flight = "Hac-a-Rat" Heading indicator - Adjustable

altimeter - Clock - Attitude indicator - Radios - Alternator/generator - Turn coordinator
Aircraft and Pilot Currency Weather Briefing

F.R. & Medical 24 mo 1. Type of briefing and Flight

Transponder 24 mo 2. Aircraft ID and Pilot’s name
Altimeter / Pitot static 24 mo 3. Aircraft Type
Annual 12 mo 4. Departure airport
IFR 6 mo 5. Route of flight
VFR 90 days 6. Destination
VOR test [FAR 91.171(a)(2)] 30 days 7. Cruise Altitude(s)
Months are calendar 8. ETD and ETE

VOR CHECK
Ground Check +/- 4 degrees Record: Date: ________
VOT Test Signal +/- 4 degrees Place: ________
Dual VOR Check within 4 “ Bearing Error: ________
Airborne check +/- 6 degrees
Signature: __________________

BEFORE ENGINE START

Charts…………………….………. on board
Flashlight……………………….… checked
* Control locks………..………..… REMOVED
* Controls…………..………….... FREE & proper response
* Seats & Belts………..………….... Adjusted & SECURE
Load & baggage…………………. SECURE
* Weight & CG……………………. CHECKED
* Altimeter………………………… Set to field elevation
Avionics…………..…………..…. OFF
Circuit breakers……….………..... Check
Electrical switches……………….. OFF except alternator
Gear handle…………………....… “DOWN” before Master “ON”
Oxygen…………………………… Charged & available
Cowl flaps…………….…………. OPEN
Flaps & flap handle………….…… UP and UP
* Trims………………………….…..”Free” & SET for takeoff
Fuel selector…………………….... BOTH / SOP
Master / Battery Switch………….. ON
* Fuel quantity…………………….. Re-check
Stall warning……………………. Check
Strobe / Rotating beacon………… ON
Passenger Briefing………………. Complete

“Aviation in itself is not inherently dangerous, but to an even greater

degree than the sea, it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness
incapacity or neglect.”
 STARTING ENGINE
* Fuel quantity………..………..….. Adequate and Balanced
Gear lights…… ………….…….…GREEN lights / NO RED
Mixture………………..…………. SOP – Rich or Idle cutoff
Fuel boost pump…………………. SOP
Prop…………………..….……..... HIGH RPM
Magneto switches………………… ON
Carb Heat………………….…..…. COLD
Primer …………………………… 2-4 shots if engine cold
Throttle…………………………… PUMP 1-2X. Leave open ¼ inch.
Prop area…………………………. CLEAR
Master switch……………………. ON
Start sequence……………………. Initiate
Mixture…………………………… If at IDLE, advance slowly
to rich as engine fires
Oil Pressure/Temp….……………. GREEN
Fuel pressure…………………….. Check
Hydraulic warning indicators……. Check
Alternator output………………… CHARGING
Avionics Power Switch………….. ON
Radios……………………………. ON & set for Departure
Transponder……………………… “STBY” / 1200
ATIS………………………….…. COPIED
Altimeter…………………………. SET to field elevation
Density Altitude…………………….. Calculate
Engine instruments………………… in Green / Normal ranges
Instrument Air………………………. Above 3 psi
Annunicator / Warning Lights……… Press to Test / Clear
Fuel Selector………………………… Opposite tank for taxi / SOP
Fuel pump…………………………… Off for taxi
Autopilot…………………………….. Preflight check & then OFF

Flooded Engine - Weak intermittent firing followed by puffs of black smoke from
the exhaust stack indicates over-priming or flooding. Excess fuel can be cleared
from the combustion chamber by the following procedure: MASTER Switch- OFF;
Set the MIXTURE control at FULL LEAN and the THROTTLE at FULL OPEN;
crank the engine through several revolutions with the starter. Repeat the starting
procedure without any additional priming
 TAXI
BEFORE TAXI
Radios…………………………… Tune & Check
Lights…………………………… As required / needed
Autopilot……………………….. Verify OFF
Parking brake…………………… Off

TAXI Clearance - N____________ @__________________ with ______

ready to taxi: N___ / S___ / E___ / W___ departure to: ____________…

also requesting handoff for Flight Following.”

 ATC: Taxi to RW:__________using taxiway:____________________

TWR: ______________ Departure: ______________ Squawk:___________

Mixture…………………………. LEAN for Taxi

Brakes…………………..………. CHECK
Flight Instruments………………. Monitor
IAS……………………… 0
Attitude…………………. Erect
* Altimeter……………….. within 75’ of field elevation
VSI………………………. 0 or note error
DG heading …………….. = compass & turns correctly
Turn & Bank……………. Shows proper turns
ball moves opposite
Alternate Static………… check OFF

Flight Director…………. ON / SOP

Remember the FOUR things that can wreck today in this airplane.
1) Thunderstorms
2) Icing
3) Continued VFR flight into IMC
4) Mid-Air Collisions
(Bob Miller, MCFI)

“Let‟s get one thing straight. There‟s a big difference between a pilot and an
aviator. One is a technician and the other is an artist in love with flight”
(Elrey Jeppesen)

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

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 TAKEOFF BRIEFING

Vr - _____ kts = _____ (average speed kts) = _______ (feet per second)
Weight / Pressure Altitude / Ground Roll / Grnd roll >50’ Obst.

_____________/_______________/________________/________________

T/O Distance _________ / ______(feet per sec) = ______ (sec’s to Vr speed)

(-10% for each 9kt headwind // +10% for tailwind up to 10kt // +15% for dry grass runway)

V1______ V2 _______ Vr _______ Vx _______ Vy _______

Multi: Vmc______ Vsse _______ Vxse _______ Vyse _______

Takeoff Distance per POH

Liftoff Speed / Avg. Speed / Avg. Speed / 1000’ / 1250’ / 1500’
(Knots) (Knots) (Feet Per Second)

50 25 41.7 23.98 28.77 35.97

52 26 43.3 23.09 28.86 34.64
54 27 45.0 22.00 27.77 33.33
56 28 46.7 21.41 21.41 32.11
58 29 48.3 20.70 25.87 31.05
60 30 50.0 20.00 25.00 30.00
62 31 51.7 19.34 24.17 29.01
64 32 53.3 18.76 23.45 28.14
66 33 55.0 18.18 22.72 27.27
68 34 56.7 17.63 22.04 26.45
70 35 58.3 17.15 21.44 25.82
72 36 60.0 16.66 20.83 25.00
74 37 61.7 16.20 20.25 24.31
76 38 63.3 15.79 19.74 23.69
78 39 65.0 15.38 19.23 23.07
80 40 66.7 14.99 18.74 22.48
85 43 71.6 13.96 17.45 20.94
90 45 75.0 13.33 16.66 20.00
95 48 80.0 12.50 15.62 18.75
100 50 83.3 12.00 15.00 18.00

*** For the non-“Anal” types use the following “Rule of Thumb” ***

If 70% of takeoff speed (Vr) is not obtained by 50% of runway used, ABORT

Vr =_____ / 70% =_____ // Runway length = _______ / 50% = _______

 GROUND CHECK / RUN-UP
CIGAR

C……………………………Controls Check
I…………………………….Instruments SET
G……………………………Gas (proper tank, pump on, etc)
A……………………………Attitude (flaps & trims)
R……………………………Run-Up - SOP for A/C

BEFORE TAKEOFF
>>> Set HSI / OBS to runway heading <<<

LCA

LIGHTS…………………………. Stobes, navs, landing

CAMERA……………………….. Transponder (so ATC can see U)
ACTION………………………… any other action to be performed:

Cabin doors…………………..…. CLOSED and LOCKED

* Seats / Belts / Harnesses………… SECURE and LOCKED
* Flight Controls…………………… FREE and CORRECT
Flight Instruments………………… SET
Fuel Selector………………..…… BOTH / SOP
Mixture……………………..…… RICH (below 3000’)
Props…………………………….. Full FORWARD
Auxiliary Fuel Pump………..……. Low wing – ON
High wing - ON (check for rise in
fuel pressure) then OFF
* Elevator & Rudder trim………….. TAKEOFF settings
Cowl flaps……………………….. confirm OPEN
Throttle friction lock…………..… Adjust
* Radios……………………………. SET & identified
Transponder……………………… “ALT” / 1200 or “assigned code”
* Autopilot…………………………. verify OFF
Pitot heat / Anti-Ice……………… Considered
Exterior lights…………………… Considered
* Primer…………………………… In & “LOCKED”
Auto-Feather…………………….. ON
Synchrophaser…………………… OFF (King Air B200 can be on)
Pressurization………………….. SET
Passenger Briefing……………… Complete
Parking Brake………………….. Confirm “released”
EMERGENCIES Engine Failure / Fire / Malfunction
Before VR: ______ / After Vr ______ (Runway remaining)
After Vr -Low altitude: < 1000 ft. DO NOT TRY TO TURN BACK!!
After Vr -High Altitude: > 1000 ft. Return A/P Heading: _________

T.O. Clearance – N_________ @ RW:______ ready for Takeoff…..

ATC: Cleared for T.O. Fly: ___________________________________

Quote: “Takeoffs are OPTIONAL… Landings are MANDATORY.”

TAKEOFF / DEPARTURE
“DUCK UNDER” Non-Controlled Traffic Patter Exit = 300’ below TPA

Confirm that HSI / OBS is set to runway heading

BLITTS
B……………… Boost pump ON
L…………….. Lights as Required
I……………… Instruments SET & IDENTIFIED
T…………….. Transponder “ALT” 1200 or assigned code
T…………….. Takeoff time noted
S……………… Seats, belts, doors secured

Normal
Flaps……………………………… 0
Carb Heat………………………… COLD
Power……………………………. MAX mp / MAX rpm
Mixture…………………………. Full RICH (except above 3000’)
Elevator Control…………………. LIFT NOSE WHEEL at _____
Vr ……………………………….. ________KIAS
Climb Speed……………………… Vy_______ KIAS
Brakes……………………………. APPLY momentarily
Landing gear…………………… RETRACT in climb out
Multi-engine……………………. Vsse________KIAS
Short Field Takeoff
Flaps……………………………… _____ / SOP
Carb Heat………………………… COLD
Brakes……………………………. APPLY
Power……………………………. FULL mp / MAX rpm
Mixture…………………………. Full RICH (except above 3000’)
Elevator Control…………………. Maintain slightly tail-low attitude
Vr ……………………………….. ________KIAS
Climb Speed……………………… Vx = ________ KIAS
Brakes……………………………. APPLY momentarily / airborne
Landing gear………………………RETRACT @ > obstacles
Takeoff Minimums:______________________________________________

Departure Proc:________________________________________________
Diverse Departure: Cross DER at or above 35’; climb straight ahead at no less than 200’ per
nautical mile (nm) to 400’ above DER; turn in any direction while maintaining at least 200’ per
nm until reaching an appropriate altitude, such as an IFR altitude or MEA.

EMERGENCY Return Information

Return hdg: __________ Freq:__________ Course:__________

FAF: ___________ Altitude:__________ Distance:__________

CLIMB
Airspeed…………………………. _______ KIAS
Power (Normal Climb).…………. Full Power & RPM to at least
1000 agl, then
______ “ mp / ______rpm
Power (Maximum Performance)…. MAX mp / MAX rpm
Fuel Selector value………………. BOTH / SOP
Mixture…………………………… FULL RICH (may be leaned
above 3000’)
Cowl Flaps……………………….. FULL OPEN
Yaw Damper……………………. ON /SOP
ECS system……………………… SOP
Oxygen………………………….. On when required
NAV Radios…………………….. SET & Identified
Engine Instruments……………… Monitor
Fuel Gauges…………………….. Switch to all tanks above FL5.0
To be sure all tanks are flowing

TIME, FUEL, AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB

[ From Sea Level ]
Weight / Pressure / Temp / Climb / Rate / Time / Fuel / Distance
Altitude C Speed of min used NM
FT KIAS Climb gals
fpm

_______/_________/_______/_______/_______/_______/_____/_________

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

 CRUISE
FLARE
F…………………………..… FLAPS UP (wing & cowl)
L…………………………..… Lights as required
A…………………………..… Auxiliary FUEL Pump (if On)
R…………………………..… Radar Transponder - ON
E…………………………..… Engine (Lean above 3000’)

CRUISE Power settings: _____-_____” MP / __________-___________rpm

Va:_____ Vb: _____ Vno: _____ Vmo: _____ Vne: _____

FLIGHT FOLLOWING
Manufacturer/ N# / type / position / altitude / route / destination

FDC NOTAM 4/4386 = “All aircraft, if capable, shall maintain a

listening watch on VHF guard 121.5”
Kts=nmm // mph = smpm
PIREP FORM (www.aopa.org/asf/skyspotter)
60 = 1 // 69 = 1.15
Location_________ Time _______ Altitude ___ 75 = 1.25 // 86.25 = 1.43
A/C Type ________ Clouds __________ 90 = 1.50 // 103.5 = 1.72
Vis/Precip________ Temp _______ Wind _____ 100 = 1.66 // 115 = 1.91
Turb/Icing _________ 110 = 1.83 // 126.5 = 2.10
Remarks_________________________________ 120 = 2.00 // 138 = 2.30
FREQUENCY: Flight Watch: 122.0 130 = 2.17 // 149.5 = 2.49
FSS: 122.2 and as published 150 = 2.50 // 172.5 = 2.87
180 = 3.00 // 207 = 3.45
At service ceiling 200 = 3.33 // 230 = 3.83
Vx = VY kts X 1.15.= mph
IAS to TAS
Rule of thumb: Add 2% VFR-ON-TOP Clearance
Per 1000’ of altitude.
* Permits operations above, below and between layers
Ex. Altitude – 8000’ * Maintain appropriate VFR altitudes
IAS – 100 kts * Both VFR and IFR rules apply
* Report reaching VFR-On-Top & prior to any alt. changes
TAS = 100 + 16% = 116 kts * Separation is not always provided

REQUIRED IFR REPORTS

ANY TIME HOLDING

* Vacating assigned altitude * Time and altitude reaching a holding fix or clearance point
* Changing “VFR-On-Top” altitude * Leaving assigned holding fix / point
* Unable 500FPM climb or descent
* Missed approach WHEN NOT IN RADAR CONTACT
* TAS change 10 kts or 5% * Leaving FAF (or procedure) inbound
* NAV or comm. Loss or impairment * Revised estimate . 3 minutes
* Anything affecting flight safety * Where charted or on request
* Hazardous / not forecast weather

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 EN-ROUTE Flight Watch: 122.0

Expected Handoffs Weather / FSS / ATC / En-Route

(Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont)

AP // WX // FSS // ATC

_________ / ______.___ AUG 118.325 122.6 128.35 PWM

207-623-0432
BGR 127.75 122.2 124.50 BGR
207-947-5293
_________ / ______.___ BML 135.175 122.35 135.75 BC
603-449-3328
BTV 123.8 122.6 121.1BTV / 120.35 BC
802-658-8382
_________ / ______.___ 6B8 119.275 121.725 135.70 BC

CON 132.32 122.3 / 2 127.35 BC

603-224-6558
_________ / ______.___ IFG 135.775 122.55 125.5 PWM / 128.20 BC
207-935-2882
EEN 119.025 122.1T/ 109.4T 123.75 BC
603-358-6424
_________ / ______.___ LCI 133.525 122.3 134.75 BC
603-295-3835
LEB 118.65 122.5 / 2 134.70 BC
603-298-8780
_________ / ______.___ MHT 119.55 122.1R / 114.4T 124.90 BC
603-668-8992
MPV 132.675 122.6 / 2 135.70 BC
802-229-2037
_________ / ______.___ HIE 118.525 122.4 135.75 BC
603-837-2769
ASH 125.1 122.3 124.90 BC

_________ / ______.___ PWM 119.05 122.25 25.5N/119.75S/128.20 BC

207-775-1039 ATIS / 207-874-7914 ASOS
PSM 132.05 122.25 125.05 BC

_________ / ______.___ DAW 135.275 122.25 125.05 BC

RUT 118.375 122.3 135.70 BC

_________ / ______.___ SFM 120.025 122.25 119.75 PWM

207-324-1958
VSF 134.125 122.5 134.70 BC
207-886-6006

(GLIDE RATE: GA Rule of thumb: Every 1000‟ agl =1.5 miles of glide)

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

Cruise - IFR Communications Failure
Actions required by FAR 91.185
· The route assigned by ATC in the last clearance received.
· If being radar vectored, the direct route from the point of radio failure
to the fix, route, or airway specified in the radar vector clearance.
· In the absence of an assigned route, the route ATC has advised to
expect in a further clearance.
· In the absence of an assigned or expected route, the route filed in the
flight plan.
· The altitude or flight level assigned in the last ATC clearance.
· The minimum altitude or flight level for IFR operations.
· The altitude or flight level ATC has advised to expect in a further
clearance.

1. Squawk 7600
2. Descend to a VFR altitude (no other IFR traffic should be at a
VFR altitude in IMC conditions.)
3. Fly to known VFR conditions or get on the first instrument
approach you can find and land.

True Altitude: Actual height in feet above mean sea level.

Absolute Altitude: Actual height above the ground.

Pressure Altitude: Weight of the atmosphere measured in inches of mercury,

millibars, or hectopascals.

Density Altitude: Equals pressure altitude corrected for non-standard

temperature.

FLIGHT MANEUVERS – S.W.A.T.

S – Surface / W – Waether / A. Airspace / T - Traffic

(Bob Miller, MCFI)

http://www.rjma.com/flight/airwaves/

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

(GLIDE RATE: GA Rule of thumb: Every 1000‟ agl =1.5 miles of glide)
Cruise - IMC Emergency Landing
(Bob Miller, MCFI)
http://www.rjma.com/flight/airwaves/

1. Advise ATC: Declare an emergency . . . even at the first sign of engine

difficulty. This will enable ATC to begin clearing the airspace below you.

2. Achieve Best Glide Speed: This is the same thing you do with an engine
failure in VFR.

3. Hit the "Nearest" Button on Your GPS: Know you GPS unit well enough
to instantly locate the nearest suitable airport.

4. Point the Airplane in the Direction of the Nearest Airport: Here is the best
reason to always operate at the highest possible altitude whenever in IMC
conditions. Hopefully, you are within glide range to an airport. If not,
continue following these suggestions and hope for the best!

5. Attempt an Engine Restart: Don't start troubleshooting the engine or

attempting a restart until you are pointed to the nearest airport. Minutes and
seconds apply in this scenario.

6. Circle Over the Nearest Airport: Using the GPS moving map, begin a
standard rate circling turn over the the airport. Monitor your descent rate so as
to reach the base key point 500' AGL (see illustration below).

Your goal is to make a controlled descent through the clouds to VFR

conditions below and close enough to glide to the runway.
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 DESCENT
DESTINATION AIRPORT: ____________ Ele: ______ TPA:______

ATIS/AWOS/ASOS freq: __________ CTAF: ___________on________

Ground: ___________ / Clearance Delivery: ____________on________

FSS: _____________on ________ / Center: ____________on________

Destination ATIS information________________ Zulu Time: ________

Winds_________-______ Peak gust________ Vis__________________
Sky Conditions _____@________ | ____@________ | ____@________
Temperature _______ Dew: _______ Altimeter: ___________________
Density Altitude_________________ Runway in Use_______________
Remarks___________________________________________________
NOTAMS: ________________________________________________

Approach Control: Facility:* ________________on __________________

(* After Initial Contact if not on IFR flight plan or Flight Following.)

Who are you / What are you / Where are you / What do you want

ie: “Lebanon Tower / Cessna Cutlass RG – N9554B / 20 NW/ 5,500 / to land…” or…
“Lebanon Tower, Ckerokee N3969K / 20 NW / 5,500. / requesting practice VOR 25
approach / then Missed to Hold with further request…”

 ATC Instructions: ________________________________________________

* Altimeter……………………….. SET
Fuel selector……………………. Fullest tank / Both
Ignitions……………………….. Arm / SOP
Mixture…………..……………… ENRICHEN as required
Propellers………………………. Forward as desired (Beware of
Noise Abatement restrictions)
Cowl Flaps……………………… CLOSED
Auto-Feather…………………….. On
Synchrophaser…………………… Off (KA B200 can stay on)
* Nav Radios……………………… SET & Identified
Wing Flaps………………………. SOP / 10’ <_____ / 30’< _____
Carburetor Heat…………………. FULL HEAT as required
Passenger Briefing………………. Complete

Note - The landing gear may be lowered below _______ KIAS to increase the rate of descent.

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

 APPROACH - (M.A.R.T.H.A.)

M – Missed approach procedure :

· CLIMB straight ahead at MAX rate of climb to: _____________
· Climb (L) (R) turn to altitude of ………………. _____________
· To some particular heading: _____________________________
· Go to some FIX: ___________________________, “and HOLD”
· _____ Standard Hold (right turns)
· _____ Non-Standard (left turns)

A – Approach plan big picture: ILS: _____ / LOC: _____ / GPS: _____
VOR: _____ / NDB: _____ / TACAN: _____ / DME Arc: _____

IAF: _______ / Altitude:__________ / FAF: _______/___________

R – Radio frequencies available, tuned & identified:

Localizer: ________/ __________ NDB: ________/ ___________

VOR: ________/___________ DME: ________/___________

T – Time from FAF: 90:_____ / 120: _____ / 150: _____/ 180: ______

H – Heading: Outbound (IAF): ________ / Inbound (FAF): _________

PT Outbound: ________ / PT Inbound: _________

A – Altitude at MDA: _____________’ / DH: ______________’

Here are several instrument approach rules you should always

pay attention to: (Bob Miller, MCFI)
Instrument Approach Rule # 1: Never descend on an instrument approach unless you are
established on a solid black line printed on the published approach procedure.

Instrument Approach Rule # 2: Never descend below the minimum altitude published for that
solid black line.

Instrument Approach Rule # 3: Never descend below the published minimum descent altitude
(MDA) or decision altitude (DA) unless
A. the flight visibility is equal or greater than that
prescribed in the published approach procedure, and
B. Runway lighting system is visible, or
C. Landing runway is visible.
-- FAR 91.175

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

 PRE-LANDING BRIEFING
Flaps-Vfe <_____ kts Gear-Vle < ____ kts
Vref _________ kts w 30’ flaps
Vs _________ kts
Vs1 _________ kts
Vso _________ kts
TPA _________
Demonstrated crosswind capability – _____kts

EMERGENCY BRIEFING:

During Pattern Approach & TPA:_________________________

Final Approach & Go Around:____________________________

If ALTERNATE airport is necessary: D.R.A.F.T. = D–Destination / R–Route

A–Altitude / F-Fuel needed / T–Time to get there.

Alternate Airport per FAR 91.169… When to file = 1-2-3 Rule (1 hr before and 1
hr after ETA, the ceiling will be at least 2000’ above the airport elevation and the visibility will be
at least 3 statute miles.

 Weather at Alternate to qualify = 600/2 (precision) or 800/2 (non-precision)

 No published instrument procedure at Alternate = VFR conditions apply
 Minimum Weather conditions at Alternate to qualify = Published Minimums

ALTERNATE AIRPORT:_________________ / _______ / Elev:_________

Non-Standard Alternate Minimums apply to this airport? – Yes___ / No ___
Navaid - _______/___________ / Rwy ldg: __________ / TDZE: _________
ATIS: ________ / App Con: ________/ Tower: ________ / TPA: ________
FSS: _________ / Gnd: __________ / Other____________/______________
Procedures: ______________ / ______________ / ____________ / _______
Procedures: ______________ / ______________ / ____________ / _______
Procedures: ______________ / ______________ / ____________ / _______

Quote: “The aircraft G-limits are only there in case there is another flight by
that particular airplane. If subsequent flights do not appear likely, there are
NO G-limits!”

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

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 BEFORE LANDING
G.U.M.P.F.E.S.T.=Gas/Undercarriage/Mixture/Props/Flaps/Seats(belts)/Trim

* Seats and Belts…………………....

SECURE
Fuel Selector…………………..….
BOTH / Fullest tank
Landing Gear…………………..… DOWN (Vle= ______ KIAS)
Landing Gear…………………..… Green Light – visually check
Mixture…………………………... RICH
Carb Heat………………………... Check (apply full heat before
closing throttle)
Propeller……………………..…… HIGH RPM (Check for Noise
Abatement)

Set GPS - HSI /OBS to Runway Heading if not on IFR approach

As protection against shear-induced stalls…

“Calm” Vref = 1.3 Vso //// “Gusty” Vref = 1.3 Vso + ½ Gust Factor

Calm wind: Vso:_____ X 1.3 = ______ Vref KIAS

Gusty: Vref: _____ (from above) + ½ Gust Factor of: ___ = _____ Vref KIAS
(Thomas A. Horne “Flying Final” AOPA July 2003 )

CTAF: ______________________ Frequency: _____________

Initial Contact if different from approach frequency… ie.  “Cherokee 69K,

contact Manchester Tower on 121.30…”

 CTAF instruction: _____________________________________________

 Landing Clearance: ____________________________________________

Quote: Death is nature‟s way of telling you to watch your AIRSPEED”

”Final is clear… Check the GEAR!!!”

 LANDING
Approaching the Traffic Pattern at an “Un-Controlled”

· Transition from en-route, 500’ – 1000’ above traffic pattern

· Confirm runway in use, and pattern direction. RWY:_______
· Left Hand Pattern ______ / Right Hand Pattern______
· Turn Upwind: Heading:______
· Turn 045 degrees either left or right depending on pattern type
· Turn 180 degrees back to airport. Start descent to pattern altitude.
Use normal traffic pattern entry procedures.
· Enter at TPA of: ____________’

Normal Landing
Airspeed…………………………. _________ KIAS (flaps UP)
Flaps………………..………….… AS DESIRED / SOP
Airspeed…………………………. ________ KIAS (flaps DOWN)
Trim……………………………… ADJUST
Touchdown………………………. MAINS first
Landing Roll………………………LOWER nose wheel gently
Braking…………………………... MINIMUM required

Short Field Landing

Airspeed…………………………. _________ KIAS (flaps UP)
Flaps…………………….…..…… ______ degree < ______ KIAS)
Airspeed………………..….……. MAINTAIN _____ KIAS
Trim……………………………… ADJUST
Power……………………………. REDUCE to idle as obstacle is
cleared
Touchdown………………………. MAINS first
Braking…………………………... APPLY HEAVILY
Flaps……………………………… RETRACT for maximum brake
effectiveness

Quote:” There are Rules and there are Laws. The rules are made by men
who think that they know better how to fly your airplane than you do. Laws
(of Physics) were made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes should
suspend the Rules but you can never suspend the Laws”
WHEN LANDING IS CONFIRMED
Flaps…………………………….. LANDING Config
Yaw Damper……………………. OFF
Autopilot ……………………….. OFF
Speed Control………………….. confirm OFF
Speed brakes / Spoilers………… Confirm RETRACTED
Propeller(s)……………………. FULL FORWARD
Mixture………………………… FULL RICH
Power levers…………………… Beta range or Reverse

GO-AROUND / GOING MISSED

“ POWER UP / PITCH UP / CLEAN-UP”
Power……………………………. MAX mp / MAX rpm
* Carb heat………………………… COLD
Climb Speed……………………… Vx=_____ Vy=_____ Kts
Flaps……………………………… RETRACT slowly @ positive ROC
Gear……………………………… RETRACT @ positive ROC
Cowl flaps…………………………OPEN
* Speed Brakes / Spoilers…………. Confirm RETRACTED
Multi:Vmc______ Vsse _______ Vxse ______ Vyse ______

GO‟IN MISSED: 99% of all missed approaches in the USA use this order:
1) FULL POWER – clean-Up and CLIMB straight
ahead at MAX rate of climb. Vx = _____/ Vy = _____
2) Turn to some particular heading………. _______
3) Level off at some ALTITUDE..………… _______
4) Go to some FIX and hold………………. _______
from the AIM: (d) While other entry procedures may enable the aircraft to enter the
holding pattern and remain within protected airspace, the parallel, teardrop and
direct entries are the procedures for entry and holding recommended by the FAA.

“Missed-Approach means
„CLIMB‟… not reading the
approach plate while farting
around in the cockpit a couple
of hundred feet in the air!!!”
John Conrad, MCFI

Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk

 AFTER LANDING
Exterior lights………………….. Considered
Trims…………………………….. Set for Takeoff
Wing Flaps………………………. UP
Carb Heat…………………..…… COLD
Cowl Flaps………………………. OPEN
Transponder…………………….. 1200 / STBY
Anti-Ice…………………………. OFF
Fuel Pumps……………………… OFF

TAXI
LEAN MIXTURE for taxi / SOP if different

ATC: _______________________________TAXI - Ground freq: _________

“N__________ @_______________ to taxi to:_____________________ “
ATC: Taxi to:_______________using taxiway: ____________________.

SECURING AIRCRAFT
Parking Brake…………………… SET
Throttle…………………………. 1000 RPM
BEFORE SHUTDOWN, 121.5 to be sure that ELT is not broadcasting
Avionics Power Switch…………. OFF
Electrical Equipment……………. OFF
Mixture………………………….. IDLE
Throttle…………………………. CLOSE as RPM drops
Ignition Switch…………………… OFF – key on top of panel
Control Lock……………. ……… INSTALL
* = “Killer Items” / SOP = Standard Operating Procedure

bablaney@ncia.net
(Revised 08/29/2005)
SPIN RECOVERY P.A.R.E.
I have given credit when I knew who
said what. If I missed anyone I need
1) Power – Idle P - Power to give credit to, please contact me. I
2) Ailerons – Neutral A - Ailerons put these sheets into 5.5X8.5 matte
3) Rudder – Full OPPOSITE rotation direction R - Rudder page protectors and write on them
with ultra fine point Vis-à-vis
4) Yoke – Full FORWARD w/ neutral ailerons E - Elevator markers. I fill as many blanks as I
5) Rudder – Neutral when rotation stops can before the flight, and the rest as
6) Yoke – Pull smoothly from dive I’m flying. Any questions/concerns,
please feel free to write. BB

I strongly recommend the following web sites to learn every day!!!

http://www.rjma.com/flight/airwaves/

http://www.dauntless-soft.com/
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 Private Pilot – 30 minute Workouts
Review FAR parts 91 & 830 & POH

Quote: ”Some people fly so far behind the airplane that if they had a mid-air,
they wouldn’t even be involved!!!”
Ron Caraway, MCFI

TAKEOFF
Per the POH: Calculate V-speeds, takeoff distance and
takeoff distance to clear a 50’ obstacle for the prevailing
conditions. Vx = ________ / Vy = ________

A/C weight / Pressure Alt / Ground Roll / ground Roll . 50’

___________/___________/_______________/___________________
(-10% for each 9kt headwind // +10% for tailwind up to 10kts // +15% for dry grass runway)

1) Actually measure the runway and then see if it’s true.

2) Execute a soft-field takeoff (nurse aircraft off the
ground at the lowest possible speed and fly at one (1’)
foot above the ground until Vy.

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If you haven’t achieved 70% of takeoff speed by the time 50% of the runway is used,
ABORT!

At Takeoff… E.S.C.A.P.E.

E.- Exits
S – Signal
C – Commands
A – Assess conditions outside
P – Procedures
E – Equipment

After takeoff, pick a spot to maintain runway heading

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 Private Pilot – 30 minute Workouts
LANDING
1. Per the POH, calculate the following:
a: normal landing distance ……………… _________
b: landing distance over the 50’ obstacle .. _________
c: short-field……………..……………… _________
d: soft-field…………………………….. _________

2. Put “spot” on runway & try to touch down there.

3. Land on “Spot” with full flaps carrying a little power

(see: “The Threshold of Immediate Control” by Rod Machado) at just
above stall / Vs1 = _______ &hold nosewheel off as long as possible.

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4. EMERGENCY Procedures: do some and pick a spot where A/C

will come to a stop based on published data.

5. On takeoff, while on climb out, do some Dutch Rolls (Coordination

exercise) while in this slow speed , high power configuration. Roll
back & forth, keeping the nose nailed on a point. Level out at cruise
flight level & trim immediately for hands-off flying.
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6. Dutch Rolls @ cruise, keeping nose nailed.

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7. Steep Turns – 720 degrees each way & rolling out on specific heading
and altitude. (keep head outside)
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8. Hoodwork: fly staright & level / shallow turns / track navaid / put
hands in lap & keep level and “On heading” by rudder pedals only.
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 Pro Pilot – 30 minute Power Workout
Quote: “In truth, if you don’t use it… you lose it!” ”
John Conrad, MCFI
Note: John Conrad’s Holding Entry from any direction & any timer: “Fly to the fix,
turn to the outbound heading and hack the watch. On the Outbound leg, dial up the
inbound leg on the OBS & determine which side of the radial the aircraft is on. Make
a 180 degree turn toward the inbound radial or bearing. Fly back to the fix and start
holding.”

1) While tracking a navaid, pick a # between 1 & 360 and choose

left or right (holding clearance) 1 minute legs. Take a turn at
level flight… then… add power, re-trim and climb 1000’ - level
off, set power, fuel pumps, cowl flaps, etc., & go another turn in
level flight… then… slow plane to config & speed used inside
F.A.F. (Vref - ______) (gear, flaps, etc.) then go another turn…
then… descend 1000’, level off… one more turn.

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2) (Multi-engine) At this point the engines are nice and cool… pull
one engine back to 0 thrust and go through engine failure and
feathering checklist… while still in holding pattern.

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2a) (Single-engine) fail the attitude indicator or turn off GPS…

then… fly approach to airport
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3) Carry approach through to Circling Minimums and Circle to

land… make a short-field approach & transition into a soft-field
touchdown without wasting any runway. Check armpits
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 Pro Pilot – 30 minute Power Workout
2) Missed Approach - 99.9% of all missed approaches in the
USA use this order:
1) Full Power, Clean-Up & Climb straight ahead
at MAX rate of climb. Vx - _____ / Vy - _____.
2) Turn to some particular heading
3) Level off at some altitude
4) Go to some fix and “hold”

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3) At altitude… “I SMELL SMOKE… I SEE FLAMES!!!”

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Here’s what should happen: Push the yoke aggressively forward, retarded the
throttle, reached down switched the fuel valve to "closed," pulled the throttle to
idle, the mixture to idle cut-off, and switched the ignition off. On the way
down, make a simulated "may-day" call, advising ATC of the fire, aircraft
position, and the intention to land immediately!!!
Fire or Smoke - First Action Should be: Point the Airplane Downward!

6. Engine failure in IMC

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1. Advise ATC: so they can clear the airspace.

2. Achieve Best Glide Speed:

3. Hit the "Nearest" Button on Your GPS:

4. Point the Airplane in the Direction of the Nearest Airport:

5. Attempt an Engine Restart: only after heading for airport.

6. Circle over nearest airport: standard rate circling turn down.

Monitor descent rate so as to reach the base key point 500’agl

Your goal is to make a controlled descent through the clouds to

VFR conditions below.