Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

3. DESCRIPTION OF AIR EXERCISE
a. APPLICABLE PROCEDURES AND CHECKLISTS
b. AIRCRAFT HANDLING TECHNIQUES
DEMONSTRATION OBSERVATION
i. Note changed aspect and
1. LOW LEVEL NAVIGATION
relative importance or terrain features, as
well as apparent speed in relation to the
i. Comply with CAR’s/CAT’s requirements.
ground.
ii. Limited field of vision.
ii. Review procedures and check list for low flying. iii. Terrain features only visible
for a relatively limited time so therefore;
a. Anticipation – effect of inertia and
wind.
b. Quick recognition of features.
c. Careful pre-flight map study.
d. Over-riding importance of look out
and horizon scan.
e. Discuss use of positively identifiable
line features to reach destination.
2. ACTIONS PRIOR TO DESCENDING
i. Look out.
ii. Complete the following checks:
3.
4.
i.
DESCENDING TO MINIMUM SAFE ATTITUDE
EFFECT OF SPEED AND INERTIA
This is ideally demonstrated in no-wind
conditions. Demonstrate at as high a speed as
possible, consistent with safety.
From straight and level flight.
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Fuel - contents select fullest tank and note
endurance.
Engine - Power setting requirements,
temperatures and pressures.
Instruments - Align D.I. with compass, QNH
set on altimeter
Radio - Call to ATC (if applicable) and nav
aid set.
Security - Harness tight, loose articles
stowed.
i. Refer to power settings and IAS, show
student apparent increase in ground speed
due to rapid movement of ground features
past the aircraft.
i. Look out.
ii. Establish required low flying configuration
engine and airframe.
iii. Select safe low flying altitude.
iv. Select prominent ground feature directly
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