Sport Pilot Checkride Book Update, by Paul Hamilton

Sport Pilot Checkride Book Update, by Paul Hamilton

ASA-F2F-CKRIDE-2

Disclaimers page ii

Paragraph 6 add “or the aircraft manufacturers” to read “None of the material in this guide…… Federal Aviation Administration or the Aircraft Manufactures.”

Page 2 change heading to read “To add category/class and make/model/setspeed endorsement above or below 87 knots”

Page 3 Steps to Become Sport Pilot Certificated

Use new chart on next page with changes. The bottom 3 rows of boxes were changed.

Page 4 remove “make/model/set’ completely in 3 places. Change lower RH box add “or below” to read…..airspeed (above or below 87 knots) or airspace…….

Page 5 lowest box replace set with “category/class”

Page 6 Note: add Airplane after LSA to read …….CFIS training in LSA airplane or standard category…….

Remove box LH column completely which starts To provide training in LSA, 5 hours……..

Page 7 Replace the RH column with:

To add a speed endorsement

Note: Private pilots do not have need speed endorsements per 61.303

Page 13

Under “Personal Records”

Box starting with “If ultralight training……” add sentence after “Ultralight training can only be used for pilot and instructor ratings until January 31, 2012. After this date it cannot be used for any ratings.

Bottom of Page 13.

* Make sure….easy steps.

Use the FAA “Learning Statement Guide” to reference and reconcile missed knowledge test questions.

Page 15 under “Pilot Checklist”

Logbook with appropriate endorsements….. replace make/model/set with category/class/speed. Remove not in last sentence to read “Logbook entries are not required to have on board ……

Under “Aircraft Checklist” after Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) add “or Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)”

Page 16 question 2 f - add “or 2000 feet above ground level whichever is higher.”

Question 2 g remove (Airplane only) Remove complete sentence To fly a set……

Question 3 c

Change “or above 10,000 feet MSL” to “or above 10,000 feet MSL/2000 feet AGL whichever is higher.

Page 17 question 4 remove “set” and replace with “Vh” in question.

For answer remove Set and tables and replace with:

Vh. Full power level flight at standard conditions. Below 87 knots Vh is the slow group of LSA, and above Vh is the fast group of LSA.

Page 18 For question 6 add reference (14 CFR 61.51)

at the end of answer 6 add “Logbook entries should include the date, time of flight or training, location of departure and arrival, aircraft type, aircraft N number and type of pilot experience or training (solo/PIC/training).

answer 10 after Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) add “or Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)”

Page 19 question 11 d

Change to …..with endorsements for category, class and speed (above or below 87 knots) I am authorized to fly.

Delete last sentence starting with “This allows me to ……”

Page 19 question 12 remove first “make and model” and replace the second “make and model with “category and class”

At the end of the sentence replace “…..within the same set of aircraft “ with “ ….within the same speed of aircraft.”

Page 19 replace complete answer 13 with “Once I hold a sport pilot certificate I may operate any category, class and speed LSA for which I have received the endorsement.

Page 20 answer 16 replace make/model/set with “speed (above or below Vh 87 knots)”

Page 21 in aircraft checklist add AOI to read POH/AFM/AOI.

In next point add “or aircraft manufacturer” to read: “A letter of authorization from the FAA and/or the aircraft manufacturer may be required…….”

Page 24 at end of answer add “as authorized my manufacturer for S-LSA’s”.

Page 27 lower RH box. Delete “LSA repairman…….” Now “Servicing** repairs and alterations may be performed by anyone.”

Page 41 Add a and b for items 6 and 10

6 Distance - a. Miles (statute or nautical) for segment

b. Miles (statute or nautical) total

10 Time en route –

a) time for segment - Distance divided by ground speed

b) time total

Page 42

for chart add a and b for items 6 and 10 to the chart as follows:

Page 51 update tower graphic for class B airspace diagram

Page 52 answer 4 c add “or 2000 above ground level whichever is higher.”

Page 79 answer 3 add this sentence to the answer “Other carburetor heating systems run continually and heat the carburetor itself with engine coolant or electricity.

Page 92 answer a. Hypoxia add this at the end “Supplemental oxygen is required above 12,500 per 91.211.”

Page 94 at bottom of page add

Payload – the weight of occupants, cargo and baggage.

Page 109 answer 11

Replace uprights with “downtubes”

Page 139 Tips Clearing turns - delete the beginning of the sentence In an enclosed airplane Start the sentence with: You may need to…..

Last sentence ( WSC and PPC …….)delete completely

Page 160 Activation Procedure should be indented to be part of the Ballistic Parachute section and not a separate item

Add new item at bottom of page 160

Emergency Location device:

“New satellite emergency locating devices are a great way to be found if you land in remote terrain and should be considered for flying cross country.”

Page 168 answer 2 a after category add “or class” and replace category/class with “category or class”

Page 170 13b. add “References: Airplane Flying Handbook 8083-3 Page 1-6”

Page 171 at c. Spin and Stall Awareness change pages 3-20 to 4-22 and 3-29 to 4-31

At d. 12-14 to 13-17

at e. 12-12 to 13-16 AC 90-3F to 90-23F

at f. 10-9 to 11-11

Page 172 g. 12-14 to 13-18

at i Chapter 16 to 17

Page 173 Remove complete 14CFR-135.83: “The operator………” and insert:

“A systematic and sequential list of tasks that must be performed to ensure no required task is overlooked.”

Page 173 k. Page 15-14 to 16-5

Page 205 answer after Pilots Operating Handbook delete and the add comma, and ….after AFM(Aircraft flight manual) add “and AOI (Aircraft Operating Instructions)”

Page 206 in answer after “the length of the training session” add “date, location where the aircraft departed and arrived, aircraft type, N number,”

Page 207 at the end of answer 6 b , add the following “Refer to Appendix 4 “Guide to endorsements” for all the specific solo endorsements required.”

Page 208 8 j after “10,000 feet MSL” add “or 2000 feet AGL whichever is higher.”

Page 208 9 i at the end of sentence remove and required

for 9 answers add

k. For cross-country flight in an airplane that has a VH greater than 87 knots CAS, training for control and maneuvering solely by reference to flight

instruments, including straight and level flight, turns, descents, climbs, use of radio aids, and ATC directives.

Page 209 at the end of 11. Add the following “Refer to Appendix 4 “Guide to endorsements” for all the specific cross country solo endorsements required.”

Page 211 answer 15 “logged 3 hours dual training time within 60 days preceding” change to “logged 2 hours dual training time (1 for PPC) within 2 months preceding”

Add this note before question 16

“Note: Typically the recommending CFI would provide this endorsement before the checkride so after the pilot passes the checkride he/she will have the required speed endorsement. Otherwise, after the checkride the pilot would not have this required endorsement needed to fly.”

Page 212 remove completely “* Be sure to check…..”

Question 20 change question to “If someone wants to add a speed category such as From above 87 knots to below 87 knots, what is the procedure?

One CFI is required:

In answer a change set to speed

In answer B change “the specific make and model” to “aircraft with new Vh speed”

Answer 21 middle answer sentence remove “…… set of aircraft within the same caterory/class” and change to “….by a single instructor to fly an additional above or below Vh speed aircraft.”

Page 213 remove completely both“* Be sure to check…..”

Remove question 23 completely

Page 216 completely remove e.

at g. add “or below” to read “………with a Vh greater or less than 87 knots …….”

Page 217 remove completely “* Be sure to check…..”

Page 221 add roman numerals to the text in the box to make more clear where we are in the process:

I Fundamentals of instruction

II Technical Subject areas

III Preflight Lesson on a ……

IV Sport Pilot Tasks- CFI…..

Page 225 VIII at the end of bullet C add “similar to spin awareness for airplane” at end of sentence to read “……(already covered orally in “Principles of Flight” similar to spin awareness for airplanes).

Pages 245 through 246 replace with updated book as follows:

“Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge” 8083-25A (2008 version)

Study all chapters not listed

Chapter 1 Introduction to Flying (8083-25A)

This is a good general chapter to read but the specifics for Sport Pilot and Light-sport Aircraft are better covered in the specific category Flying Handbooks.

Chapter 2 Aircraft Structure (8083-25A)

WSC Trikes and PPC can ignore this chapter

Chapter 4 Aerodynamics of Flight (8083-25A)

Some of the material in this chapter duplicates that in the Category specific Flight Manual but it is provided in a different way and helps to understand the concepts.

• Page 4-9 to 4-10 PPC can ignore Ground effect
• Page 4-14 to 4-23 WSC and PPC can ignore and start at “Basic Propeller Principles”
• Page 4-26 WSC and PPC ignore “Corkscrew effect” section
• Page 4-30 to end of chapter PPC can ignore
• Page 4-38 WSC can ignore to the end of chapter
• Page 4-39 all can ignore “High Speed Flight” to the end of chapter
• Page 4-28 “LOAD FACTORS IN AIRPLANE DESIGN” is for standard category aircraft. S-LSA and E-LSA will have similar load limits but are specified in the Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI).
• Ignore “High Speed Flight” Page 4-39 through the end of chapter

Chapter 5 Flight Controls (8083-25A)

WSC and PPC can ignore this chapter

Chapter 6 Aircraft Systems (8083-25A)

• Page 6-6 to 6-7 ignore “ADJUSTABLE-PITCH PROPELLER” section. Start back with the INDUCTION SYSTEMS section.
• Page 6-8 “MIXTURE CONTROL” Most light sport aircraft two stroke have ground adjustable jets, or automatic mixture control on the four stroke engines. Some LSA (Continental engines) especially Standard category (vintage LSA) do use mixture controls. However, some Special LSA do use mixture controls (Rotax).
• Page 6-11 through 6-14 ignore “SUPERCHARGERS and TURBOSUPERCHARGERS” Only a few four stroke LSA engines have turbo or super chargers. Only study if your aircraft has this system.
• Page 6-16 “OIL SYSTEMS” is for 4 stroke only where 2 stroke engines are different.
• Page 6-19 ignore (FADEC) since these are not typically used on smaller engines.
• Page 6-20 through 6-24 ignore TURBINE ENGINES section
• Page 6-28 through 6-30 “ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS” is generally more complicated with more accessories, but basically the same general systems are used for LSA.
• Page 6-30 “HYDRAULIC SYSTEM” is only for aircraft with these type of systems. Many LSA use hydraulic brakes.
• Page 6-32 ignore “PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT” section and everything through the end of this chapter.

Chapter 7 Flight Instruments (8083-25A)

This section is more detailed than the typical Light-Sport Aircraft systems. Some Powered Parachutes have no flight instruments and can ignore this section completely. Only study the instruments you have.

• Page 7-1 “PITOT STATIC FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS”, lower speed and/or open cockpit aircraft may not have a pilot tube heater or separate static line and port which just reads the ambient static pressure.
• Page 7-9 PPC ignore through page 7-22 and start ay Compass Systems.
• Page 7-15 all ignore Gyroscopic instruments through page 7-22 and start ay Compass Systems
• Page 7-12 (EFD) section is generally not on LSA but more complex aircraft however more and more LSA airplanes and WSC are using them .
• Page 7-14 through 7-15 Ignore ADC section
• Page 7-15 ignore “GYROSCOPIC FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS” section through unless your aircraft has these instruments (not typical on LSA which use electric instruments).

Chapter 9 Weight and Balance (8083-25A)

WSC and PPC can ignore this chapter

Chapter 10 Aircraft Performance (8083-25A)

• Page 10-17 “PERFORMANCE CHARTS” section through Page 10-26.
• Most Light-sport aircraft will not have as detailed performance data or details as presented here. It is most likely there will be one situation at Sea Level Standard conditions plus some increases in altitude and ambient temperature with maximum gross weight where the takeoff distance and/or distance over a 50 foot obstacle is included. Reviewing these charts revels that there are great differences in takeoff distances, distance over a 50 foot obstacle with downwind takeoffs, high density altitude, uphill/rough field, etc.
• Page 1--26 ignore “TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE” and everything through the end of Chapter 10.

Chapter 12 Weather Reports, Forecasts, and Charts (8083-25A) sheet 2

The FAA covers significantly more weather Reports, Forecasts, and Charts than needed for the Sport Pilot, however, the more weather information you gather, the better an evaluation you can do.

There is a great difference in a Sport Pilot flying a Powered Parachutes around the pattern, to Light-sport airplanes cruising at 120 knots and going on long cross country trips.

Many pilots flying around in the pattern observe the weather only at the field/airport and feel this is an acceptable weather analysis. This is done by experienced pilots and works most of the time. However, knowing how hard the wind is blowing 3000 feet above you, plus what the wind is predicted to do during the time of your flight, should be the minimum preflight weather analysis in addition to observation the winds and sky for these local flights.

The high performance cross country pilot does need more analysis and should study most areas in this section.

The “Weather to Fly for Sport Pilots” DVD is the time proven system for Sport Pilots and should be used by all to evaluate the weather to make the important go/no go decision.

Here are the specific FAA reports I recommend that are particularly useful for all sport pilots.

Page 12-5 “WEATHER BRIEFINGS - STANDARD/ABBREVIATED/OUTLOOK” great to call 1-800-WX-Brief and get the report from an aviation specialist.

Page 12-6 “AVIATION ROUTINE WEATHER REPORT” (METAR) what the conditions are at specific airport locations. Great to find out if your airport is fogged in or blown out before you drive there. These are now decoded on the internet so you do not have to memorize the coding as discussed in the book.

Page 12-10 “TERMINAL AERODROME FORCASTS” (TAF) what are the predicted conditions at specific locations. Great to get predicted conditions to have find out what the predictions are for the airport being fogged in or blown out in the near future. These are now decoded on the internet so you do not have to memorize the coding as discussed in the book.

Page 12-14 “WINDS AND TEMPERATURE ALOFT FORECAST (FD)” a great tool for predicting winds above and in the near future. The best tool for determining wind limitations for Light-Sport Aircraft.

Page 12-18 “SIGNIFICANT WEATHER PROGNOSTIC CHARTS” predict the big picture for fronts approaching and isobars/wind

Page 12-21 ELECTRONIC FLIGHT DISPLAYS(EFD)/MULTI_FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) WEATHER Most LSA do not have EFD/MFD so this section can be skipped to the end of the chapter unless you have this weather sophisticated weather system in your aircraft.

Chapter 14 Airspace (8083-25A)

It is important to note that the minimum visibility for Sport Pilots is 3 statute miles and 10,000 feet MSL maximum altitude in FAR 61.315 which overrides the airspace listed in this chapter.

Chapter 15 Navigation (8083-25A)

Page 15-5 to 15-8 “MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION” section details of a magnetic compass is not needed if there is no magnetic compass in the aircraft. Many LSA use a GPS instead of a magnetic compass for measurement of direction.

Page 15-21 to 15-32 ignore “RADIO NAVIGATION” section unless you have this equipment in your aircraft and pick it back up at the GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM Page 15-32

Chapter 16 Aeromedical Factors (8083-25A)

Page 16-18 ignore “NIGHT VISION” and everything to the end of Chapter 16.

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Page 267 This edit for the proper hierarchy.

Indent the heading only “E. National Airspace “ to the right to be at the same hierarchy as “III Airport Operations” and “VII Navigation” below.

Page 275 add initial to read “Initial Sport Pilot Endorsements” heading.

Note: a complete listing of the endorsements starting with the “Initial Sport Pilot Endorsements” are included after these changes for clatity.

Page 275 Move Flight Proficiency endorsements 2 and 3 to page 276 and put them both in a new category after sport pilot and before instructor called

“Flight Proficiency – adding Sport Pilot Category and/or Class Endorsements”

Move endorsement 7 on page 276 up to page 275 and renumber it as number 3. Change all “greater” to “greater or less” in this endorsement