Lesson plans to train like you fly : a flight instructor's reference for scenario-based training / Arlynn McMahon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McMahon, Arlynn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Flight training.

Lesson planning.

Problem-based learning.

Teachers--Training of.

Teachers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (269 pages)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle, Washington : Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly: A Flight Instructor’s Reference for Training by Arlynn McMahon is a comprehensive guide aimed at flight instructors and those preparing to become certified flight instructors (CFIs). The fourth edition integrates practical training strategies and updated best practices for teaching both visual and instrument flight maneuvers. It provides detailed lesson plans and maneuver briefings, complete with visual aids and scripts, to enhance the learning experience for student pilots. The book also includes templates, checklists, and assignments to aid in flight preparation and assess student readiness. McMahon's work is designed to complement any flight training syllabus and align with FAA Test Standards, making it an essential resource for CFIs and aviation training programs. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Contents

About the Author

Section I: Train Like You Fly

Chapter 1: Effective Flight Training

Chapter 2: Common Elements of Maneuver Briefings

Chapter 3: How to Use the Maneuver Briefings

Section II: Maneuver Briefings

Chapter 4: Airport Operations

Traffic Patterns

Chapter 5: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds

Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb

Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing

Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb

Soft-Field Landing

Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb

Short-Field Approach and Landing

Forward Slip to Landing

Go-Around/Rejected Landing

Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing

Chapter 6: Performance Maneuvers

Steep Turns

Steep Spiral

Chandelles

Lazy Eights

Eights on Pylons

Chapter 7: Ground Reference Maneuvers

Rectangular Course

Turns Around a Point

S-Turns Across a Road

Chapter 8: Slow Flight and Stalls

Maneuvering During Slow Flight

Power-Off Stalls

Power-On Stalls

Chapter 9: Emergency Operations

Emergency Descent

Emergency Approach and Landing

Chapter 10: Basic Instrument Maneuvers

Generic Briefing for Basic Instrument Maneuvers

Straight-and-Level Flight

Constant Airspeed Climbs

Constant Airspeed Descents

Turns to Headings

Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

Section III: From Maneuver Briefing to Lesson Plan

Chapter 11: The Lesson Plan With Extras

Chapter 12: Introducing Weather to the New Pilot

Chapter 13: Single Pilot Resource Management in Stages

Chapter 14: After the Flight: Debrief

Section IV: Other Pilot Training

Chapter 15: Flight Review

Chapter 16: Aircraft Checkouts

Section V: For the New Flight Instructor

Chapter 17: On Becoming a Flight Instructor

Chapter 18: Exercises for Instructors in Training.

Chapter 19: Instructor Best Practices

Appendices

Appendix I: Risk Management Preflight Checklist

Appendix II: Radio-Call Pilot Aid

Appendix III: Sectional Chart Excerpts for Diversion Exercise Scenarios

Appendix IV: Learning Plateau Game Sheet.

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Other Format:

Print version: McMahon, Arlynn Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly

ISBN:

9781644253069

1644253062

OCLC:

1373934373