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Flight Proficiency
200 Series Turbo Charging
Systems & Procedures
Flight Control Rigging
Landing Gear
Owner Performed Maintenance

Day 1 - Classroom

  1. Introduction, Overview, and Objectives of program: Introduce staff, go over classroom rules and protocol, and verify that everyone has supplied copy of licenses, medical certificates, and proof of insurance listing CPA as a named insured.  There will be no flying if the paperwork is not in order. Classroom sessions will begin at 8:00 A.M., followed by flight operations. Each instructor will be assigned two pilots.  The nonflying pilot is strongly encouraged to ride along as an observer and an extra set of eyes for traffic watch.
  2. Preflight inspection: CPA staff will be available for a thorough preflight of the aircraft prior to beginning flight operations. Maintenance facilities will also be available. 
  3. POH/AFM Review: Use worksheet sent out prior to class to review systems and procedures.
  4. Accident Review: An overview of the current trends in 210 accidents and incidents.
  5. Preflight Briefing: Pilots and instructors meet to brief the flying for the day. Discuss procedures as specified in the syllabus; be sure everyone understands completion standards; stress safety awareness at all times.

Day 1 - Flight

            VFR air work, emergency procedures, pattern ops, and IFR assessment.

Day 2 - Classroom

1.  Review previous days events.  Identify and discuss any

     problem areas.

2.  Instrument Flying/FAR Review

3.  Flight Planning

  • Use of charts and other publications (AIM, airport guides) available

  • Performance charts: Review all charts in POH

  • Weight and balance

  • Weather products and services

  1. Preflight Briefing: Pilots and instructors meet to brief the flying for the day.

Day 2 - Flight

            IFR operations

Day 3   CLASSROOM

1.       Airspace: A comprehensive review of the current airspace structure in the U.S.  The discussion will include equipment and pilot requirements for operating safely and legally in the National Airspace System.

2.       Closing comments/topics of interest.

Day 3 - Flight

            Additional work as necessary in areas identified in Day 1 and Day 2 operations.

 

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