[Syllabus] [Instructors] Training Syllabus Content Update

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Thu Sep 19 18:49:15 UTC 2024


The Aviation Weather Handbook replaces six Advisory Circulars.  I did not link it to the handbook on the FAA website.

Ken
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Subject: [Instructors] Training Syllabus Content Update

Training Syllabus content has been updated:
Update By:
Ring, Kenneth
Description of Changes
Old Content
Lesson 1a - Preflight Planning/Overview
Lesson Objective

During this lesson, the student/candidate will become familiar with the preparation required before walking out to the flight line. This includes weather preparation, understanding weather services, go/no decision, required documents for the pilot.

Regulatory Requirement

Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): §61.87(i)(1)<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14>
Private Pilot Test Candidate: PTS<https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots> Area of Operation IA, IB

Content

  *   Collecting information required for this flight
  *   Weather Information systems
  *   Required Documents in possession of the pilot

See Also

  *   Lesson Plan 7g. Special Awareness Training<https://members.skylinesoaring.org/TRAINING/Syllabus/7g.shtml>

Completion Standards

When complete, the student will:

  *   use WX-BRIEF to obtain a weather briefing
  *   be able to make a go/no-go decision based on weather briefing information
  *   be able to explain the hazards associated with flight in the vicinity of thunderstorms
  *   understand the different types of Aviation Weather services, as defined in AC 00-45G<http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-45G_CHG_1-2.pdf>
  *   exhibit knowledge pertaining to required documents when acting as a pilot in command (pilots license, photo ID).

Prerequisite Study

  *   PPL Practical Test candidates should be familiar with AC 00-45G<http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_00-45G_CHG_1-2.pdf> Aviation Weather Services
  *   Glider Flying Handbook (2013)<https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook>  Chapter 9<https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch09.pdf> pages 9-21 through 9-25
  *   14 CFR §61.3<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=a20fafdcc3b5bd9de14e7d5d63961e44&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&r=SECTION&n=se14.2.61_13> Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations.
  *   14 CFR §91.103<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=a20fafdcc3b5bd9de14e7d5d63961e44&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&r=SECTION&n=se14.2.91_1103> Preflight action.

Required Homework

  *   Register as a user on www.1800wxbrief.com<http://www.1800wxbrief.com> (need email address for username)
  *   Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF and get a standard VFR weather briefing for a local flight at Front Royal for the hours you plan to be flying.



New Content
Lesson 1a - Preflight Planning/Overview
Lesson Objective

During this lesson, the student/candidate will become familiar with the preparation required before walking out to the flight line. This includes weather preparation, understanding weather services, go/no decision, required documents for the pilot.

Regulatory Requirement

Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): §61.87(i)(1)<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=80cb350ebfe5217be4fc51b8be4ae09f&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.3.1.4&idno=14>
Private Pilot Test Candidate: PTS<https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards##Pilots> Area of Operation IA, IB

Content

  *   Collecting information required for this flight
  *   Weather Information systems
  *   Required Documents in possession of the pilot

See Also

  *   Lesson Plan 7g. Special Awareness Training<https://members.skylinesoaring.org/TRAINING/Syllabus/7g.shtml>

Completion Standards

When complete, the student will:

  *   use WX-BRIEF to obtain a weather briefing
  *   be able to make a go/no-go decision based on weather briefing information
  *   be able to explain the hazards associated with flight in the vicinity of thunderstorms
  *   understand the different types of Aviation Weather services, as defined in Aviation Weather Handbook
  *   exhibit knowledge pertaining to required documents when acting as a pilot in command (pilots license, photo ID).

Prerequisite Study

  *
     *   PPL Practical Test candidates should be familiar with Aviation Weather handbook
  *   Glider Flying Handbook (2013)<https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook>  Chapter 9<https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/glider_handbook/gfh_ch09.pdf> pages 9-21 through 9-25
  *   14 CFR §61.3<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=a20fafdcc3b5bd9de14e7d5d63961e44&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&r=SECTION&n=se14.2.61_13> Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations.
  *   14 CFR §91.103<https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=a20fafdcc3b5bd9de14e7d5d63961e44&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&r=SECTION&n=se14.2.91_1103> Preflight action.

Required Homework

  *   Register as a user on www.1800wxbrief.com<http://www.1800wxbrief.com> (need email address for username)
  *   Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF and get a standard VFR weather briefing for a local flight at Front Royal for the hours you plan to be flying.



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