Objectives & Standards

Question 1

Turns Around a Point

Objective:

Answer 1

To keep a constant radius around a point while correcting for wind using inside and outside references. (AFH 6-8)

Question 2

S-Turns

Objective:

Answer 2

To fly a series of S-turns across a linear ground feature, with semi-circles of equal size and shape, accounting for wind effects while maintaining constant altitude and airspeed. (AFH 6-10)

Question 3

Rectangular Course

Objective:

Answer 3

To fly a ground track equidistant from all sides of a rectangular area on the ground, accounting for wind effects while maintaining constant altitude and airspeed while using inside and outside references. (AFH 6-6)

Question 4

Steep Turns

Objective:

Answer 4

To fly a steep bank, maximum performance turn while using inside and outside references. (AFH 9-2)

Question 5

Slow Flight

Objective:

Answer 5

To understand the characteristics of positive aircraft control at the speed in which any increase in AOA, increase in load factor, or reduction in power will result in a stall indication. (Stall horn or aerodynamic buffet) (AFH 4-3)

Question 6

Power Off Stall

Objective:

Answer 6

To recognize and recover from a stall in the landing configuration. (AFH 4-9)

Question 7

Power On Stall

Objective:

Answer 7

To recognize and recover from a stall in the takeoff or departure configuration. (AFH 4-9)

Question 8

Accelerated Stall

Objective:

Answer 8

To demonstrate that the aircraft will stall at a higher airspeed under increased load factor. (AFH 4-10)

Question 9

Steep Spiral

Objective:

Answer 9

To provide a flight maneuver for rapidly dissipating substantial amounts of altitude while remaining over a selected spot. (AFH 9-4)

Question 10

Chandelle

Objective:

Answer 10

To gain the most altitude possible for a given bank angle and power setting. (AFH 9-5)

Question 11

Lazy Eight

Objective:

Answer 11

To develop the proper coordination of the flight controls across a wide range of airspeeds and altitudes. (AFH 9-6)

Question 12

Eights on Pylons

Objective:

Answer 12

To maneuver the airplane accurately while dividing attention between the flight path and the selected points on the ground. (AFH 6-13)

Question 13

Cross-Controlled Stall

Objective:

Answer 13

To demonstrate the effect of improper control technique and to emphasize the importance of using coordinated control pressures whenever making turns. (AFH 4-11)

Question 14

Elevator Trim Stalls

Objective:

Answer 14

To demonstrate what can happen when full power is applied for a go-around and positive control of the airplane is not maintained (AFH 4-12)

Question 15

Secondary Stalls (Power-On and Power-Off)
Objective:

Answer 15

To demonstrate the effects of attempting to hasten the completion of a stall recovery before the airplane has regained sufficient flying speed. (AFH 4-10)

Question 16

Emergency Descent

Objective:

Answer 16

To understand when and how to perform an emergency descent. (AFH 17-6)