Private Pilot Syllabus Section 11
11A - Night Operations
Understand the Challenges and Risks Associated with Night Flight
- 2½
- 5½
- 3
Activities
- Night Flight
- Night takeoffs and landings
- Night cross-country flight with FOG Full-Moon Flyers
Completion Standards
When complete, the pilot
- understands the additional hazards associated with operating after sunset.
- has completed the 10 required night takeoffs and landings.
- has completed the required night cross-country flight.
- has been a part of a Bay Area FlyOutGroup flying event.
11B - Passenger and Load Management
Manage Real-World Passenger and Load Situations
- 2½
- 2½
- 1
Activities
- Passenger safety briefing
- Flight with a passenger
Completion Standards
When complete, the pilot
- is able to provide a passenger safety briefing prior to flight.
- understands the potential risk of passenger distractions.
- has completed at least one flight with a passenger.
11C - Maneuvers Refresher
Keep Skills Current for Checkride Maneuvers
- 1
- 4
- 2½
Assignment
- Review Airman Certification Standards for these maneuvers
Activities
- Slow flight and stalls
- Steep turns
- Ground reference maneuvers
- Flight by reference to instruments
- Emergency procedures
- Short-field, soft-field, and normal takeoffs and landings at checkride airport
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- demonstrates slow flight to Airman Certification Standards.
- demonstrates a power-off stall to Airman Certification Standards.
- demonstrates a power-on stall to Airman Certification Standards.
- demonstrates steep turns to Airman Certification Standards.
- demonstrates ground reference maneuvers to Airman Certification Standards.
- demonstrates flight by reference to instruments to Airman Certification Standards.
- demonstrates takeoff and landings to Airman Certification Standards.
11D - Aircraft Maintenance Records
Verify Airworthiness with a Full Review of Aircraft Maintenance Records
- 2
- 2
- 0
Activities
- Review aircraft maintenance logbooks
- Locate current inspection entries
- Validate AD compliance
- Airworthiness Summary Sheet
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- understands the aircraft maintenance entries required for airworthiness.
- is able to locate the logbook entries for required inspections and AD compliance.
- has created an airworthiness summary sheet in preparation for his or her checkride.
11E - Advanced Ground Topics
Study Detailed Knowledge Areas of the Aeronautical Information Manual
- 3½
- 2½
- 0
Activities
- Highlight regulations for reference during checkride
- Personal Minimums
- Post-Checkride Plan
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- is familiar with the Aeronautical Information Manual and knows where to locate advanced topics.
- knows all regulations required of a Private Pilot.
- has set personal minimums.
- has created a plan for the next 5-10 flights after checkride.