Private Pilot Syllabus Section 5
5A - Advanced Pre-Solo Topics
Complete the Knowledge and Skills Before Acting as Solo PIC
- 1
- 2½
- 1
Assignments
Activities
- Review FARs that apply to student pilot solo flights
- Review SCFC Member Regulations for student pilots
- In-flight use of GPS basics
- Intro to GPS
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- understands Federal and SCFC regulations as they apply to student pilots operating in solo flight.
- is able to complete the GPS startup sequence.
- is able to use GPS to identify direction and distance to home airport.
- is able to use the GPS map for positional awareness (in aircraft equipped with moving map display).
5B - Engine Failures at Altitude
Train for Responding to Engine Malfunctions and Failure
- 1
- 2½
- 1
Activities
- Simulated engine failure at altitude
- Establishing best glide airspeed
- Using engine recovery flows and checklists
- Calling for help
- Arriving at key position and altitude for a safe power-off landing
- Forced landing procedures
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- maintains positive control of the aircraft during simulated engine failures.
- establishes and trims for best glide airspeed with minimal altitude loss and turns the aircraft to an appropriate emergency landing area.
- completes an engine failure system flow check and confirms with checklist.
- radios for help appropriately.
- maneuvers the aircraft to arrive at the key position at the correct altitude for a safe power-off landing.
- prepares the aircraft and passengers for forced landing.
5C - Final Preparation for Solo
Meet FAA Standards for Solo Flight
- 1
- 2
- 0
Activities
- Review Pre-Solo Phase Check reference materials
- Review Pre-Solo Written Quiz
- Schedule Pre-Solo Phase Check with Chief Pilot
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- has passed the Pre-Solo Written Quiz as required by the FAA.
- understands the SCFC pre-solo process and expectations.
5D - Pre-Solo Phase Check
Meet Flight Center Standards for Solo Flight
- 0
- 3½
- 1½
Activities
- Pre-Solo Phase Check ground portion
- Pre-Solo Phase Check flight portion
- Follow-up flight with CFI
- CFI endorses student for solo flight
- Review CFI-assigned solo limitations
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- has demonstrated required pre-solo ground knowledge.
- demonstrates positive control of the aircraft at all times.
- operates the aircraft fully within the flight envelope at all times.
- reliably lands parallel, with the nose wheel protected, and the airplane positioned over the centerline.
- has completed the Pre-Solo Phase Check and meets all Flight Center standards for solo flight.
- has received solo flight endorsement and understand solo limitations.
5E - First Solo
Act as Pilot in Command, in Control of the Aircraft in Every Way
- 0
- 2
- 1
Activities
- First student solo flight
- Take a cool photo to remember this moment
- Receive solo T-shirt and pin
- Spread the good news
- Log first flight as Pilot in Command
Completion Standards
When complete, the student
- has successfully completed 3 or more laps in the airport traffic pattern as solo PIC.