# Pass Pending Review of the Following - [ ] AIRMET / SIGMET / Conv. SIGMET / CWA - AIM 7-1-6 is very helpful here - [ ] [Bold Method: Class G Airspace](https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/airspace/class-g-airspace-rules-explained/) - [ ] [Bold Method: CG Affect performance](https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/performance/how-does-cg-affect-aircraft-performance/) - [ ] [[Lift Generation Examples]] - focus on newton's laws - [ ] Finding symbology in chart users guide # Pilot Qualifications ## Certification Requirements - I would recommend having this memorized -> this is one of the first questions you will be asked on the practical test ## Recent Flight Experience - good job with flight review - small note -> the preceding 90 days is not for "passengers" but "people" -> this was changed recently - otherwise great job ## Recordkeeping - good job ## Privileges and Limitations - very good job -> you have a thorough understanding of this topic! ## Medical Certificates - good job ## BasicMed - [ ] here is a quick basicmed guide to save: [FAA BasicMed](https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med) - the education course is required every 24 months ## Documents Required to Exercise Private Pilot Privileges - very good job ## Proficiency vs Currency - good job ## Flying unfamiliar aircraft with unfamiliar flight display systems and avionics - very good job # Airworthiness Requirements ## Location and expiration dates of required aircraft certifications - good job ## Required Inspections - great job ## ADs / SAIBs - great job ## Purpose and procedure for obtaining a special flight permit - great job ## Owner / Operator / PIC responsibilities - good job ## Preventative Maintenance - good job ## Equipment Requirements for day / night VFR Flight - great job - good job with the beacon light question! - here is a link to the legal interp: [[Cessna 172 Beacon Light Part of Anti-Collision Light System.pdf|Beacon Light Legal Interpretation]] ## MEL - good job ## Discrepancy Records / Placards - good job # Weather Information ## Weather Briefing Types / sources of weather data / "official" weather briefings - good job ## Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories - remember that convective SIGMET is a scheduled forecast -> this is something that is required to be supplemented with a CWA - ==**review what a CWA is**== > [!info] Center Weather Advisory (AIM 7-1-6) > [CWA](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-c.html#$CWA)s are unscheduled inflight, flow control, air traffic, and air crew advisory. By nature of its short lead time, the [CWA](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-c.html#$CWA) is not a flight planning product. It is generally a nowcast for conditions beginning within the next two hours. [CWA](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-c.html#$CWA)s will be issued: > 1. As a supplement to an existing [SIGMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-s.html#$SIGMET), Convective [SIGMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-s.html#$SIGMET) or [AIRMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-a.html#$AIRMET). > 2. When an Inflight Advisory has not been issued but observed or expected weather conditions meet [SIGMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-s.html#$SIGMET)/[AIRMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-a.html#$AIRMET) criteria based on current pilot reports and reinforced by other sources of information about existing meteorological conditions. > 3. When observed or developing weather conditions do not meet [SIGMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-s.html#$SIGMET), Convective [SIGMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-s.html#$SIGMET), or [AIRMET](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-a.html#$AIRMET) criteria; e.g., in terms of intensity or area coverage, but current pilot reports or other weather information sources indicate that existing or anticipated meteorological phenomena will adversely affect the safe flow of air traffic within the [ARTCC](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg_html/glossary-a.html#$ARTCC) area of responsibility. - [ ] review the different types of AIRMETs - [ ] ==**AIRMET Tango will indicate moderate turbulence or sustained surface winds of 30 knots or more -> not convective activity**== ## Surface Analysis - good job - ==**Dry lines will often be associated with violent and tornadic thunderstorms**== ## Thunderstorms - good job ## In Flight Weather Displays - good job ## Airport Observations ### METAR > KORL 052257Z 24023G49KT 1/4SM R07/2000VP6000FT +TSRA FEW012 BKN055 BKN110 27/22 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 23036/2254 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0028 T02720222 - *R07/2000VP6000FT* indicates that the runway visual range is between 2000 and more than 6000 ft - *P0028* indicates that there was 0.28 inches of rain in the last hour - otherwise great job ### TAF > KMCO 241929Z 2419/2524 14008KT P6SM VCTS SCT035CB SCT060 BKN250 > TEMPO 2419/2422 VRB15G35KT 3SM TSRA BKN040CB > FM242300 12006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 > FM250200 13003KT P6SM FEW050 > FM251400 15006KT P6SM SCT045 > FM251800 13009KT P6SM FEW060= - great job ## PIREPs > MIA UA /OV FLL310020/TM 1312/FL100/TP B738/WX SCT/TB LIGHT CHOP - good job with different types of PIREPs - good job with reading PIREPs # Cross-Country Flight Planning - you did a great job going through each of your points and how you can maintain situational awareness during the entire flight -> awesome job explaining ## NOTAMs - good job with MNT - ==**EST indicates estimated -> meaning that the times are an estimate, not eastern time**== ## Route Planning - good job - great job with considerations of airspace - good selection of checkpoints ## Navlog - good job # National Airspace System - [ ] review [Bold Method: Class G Airspace](https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/airspace/class-g-airspace-rules-explained/) - [ ] remember to utilize the [Aeronautical Chart Users Guide](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/digital_products/aero_guide/) - this is an incredible resource for any kind of niche symbols that might not be included in the VFR chart legend - remember that the NOAA imagery legend will mainly only pertain to weather products - remember that you need a DVFR flight plan for crossing the US ADIZ # Performance and Limitations ## Atmospheric Conditions - good job ## Pilot Technique - good job ## Airplane Configuration - good job ## Weight and Balance - discussed aft CG - review [Bold Method: CG Affect performance](https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/performance/how-does-cg-affect-aircraft-performance/) - stall speeds are calculated based on a fully forward CG because this is where stall speed would be greatest ## Maneuvering Speed - ==**stated would protect us from a stall**== - remember that maneuvering speed is a maximum speed ## Aerodynamics ### Lift - ==**I would work on explanation using newtons laws**== - see my article: [[Lift Generation Examples]] ### Drag - induced drag - stated that would be greater at 90 knots compared to 60 knots - gave another explanation and was correct # Operation of Systems - overall great job ## Powerplant - good job - [ ] review [pre-ignition and detonation FAA](https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2019/Jul/Preignition.pdf) ## Ignition System - great job ## Fuel System - great job ## Electrical - ==**remember that with an alternator failure you will see a discharge on the ammeter**== - otherwise good job # Human Factors ## Hypoxia - good job ## Carbon Monoxide Posioning - good job ## Middle Ear / Sinus Problems - good job ## Dissolved Nitrogen - good job