# Recheck Items - [x] inoperative equipment: use the flow chart, we only talked about MEL, KOEL, CEL, there are more steps to check if an item is deferrable! Be prepared to explain the significance of ALL steps in §91.213(d), as well as the following scenarios: item is “R” in CEL and “0” in KOEL; item is not found in either of KOEL/CEL. - [x] performance and limitations - effects of changing weight/center of gravity: effects of increasing weight ok. for aft CG, just said it would be more difficult to recover from stall. Be prepared to explain the additional effects an aft vs forward CG would have on performance; see PHAK 5-43 - [x] aerodynamics - forces in flight: be prepared to explain the generation of lift (we only discussed Bernoulli’s principle), and drag (said it acted downward rather than rearward with respect to flight path); additionally, explain when drag is lowest and highest, and why (ie parasite vs induced drag) - [x] spin awareness - yaw effects: be prepared to explain slips vs skids; the difference aerodynamically, the flight control inputs associated with each, and relation to stalls/spins; see following link for a visualization of these concepts: [https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/slip-skid-stall/](https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/slip-skid-stall/ "https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/slip-skid-stall/") - [x] spin awareness - recovery (PARE): explaining the effect of power was correct (increasing pitch + AoA), but not the cause (not P-factor, accelerated airflow over the horizontal tail surfaces); incorrect explanation of aileron deflection effects (wouldn’t spin us in the other direction, would stall inner wing more, increase rate of rotation and make spin more difficult to recover from) - [x] national airspace system - equipment requirements: be prepared to explain ALL locations where a mode C transponder and ADS-B out are required; see FAA graphic: [https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/air_traffic/technology/equipadsb/research/airspaceRequirements.jpg](https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/air_traffic/technology/equipadsb/research/airspaceRequirements.jpg "https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/air_traffic/technology/equipadsb/research/airspaceRequirements.jpg") - [x] performance and limitations - cruise + climb performance: Be prepared to explain what standard temperature is at varying altitudes. Our calculations were based on 29C at the surface, with a 2C/1000ft lapse rate - [x] weather information: be prepared to explain the circulation patterns associated with high and low pressure systems; decode a raw PIREP; interpret wind barbs - [x] national airspace system - VFR weather minimums: be prepared to explain Special VFR requirements, and what MVFR means (is it a legal term?) - [x] national airspace system - procedures: be prepared to explain the difference between flight following and flight services; what services could be expected with each, and how to locate an appropriate frequency in varying locations --- # Other Notes - pilot qualifications: great job! for private pilot privileges/limitations, flights must have a common purpose (ie you cannot be solicited to fly), but this doesn’t have to be the SAME purpose; see AC 61-142 - aircraft “operating limitations”: need the actual POH for that aircraft (not generic digital copy) + placards/markings - 100hr inspection: only required for hire (not privately owned aircraft) - SAIBs are not regulatory (do not require compliance like ADs) - preventative maintenance: see Part 43 Appendix A for clarification (knew pilots can do it, but unclear what is considered “preventative maintenance”) - review “real-world” scenarios associated with stall/spin accidents; upwind/turning crosswind, roundout/flare are not particular problem areas - performance and limitations - V speeds: some confusion with Vno and Va; review operational significance of Vno, and how Va relates to limit load factor - be sure you are proficient using the chart supplement legend; review the double dagger symbol meaning - night operations - vision: peripheral vision is NOT degraded, the night blind spot is in the CENTER of your field of vision (rod vs cone cell placement) - night operations - definitions: currency ok, be sure you are clear as to when position lights must be on (sunset to sunrise, §91.209), and the general definition of night (civil twilight…) - performance and limitations - cruise performance: higher altitude is “better” for performance, but why? we will have LESS power available (worse climb performance, lower maximum speed attainable), but the aircraft will fly more EFFICIENTLY (lower fuel burn for the same TAS) - must complete navlog fuel management table (specifically alt/res); discussion of regulations + personal minimums ok - airspace - special use airspace: review operations in restricted areas (how will we check activation status? will we receive a clearance into the restricted area?) and warning areas; see AIM chapter 3 - TFRs are temporary flight RESTRICTIONS, you may be able to operate in one, depending on the circumstances; you will need to read the TFR to determine what activities are allowed, and what facility to coordinate with - AIRMETs/SIGMETs good! review convective SIGMET valid/issuance times - weather information - thunderstorms: review thunderstorm life cycle, additional weather products related to convection (esp convective outlook); see link: [https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/about.html](https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/about.html "https://www.spc.noaa.gov/misc/about.html") - review TAF coverage area - use “FAA contractions” Order (ForeFlight FAA drive -> handbooks) for unfamiliar NOTAM contractions - review radiation fog vs advection fog - operation of systems: continue to dive deeper into system specifics and integration (how individual components play a part in the whole); generally able to look up anything not immediately recalled - electrical system: review operation/source of power for field winding (“electromagnet”), and operation of the essential bus - human factors: great job! review “E” in PAVE