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Laps in the Traffic Pattern (print friendly)
Credits:
Basic WINGS
1 Credit for Basic Flight Topic 1
1 Credit for Basic Flight Topic 3
Activity Number:
EducAvia-PVT-ASEL-001
Provided by:
EducAviation

 

LAPS IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN

This activity may be completed by anyone with a private pilot certificate, or higher, who wishes to earn a basic level of WINGS.  Two flight activity credits (Basic Flight 1 and Basic Flight 3) are awarded for successful completion of this activity to the standards published in the current Private Pilot ACS.  It is highly recommended that this activity be followed by activity number EducAvia-PVT-ASEL-002 within 12 calender months.

BRIEFING

Airport Analysis

  • Local Runways and Taxiways
  • Surface Markings and Lighting Systems
  • Communications and Light Signals

Traffic Patterns

  • Pattern Altitudes, Entry, and Exit
  • Closed Traffic
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Wake Turbulence Avoidance

Flight Deck Management

  • Checklist Usage (Flows vs. Read-Do)
  • Single Pilot Resource Management
  • Task Prioritization

Preflight Assessment of Airman

  • Inspection of Airman Using I'M-SAFE Checklist
  • Required Airman Documents

Preflight Assessment of Environment

  • Local Weather Conditions
  • Local Weather Forecast

Mission

  • Operational Plan
  • Successful Completion Standards
  • Hazards
  • Go/No-Go Decision

 

PREFLIGHT

Preflight Assessment of Aircraft

  • Required Airworthiness Inspections
  • Required ARrOW Documents
  • Preflight Inspection
  • Takeoff and Landing Performance Data

Passenger Safety Briefing

  • Seat Belt and Shoulder Harness Use
  • Emergency Egress and Door Operation
  • Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
  • Sterile Cockpit and No Smoking Rules
  • Designation of Pilot-In-Command and Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

Engine Starting

Taxiing

  • Inspection of Flight Instruments
  • Surface Collision Avoidance
  • Runway Incursion Avoidance

Before Takeoff Check

 

FLIGHT

Lap #1

  • Normal Takeoff and Climb to Traffic Pattern Altitude
  • Normal Approach and Full-Stop Landing

Lap #2

  • Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb to Traffic Pattern Altitude
  • Soft-Field Approach and Landing With Either Touch-And-Go or Rolling Transition to Taxi

Lap #3 (simulated flaps extension failure)

  • Forward Slip to a Landing
  • Go-Around/Rejected Landing

Lap #4 (simulated gear extension malfunction, when applicable)

  • Climb to Traffic Pattern Altitude
  • Simulated Emergency Approach and Full-Stop Landing

Lap #5

  • Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb
  • Short-Field Approach and Full-Stop Landing

NOTE:  Additional/repeat laps should be accomplished at the instructor's discretion to ensure student is meeting the current Private Pilot ACS.

 

POST-FLIGHT

After Landing Check

Parking and Securing

Post-Flight Inspection

 

DEBRIEFING

Evaluate Performance of Each Takeoff, Climb, Approach, Landing, and Go-Around using, at minimum, the current Private Pilot ACS

Discuss Observed Aircraft Performance vs. Calculated Performance

Discuss Challenges of Dealing With In-Flight Emergencies

Discuss Scenarios for Gliding Decent vs. Emergency Descent

Review Emergency Descent Procedures (to be completed during the next WINGS flight activity (EducAvia-PVT-ASEL-002)