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Sport Flight Instructor - Helicopter, Simplified Flight Controls
  1. I. Fundamentals of Instructing
  2. II. Technical Subject Areas
  3. III. Preflight Preparation
  4. IV. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight
  5. V. Preflight Procedures
  6. VI. Airport and Heliport Operations
  7. VII. Hovering Maneuvers
  8. VIII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
  9. IX. Fundamentals of Flight
    1. Task A Straight-and-Level Flight
    2. Task B Level Turns
    3. Task C Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns
    4. Task D Straight Descents and Descending Turns
  10. X. Performance Maneuvers
  11. XI. Emergency Operations
  12. XII. Special Operations
  13. XIII. Post-flight Procedures

Sport Flight Instructor - Helicopter, Simplified Flight Controls|FAA-S-ACS-31

Area of Operation IX

Fundamentals of Flight

4 Tasks

Task A Straight-and-Level Flight

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25

Objective

To determine the applicant understands straight-and-level flight, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

Knowledge

FH.IX.A.K1

Basic elements of the aircraft and aerodynamics that affect the ability to maintain straight-and-level flight.

FH.IX.A.K2

Flight control and trim use, as applicable.

FH.IX.A.K3

The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver.

FH.IX.A.K4

Integrated flight instruction.

FH.IX.A.K5

Common errors related to this Task.

Risk Management

FH.IX.A.R1

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

FH.IX.A.R2

Collision hazards.

Skills

FH.IX.A.S1

Establish and maintain straight-and-level flight.

FH.IX.A.S2

Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.

Task B Level Turns

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25

Objective

To determine the applicant understands level turns, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

Knowledge

FH.IX.B.K1

Purpose of and procedures for level turns.

FH.IX.B.K2

Flight control and trim use, as applicable.

FH.IX.B.K3

The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver.

FH.IX.B.K4

Integrated flight instruction.

FH.IX.B.K5

Common errors related to this Task.

Risk Management

FH.IX.B.R1

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

FH.IX.B.R2

Collision hazards.

Skills

FH.IX.B.S1

Establish, maintain, and roll out of a level turn.

FH.IX.B.S2

Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.

Task C Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25

Objective

To determine the applicant understands straight climbs and climbing turns, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

Knowledge

FH.IX.C.K1

Purpose of and procedures for straight climbs and climbing turns.

FH.IX.C.K2

Flight control and trim use, as applicable.

FH.IX.C.K3

The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver.

FH.IX.C.K4

Integrated flight instruction.

FH.IX.C.K5

Common errors related to this Task.

Risk Management

FH.IX.C.R1

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

FH.IX.C.R2

Collision hazards.

Skills

FH.IX.C.S1

Establish, maintain, and level off from climbs and climbing turns.

FH.IX.C.S2

Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.

Task D Straight Descents and Descending Turns

References

FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-4, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25

Objective

To determine the applicant understands straight descents and descending turns, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

Knowledge

FH.IX.D.K1

Purpose of and procedures for straight descents and descending turns.

FH.IX.D.K2

Flight control and trim use, as applicable.

FH.IX.D.K3

The pilot's visual references when performing the maneuver.

FH.IX.D.K4

Integrated flight instruction.

FH.IX.D.K5

Common errors related to this Task.

Risk Management

FH.IX.D.R1

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

FH.IX.D.R2

Collision hazards.

Skills

FH.IX.D.S1

Establish, maintain, and level off from straight descents and descending turns.

FH.IX.D.S2

Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.

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Task A Straight-and-Level Flight