Flight Instructor for Powered-Lift CategoryFAA-S-ACS-27
Area of Operation X
Performance Maneuvers
3 Tasks
Task A Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop
References
FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual
Objective
To determine the applicant understands rapid deceleration/quick stop, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Knowledge
Purpose of the maneuver.
Aircraft transmission and powerplant limitations.
Airspeed limitations.
Aircraft maximum rate deceleration rate and technique.
Height velocity (H/V) awareness.
Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management
Gaining or losing altitude.
Excessive pitch attitudes.
Effects of wind.
Airframe and airspeed limitations.
Collision hazards.
Dividing attention between aircraft control and orientation.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Uncoordinated flight.
Vortex ring state (VRS).
Skills
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
Clear the area.
Maintain heading throughout the maneuver, ±5°.
Perform a maximum performance deceleration as directed by the evaluator.
Select an appropriate power setting and thrust vector to allow deceleration at maximum rate.
Maintain coordinated flight throughout the maneuver.
Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Task B Inflight Conversion During Straight-and-Level Flight
References
FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual
Objective
To determine the applicant understands converting from thrust-borne configuration to wing-borne configuration, and returning to thrust-borne configuration, and can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Knowledge
Procedures for changing aircraft configuration.
Aerodynamic effects of changing aircraft configuration.
Flight control operation when converting from thrust-borne to wing-borne configuration, and when converting from wing-borne to thrust-borne configuration, while in straight-and-level flight.
Aircraft performance and limitation charts.
Factors related to weight and balance and center of gravity (CG) envelopes.
Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management
Aircraft performance limitations.
Powerplant failure during conversion.
Aerodynamic stall.
Effects of gross weight and CG.
Rapid configuration or thrust vector changes.
Altitude variation/vertical speed.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Other hazards specific to the powered-lift make and model.
Skills
Convert from thrust-borne configuration to wing-borne configuration during straight-and-level flight.
Convert the aircraft from wing-borne configuration to thrust-borne configuration during straight-and- level flight.
Utilize proper control technique throughout the maneuver.
Maintain awareness of aircraft performance, limitations, and relative position throughout the maneuver.
Maintain altitude ±100 feet and specified heading ±10° throughout the operation. Achieve and maintain targeted airspeed ±10 knots.
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Use the appropriate checklist, if applicable.
Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Task C Steep Turns
References
FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-25; Flight Manual
Objective
To determine the applicant understands steep turns, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
Knowledge
Purpose of and procedures for steep turn.
Pilot sensations and control forces.
Aerodynamics associated with steep turns, including:
a. Maintaining coordinated flight
b. Overbanking tendencies
c. Maneuvering speed, including the impact of weight changes
d. Load factor and accelerated stalls
e. Rate and radius of turn
Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management
Dividing attention between aircraft control and orientation.
Collision hazards.
Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Uncoordinated flight.
Skills
Clear the area.
Establish the manufacturer's recommended airspeed; or if one is not available, an airspeed not to exceed maneuvering speed (VA).
Roll into a coordinated 360° steep turn as selected by the evaluator and according to the aircraft's operating limitations.
Perform the maneuver in the opposite direction.
Maintain the entry altitude ±100 feet, airspeed ±10 knots, bank ±5°, and roll out on the entry heading ±10°.
Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.