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PP-ASE-Night Flying Grade Sheet
In Brief
What It Addresses
FOR WINGS CREDIT: The Flight Instructor will ensure the Pilot in Training possesses the knowledge, ability to manage risks, and skills consistent in the performance of the tasks specifically listed in the applicable Areas of Operations in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) or Practical Test Standards (PTS to the ACS or PTS completion standards for the privileges of the certificate or rating being exercised in order to act as Pilotin-Command (PIC). While this WINGS Flight Activity targets specific ACS or PTS Tasks, the Pilot in Training should satisfactorily demonstrate all pertinent parts of the ACS or PTS in their Preflight, Flight, and Post Flight activities consistent with their certificate or rating.
From the Document: selected source passages, quoted as written, for a quick overview.
WINGS DESIRED OUTCOME GRADE SHEET
WINGS Flight Activity # A211209-01
PP-ASE – NIGHT OPERATIONS
DATE:
LOCATION:
AIRMAN: AIRMAN CERTIFICATE #: AIRMAN EMAIL: TYPE AIRCRAFT/SIMULATOR USED BLOCK TIME CFI: CFI CERTIFICATE #: CFI EMAIL:
WINGS Flight Activity Completed:
☐ YES ☐ NO
WINGS DESIRED OUTCOME GRADE SHEET KEY IS AT END OF THIS DOCUMENT
FOR WINGS CREDIT: The Flight Instructor will ensure the Pilot in Training possesses the knowledge, ability to manage risks, and skills consistent in the performance of the tasks specifically listed in the applicable Areas of Operations in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) or Practical Test Standards (PTS to the ACS or PTS completion standards for the privileges of the certificate or rating being exercised in order to act as Pilotin-Command (PIC).
While this WINGS Flight Activity targets specific ACS or PTS Tasks, the Pilot in Training should satisfactorily demonstrate all pertinent parts of the ACS or PTS in their Preflight, Flight, and Post Flight activities consistent with their certificate or rating.
Desired Performance (#)
Task Grades SRM
Grades
1. Describe
2. Explain
3. Practice
4. Perform
Not Observed
Explain
Practice
Manage/Decide
Scenario Activities Task
Night Operations
Preflight
Preparation
Pilot Qualifications
Physiological Aspects of Night Flying
Night Vision / Night Optical Illusions
Pilot Essential Night Flight Equipment
Night Regulations
Airworthiness Requirements
Scenario Planning / Review
Weather Information
Cross-Country Flight Planning
National Airspace System
Performance and Limitations
Operation of Systems
Human Factors
Night Flight Preparation and Preflight
Night Flight Lesson Maneuvers (discussion, intro, practice, review)
Night Orientation and Navigation (ASES, AMES)
Night Disorientation
Preflight SRM / CRM Briefing
Decision making and risk management
Night Operations
Airport Operations
Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals
Airport, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting
Traffic Patterns
SRM / CRM
Decision Making and Risk Management
Night Operations
Preflight Procedures
Preflight Inspection / Assessment
Flight Deck Management
During the Starting Phase
GPS Programming
MFD Setup
PFD Setup
Operations During the Taxi Phase / Wind Corrections
Operations During the Run-Up Phase
SRM / CRM
Situational Awareness
Decision Making and Risk Management
Night Operations
Takeoff
Before Takeoff Traffic Check
Operations During the Normal Takeoff Phase and
Departure
Operations During the Crosswind Takeoff Phase
Operations During the Climb Phase
Airport Departure Procedures
Traffic Collision Avoidance Procedures
SRM / CRM
Situational Awareness
Decision Making and Risk Management
Night Operations
Navigation
Traffic Collision Avoidance Procedures
Night Orientation and Navigation
Night Enroute Phase Operations
Pilotage and Dead Reckoning
Navigation Systems and Radar Services
Diversion
Lost Procedures
SRM / CRM
Situational Awareness
Decision Making and Risk Management
Night Operations
Fundamentals of
Flight
Traffic Collision Avoidance Procedures
Straight-and-Level Flight
Level Turns
Straight Climbs and Turning Climbs
Straight Descents and Turning Descents
SRM / CRM
Situational Awareness
Decision Making and Risk Management
Night Operations
Emergency
Operations
Traffic Collision Avoidance Procedures
Emergencies / Abnormal Procedures
Emergency Descent
Emergency Approach and Landing
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
SRM / CRM
Situational Awareness
Decision Making and Risk Management
Night Operations
Descent. Approach,
Landings and
Go-Arounds
Traffic Collision Avoidance Procedures
Operations During the Descent Phase
Operations During the Approach Phase
Operations During the Normal Landing Phase
Operations During the Crosswind Landing Phase
Operations During the After Landing / Roll Out Phase
Operations During the Go-Around / Rejected Landing Phase
SRM / CRM
Situational Awareness
Decision Making and Risk Management
Night Operations
Post Flight
Procedures
Post-Landing Procedures
Operations During the Taxi Phase / Wind Corrections
Postflight Procedures-After Landing, Parking, Securing
Postflight Inspection/Assessment
SRM / CRM
Situational Awrewness
Decision Making and Risk Management
FLIGHT MANEUVERS (FM) GRADE
D - Describe – at the completion of the flight, the Airman will be able to describe the physical characteristics and cognitive elements of the flight activities. Instructor assistance is required to successfully execute the maneuver.
E - Explain –at the completion of the flight, the Airman will be able to describe the flight activity and understand the underlying concepts, principles, and procedures that comprise the activity. Significant instructor effort will be required to successfully execute the maneuver. P - Practice – at the completion of the flight, the Airman will be able to plan and execute the flight. Coaching, instruction, and or assistance from the CFI will correct deviations and errors identified by the CFI.
C - Perform – at the completion of the flight, the Airman will be able to perform the activity without assistance from the CFI. Errors and deviations will be identified and corrected by the Airman in an expeditious manner. At no time will the successful completion of the activity be in doubt. (“Perform” will be used to signify that the Airman is satisfactorily demonstrating proficiency in traditional piloting and systems operation skills for the certificate or rating being exercised in order to act as Pilot in Command.)
N/O - Not Observed – Any event not accomplished or required
SINGLE PILOT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT GRADE (SRM) E- Explain – the Airman can verbally identify, describe, and understand the risks inherent in the flight. The Airman will need to be prompted to identify risks and make decisions.
P - Practice –the Airman is able to identify, understand, and apply SRM principles to the actual flight situation. Coaching, instruction, and/or assistance from the CFI will quickly correct minor deviations and errors identified by the CFI. The Airman will be an active decision maker. M/D - Manage/Decide - the Airman can correctly gather the most important data available both within and outside the cockpit, identify possible courses of action, evaluate the risk inherent in each course of action, and make the appropriate decision. Instructor intervention is not required for the safe completion of the flight.
(“M/D” will be used to signify that the Airman is satisfactorily demonstrating proficiency in SRM skills for the certificate or rating being exercised in order to act as Pilot in Command.)
N/O - Not Observed – Any event not accomplished or required
Source: Federal Aviation Administration — www.faasafety.gov. Reproduced from the published record; FlightPush adds formatting only.
Author: FAASTeam
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