Star Helicopters Private Pilot Syllabus Sample
Star Helicopters Private Pilot Syllabus Sample
Star Helicopters Private Pilot Syllabus Sample
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Helicopter Flight
Private Pilot
Syllabus
A Flight & Ground Training
Course for
Private Pilot Helicopter
Certification
14 CFR Part 141 and CFR Part 61
Rotorcraft/Helicopter Private Pilot
Certification Course
STAR-PPHS
Star Helicopters LLC
3670 W 120th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Telephone: 310.355.1959
Internet: www.Star-Helicopters.com
Email: [email protected]
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Contents
List of Revisions .
List of Effective Pages ..
Contents ...
About this Syllabus ...
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Private Pilot Helicopter FAR Requirements Part 141 & Part 61 IV
Private Pilot Minimum Course Hours Part 141 . V
Private Pilot Minimum Course Hours Part 61 VI
Ground Stages Overview . VII
Flight Stages Overview . VIII
Sample Stage/Module Lesson IX
Ground Tracking Procedure X
Flight Tracking Procedure . XI
Student Ground and Flight Tracing Procedure IV
Enrollment Certificate .. XI
Graduation Certificate ................ XII
Training Course Materials . XV
Logbook Endorsements .... XI
English Language Proficiency Endorsement .. XVII
TSA Flight Training Requirements .... XIII
SFAR 73 Instruction in Robinson Helicopters ................ XX
Private Syllabus & Safety Procedures & Practices Manual Signed Agreement .. XXII
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Course Objective:
The objective of this syllabus is for the student to gain the necessary aeronautical skill, knowledge and experience to meet
the requirements of a Private Pilot certificate with a Rotorcraft Category and a Helicopter class rating.
Prerequisites:
The student must be able to read, speak and understand the English language, meet the physical standards for a third class
medical certificate, and possess a valid student pilot certificate. Student must be 16 years old to solo, and 17 years old to
gain certification.
The Private License is made up of 2 requirements: Aeronautical Skill and Aeronautical Knowledge. This syllabus is written to
satisfy 14 CFR Appendix B of Part 141 requirements. With the addition of 5 hours of flight, this syllabus will be equally effective
for 14 CFR Part 61 programs. The syllabus is in four stages, containing modules. Each stage must be completed within 90
days. Each module contains both a flight and ground lesson. This presents an integrated flight training process and will
promote easier learning and a more efficient flight training program. Ideally, the ground lesson will be completed prior to
the flight. Each flight lesson must include a pre- and post-flight briefing.
Testing Procedures:
Each module contains a reading assignment associated with the ground training program. The review questions following
each chapter will test the students understanding of the material covered throughout the ground lesson, and must be
answered prior to moving on to the next module. There are quizzes in many of the modules and they should be completed
prior to that ground lesson and they should be reconciled to 100%. A stage exam is included with each stage, testing the
student on both the ground and flight training material covered throughout the stage. This exam must be passed with a
minimum score of 80%, and reconciled to 100%, in order to proceed to the next stage. There is also a Pre-Solo exam that
must be reconciled to 100% prior to the student doing any solo flights. It is essential that the objective of each module be
accomplished before moving on to the next module.
Note to Instructors: Answers to the Quizzes and Stage Exams are available from the Chief Instructor.
Minimum Requirements:
The time necessary for the syllabus to qualify for 141 operations includes meeting 35 hours of both ground and flight
instruction (40 hours flight training for Part 61 programs). This is a minimum time the national average for completion of
the Private certificate is 73 flight hours. Many factors play into the finishing flight time: frequency of flying, cooperative
weather, helicopter and instructor scheduling, and lapses in the flight training process. It is recommended the student fly at
least twice a week. This type of schedule produces the most efficient training, and cuts down on review time. If there is a
lapse in between flights, it may be necessary to review maneuvers: In this case review flights should be scheduled to make
sure flight skills are mastered before moving on. (This will allow the student to continue following the syllabus, which is
necessary for a 141 program.) The student should feel comfortable performing each task in all previous modules before
progressing to the next stage. If the student exceeds more than 2 hours of the minimum 141 recommended time allotted
per module, the chief flight instructor must be informed. The times listed for each stage are the recommended minimum
times and may be changed at the discretion of the instructor, (example if a student flies a 1.2 for a lesson that lists 1.3 and
the student meets the stage requirements the lesson may be marked as completed and the missing .1 may be picked up in
a future stage). These deviations shall not disturb the course continuity or objective. In addition, these deviations should be
noted in the student's flight training record.
Completion Standards:
The student will demonstrate through quizzes, exams, oral test and practical tests and school records that he/she has the
necessary aeronautical skill and experience to obtain a private pilot certificate with a rotorcraft category and helicopter
class rating.
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The flight training is divided into four sequential stages. To provide a degree of flexibility for adapting to individual student needs and the
training environment, the sequence may be altered within the individual stages at the discretion of the flight instructor. The times listed for
each stage are the recommended minimum times and may be changed at the discretion of the instructor, (example if a student flies a 1.2
for a lesson that lists 1.3 and the student meets the stage requirements the lesson may be marked as completed and the missing .1 may be
picked up in a future stage). These deviations shall not disturb the course continuity or objective. In addition, these deviations should be
noted in the student's flight training record.
The ground training is divided into four stages. To provide a degree of flexibility for adapting to individual student needs and the training
environment, the sequence may be altered within the individual stages at the discretion of the flight instructor. These deviations shall not
disturb the course continuity or objective. In addition, these deviations should be noted in the student's flight training record.
All ground and quizzes are to be completed prior to each flight. Homework listed at the end of each flight will be completed prior to
moving from one module to the next. Quizzes and Exams will be graded by the instructor, corrected to 100%, and the score recorded
in the Student Flight Record and Ground Completion Record and put into the student file.
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Stage 4
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Check
TOTALS
23 + 4 Stage Checks
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Dual
Flight
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Solo
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Dual
Night
Ground Instruction
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TOTALS
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Dual
Flight
(Initial)
Dual
Flight
(Add-On)
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Solo
Dual
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Ground
Instruction
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Using the Students Principles of Helicopter Syllabus (STAR-PHFS-P), at the completion of each flight training
session, the instructor will check off the completed contents and sign each module as they are completed.
Using the Students Master Copy of the Student Flight Record & Ground Completion Record (STAR-SFGRH), at the
completion of each flight the instructor and student will mark off and evaluate each maneuver completed
during the flight training session. Once the Module has been completed the instructor along with the student
will sign the completed module record.
RETURN THE STUDENT MASTER COPIES TO THE STUDENTS FILE WHEN COMPLETED THEY ARE NOT TO LEAVE STAR HELICOPTERS
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LOGBOOK ENDORSEMENTS
The proper use of endorsements
The following example should be used when adding endorsements to the students logbook. Using
this method will result in a neat and organized logbook and will allow you to quickly notice if any
endorsements have been skipped.
All logbook entries should be made in black ink and they should be neat and legible. The first few
entries should be made by the instructor. The student should be making the rest of the entries and
the instructor should review the entry and then sign it.
SCOTCH TAPE
The student should sign, total the hours on each page and carry forward the hours in their logbook as
they complete each page.
Medical Certificate and Student Pilot Certificate - Open Logbook and tape the top of the medical
certificate to the first page (Sample)
Endorsements - Starting on the last page (back cover) of the logbook, apply each endorsement as
needed working towards the front of the logbook (Sample)
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_____________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
_____________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
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3.
Determine applicability. The requirements for determining citizenship status for any student, whether U.S. or alien,
applies only to flight training towards an initial FAA pilot certificate, including a recreational pilot, sport pilot, or
private pilot certificate; instrument rating; or multiengine rating.
Proof of citizenship. Student must show evidence of U.S. citizenship to instructor with one of the following:
1. Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
2. Original or government-issued birth certificate of the U.S., American Samoa, or Swains Island AND a
government-issued picture ID
3. Original certificate of birth abroad with raised seal (Form FS-545 or DS-1350) AND a government-issued picture
ID
4. Original certificate of U.S. citizenship with raised seal (Form N-560 or N-561) or a Certificate of Repatriation (Form
N-581) AND government-issued pictured ID
5. Original U.S. Naturalization Certificate with raised seal (Form N-550 or N-570) AND a government-issued picture
ID
Logbook or record-keeping requirements. An instructor must do one of the following:
1. Keep a copy of the documents used to provide proof of citizenship for five years
2. Make an endorsement in the instructors logbook or other record used by the instructor to record flight student
endorsements AND the students logbook with the following endorsement:
CFI Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
Students who change flight schools and/or locations will be required to prove citizenship and receive a
logbook endorsement. Recurring logbook endorsements are required when students change flight schools or
instructors (if the instructor did not know the student when the student received the initial logbook
endorsement).
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www.flightschoolcandidates.gov
A. Verify that you have an appropriate visa.
B.
Notify the flight school that you want to begin taking flight training.
E.
F.
G. Pay the nonrefundable $130 processing fee per instructions emailed to you.
H.
I.
J.
Wait for TSA to notify you and the flight school of its decision.
K.
Once you have received permission to train, you have 180 days to begin training and 365 days to complete the
approved training. Both of these time periods start from the day you receive approval. For example, if you begin
flight training 30 days after you have been approved, you now have 335 days to finish. If you do not finish, a new
training request must be submitted.
Have your photo taken by the flight school when you arrive for the first day of flight training.
1.
CFI Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
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_____________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
_____________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
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2. Solo endorsement. Specific requirements must be met within 90 days prior to solo flight (for
non-helicopter rated pilots). See SFAR 73 and the pre-solo endorsement for Robinson pilots
on page 17.
Training must include:
20 hours dual in same model Robinson
Enhanced training in autorotation procedures
Engine rotor RPM control without the use of the governor
Low rotor RPM recognition and recovery
Effects of low G maneuvers and proper recovery procedures
Instructors note: Use one of the following endorsements when signing off students to Solo:
03 SFAR 73 Solo R-22
I certify that ___________________________________________ meets the
experience requirements of 2(b)(3) and has been given training specified by
SFAR 73 paragraph 2(b)(3)(i-iv). He/she has been found proficient to solo the
R22. Exp. ______/______/__________
Printed Name
Signature
Date
CFI#
Exp. Date
Date
CFI#
Exp. Date
03-SFAR 73 Solo R-22 or 04-SFAR 73 Solo R44 (Use the appropriate endorsement)
(Sample)
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and the
Safety Procedures and Practices Manual
and the
Safety Procedures and Practices Manual
Student Signature
Printed Name
Date
Place signed copy in student folder
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Stage 1
Introduction to Helicopter Flying
Objective
The objective of Stage 1 is for the student to become proficient in, and have an
understanding of the following:
Ground Training
Flight Training
Course objective
Training helicopter
Grading criteria
Preflight
Taxiing
Hovering
Flight information
Autorotations
Use of sectional
Airspace
Aeromedical factors
Collision avoidance
Flight physiology
Emergencies
Regulations
Steep Turns
Night Flying
Cross Country Flying
Completion Standards:
Stage 1 is complete when the student is ready and endorsed for solo flight. Student shall
score at least 80% on the Stage 1 Exam, and all deficient areas shall be reconciled to 100%.
Student shall have third-class medical and student pilot certificate upon completion of this
stage.
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Stage 1/Module 1
Ground Training
Flight Training
Objective:
Objective:
Content:
Content:
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Completion Standards:
Completion Standards:
Assignments:
Assignments:
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Stage 1/Module 14
Stage Check
Flight Training
Lesson Time: Dual 1.5 hour flight, or whatever is necessary
to meet objective
1.0 hour ground instruction, or whatever is
necessary to meet objective
Content:
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Obtaining weather
Preflight inspection and aircraft documents
Cockpit management
Radio communication and ATC light signals
Pre-takeoff checks
Surface taxi
Hover taxi
Air taxi
Normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings
Straight and level flight; turns in both directions
Straight-in autorotation with power recovery
Climbs and climbing turns
Airport traffic patterns
Power failure
Settling with power
Low rotor rpm recovery
Rapid decelerations
Partial power failure
Collision avoidance, wake turbulence
Equipment malfunctions
Go-arounds
Postflight
Completion Standards::
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Stage 2
Solo Practice and Solo Cross-Country Flight
Objective
The objective of Stage 2 is for the student to gain knowledge and experience in the
following:
The Pre-Solo test must be taken, corrected to 100% and a copy placed in their student file
before the students first solo.
Ground Training
Flight Training
Flight
planning
Computer
Completion Standards:
Stage 2 is complete when the student has met all of their Solo and Cross Country
requirements. Achieves the objective of each lesson, and can list or describe the correct
process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises and activities. Student shall score
at least 80% on the Stage 2 Exam, and all deficient areas shall be reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 2
Required Solo Endorsements
Some or all of the following endorsements will be required prior to any solo flights. Please
make sure you are using the correct endorsements prior to each solo flight, depending on
the type of solo being conducted and the aircraft being flown. Make sure you are using the
following weather minimums on each endorsement. DO NOT USE ENDORSMENT 09-Repeated
Cross Country Route without permission from Chief Flight Instructor.
Weather Minimums
Solo Flights: The weather minimums for solo flights will be as shown in the following chart.
First Solo
Hovering
Traffic Pattern
Ceiling
1000 feet
1000 feet
Visibility
3 miles
3 miles
Wind
10 knots or less, No Gusts
10 knots or less, No Gusts
Ceiling
1000 feet
1000 feet
1500 feet
1500 feet
Visibility
3 miles
3 miles
5 miles
5 miles
Wind
10 knots or less, No Gusts
10 knots or less, No Gusts
10 knots or less, No Gusts
10 knots or less, No Gusts
Solo Advanced
Traffic Pattern
Local Flight
Airport to Airport
Cross Country
Cross Country Solo weather must be forecast to be VFR at time of departure and two (2) hours after the
estimated time of arrival at final destination.
Student Pilot Certificate Must endorse for initial Solo and for initial Cross Country solo (Sample)
A solo log book entry is required every 90 days. A Private Add-on student will not have a Student Pilot Certificate.
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Date
CFI#
Exp. Date
Date
CFI#
Exp. Date
03-SFAR 73 Solo R-22 or 04-SFAR 73 Solo R44 Use the appropriate endorsement (Sample)
05 - Solo Flight
__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
05-Solo Flight Valid for 90 days, must re-endorse after 90 days (Sample)
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07-Initial Solo Cross Country Use for initial Solo Cross Country Flight (Sample)
Printed Name
___________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
___________________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
08-Cross Country Route Use for all additional Solo Cross Country Flights (Sample)
__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
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_______________________________________________
Student Signature
_______________________________________________
CFI Signature
_______________________________________________
Printed Name
_______________________________________________
Printed Name
__________________________
Date
__________________________
Date
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________________________
Date
___________________________________
CFI Signature
________________________
Date
___________________________________
CFI Signature
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Stage 2/Module 1
Ground Training
Flight Training
the pre-solo written test. The intent of this module is for the
student to conduct a supervised hover solo flight.
Hover solo flights are permitted at TOA or LGB.
Content:
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Content:
Solo limitations
Star Helicopter Solo Policy & Procedures
Pre-solo exam
Instructor endorsement
Dual flight
_____ Obtaining weather(Go/no go)
_____ Verify the requirements of SFAR 73 2(b)(3) have been
met (if applicable)
_____ Preflight
Solo Flight
_____ Vertical takeoff to a hover
_____ Stationary hover
_____ Hover turns
_____ Hover taxi
_____ Vertical landing from a hover
Completion Standards:
Completion Standards:
Assignments:
Assignments:
Ground Time:
Time Flown:
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Stage 2/Module 3
Flight Training
Objective: In this module the student will continue
Content:
Content:
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Completion Standards::
This module is complete when the student has successfully
completed the solo flight. Solo operations away from the
traffic pattern are now permitted at the instructors
recommendation.
Stage 2/Module 3
Date of Completion: _______________________________
CFI Signature: ______________________________________
Time Flown:
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Stage 2/Module 5
Stage Check
Flight Training
Lesson Time: Dual 1.0 hour flight, or whatever is necessary
to meet objective
1.0 hour ground instruction, or whatever is
necessary to meet objective
Content:
Completion Standards:
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Stage 3
Advanced Maneuvers
Stage 3 is not required for Part 61 Students who are getting a Private Pilot Add-on Certificate.
Objective
In this stage the student begins building on the foundation of basic skills. Stage 3 flight
training focuses on advanced maneuvers with some review of primary maneuvers as
necessary.
Ground Training
Flight Training
Flying
Maximum
Stability
Weather
Advanced
Emergency
conditions
Regulations
Completion Standards:
Stage 3 is complete when the student achieves the objective of each lesson and can list or
describe the correct process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises and
activities. Students shall score at least 80% on the Stage 3 exam with all deficient areas
reconciled to 100%.
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Stage 3/Module 1
Ground Training
Flight Training
Content:
Content:
Completion Standards:
Completion Standards:
Assignments:
Assignments:
Ground Time:
Time Flown:
FAR publication
14 CFR Part 1
14 CFR Part 61
14 CFR Part 91
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Stage 3/Module 5
Stage Check
Flight Training
Lesson Time: Dual 1.0 hour flight, or whatever is necessary
to meet objective
1.0 hour ground instruction, or whatever is
necessary to meet objective
Content:
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Preflight
Maximum performance takeoff and climb
Slope operations
Confined area operations
Pinnacle/platform operations
Collision avoidance
Rolling takeoff (wheels)
Running takeoff
Steep approach
180 degree autorotation
Shallow approach and running/roll-on landing
Rapid deceleration
Emergencies
_____ Retreating blade stall
_____ Dynamic rollover
_____ Ground resonance
_____ Low G conditions
_____ Low rotor rpm and blade stall
_____ Go-around
_____ Postflight
Completion Standards::
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Stage 4
Preparation for Checkride
Objective: The objective of Stage 4 is for the student to gain knowledge and experience in
the following:
Ground Training
Flight Training
Completion Standards::
Stage 4 is complete when the student achieves the objective of each lesson, and can list or
describe the correct process or reference for accomplishing elements, exercises and
activities. Student shall score at least 80% on the Stage 4 Exam, and all deficient areas shall
be reconciled to 100%. Students must take and pass the FAA Private Knowledge Exam
Rotorcraft. At the completion of this stage, student is signed off to take the Private Pilot
checkride.
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Stage 4
Required Written Exam and Checkride Endorsements
The following endorsements will be required prior the students checkride.
__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
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__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
13 - PIC R22
I certify that _______________________________________________ [First
name, MI, Last name] has been given training specified by SFAR 73
paragraph2(b)(1)(ii)(a-d) for the Robinson R22 aircraft and is proficient to act as
pilot in command.
___________________________________________________________________
Printed Name
___________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
___________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
14 - PIC R44
I certify that __________________________________________________
[First name, MI, Last name] has been given training specified by SFAR 73
paragraph 2 (b)(2)(ii)(a-d) for the Robinson R44 aircraft and is proficient to act
as pilot in command.
__________________________________________________________________
Printed Name
__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
13- PIC R22 or 14-PIC R44 Use the appropriate endorsement (Sample)
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Stage 4/Module 3
End of Course Check
Assignments:
Content:
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Completion Standards:
This module is complete when the student performs all
maneuvers to practical test standards (preferable better)
and both instructors agree that the student is ready for the
practical test.
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__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
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Pre-Checkride Checklist
Confirm the following has been completed prior to students Checkride:
Graded pre-solo written exam
Current Student Pilot certificate
All Solo, airport to airport and cross-country endorsed
90-day current solo endorsement (if necessary)
Student certificate endorsed by instructor
Logbook Copy last page to Student file
IACRA 8710 Application form completely filled out - (Page 60)
Online IACRA 8710 Application completed Printed Copy to Student file
Logbook and necessary supplies readily accessible (POH, PTS, Charts, AFD, FAR/AIM)
Aircraft logbooks
Cross Country Flight plan and materials necessary for planning a cross-country flight
FAA Knowledge Exam results (Original) Copy to Student file
Identification with photo and signature
Instructor endorsements for checkride Copy all endorsements to Student file
Graduation certificate
Examiners fee
Current Medical
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__________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
__________________________________________________________________
CFI#
Exp. Date
Post-Checkride Checklist
Temporary Airmen Certificate Copy to Student file
Photo of Student standing next to helicopter Copy to Student file
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APPENDIX A
Quizzes and Exams
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Name: _____________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Instructor:
______
______
______
4. What parts of the lift equation can you change as a pilot? _______________________________________________
5. Name the two different types of airfoils? _________________________________________________________________
6. What is pitch angle? ____________________________________________________________________________________
7. What is angle of attack? ________________________________________________________________________________
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Name: _____________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Instructor:
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33. At LGB the pad shall only be used during hours of? _______________________________________________________
34. What is the pattern altitude for the pads at LGB? _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
35. Identify the four commonly used arrival and departure routes of LGB on your aeronautical chart. __________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
36. Identify reporting points for LGB on your aeronautical chart. ______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
37. What are the two altitude restrictions for helicopters at LGB? _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
38. Identify the location of the 500 tower at the North West corner of LGBs airspace. _________________________
39. Complete the following four Airport Diagrams, by filling in the missing information on the red lines. Including
arrival & departure route names, altitudes, airport frequencies, traffic pattern altitudes and airspace
operating altitudes.
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Name: _____________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Instructor:
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Name: _____________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Instructor:
A - 100 ft.
B - 150 ft.
C - 200 ft.
7. Which is appropriate for a helicopter
approaching an airport for landing?
A- Remain below the airplane traffic pattern.
B - Avoid the flow of fixed wing traffic.
C - Fly right hand traffic.
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A - every 56 days.
B - no more than once a year.
C - every 6 months.
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A - Airspeed indicator.
B - Vertical speed indicator.
C - Both A and B.
A - Freezing precipitation.
B - Thunderstorms.
C - Fog or low clouds
A - Class C.
B - Class E.
C - Class G.
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Fuel
Oil
Grade
__________
__________
Capacity
__________
__________
in flight
Steady green __________
Flashing green __________
Steady red
__________
Flashing red
__________
Flashing white __________
Alternating red
and green
__________
on the ground
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
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Stage 2/Module 1
Pre-Solo Exam
Name: _____________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Instructor: __________________________________________
1. The Low Rotor RPM Warning Light and Horn comes on, you should
_______________________________________________________________________________________
2. When could Catastrophic Rotor Stall occur and what are the preventions?(SN-10 & SN-24)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the number one cause of solo accidents and how can they be prevented?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Your Governor Off light comes on in flight, what should you do?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
5. In flight you get a feeling of weightlessness and the helicopter begins to roll rapidly to the
right.
What is this called? ________________________________________________________________
How do you recover from this? _____________________________________________________
List the possible causes? ____________________________________________________________
6. What are the consequences of an incorrect recovery from this situation?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
7. What is the minimum altitude for helicopters per the FAA?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
8. What is the minimum recommended safe altitude for helicopters and why?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
9. Your Clutch light comes on in flight, describe the correct reactions to this situation
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
10. During your solo flights, explain what flight characteristics are going to change and what
you should be aware of
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
11. Your low fuel light comes on, what should you do? (How much fuel should you have
planned for)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
12. If something is not right while performing a maneuver, such as too high of an approach.
What should you do?(Circle the answer)
[Just go for it]
[Pray]
[Go Around]
[Ask Anthony]
13. What are the limitations for your solo flights?
Ceiling >= _________ Visibility >= _________ Wind <= _________ Gusts <= _________
14. Complete the following Weight & Balance sheets for the aircraft you will be flying.
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15. Are you required to file a flight plan for your solo Cross Country flights by Star Helicopters? _________________
16. How do you file your flight plan? ________________________________________________________________________
17. What are your minimum weather conditions ________and maximum wind __________ with gusts of __________
18. What are the minimum forecasted weather conditions needed to fly your solo flights? _____________________
19. How long past your expected arrival time from your solo flights must the must the above minimum weather
conditions be forecasted for? ___________________________________________________________________________
20. Are you required to complete a weight and balance before your solo flights by Star Helicopters? __________
21. Why do we do a weight & balance before every flight? __________________________________________________
22. Are you allowed to take passengers on your solo flights? _________________________________________________
23. Can you practice emergency procedures on your solo flights? ___________________________________________
24. Are you allowed to land off airport on your solo flights? ___________________________________________________
25. How many hours of dual training must you have received before you can solo in a R22? ___________________
26. What do you do if you encounter bad weather on your solo flight? _______________________________________
27. Are you allowed to fly at night during your solo flights? ___________________________________________________
28. Are you permitted to remove the right door during your solo flights by Star Helicopters? ____________________
29. Are the dual controls allowed to be installed during a solo? ______________________________________________
30. Why do we do IGE and OGE calculations? ______________________________________________________________
31. Are you required to do IGE and OGE hover calculations before every flight? ______________________________
32. If we can do on OGE hover can we perform and IGE hover? _____________________________________________
33. If you are instructed to maintain 500 feet or below during your solo, what altitude should you maintain? ____
34. Is this pre-solo test required before you can solo? ________________________________________________________
35. This pre-solo test must be corrected to ________% before you can solo.
36. When landing at un-controlled airports a helicopter pilot prefers to use (Circle you choices).
Runways
Taxi Ways
Other areas
37. Why do we try and avoid runways at non-towered airports? ______________________________________________
38. Which FAR Regulation tells us to avoid fixed wing traffic at Non-Towered airports? _________________________
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Name: _____________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Instructor:
A - coning.
B - blade slapping.
C - inertia.
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Name: _____________________________________________
Grade: ____________________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
Instructor:
Exam Figure 3.
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A - recirculation
B - ground resonance
C - asymmetric loading
APPENDIX B
Cross-Country Flight Planning
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Step 2 Call WX-Brief to file your flight plan and obtain a weather briefing and fill out the Weather Log section.
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HAWTHORNE (HHR)
ATIS
118.4
CT/CTAF
121.10
COMPTON (CPM)
CTAF
123.05
ATIS
127.75
CT/CTAF (North)
119.4
CT (South)
120.50
ATIS
125.05
CT/CTAF
119.1
ASOS
132.175
CTAF
122.7
LAKE ELSINORE
Jump Freq
122.9
FRENCH VALLEY
AWOS
119.025
CTAF
122.8
FULLERTON (FUL)
CORONA (AJO)
LA BASIN
123.025
HARBOR (S of 91)
122.850
LAX (HELI)
CT
119.80
HAWTHORNE RCO
FSS
122.5
122.2
EMERGENCY
121.5
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Airport Diagrams
Print an airport diagram for each airport you intend to land at on your cross-country flight.
HHR
AJO
F70
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ATIS
118.4
CT/CTAF
121.10
COMPTON (CPM)
CTAF
123.05
ATIS
127.75
CT/CTAF (North)
119.4
CT (South)
120.50
ATIS
125.05
CT/CTAF
119.1
ASOS
132.175
CTAF
122.7
LAKE ELSINORE
Jump Freq
122.9
FRENCH VALLEY
AWOS
119.025
CTAF
122.8
FULLERTON (FUL)
CORONA (AJO)
LA BASIN
123.025
HARBOR (S of 91)
122.850
LAX (HELI)
CT
119.80
HAWTHORNE RCO
FSS
122.5
122.2
EMERGENCY
121.5
Step 3 Airport Diagrams slip into the plastic sleeve in cross country route order
Step 4 Accordion fold the chart and attach to the kneeboard spring clip, so that it can be turned with one
hand during the entire flight.
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Navigation Log
Once your student has successfully completed their flight planning it is recommended that they use
one of the following Star Helicopters prepared Navigation Logs (R22 or R44 depending on aircraft
student is learning in) in their Kneeboard. So that you can verify that they are meeting the
requirements of their Cross Country Dead Reckoning Navigation training and so that the student can
clearly read the information of the Navigation Log.
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End of
Cross-Country Flight Planning
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Fly Safe
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