14 cfr part 141

14 CFR PART 141

TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE AND CURRICULUM

SAFETY AND PROCEDURES

INSTRUMENT RATING COURSE

Air Agency Certificate #CG9S059R

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

1401 AVIATION DRIVE

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906

Training Course Outline & Curriculum Revision Original 5/26/2021 Safety & Procedures

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Preface Purpose This manual has been prepared to cover the training course outline and curriculum, as well as safety

and operating procedures, for the Instrument Rating Training Course at Purdue University’s School

of Aviation and Transportation Technology. This manual provides firm guidelines to enable all

personnel to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with company policies,

FAA regulations, and training course outlines and curriculum.

Distribution An electronic copy of this manual will be furnished to all areas of responsibility with the Flight

Operations area of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology at Purdue University,

including but not limited to:

1. Flight Instructors

2. Maintenance Personnel

3. Dispatch Personnel

4. FAA (Flight Standards District Office)

5. Enrolled Part 141 Flight Students

Revision Control In accordance with 14 CFR Part 141.53, revisions will be prepared by the Chief Flight Instructor or

their designee. Revisions will be identified by a vertical line adjacent to the changed text in the

margin. Each revision will have a revision number, date and page numbers being revised. Revisions

will be consecutively numbered.

The sole official copy of the Training Course Outline & Curriculum and Safety and Procedures

Manual will be maintained in the chief flight instructor’s office. Once the electronic copy is

downloaded, it will no longer be an official copy. It will be the responsibility of each manual holder

to keep their manual current and record any revisions on the Record of Revisions. In order to

facilitate recordkeeping and ensure that all manuals are current, a List of Effective Pages will be

distributed with each revision and will instruct personnel as to which pages are to be removed or

replaced.

All revisions to the Training Course Outline & Curriculum will be submitted to the Certificate

Holding District Office (CHDO) for review and approval, prior to being implemented.


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Part 141 Instrument Rating Course

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List of Effective Pages

Part 141 Instrument Rating Course

Flight Operations Safety & Procedures

Page Number Revision Date

Title Page 0 Original 5/26/2021

Preface 1 Original 5/26/2021

TCO Record of Revisions 2 Original 5/26/2021

S&P Record of Revisions 3 Original 5/26/2021

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Table of Contents 8 Original 5/26/2021


Overview, Enrollment & Recordkeeping 10 Original 5/26/2021

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Facilities 12 Original 5/26/2021

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Standardization Check Record 26 Original 5/26/2021

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Aircraft Maintenance Overview &

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Safety and Procedures Manual 83 Original 5/26/2021

Safety Commitment 84 Original 5/26/2021

Purdue University Flight Safety Program 85 Original 5/26/2021

Weather Minimums 86 Original 5/26/2021

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Cross-Country Procedures 89 Original 5/26/2021

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Airports of Use 91 Original 5/26/2021

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Purdue Standard Operating Procedures 93 Original 5/26/2021

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Purdue Airport Starting & Taxi Procedures 95 Original 5/26/2021

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Fire Safety Precautions & Procedures 97 Original 5/26/2021

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Aircraft Discrepancy Procedures

Securing Aircraft

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Fuel Reserves 100 Original 5/26/2021

Avoidance of Other Aircraft 101 Original 5/26/2021

Minimum Altitudes and Simulated

Emergencies

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Purdue University Practice Areas 103 Original 5/26/2021

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IFR Maneuvers

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Suggested Piper Archer Cross-country

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Cessna 172S Aircraft Appendix

IFR Maneuvers

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Table of Contents Preface .................................................................................................................................................................. 1

TCO Record of Revisions ....................................................................................................................................... 2

S&P Record of Revisions ....................................................................................................................................... 3

List of Effective Pages ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………….…………..8

Overview, Enrollment & Recordkeeping............................................................................................................. 10

Facilities .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

Distance Learning ................................................................................................................................................ 18

Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................... 20

Personnel ............................................................................................................................................................ 22

Standardization Check Record ............................................................................................................................ 26

Aircraft Maintenance Overview & Procedures ................................................................................................... 28

AT-24900 Instrument Flight Lectures ................................................................................................................. 35

AT-21000 Ground Trainer Course ....................................................................................................................... 37

AT-21000 Ground Trainer I Stage Check .................................................................................................. 49

AT-21000 Stage Check Record ............................................................................................................................ 50

AT-21100 Ground Course Trainer II .................................................................................................................... 51

AT-21100 Ground Trainer II Stage Check ................................................................................................. 62

AT-21100 Stage Check Record ............................................................................................................................ 63

AT-25302 Instrument Flight ................................................................................................................................ 64

AT-25302 Instrument Stage Check ..................................................................................................................... 80

Safety and Procedures Manual ........................................................................................................................... 83

Safety Commitment ............................................................................................................................................ 84

Purdue University Flight Safety Program ............................................................................................................ 85

Weather Minimums ............................................................................................................................................ 86

Cross-country Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 89

Airports of Use .................................................................................................................................................... 91

Purdue Standard Operating Procedures ............................................................................................................. 93

Purdue Airport Starting & Taxi Procedures ........................................................................................................ 95

Fire Safety Precautions & Procedures ................................................................................................................ 97

Re-Dispatching Procedures for Unprogrammed Landings ................................................................................. 98

Aircraft Discrepancy Procedures ......................................................................................................................... 99


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Securing Aircraft.................................................................................................................................................. 99

Fuel Reserves .................................................................................................................................................... 100

Avoidance of Other Aircraft .............................................................................................................................. 101

Minimum Altitudes and Simulated Emergencies .............................................................................................. 102

Purdue University Practice Areas ...................................................................................................................... 103

Purdue University Practice Area Transition Routes .......................................................................................... 105

Piper Archer Aircraft Appendix ......................................................................................................................... 108

Cessna 172S Aircraft Appendix ......................................................................................................................... 116

Piper Arrow Aircraft Appendix .......................................................................................................................... 124


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Overview, Enrollment & Recordkeeping

Prerequisite for enrollment is a Private Pilot Certificate. The Instrument Rating training course

offered by the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (SATT) at Purdue University

consists of a total of five academic semester courses. There is one ground lecture course, one flight

course and two simulator courses taught, utilizing the following sequence:

Semester 2 AT-21000 Ground Trainer I 25 total hours

AT-24900 Instrument Lecture 40 total hours

Semester 3 AT-21100 Ground Trainer II 25 total hours

AT-25302 Instrument Flight 26 total hours

A stage check is given at the completion of AT-21000 and AT-21100.

The Instrument Rating graduation check is given approximately two thirds of the way through AT-

25302, which is followed by the Instrument Rating Practical Test.

The Instrument Rating Knowledge Test is completed in AT-24900.

14 CFR Part 141 Appendix C Item 4 allows for some flight time to be accomplished in an approved

training device. Therefore, the 26 flight hours and 50 training device hours in the Purdue courses

exceed the minimum requirements for the Instrument Rating Course.

AT-21000 is a training device course that includes basic attitude instrument flying and introduces the

student to navigation, holding patterns and instrument approaches. A stage check is given at the end

of the course.

AT-21100 is a training device course that continues the proficiency level of holding patterns and

instrument approaches and includes several IFR cross countries. A stage check is given at the end of

the course.

AT-25302 is a flight course that includes instrument navigation, holding patterns and instrument

approaches. The course includes several IFR cross countries. The instrument rating practical test is

given in this course.

Enrollment In accordance with 14 CFR Part 141.93, each student will receive an electronic certificate of

enrollment that includes the name of the course in which the student is enrolled and the date of that

enrollment. In addition, each student will be provided with a copy of the student’s training syllabus

and the Safety and Procedures Manual. The Safety and Procedures Manual includes the information

required under 14 CFR Part 141.93 (a)(3), as well as additional school policies and procedures

believed necessary to provide the highest standards of safety and operational control.

The enrollment certificate will be maintained in the student’s electronic record. A monthly listing of

students enrolled in each training course will be maintained in the general files at Hangar 6.


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Recordkeeping In accordance with 14 CFR Part 141.101, training records will be maintained in either paper or

electronic formats and will include the date the student was enrolled in the approved course, a

chronological log of the student’s course attendance, subjects and flight operations covered in the

student’s training and the names and grades of any tests taken by the student. In addition, the date the

student graduated, terminated training or transferred to another school will be recorded. Student

records will be maintained for at least one year from the date that the student graduates, terminates

enrollment or transfers to another school and will be certified by the Chief Flight Instructor at that

time. Students will have access to their training records upon request. The CHDO personnel

overseeing the certificate holder will also be granted remote access to the electronic files; paper files

are available for inspection in Hangar 6, KLAF. Upon completion of the course of training, students

will be provided with a graduation certificate. A sample of the graduation certificate, which meets all

requirements of 14 CFR Part 141.95, is provided on the following page.


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Facilities

All Facilities are located at the Purdue University Airport (KLAF) in West Lafayette, IN and are

maintained by the Physical Facilities Department. Building Deputies for each facility are responsible

for communicating any issues to Physical Facilities and ordering repairs. Detailed floorplans for each

building are included on subsequent pages in this section (not to scale).

A. Niswonger Aviation Technology Building – ground instruction facilities

Four lecture rooms:

Room #149 Max # of students: 72 40’ x 44’




Each room is equipped with the following audio/visual equipment: two computer projectors,

chalkboard, computer, computer projection, document camera.

B. Hangar 5 (120’ x 100’) – these facilities are used exclusively by Purdue University students

and instructors.

Aircraft Discussion Area

Flight Operations Lab 35’ x 19’ Room 120

Briefing Area 13’ x 20’ Room 114

Aircraft storage area ~100’ x 95’

C. Hangar 6 – The discussion offices double as space for DPE’s to conduct check rides.

Common area 20’ x 17’ & 12’ x 8’ Room 120

Ten (10) Discussion Offices 7’ x 8’

Discussion Office 11’ x 12’ Room 120A

Aircraft Maintenance Office 30’ x 21’ Room 118

Aircraft maintenance and storage area 80’ x 80’

Shop area 91’ x 44’

D. Hangar 6 West

Aircraft maintenance and storage area 125’ x 110’

E. Hangar 6 Addition – Bulletin boards are located in the Dispatch center containing important

information for students/instructors, including a detailed map depicting local practice areas.

Dispatch Center ~15’ x 30’

Sixteen (16) Full Time Staff Offices ~10 x 12’

Ten (10) Briefing Desk in the hallway

F. Holleman-Niswonger Simulator Facility

Three (3) Cirrus SR-20 Level 4 FTDs used for training

Briefing Area Containing 5 work stations 32’ x 25’ Room 116


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Distance Learning

There are certain instances where distance learning for discussion lessons associated with a flight

course, oral exams for stage checks and checkrides, and/or lecture courses may be authorized by the

Chief Flight Instructor or SATT School Head. The authorization may be given to individual students,

instructors, or Professional Flight Program as a whole. This authorization will be communicated and

documented via email, and the email shall be filed by the student(s) and instructor(s) involved as

record of having received this authorization.

Any distance learning that occurs without this written authorization will result in invalidated

lessons and remediation as appropriate.

While conducting distance learning, instructors will initiate substantive communication with their

students, either individually or collectively, on a regular basis. This may be done through e-mail, group

messaging, or other appropriate means of communication.

Distance Learning Technology

Course content will be delivered by the instructor of each discussion lesson, oral exam, or lecture

course through one or more of the following approved distance learning technologies. These

technologies incorporate identification, authentication, and access control through the use of

individual logins and/or passwords, confidentiality of student information, and are available to the

students and instructors through their association with Purdue University. To ensure the integrity of

an assessment associated with a course, instructors have the option to time the quizzes and exams to

prevent student plagiarism, re-order/shuffle quiz and exam questions, and provide a SafeAssign

aspect to the homework assignments

• Purdue University approved Learning Management System (LMS)

• Purdue University approved Web Conferencing Tool (WCT)

• Other method designated in the authorization email that conforms to 14 CFR 141.53 (d)

The FAA Principal (POI) will be given remote access to these technologies to review all elements of

the course as viewed by attendees and to by-pass the normal attendee restrictions through credentials

that will be provided to him/her.

Flight Discussions and Oral Exams Discussions lessons, stage check orals, and checkride orals that are part of a flight course may be

conducted through any of the approved distance learning technologies. All discussions and orals

conducted using distance learning will be recorded in the electronic logbook with a remark that the lesson

or oral was performed using this method.

• Each stage check or checkride oral must be identical to the checks that are normally administered

in person. If needed, testing can be postponed until students can return to the classroom.


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Lecture Courses

The lecture courses may be conducted via live-presentation during the already established class times

(synchronous) or in a pre-recorded format (asynchronous) through either the LMS or WCT as

appropriate.

• For synchronous lectures, a unique login code for each online meeting will be sent directly to

each students’ Purdue University email. The unique login code will give the students a one-

time access to the specific online meeting.

o Message Boards and Timed Polls should be used to ensure student engagement and

“in-class” participation. These tools should also be used to ensure student attendance

for the online meetings.

o If a student has a connectivity issue that will limit their ability to participate in the live

sessions they must contact their instructor no later than the end of the first lecture of

the issue and find a mitigation strategy for the student that is documented and

approved by the course instructor.

• For asynchronous lectures, the student will access the lecture content using the appropriate

distance learning tool.

• Additional course content will be delivered through Purdue University’s approved LMS.

Through these tools, the course instructor can access and grade homework assignments,

provide quizzes, and deliver class exams.

• The course instructor will maintain the attendance, participation and grade records per the

course syllabi.


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Equipment

Aircraft The aircraft listed below will be used for all flight training in this course. These aircraft will meet the

requirements of 14 CFR Part 141.39. Each aircraft is equipped for day and night VFR & IFR flying

as specified in 14 CFR Part 91.205. Every aircraft contains a checklist, which includes pre-takeoff

and pre-landing items, as well as aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate and manufacturer-

issued POH. These items are verified to be on the aircraft by the pilot prior to every flight, as well as

phase inspection/cycle due times, system inspections (i.e. static, transponder, ELT and ELT battery

replacement) and any applicable AD(s) compliance.

Thirteen (13) Piper Archer Aircraft (Each aircraft is equipped with Garmin G1000NXi)

Aircraft S/N

N850PU 2881323

N851PU 2881324

N852PU 2881325

N853PU 2881326

N854PU 2881327

N855PU 2881328

N856PU 2881329

N857PU 2881330

N858PU 2881331

N859PU 2881332

N860PU 2881333

N861PU 2881335

N862PU 2881335

Four (4) Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Aircraft (Each aircraft is equipped with one (1) GNS430 and one

(1) GNS430W)

Aircraft S/N

N540PU 2844096

N541PU 2844097

N542PU 2844099

N543PU 2844100

Five (5) Cessna 172S Aircraft (Each aircraft is equipped with Garmin 1000NXi)

Aircraft S/N

N651PA 172S12016

N652PA 172S12017

N653PA 172S12163

N654PA 172S12141

N665CS 172S11665


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Training Devices The Flight Training Devices (FTD’s) and Advance Aviation Training Devices (AATD’s) are

approved in accordance with 14 CFR Part 61.4(c) and are authorized for use in satisfying

Tasks/Maneuvers and Procedures under 14 CFR Part 141. Authorization documentation from the

FAA is posted in the Simulator Facility.

Discrepancies and maintenance issues on these devices are reported to the Simulator Operations

Manager or their designee who will then make the necessary repairs or contact the respective

manufacturers, if required. FTD’s and AATD’s are placed out of service until discrepancies are

resolved by the appropriate personnel.

Two (2) Piper Archer Enterprise AATDs manufactured by Flight 1 Technology equipped with

Garmin G1000

AATD S/N

N120PU C000120

N121PU C000121

One (1) Reconfigurable Training Device (RTD), an AATD manufactured by Frasca International.

The Piper Archer configuration is equipped with Garmin G1000.

AATD S/N

N140PU M14030-001

Three (3) Cirrus SR20 FTD’s equipped with Garmin G1000 Cirrus Perspective system (manufactured

by Paradigm Shift Solutions) Level 4 compliant.

FTD

FAA ID

Number

#1 1387

#2 1388

#3 1389

Training is performed in a FTD that has had a preflight within the previous 24 hours and an

appropriate entry is made on the log sheet for each FTD. A sample copy of the log sheet is shown

below.

Holleman-Niswonger Flight Simulation Center Sem. _______ Year

________

Cirrus 2 FTD Logsheet

Date Session Student Instructor Start

Time

End Time Total Time Remarks


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Personnel

Instructor Records A current list of all flight and ground instructors, including their CFI number, and 14 CFR Part 141

training dates is maintained. Records include, but are not limited to, attendance at an annual

Instructor Workshop or equivalent to meet 14 CFR 141.79, completion of FIRC, flight proficiency

checks, and TSA General Aviation Security Awareness Training. All training records are located in

the Hangar 6W Addition and are available for inspection.

General Qualifications Instructors assigned to teach AT-21000 and AT-21100 must hold at least a commercial pilot

certificate with an airplane category rating and a single-engine land class rating. Instructors must also

hold a flight instructor certificate with an airplane category rating with a single-engine class rating.

Instructors assigned to teach the instrument portion of AT-25302 must hold at least a flight instructor

certificate with airplane, single engine and instrument airplane ratings.

Chief Flight Instructor This is a Full Time Flight Instructor, as outline below, who meets all requirements of 14 CFR Part

141.35. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Duties of Assistant Chief Flight Instructors

• Responsibilities as outlined in 14 CFR Part 141.85

• Assist with closing, Sunday, and night flight duties as required

• Revise 14 CFR Part 141 manuals and documents as required

• Perform additional duties as assigned by their superiors and/or the Certificate Holder District

Office.

Assistant Chief Flight Instructors These are Full Time Flight Instructors, as stated below, who meet all requirements of 14 CFR Part


• Duties of Check Instructor

• Be “on call” per 14 CFR Part 141.85 (b) as assigned

• Conduct standardization flights as assigned

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Flight Instructor or their designee.

Check Instructor These are Full Time Flight Instructors, as outlined below, who meet all requirements of 14 CFR Part


• Duties of Full Time Flight Instructor

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Full Time Flight Instructors These are full time employees. As stated above, they need to possess the applicable certifications to

instruct the students assigned to them. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Instruct assigned students

• Perform closing, night flight, and Sunday duties as assigned

• Assist in supervision mentoring of part time flight instructors

• Assist in auditing student flight records


Part Time Flight Instructors Part time student employees. As stated above, they need to possess the applicable certifications to

instruct the students assigned to them. Duties include, but are not limited to:


• Meet with a full-time flight instructor bi-weekly to follow on student progress


Hourly Flight Instructors Part time employees who are not Purdue students. As stated above, they need to possess the

applicable certifications to instruct the students assigned to them. Duties include, but are not limited

to:


• Meet with a full-time flight instructor bi-weekly to follow on student progress


Student Flight Dispatcher Part time student employment records are maintained in Hangar 6W. Student dispatchers receive

training upon hire that includes dispatch procedures, safety program, TSA General Aviation Security

Awareness Training, specific job responsibilities and requirements.

Flight Personnel Training Instructor Workshops

All flight and ground instructors employed by Purdue University’s School of Aviation and

Transportation Technology should attend the Instructor Workshop held each August prior to the start

of the fall semester or otherwise meet the requirements of 14 CFR 141.79. This includes the option

for distance learning. This workshop is conducted by the Chief Flight Instructor, or their designee,

and is a comprehensive review of all training courses, policies, procedures and safety practices.

Standardization Flights

General: All flight instructors must complete a proficiency flight every 12 calendar months prior to

training students. For an initial proficiency check, the instructor must complete one check in each

aircraft that they will provide instruction. If it is a recurrent proficiency check, it can be accomplished

in any aircraft that the instructor provides training. The standardization instructor must complete an

electronic standardization flight form.


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The initial and recurrent proficiency checks can be completed by any of the following: Chief

Instructor, Assistant Chief Instructor, Check Instructor or FAA Principal Operations Instructor.

Instructor Refresher Course

The Chief Flight Instructor and Assistant Chief Flight Instructors will complete a Flight Instructor

Refresher Course annually.


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Standardization Check Record

Item Points

Possible

Points

Given Remarks

Ground (show location or operation of each of the following)

A. First aid kit 1 1

B. Fire extinguishers 1 1

C. Oil and oil recording sheets 1 1

D. Windshield cleaning supplies 1 1

E. Aircraft maintenance records 1 1

F. iPad usage 1 1

G. Operation of the T-hangar doors 1 1

Normal Operations (all tasks required)

A. Review maintenance inspection card 1 1

B. Checklist Usage 1 1

C. Taxi 1 1

D. Starting/run-up/shutdown procedures 1 1

E. Radio procedures 1 1

F. Traffic pattern 1 1

Ground Reference Maneuvers (the check pilot shall select at least two tasks)

A. Rectangular course 1 1

B. S-Turns across a road 1 1

C. Turns about a point 1 1

D. Eight-on-pylons 1 1

Flight at Critically Slow Airspeeds (the check pilot shall select at least task A and another

task)

A. Slow flight 1 1

B. Takeoff stall 1 1

C. Departure stall 1 1

D. Approach to landing stall 1 1

Demonstration Stalls (the check pilot shall select at least two tasks)

A. Crossed-control stall 1 1

B. Elevator trim stall 1 1

C. Secondary stall 1 1

D. Accelerated stall 1 1

Commercial Maneuvers (the check pilot shall select at least two tasks)

A. Steep turns 1 1

B. Steep spiral 1 1

C. Chandelle 1 1

D. Lazy eight 1 1


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Instrument Procedures (task A and one other task are required)

A. Holding 1 1

B. Non-precision approach 1 1

C. Precision approach 1 1

Emergency Procedures (the check pilot shall select at least task A)

A. Simulated engine failure 1 1

B. Emergency descent 1 1

C. Systems and equipment malfunction 1 1

Takeoffs and Landings (the check pilot shall select at least two takeoffs and two landings)

A. Normal/Crosswind takeoff 1 1

B. Normal/Crosswind landing 1 1

C. Short field takeoff 1 1

D. Short field landing 1 1

E. Soft field takeoff 1 1

F. Soft field landing 1 1

G. Accuracy landing 1 1

FTD (task is required)

A. Operation of the FTD 1 1

Purdue 14 CFR Part 141 Training (all tasks required)

A. Review of Purdue Training Course Outline 1 1

B. Review of Purdue Safety and Procedures Manual 1 1

Signing Agreement (all tasks required)

A. By signing this logbook entry the instructor

acknowledges that they have received training in the

Purdue 14 CFR Part 141 Training Course Outline and

Safety & Procedures Manual.

Standardization Check Electronic Record


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Aircraft Maintenance Overview & Procedures

Overview All aircraft owned by Purdue University will have maintenance and inspections performed by FAA-

certified Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) maintenance technicians, who are employed by Purdue

University. All aircraft leased by Purdue University will be maintained per their Lease Agreement. The

Director of Maintenance (DOM) and Director of Quality Control/Chief Inspector and several of the A&P

maintenance technicians currently hold Inspection Authorization (IA) privileges. The Director of Quality

Control/Chief Inspector, or their designees (A&P technician holding Inspection Authorization (A&P/IA))

is responsible for supervising and conducting aircraft inspections. All inspections are performed in

accordance with either a progressive inspection program accepted by the Certificate Holding District

Office (CHDO) or 100 hour/annual under FAR 91.409. Copies of the approved progressive inspection

programs have been provided to the appropriate personnel at the CHDO. In addition, aircraft are

maintained in accordance with 14 CFR parts 43 and 91 and all required records are maintained in the

associated aircraft logbooks and aircraft maintenance files located in the Aircraft Maintenance Office in

Hangar 6 at KLAF.

Organizational Structure The aircraft maintenance department currently consists of a DOM, a Director of Quality Control & Chief

Inspector, a Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor and Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.

DOM responsibilities include: 1. Manage aircraft maintenance personnel

2. Direct aircraft maintenance scheduling

3. Oversee management of parts department

4. Develop and oversee budget for each fiscal year

5. Evaluate, select, and coordinate scheduling of maintenance by third party maintenance providers

for such work as engine and propeller overhauls, painting, and avionics upgrades

6. Oversee purchase of special tools and equipment

7. Develop and implement plans for improvement and, if necessary, expansion of maintenance

facilities

8. Oversee maintenance of ground support equipment and maintain related records

Director of Quality Control & Chief Inspector responsibilities include: 1. Evaluate manufacturer’s service recommendations and determine appropriate action

2. Supervise administration of approved Progressive Inspection programs

3. Maintain current status of Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins for each aircraft

4. Approve final disposition of inspection and flight discrepancies

5. Supervise maintenance staff to the extent necessary to assure that correct maintenance procedures

are being followed and that the quality of finished work meets or exceeds FAA requirements

6. Ensure that new or revised service information is communicated to maintenance staff

7. Develop and maintain a Supplemental Maintenance Procedures Manual for communicating

aircraft maintenance procedures and policies to maintenance staff

8. Maintain manufacturer’s electronic and printed technical publications

9. Maintain status of life limits, special inspection items, and airworthiness limitations for each

aircraft


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10. Oversee aircraft maintenance related training of maintenance staff

11. Inspect and approve work performed by third party maintenance providers (e.g. approval for

return to service after repaint or avionics upgrade)

12. Supervise the development and implementation of special projects requiring modification to

Purdue aircraft

13. Compile inspection documents for each scheduled inspection

14. Create and submit revisions to progressive inspection programs (when necessary)

15. Oversee scheduling of tools and equipment for calibration and repairs and maintain applicable

records

16. Archive aircraft maintenance records as required

Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor responsibilities include: 1. Supervise the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians on staff by directing and scheduling their

activities as it relates to the aircraft maintenance workload.

2. Function as an airframe and powerplant technician and perform FAA required inspections and

maintenance on department aircraft

3. Oversee the implementation of university and department safety standards as related to

occupational health, hazardous materials handling, and work area environment

4. Supervise the aircraft maintenance technicians, work study and part time student employees by

directing and scheduling their activities as it relates to special projects and non-aircraft related

jobs.

5. Assist in the completion, recording, and filing of aircraft maintenance records, under the direction

of the Director of Quality Control & Chief Inspector

6. Perform ancillary functions relative to the operation of the department’s aircraft fleet, including

but not limited to: towing aircraft, ground deicing, aircraft cleaning, refueling, aircraft storage,

and security

7. Assist in the maintenance of ground support equipment and physical facilities, as directed by the

Director of Maintenance

Aircraft Maintenance Technician responsibilities include: 1. Perform FAA required inspections and maintenance on department aircraft, as directed by the

Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor or their designee

2. Supervise part-time employees, as directed by the Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor or

their designee

3. Comply with university and department safety practices and procedures

4. Instruct aviation maintenance students, as assigned by the Flight Maintenance Technician

Supervisor or their designee

5. Assist in the completion, recording, and filing of aircraft maintenance records, under the direction

of the Director of Quality Control & Chief Inspector

6. Perform ancillary functions relative to the operation of the department’s aircraft fleet, including

but not limited to: towing aircraft, ground deicing, aircraft cleaning, refueling, aircraft storage,

and security

7. Assist in the maintenance of ground support equipment and physical facilities, as directed by the

Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor

8. Review inspection documents for completeness, complete all maintenance records entries (for

maintenance technicians holding IA only), and approve aircraft for return to service.


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Maintenance Process

Discrepancies at KLAF: For all aircraft, the student and/or instructor must:

1. Report the discrepancy to Dispatch personnel. Dispatch Personnel will ground the aircraft

through the AT Dispatch software program.

2. Verify that the aircraft was grounded in the dispatch system before taking any other action.

3. Complete a Flight Discrepancy Report form (FDR-4/2013), which is available from the Dispatch

office. A sample form is provided in this chapter.

4. Submit the Flight Discrepancy Report to the maintenance staff.

NOTE: If a leased aircraft is NOT maintained by Purdue University (as specified in the lease agreement),

then the DOM or his/her designee will forward the discrepancy form to the aircraft maintenance provider,

who will then follow the procedure for approving an aircraft for return to service described later in this

section.

Discrepancies away from KLAF: For all aircraft, the student and/or instructor must:

1. Report the discrepancy to Dispatch personnel. Dispatch Personnel will ground the aircraft

through the AT Dispatch software program.

2. Complete a Flight Discrepancy Report Form, which may then be sent by fax, emailed or verbally

transferred back to the Dispatch Office.

3. Dispatch will then Submit the Flight Discrepancy Report to the maintenance staff and notify the

Chief Flight Instructor or his/her designee.

4. Contact maintenance personnel in the following order:

1. Director of Maintenance or his/her designee.

2. Chief Inspector

3. Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor

5. Depending upon the nature of the discrepancy, the DOM (or his/her designee) may contract with a

locally based aircraft maintenance provider to help assess the situation and provide appropriate

assistance. If necessary, the DOM (or his/her designee) may choose to send Purdue maintenance

technicians to the site to address the discrepancy.

NOTE: If the discrepancy involves a leased aircraft that is NOT maintained by Purdue University, then

the DOM or his/her designee will notify the aircraft maintenance provider to determine the appropriate

course of action.

In any case, the student and instructor are not permitted to operate the aircraft in question until a written

description of the corrective action has been submitted according to the process described below.


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Approving an Aircraft for Return to Service: After the discrepancy has been evaluated and the appropriate corrective action taken by maintenance

personnel, the technician approving an aircraft for return to service will:

1. Complete the required paperwork in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9, which constitutes the

approval for return to service. The corrective action will also be recorded on the lower section of

the Flight Discrepancy Report Form.

2. File the completed Flight Discrepancy Report with the applicable aircraft maintenance records for

that particular aircraft, which are located in the Aircraft Maintenance Office and are available for

inspection. For leased aircraft NOT maintained by Purdue University maintenance personnel, the

completed report will be maintained by the aircraft’s maintenance provider. All aircraft

maintenance records are retained for the specified periods as required by 14 CFR 91.417(a)(1).

3. Remove the grounding restriction from the AT Dispatch software program, which will then allow

the aircraft to be dispatched.

NOTE: For leased aircraft NOT maintained by Purdue University, the lessor’s maintenance personnel

responsible for the aircraft’s maintenance will notify the DOM or his/her designee by e-mail that the

corrective action has been taken, and that the aircraft has been approved for returned to service in

accordance with 14 CFR 43.9. The DOM or his/her designee will then remove the grounding restriction

from the AT dispatch software, which will then allow the aircraft to be dispatched.

Inspections: The AT Dispatch software program monitors the time remaining until the next inspection for each aircraft

and automatically “grounds” the aircraft when that time has been reached. The AT Dispatch software

program will not allow an aircraft to be dispatched when the inspection due time has been reached. The

DOM and/or the Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor monitors the inspection status of each aircraft

throughout the day and plans the aircraft maintenance schedule accordingly.

1. Dispatch will notify the DOM or the Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor when an aircraft

has reached its inspection due time and has been grounded.

2. The Flight Maintenance Technician Supervisor will then assign the inspection to a maintenance

technician(s), who will perform the inspection.

NOTE: If a leased aircraft is NOT maintained by Purdue University (as specified in the lease

agreement), then the DOM will contact the aircraft’s maintenance provider to perform the

maintenance, who will then follow the procedure for servicing the aircraft described below.

3. Upon completion of the inspection, an A&P/IA will verify that all requirements have been

complied with and will complete the required maintenance record entries in accordance with 14

CFR 43.11, which constitutes the aircraft approval for return to service.

4. The A&P/IA approving the return to service will then update the applicable aircraft inspection

times in the AT Dispatch software program and remove the grounding restriction, which will then

allow the aircraft to be dispatched.

NOTE: For leased aircraft NOT maintained by Purdue University, the lessor’s maintenance personnel

responsible for the aircraft’s maintenance will notify the Director of Maintenance or his/her designee by

e-mail that the inspection has been completed, and the aircraft approved for return to service in

accordance with 14 CFR 43.11. They shall also provide an updated aircraft status sheet indicating the next

inspection due time. The DOM or his/her designee will then update the applicable aircraft inspection


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times in the AT dispatch software and remove the grounding restriction from the AT dispatch software,

which will then allow the aircraft to be dispatched.

Airworthiness Directives and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness: AD’s and ICA’s are monitored and compliance tracked by the Director of Quality Control/Chief

Inspector. Records are available for inspection in the Aircraft Maintenance Office (Room 118, Hangar 6).

For leased aircraft not maintained by Purdue University, the aircraft maintenance provider will ensure that

all ADs are complied with and recorded appropriately.

Procedure for Determining Airworthiness:

Prior to every flight, students/instructors are required to determine that the aircraft they have been

assigned is in an airworthy condition. Every aircraft contains a checklist, which includes pre-takeoff

and pre-landing items, as well as aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate and manufacturer

issued POH. These items are verified to be on the aircraft by the pilot prior to every flight, as well as

the aircraft inspection/cycle due times, system inspections (i.e. pitot/static, transponder, ELT and

ELT battery replacement) and any applicable AD(s) compliance.


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AT-24900 Instrument Flight Lectures

Course Description (3 credit hours): A study of the operation of flight instruments and navigation aids, Federal Aviation Regulations

pertinent to instrument flight, meteorology, instrument charts, instrument flight planning, and air

traffic control procedures. Preparation for the FAA Instrument Rating written examination.

Required Texts and Materials: 1. Instrument Flying Handbook

2. Instrument Procedures Handbook

3. Aviation Weather

4. Aviation Weather Services

5. Current FAR-AIM

6. Jeppesen Subscription – Low Enroute and Approach Charts

7. FAA Knowledge Test Prep Materials

Course Goal: Instrument Flight Lectures is intended to present the aeronautical knowledge needed to operate an

airplane safely and efficiently as an instrument rated pilot in instrument meteorological conditions.

Learning Objectives: 1. Demonstrate competency in aircraft flight instruments and navigation systems.

2. Demonstrate competency in the Federal Aviation Regulations for instrument flight.

3. Demonstrate competency in using instrument enroute charts, approach charts, SIDS and

STARS.

4. Demonstrate knowledge in conducting instrument approaches.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of holding pattern procedures.

6. Demonstrate competency in IFR flight planning.

7. Demonstrate knowledge in aviation weather and aviation weather services.

Topics: 1. Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations for IFR flight operations;

2. Appropriate information in the “Aeronautical Information Manual”;

3. Air traffic control system and procedures for instrument flight operations;

4. IFR navigation and approaches by use of navigation systems;

5. Use of IFR en route and instrument approach procedure charts;

6. Procurement and use of aviation weather reports and forecasts, and the elements of

forecasting weather trends on the basis of that information and personal observation of

weather conditions;

7. Safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules and conditions;

8. Recognition of critical weather situations and windshear avoidance;

9. Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and

10. Crew resource management, to include crew communication and coordination.


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These topics comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 141, Appendix C, Instrument Rating

Course, 3(1)(b), Class/Laboratory Schedule:

The course schedule will be determined by the course scheduler of the School of Aviation and

Transportation Technology in cooperation with the Aviation Flight Faculty, not to be less than 30

hours of training required by 14 CFR Part 141, Appendix C.


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AT-21000 Ground Trainer Course

The outcomes of this Ground Trainer Course are to establish a firm foundation of the basic

instrument approach procedures with a consistent completion of the 5Ts and 4Ts. The first 4 lessons

are to teach the student basic attitude instrument flying. The remaining eleven lessons are to teach

GPS, VOR, and ILS tracking, holding, and approaches as well as autopilot operations and

understanding.

1.4 hours is the minimum in each lesson, with a total of 25.0 hours during the course. Each discussion

lesson should take approximately 1.0 hours. Any missed sessions MUST be made up. By the end of

this course, the student should be able to consistently hold at VORs and VOR intersections, and be

able to execute VOR, GPS, LOC, and ILS approaches with and without the use of the autopilot. Each

lesson must be completed to the satisfaction of the instructor.

See the appropriate aircraft appendix for holding and approach profiles, speeds, and configurations.


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AT 21000 Course Summary

Required Time Other Req. Flight Lessons Min Max

Flight Lesson 1: Basic Attitude Instrument Flying 1.4 1.6




Flight Lesson 5: VOR Tracking and Holding 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 6: VOR Intersection Holding and VOR Approaches 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 7: VOR Approaches with Autopilot 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 8: DME Arcs and VOR Approaches 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 9: GPS Approaches with LNAV and Holding 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 10: GPS Approaches with LNAV and LPV 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 11: GPS Approaches with Autopilot 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 12: Localizer Holding and ILS Approaches 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 13: ILS Approaches with and without Autopilot 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 14: Review all procedures for stage check 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 15: Simulated Stage Check 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 16: AT-210 Stage Check 1.0 1.0 Autopilot

Totals 22.0 25.0

Required Time 25.0 25.0

Discussion Lessons Min Time: Time needed to typically

accomplish the maneuvers within a lesson

Max Time: Time desired to stay within for

each lesson to ensure total time in course is

met but isn't exceeded

Discussion Lesson 1: Basic Attitude Instrument Flying and Autopilot Operation 1.0

Discussion Lesson 2: VOR/DME, RNAV Tracking, Holding, and Approaches 1.0

Discussion Lesson 3: GPS Operations 1.0


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Discussion Lesson 4: Localizer Holding and ILS Approaches 1.0


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Discussion Lessons

DISCUSSION LESSON 1 OBJECTIVE: The course objectives will be covered. This

discussion must be completed prior to starting any other lesson. See Appendix for suggested

lesson plans

PREREQUISITES: Private Pilot Certificate

MINIMUM TIME: 1.0 HR

CONTENT:

A. Course overview expectations, including discussion of grading procedures, the

requirement of Jeppesen approach and enroute charts, and attendance, including

cancelation fee.

B. Flight instruments as they relate to control function and performance

C. Proper autopilot setup and operation, autopilot functions/modes

D. Jeppesen Charts are required for this course

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student has demonstrated

satisfactory knowledge of the subject areas.

DISCUSSION LESSON 2 OBJECTIVE: To familiarize the student with VOR/DME

navigation, VOR holding and approaches. The student should have an understanding of VOR

types, identification, tracking, holding, and approaches. See Appendix for suggested lesson plans

PREREQUISITES: Discussion Lessons: 1


CONTENT:

A. Review of VOR operation, types, and service volumes

B. VOR identification – Listen to entire Morse Code

C. VOR Tracking – Discussion of inbound and outbound tracking and DME Arcs

D. VOR Holding – Discussion of the different types of holding (intersection, DME, over the

VOR), and different types of entries (direct, parallel, and teardrop)

E. VOR approaches – Discussion of the proper procedures to execute the approach (alt.,

IAF, FAF, missed approach, callouts)




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DISCUSSION LESSON 3 OBJECTIVE: To familiarize the student with the concept of GPS

navigation and the use of the G1000. The student should be very comfortable with the basic use

of the GPS, and be thoroughly briefed on safety issues prior to using the GPS for cross-country

navigation.



CONTENT:

A. Initialization of the GPS (when turned on).

B. Introduction to the various pages (NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST).

C. Demonstrate use of the shortcut buttons to the flight plan (FPL) page and procedures

(PROC) for entering flight plans and loading approaches

D. Student should be aware to push the right knob to bring up the cursor.

E. The student should be able to go “direct” to a waypoint and make use of the various NAV

pages.

F. Discuss the use of the GCU (Garmin Control Unit) and annunciator lights.

G. Discuss the CDI selection of VLOC and GPS.

H. Discuss the OBS (SUSP) button and its use in intercepting Airways and Holding

I. Discuss the difference between LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV

J. Discuss RAIM and WAAS

K. Discuss safety factors related to use of GPS for approaches (RAIM, “approach

sequence”, HSI approach annunciations)

L. GPS approaches – Discussion of the proper procedures to execute the approach (IAF –

5Ts, FAF – 4Ts, missed approach, callouts)



DISCUSSION LESSON 4 OBJECTIVE: To familiarize the student with localizer and ILS

navigation and the use with the G1000. The student should gain an understanding of the

Localizer and ILS equipment and their use in IFR navigation.



CONTENT:

A. Localizer Holding – Discussion of different types of holding (marker beacon only,

compass locator only, or both), and different types of entries (direct, parallel, and tear

drop)

B. ILS Approaches – Discussion of the proper procedures of executing the approach (alt,

IAF, FAF, missed approach, altitude callouts)

C. NAV equipment set up when going missed onto an ILS




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Attitude Instrument Flying Lessons

FLIGHT LESSON 1 OBJECTIVE: To develop attitude instrument skills with basic turns,

climbs, descent, and combinations of turns, climbs, and descents.



CONTENT:

A. Discussion of the course outline, simulator controls including electrical, engine,

instruments, radios, and retractable landing gear selector

B. Discussion of checklist usage

C. Discussion of instrument scanning techniques

D. Turns to headings with 15 and 30 degrees of bank as well as standard rate

E. Constant airspeed climbs and descents

F. Climbing and descending turns

G. Introduction of the 5 T’s and 4 T’s with a simulated crossing Initial Approach Fix (IAF)

and Final Approach Fix (FAF)

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student completes the

required content with headings ±15°, airspeeds ±10 knots, and altitudes ±100 feet.

FLIGHT LESSON 2 OBJECTIVE: To continue improving basic attitude instrument flying

proficiency, adding new maneuvers intending to gain more precise aircraft control and better

instrument scanning techniques.



CONTENT:

A. Standard rate turns

B. Constant airspeed climbs and descents

C. Times turns

D. Steep 45° turns

E. Constant rate climbs and descents

F. Vertical “S”

G. Lateral “S”

H. “A” Pattern


required content with headings ±10°, bank ±5°, airspeeds ±10 knots, altitudes ±100 feet, and

time ±5 seconds.


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FLIGHT LESSON 3 OBJECTIVE: To increase proficiency in basic attitude instrument flying

through practice of listed maneuvers.



CONTENT:

A. Time turns

B. Steep 45° turns

C. Constant rate climbs and descents

D. Vertical “S”

E. Vertical “S1”

F. Vertical circles

G. Pattern A


required content with headings ±10°, bank ±5°, airspeeds ±10 knots, altitudes ±100 feet, climb

rate ± 100 fpm, and time ±5 seconds.

FLIGHT LESSON 4 OBJECTIVE: Continue to improve basic attitude instrument flying by

completing more complex maneuvers.



CONTENT:

A. Lateral “S”

B. Vertical “S”

C. Vertical “S1”

D. Vertical circles

E. Pattern A

F. Pattern B


required content with headings ±10°, bank ±5°, airspeeds ±10 knots, and altitudes within 20% of

desired climb rate (100 feet for 500 fpm).


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VOR & GPS Lessons

The instructor will issue simulated ATC clearances, which must be read back by the student.

Wind should not be entered unless in the instructor’s opinion, the student can handle wind. For

the first several approaches, avoid using wind as this could slow the student's progress in

learning the fundamentals. Gradually add more wind as the student gains more experience until

they are able to perform the approach with a minimum of 10 KTS of wind in preparation for the

stage check. The radios should be set up for the maneuvers/approaches to be flown before

starting.

FLIGHT LESSON 5 OBJECTIVE: Introduction to VOR tracking, intercepting, holding, and

approaches.

PREREQUISITES: Discussion Lessons: 1, 2


CONTENT:

A. VOR Tracking inbound and outbound

B. VOR intercepting

C. VOR holds

D. VOR approach from a hold

E. The Lafayette VOR-A approach will be completed and other VOR approaches will be

practiced as time permits.


required content with headings ±10°, airspeeds ±10 knots, altitudes ±100 feet, and within ¾ scale

CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 6 OBJECTIVE: Introduction to holding including intersection, single CDI,

and DME holds.



CONTENT:

A. Intersection holding

B. Holding using VOR crossing radials

C. DME holding

D. VOR-A approach if time permits



CDI deflection.


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FLIGHT LESSON 7 OBJECTIVE: To practice VOR approaches at different airports. Possible

airports include but are not limited to KMZZ, KMIE, KMQJ, KDNV, and KCMI.



CONTENT:

A. Practice VOR approaches with and without autopilot



CDI deflection.

Following the completion of Lesson 7:

**If student doesn’t consistently complete the “Ts” properly at the IAF and FAF then the following

discussion items must be repeated**

• Discussion Lesson 2 item E

• Discussion Lesson 3 item L

• Discussion Lesson 4 item B

FLIGHT LESSON 8 OBJECTIVE: To introduce DME arcs and practice nonstandard holding

procedures.



CONTENT:

A. DME arc

B. Nonstandard holding

C. VOR approaches at an airport other than Lafayette



CDI deflection.


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FLIGHT LESSON 9 OBJECTIVE: Introduction to GPS approaches at KLAF and GPS

holding procedures.



CONTENT:

A. LNAV GPS approaches at KLAF

B. GPS holding procedures

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student can successfully

initialize, enter a waypoint, select a direct course to a waypoint, select and execute an approach

while also keeping headings ±10°, airspeeds ±10 knots, altitudes ±100 feet, and within ¾ scale

CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 10 OBJECTIVE: To practice GPS approaches with LNAV minimums at a

different airport. Possible airports include but are not limited to KMCX, KFKR, KCFJ, and 50I.

The student must use GPS only for the entire lesson.

PREREQUISITES: Discussion Lessons: 1 and 3


CONTENT:

A. GPS approaches with LNAV and LPV minimums

B. GPS holds



CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 11 OBJECTIVE: To introduce autopilot with GPS approaches. The student

should use autopilot from 400’ AGL after departure until the Missed Approach Point. GPS

approaches need not be limited to KLAF.

PREREQUISITES: Discussion Lessons: 1, 2, 3


CONTENT:

A. Autopilot operation with approaches

B. Autopilot missed approach procedures

C. GPS approaches

D. GPS holds

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student can successfully

utilize the autopilot from 400’ AGL after takeoff (minimum altitude on climb out for autopilot


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initiation) until Missed Approach Point on respective approaches, while also keeping headings

±10°, airspeeds ±10 knots, altitudes ±100 feet, and within ¾ scale CDI deflection.

LOC & ILS Lessons

FLIGHT LESSON 12 OBJECTIVE: Introduction of localizer holding and approaches, and

ILS approaches.



CONTENT:

A. Localizer holding at the Outer Marker, Compass Locator, or DME distance

B. LOC approach from the hold

C. ILS approach with missed approach

D. ILS approach to landing

E. ILS approach from radar vectors



CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 13 OBJECTIVE: To practice ILS and LOC only approaches. Instructor is

encouraged to use approaches from the local area including but not limited to KCMI, KIND, and

KMIE.



CONTENT:

A. LOC only approach

B. ILS approaches with and without autopilot

C. ILS approaches to missed approach

D. ILS approaches to landing

E. ILS approaches with circle to land



CDI deflection.


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Review Lessons

FLIGHT LESSON 14 OBJECTIVE: To continue reviewing approaches in preparation for the

AT210 stage check. Instructors are encouraged to practice approaches at KLAF as well as other

local airports.

PREREQUISITES: Discussion Lessons: 1, 2, 3, 4


CONTENT:

A. ILS approach

B. VOR approach

C. GPS approach

D. Approach with the use of autopilot



CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 15 OBJECTIVE: To complete a simulated stage check. Student must

complete one type of each approach and a hold without assistance from the instructor. Instructors

are encouraged to practice approaches at KLAF as well as other local airports.

PREREQUISITES: Discussion Lessons: 1, 2, 3, 4


CONTENT:

A. ILS approach

B. VOR approach

C. GPS approach

D. Circling approach

E. Autopilot approach

F. Missed approach procedures

G. Holding procedures

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student has flown the

maneuvers and has a minimum of 24.0 hours in the course. The student shall complete the


CDI deflection.


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FLIGHT LESSON 16 OBJECTIVE: To pass the AT-21000 course completion stage check

according to the standards set forth in the stage check manual.

PREREQUISITES: All prior lessons complete AND minimum 24 HR in course


CONTENT:

A. Preflight briefing

B. Flight maneuvers and procedures - see figure 7.4

C. Post flight briefing

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the maneuvers have been

completed to the satisfaction of the stage check instructor.

AT-21000 Ground Trainer I Stage Check

The purpose and objective of the AT-21000 stage check is to determine that the student has

adequately developed basic attitude instrument skills and can properly hold and execute

instrument approaches.

The student shall complete all items to the standards outlined in the Purdue University School of

Aviation Transportation Technology Stage Check Manual and applicable Airman Certification

Standards. The consequences for failing to meet these standards is outlined in the Stage Check

Manual.

The stage check instructor will issue an IFR clearance to a navigation facility or intersection. The

student will then be issued holding instructions for the appropriate fix.

The student must accomplish three instrument approaches as follows:

• An ILS approach (Hand Flown)

• A GPS approach (without LPV)

• A VOR approach

At least one approach will be conducted with the use of the autopilot.

The entire stage check must be completed with all instruments available (no partial panel).

The winds used for the stage check must not exceed 10 knots in velocity.

The stage check instructor must use the AT-21000 Stage Check electronic record keeping system

to record detailed results of the stage check.


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AT-21000 Stage Check Record Stage Check Item

Score

1-5 Remarks

Required Maneuvers

Normal Operations

Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances

Basic Instrument Flight

Holding Procedures

Non-Precision Approach – GPS Approach

Non-Precision Approach – VOR Approach

Precision Approach

Optional Maneuvers

Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and Arcs

Missed Approach

Circling Approach

Landing from an Instrument Approach

AT-21000 Stage Check Electronic Record


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AT-21100 Ground Course Trainer II

In this ground trainer course, the student will become operationally proficient at basic attitude

instrument flying, VOR approaches, ILS approaches, GPS approaches and cross-country flying.

There are four cross-country flights included in this course.

A minimum of 1.4 hours should be logged in each lesson. This will give a total of 25.0 hours

during the course. Any missed sessions MUST be made up. All lesson material must be

completed to the satisfaction of the instructor.

Instructors are highly encouraged to manipulate weather conditions including wind, visibility,

and ceilings in order to provide realistic conditions and challenges for students. AT-21100 flight

lesson should not be flown under calm wind conditions. Reference the AT-21100 instructors’

references for more specific information for each flight.


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AT 21100 Course Summary Required Time

Other Req. Flight Lessons Min Max

Flight Lesson 1: Basic Attitude Instrument Flying/VOR Holding and Approaches 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 2: GPS Holding and Approaches 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 3: Localizer Holding and ILS Approaches 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 4: Review of VOR/GPS/ILS Approaches 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 5: Partial Panel Turns and Partial Panel Approaches 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 6: Partial Panel Approaches 1.4 1.6

Flight Lesson 7: IFR XC 1.4 1.6 Autopilot




Flight Lesson 11: Multiple Instrument Approaches with Abnormalities 1.4 1.6 Autopilot



Flight Lesson 14: Final Review 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 15: Simulated Stage Check 1.4 1.6 Autopilot

Flight Lesson 16: AT-211 Stage Check 1.0 1.0 Autopilot

Totals 22.0 25.0

Required Time 25.0 25.0

Discussion Lessons

Min Time: Time needed to typically

accomplish the maneuvers within a lesson

Max Time: Time desired to stay within each

lesson to ensure total time in the course isn't

exceeded

Discussion Lesson 1: Review of Course Content/Instrument Review 1.0

Discussion Lesson 2: IFR XC Planning Procedures 1.0


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Discussion Lessons


discussion will also serve as a review of instrument procedures. Jeppesen Charts are required for

this course. This discussion must to be completed prior to starting any other lesson.

PREREQUISITES: AT 210 Completed


CONTENT:

A. Course expectations and course overview, the requirement of Jeppesen approach and

enroute charts, and attendance, including cancellation fee.

B. Completion of the descent/approach checklist and planning for the approach

C. 5 Ts at the initial approach fix.

D. Angles for intercepting inbound and outbound courses

E. Times inbound and outbound

F. Headings to correct for wind

G. 4 Ts at the Final approach fix

H. Responsibilities after the FAF

I. Plans for reaching MDAs

J. ACS, as applicable, Tolerances for approaches

K. Missed approach sequence of events (configuring a/c)

L. Holding Procedures

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: At the end of this lesson the student will have a working

knowledge of the material in this lesson. This lesson must be completed prior to starting any

other lesson.

DISCUSSION LESSON 2 OBJECTIVE: To introduce and perform IFR cross-country

planning including departures, arrivals, and approaches.



CONTENT:

A. Discussion of the material that should be available for planning an IFR cross-country

B. Weather Briefing for IFR flight

C. Route selection

D. Altitude selection

E. Discussion about filling out a flight plan, include alternate requirements and alternate

minimums

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: At the end of this lesson the student will have a working

knowledge of the material in this lesson.


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Instrument Flying Lessons

FLIGHT LESSON 1 OBJECTIVE: To practice attitude flying, VOR holding, and VOR

approaches, and GPS approaches. Instructors are encouraged to use approaches from the local

area as well as KLAF.



CONTENT:

A. Pattern B

B. VOR holding using DME and crossing radials

C. VOR approach

D. GPS approach



CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 2 OBJECTIVE: To practice GPS holding and GPS Approaches. Instructors

are encouraged to use approaches from the local area as well as KLAF.



CONTENT:

A. GPS Holding including the proper use of the OBS function

B. GPS approach



CDI deflection.


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FLIGHT LESSON 3 OBJECTIVE: To increase proficiency with localizer, localizer back

course, and ILS procedures including approaches and holds. Instructors are encouraged to use

approaches from the local area as well as KLAF. One approach must use autopilot.



CONTENT:

A. Localizer holding

B. ILS approach

C. Localizer back course approach

D. Autopilot approach



CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 4 OBJECTIVE: To review VOR, GPS, and ILS approaches. Instructors are

encouraged to use approaches from the local area as well as KLAF. One approach must use

autopilot.



CONTENT:

A. VOR approach

B. GPS approach

C. ILS approach

D. Approach with autopilot

E. Circling approach



CDI deflection.


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FLIGHT LESSON 5 OBJECTIVE: To introduce partial panel procedures and approaches.

Instructors are encouraged to use approaches from the local area as well as KLAF.



CONTENT:

A. Partial panel turns

B. Partial panel holds

C. Partial panel approaches including:

1. VOR approach

2. GPS approach

3. Circling approach



CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 6 OBJECTIVE: To practice partial panel GPS and VOR approaches.

Instructors are encouraged to use approaches from the local area as well as KLAF.



CONTENT:

A. Partial panel approaches including:

1. GPS approach

2. VOR approach

B. Partial panel holds



CDI deflection.


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Cross-country Lessons ***Lessons 7 – 10 are the Cross-country lessons and must be complete in one flight period

-All Cross Countries will be at least 50 nm straight line distance

-One Cross-country must use VOR Navigation as the sole means of navigation

-One Cross-country must involve a communication/navigation failure while in the enroute phase of the

flight

-At least one Cross-country will be conducted to a Class C airport

-At least one Cross-country will be conducted to a Non-Towered Airport

-A Cross-country cannot go to an airport more than once

FLIGHT LESSON 7 OBJECTIVE: Plan and fly an IFR cross-country. One approach must be

completed with the use of autopilot.



CONTENT:

A. The student will plan all aspects of the XC and present the planning to the instructor

B. Two (2) approaches at the destination airport

C. Approach at Lafayette KLAF


E. IFR cross-country procedures



CDI deflection.





CONTENT:








CDI deflection.


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CONTENT:








CDI deflection.





CONTENT:








CDI deflection.


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Review Lessons

FLIGHT LESSON 11 OBJECTIVE: To review instrument procedures in preparation for the

AT-21100 Stage Check. Instructors are encouraged to use approaches from the local area as well

as KLAF. Autopilot must be used for one approach. Holds should include the use of DME,

crossing radials, and GPS OBS.



CONTENT:

A. Intersection holds

B. DME arcs

C. GPS approach




CDI deflection.







CONTENT:

A. IFR departure procedures

B. GPS holding

C. VOR holding

D. GPS approach

E. ILS approach

F. Autopilot approach



CDI deflection.


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CONTENT:

A. Intersection holding

B. ILS approach

C. ILS approach from vectors

D. VOR approach

E. Autopilot approach



CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 14 OBJECTIVE: To review any weak areas the student has shown. A

minimum of 3 approaches and a hold must be accomplished. This lesson is not intended to be a

simulated stage check. It is intended to review student deficiencies in preparation for a simulated

stage check. Autopilot must be used for one of the approaches. Instructors are encouraged to use

approaches from the local area as well as KLAF.



CONTENT:

A. Holding procedures as needed

B. VOR approach as needed

C. ILS approach as needed

D. GPS approach as needed

E. Missed approach procedures as needed

F. Circling approach as needed

G. Autopilot approach



CDI deflection.


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FLIGHT LESSON 15 OBJECTIVE: To complete a simulated stage check and follow all

clearances without any instructor assistance. The student will complete three different types of

approaches as well as holding procedures. This lesson will include a cross-country to a local

airport of the instructor’s choosing. The autopilot must be used for one approach.



CONTENT:

A. IFR cross-country procedures

B. Holding procedures

C. VOR approach

D. ILS approach

E. GPS approach

F. Missed approach procedures

G. Circling approach as necessary

H. Autopilot approach

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student has flown the

maneuvers and has a minimum of 24.0 hours in the course. The student shall complete the


CDI deflection.

FLIGHT LESSON 16 OBJECTIVE: To pass the AT-21100 course completion stage check

according to the standards set forth in the stage check manual.

PREREQUISITES: All prior lessons complete AND minimum 24 HR in course


CONTENT:


B. Flight maneuvers and procedures - see figure 7.5

C. Post flight briefing


completed to the satisfaction of the stage check instructor.


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AT-21100 Ground Trainer II Stage Check

The purpose and objectives of the AT-21100 course completion check is that the student will

demonstrate a high level of competency in IFR cross-country planning and flying in addition to

holding and instrument approaches.

The student shall complete all items to the standards outlined in the Purdue University School of

Aviation and Transportation Technology Stage Check Manual and applicable Airman

Certification Standards. The consequences for failing to meet these standards is outlined in the

Stage Check Manual.

The student will plan an IFR cross-country to as assigned by the stage check instructor. All

cross-country planning must be completed as per the Purdue IFR planning log prior to the

beginning of the stage check. The stage check instructor will issue the appropriate IFR clearance

and the student will fly the assigned cross-country.

A holding pattern must occur at some point during the flight.


• An ILS approach

• A GPS approach (without LPV)

• A VOR approach

The GPS approach must be LNAV only

Either the GPS or VOR approach will be partial panel.

The autopilot will be used on either the GPS or VOR approach.

The winds used for the stage check must not exceed 15 knots in velocity.

The stage check instructor must use the AT-21100 stage check electronic record keeping system

to record detailed results of the stage check.


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AT-21100 Stage Check Record Stage Check Item

Score

1-5 Remarks

Required Maneuvers

Normal Operations



Holding Procedures

Non-Precision Approach with Autopilot

Non-Precision Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument

Indicators

Precision Approach

Optional Maneuvers


Missed Approach

Circling Approach


Loss of Communications

AT-21100 Stage Check Electronic Record


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AT-25302 Instrument Flight

COURSE OBJECTIVES: AT-25302 is the final course in the Instrument Rating 14 CFR Part

141 curriculum. The course consists of two stages. Stage one primarily focuses on instrument

training, and stage two consists of training for the Commercial Certificate. In this course, the

student will complete the certification flight test for the Instrument Rating.

Approximately 25 hours (within 0.5hrs) should be completed prior to the Instrument Rating stage

check, which is then followed by the Instrument Rating Practical Test.

NOTE: The final commercial review is generally accomplished after the Instrument Rating

Practical test is complete. Commercial review may be done while the student is waiting to

complete the Instrument Rating Stage check and/or Instrument Rating Practical Test.

ADVANCED OPERATIONS: Once approaches have been introduced, it is encouraged that the

instructor add non-standard approach procedures, such as high-speed approaches and/or

continuous descent profiles for non-precision approaches.


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AT 25302 Course Summary

Required

14 CFR Part 141 App. C

and Other

Time

Instrument

(Simulated/Actual)

Flight Lessons (IRA) Min Max Min Max

Flight Lesson 1 - VFR and BAI 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 2 - VOR Holding and Approaches 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 3 - GPS Holding and Approaches 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 4 - ILS Holding and Approaches 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 5 - DME Arcs and Approach Review 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 6 - Partial Panel Approaches 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 7 – Local Approaches 1.1 1.3 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 8 - IFR XC 1.1 2.0 0.7 1.0 Class C Airport

Flight Lesson 9 - IFR XC 1.1 2.0 0.7 1.0 Class G/E Airport

Flight Lesson 10 - IFR XC 1.1 2.0 0.7 1.0

Flight Lesson 11 - IFR XC 1.1 2.0 0.7 1.0

Flight Lesson 12 - Long IFR XC 1.1 3.5 0.7 1.0 Section 4(c)(1)(i-iv)

Flight Lesson 13 - IFR Review 1.1 4.0 0.7 0.8

Flight Lesson 14 - IFR Stage Check 1.0 1.3 Course Total 25 HR

Flight Lesson 15 -IRA Practical Test 1 1.3 IRA Written

Totals 16.3 27.2 9.1 11.0 0

Required Time 27.0 27.0 >11.0 >11.0

Discussion Lessons (IRA)

Min Time: Time needed to typically accomplish the maneuvers

within a lesson

Max Time: Time desired to stay within for each lesson to ensure

total time in the course is met but isn't exceeded

Discussion 1 - Course Intro 1.0

Discussion 2 - VOR/GPS/ILS Approaches 1.0

Discussion 3 - Performance & Weight and Balance 1.0

Discussion 4 - Instrument Systems and Emergency Procedures 1.0

Discussion 5 -IFR Cross Country Planning and IFR Charts 1.0

Discussion 6 - Weather and NOTAMs 1.0


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Discussion 7 - IFR Oral Review 1.0


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Stage One: Instrument Training


discussion must be completed prior to starting any other lesson.

Jeppesen charts are required for this course.

PREREQUISITES: AT248 AND AT210 Completed


CONTENT:

A. Discussion of course objectives, the requirement of Jeppesen enroute and approach

charts, and attendance, including cancellation fee.

B. Explain the required AT Safety Meetings and ensure the student understands that the

meetings are mandatory. The schedule of meeting dates and times will be provided by the

Safety Program.

C. Explain the safety assignment requirements

D. Determine due date of Flight Review and medical certificate.

E. Discuss grading and attendance procedures.

F. Familiarize the student with the training aircraft

G. Review discrepancy procedures

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the instructor determines that

all prerequisites have been met and the student properly understands the course expectations.

DISCUSSION LESSON 2 OBJECTIVE: To assess and review VOR, GPS, and ILS

approaches; their equipment and components as well as requirements to conduct that approach.



CONTENT:

The instructor will assess and review the following:

A. VOR (How they work, components, requirements)

B. GPS (How they work, components, requirements)

C. ILS (How they work, components, requirements)

D. Use of the CDI and OBS

E. Safety factors related to use of GPS for approaches (RAIM, CDI scale).

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student demonstrates

knowledge of approaches to the satisfaction of the instructor.


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DISCUSSION LESSON 3 OBJECTIVE: To ensure the student can perform all necessary

performance and weight and balance calculations.



CONTENT:

A. Computation of pressure altitude

B. Proper use of all performance charts using multiple situations. Proper usage of the takeoff

and landing performance charts should be emphasized.

C. Weight and balance computations using various loading combinations.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student demonstrates

proficient use of all performance charts and weight and balance calculations.

DISCUSSION LESSON 4 OBJECTIVE: To ensure the student has the proper knowledge of

instrument systems, inspections, and emergency procedures.



CONTENT:

A. Discussion and location of aircraft certificates and operating limitations.

B. Review of aircraft maintenance records, including a discussion of the Progressive

Inspection Program, transponder/encoder/static system/altimeter checks, ELT battery

check, and airworthiness directives.

C. Aircraft systems including engine, fuel system, electrical system, AHRS, pitot static

system including alternate static system and ADC, heating and ventilation system,

propeller system, and avionics

D. Discussion and thorough knowledge of the emergency procedures for the training

aircraft.

E. Discussion of inoperative components regulation (FAR 91.213) both with, and without a

MEL.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the instructor determines the

student has the proper knowledge of instructional aircraft systems and inspections.


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DISCUSSION LESSON 5 OBJECTIVE: To familiarize the student with IFR cross-country

planning and IFR enroute charts.



CONTENT:

A. Route selection considering preferred routes, DP’s and STAR’s

B. Altitude selection considering winds, turbulence, cloud and cloud tops, icing, and

performance

C. Computation of estimated time enroute and total fuel requirement

D. Analyzing weather reports and forecasts

E. Correct interpretation of NOTAM’s

F. Alternate airport requirement/selection

G. Procedures for filing IFR flight plans, obtaining IFR clearances, activating IFR

clearances from controlled and uncontrolled airports, and canceling IFR clearances

H. Proper use of flight planning software

I. IFR enroute charts symbols and meanings

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the instructor determines that

the student has the necessary knowledge to plan an IFR cross-country.

DISCUSSION LESSON 6 OBJECTIVE: To familiarize the student with the procurement and

use of aeronautical weather reports, forecasts, charts, and the NOTAM system.

PREREQUISISTES: Discussion Lessons: 1


CONTENT:

A. Weather Reports and Forecasts:

METARs, SPECIs, TAFs, GFA Tool, Winds Aloft (FD), PIREPs (UA), AIRMETs (WA),

SIGMETs (WS), Convective SIGMETs (WST)

B. Weather charts

Weather Depiction, Radar Summary, Surface Analysis, Prognostic Charts

C. Weather Reporting systems

AWOS (a, 1, 2, 3), ASOS, Manual Observations, RVR, FSS, ADDS, NWS

D. NOTAM System

NOTAMs, FDC NOTAMs, Temporary Flight Restrictions

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student has a working

knowledge of weather reports, forecasts, charts, and the NOTAM system.


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DISCUSSION LESSON 7 OBJECTIVE: The student will review and be quizzed on the items

for the Instrument Rating Airplane Practical Test oral examination. In addition, the Instrument

Airman Certification Standards (ACS) will be discussed.



CONTENT: The instructor will review with the student all applicable areas for the exam. The

review should include all applicable information over the following areas:

A. Discussion of the knowledge, skills, and risk management items associated with the tasks

in the Instrument ACS

B. Single-pilot resource management

C. IFR pilot qualifications

D. Weather information

E. Cross-country flight planning

F. Aircraft systems related to IFR operations

G. Aircraft flight instruments and navigation equipment

H. FARs applicable to IFR operations

I. Air traffic control clearances and procedures

J. IFR enroute and approach charts

K. Loss of communications

L. Emergency procedures

M. Ensure the IRA written test has been completed and passed

1. Review items that were incorrect on the written test




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FLIGHT LESSON 1 OBJECTIVE: One half of the lesson will be VFR (without the hood) and

the other half of the lesson will be a review of basic attitude instrument flying.



MINIMUM INSTRUMENT TIME: 0.7 HR

CONTENT:


1. Discussion of the flight instruments and associated errors

2. Discussion of attitude instrument flying

B. Optional flight maneuvers and procedures – at instructor’s discretion

1. Commercial maneuvers

a. Slow flight

b. Approach to landing stall

c. Takeoff stall

d. Departure stall

e. Accelerated stall

f. Steep turns

g. Take offs and landings

C. Required flight maneuvers and procedures – review all listed

1. 0.7 hours simulated instrument

a. Straight and level

b. Standard rate turns

c. Constant airspeed climbs and descents

d. Airspeed transitions

e. VOR approach to the airport

D. Post-flight briefing

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Airspeed must be within ±10 knots, altitude within ±100

feet, heading within ±10°, and vertical rate within ±200 feet per minute of that desired. In

addition, the student is expected to pilot the airplane with smoothness and accuracy.


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FLIGHT LESSON 2 OBJECTIVE: To practice VOR Tracking and holding.




CONTENT:


B. Required flight maneuvers and procedures – review all listed

1. VOR holding

2. VOR intersection holding

3. VOR approach

C. Post-flight briefing

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Student selects and executes proper holding entry

procedures. Airspeed must be within ±10 knots, altitude within ±200 feet, heading within ±10°

and the aircraft must be flown with smoothness and accuracy.

FLIGHT LESSON 3 OBJECTIVE: Introduction to RNAV GPS navigation, holding and GPS

LPV and LNAV approaches.




CONTENT:

A. Pre-flight briefing

1. Discussion of the G1000, to include programming the G1000

2. Discussion of precision versus non-precision GPS approaches, to include LPV

and LNAV minimums

3. Discussion of WAAS including how to check that it is on and how WAAS affects

approach minimums.


1. Flying to RNAV GPS waypoints

2. Holding at a GPS waypoint

3. Practice RNAV GPS LNAV approaches (without WAAS). At least one approach

must be done at a satellite airport. Suggested airports include MCX, FKR, CFJ,

and DNV

4. Practice RNAV GPS LPV approaches


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student can program and

fly a RNAV GPS flight plan and select and fly the approach.


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FLIGHT LESSON 4 OBJECTIVE: To introduce the student to holding on the localizer and

ILS approaches, straight-in and circle to land. The student will accomplish several ILS

approaches during the lesson.




CONTENT:

A. Preflight briefing – ILS approaches, LOC holds, high speed approaches


1. Holding on the localizer at the outer marker or applicable final approach fix

2. Practice ILS approaches to the DA

3. Simulated radar vectors for ILS approaches

4. At least one ILS circle to land approach must be flown

5. Introduce ILS approaches at high approach speeds

6. Full approach including procedure turn


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: The student will demonstrate ILS approaches both from the

full approach (procedure turn) and simulated radar vectors. The straight-in approaches will be

flown to the published decision altitude, without full needle deflection after glide slope intercept.

FLIGHT LESSON 5 OBJECTIVE: To introduce and practice DME arc tracking and VOR

approaches from a DME arc. This lesson will also be used to review previously introduced

approaches as deemed appropriate by the instructor.




CONTENT:

A. Preflight briefing – DME arc tracking


1. DME arc tracking

B. Optional flight maneuvers and procedures – at instructor’s discretion

1. Review of various approaches as time permits


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student can track and fly a

DME arc ±1nm.


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FLIGHT LESSON 6 OBJECTIVE: Partial panel non-precision approaches will be introduced

in this lesson. Continued review of all previously introduced approaches will also be

accomplished in this lesson. Partial panel will be simulated according to the manufacturer

recommendations.




CONTENT:

A. Preflight briefing - partial panel non-precision approaches


1. Non-precision approaches will be practiced partial panel.

2. Precision approaches can be practiced partial panel at the instructor’s discretion.

C. Optional flight maneuvers and procedures – at instructor’s discretion

1. Review of various approaches as time permits.


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: At the completion of this lesson, the student should be able

to accomplish instrument approaches under partial panel in preparation for IFR cross-country

flights.

FLIGHT LESSON 7 OBJECTIVE: To review and practice maneuvers and procedures

necessary for the Instrument Rating Airplane Practical Test.




CONTENT:



1. Holding

2. One or more non-precision approaches (can be practiced partial panel at instructor

discretion)

3. One or more precision approaches (can be practiced partial panel at instructor

discretion)


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: Airspeed must be within ±10 knots, altitude within ±100

feet, heading within ±10°, and vertical rate within ±200 feet per minute of that desired. In

addition, the student is expected to pilot the airplane with smoothness and accuracy.


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FLIGHT LESSON 8 XC OBJECTIVE: To introduce IFR cross-country. This cross-country

must be flown to Class C airport within 50-100 nm from the Approved Airports List. Suggested

routes can be found in the appropriate aircraft appendix. Discussion Lesson 5 must be completed

prior to this lesson.




CONTENT:

A. Preflight briefing – Cross-country planing

1. Proper weather reports and forecasts to be checked, altitude and route selection,

true airspeed computation using performance charts, leaning procedure,

computation of estimated time enroute, fuel consumption, and ATC procedures.


1. IFR cross-country planning and navigation

2. ATC communications – student should make all radio communications


1. VOR accuracy check. Student will log the check on the VOR Check Card for the

aircraft.

2. RNAV approach at KLAF


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the flight has been completed.

FLIGHT LESSON 9 XC OBJECTIVE: To fly an IFR cross-country to a non-towered airport

(Class G or E) within 50-100 nm from the Approved Airports List. Suggested routes can be

found in the appropriate aircraft appendix. Discussion Lesson 5 must be completed prior to this

lesson.




CONTENT:

A. Preflight briefing - Review of cross-country planning



2. ATC communications- student should make all radio communications


1. ILS approach at KLAF

2. Full stop landing to obtain IFR clearance through clearance delivery, time and

conditions permitting




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FLIGHT LESSON 10 XC OBJECTIVE: To fly an IFR cross-country. This cross-country must

be flown to an airport within 50-100 nm from the Approved Airports List. Suggested routes can

be found in the appropriate aircraft appendix. Discussion Lesson 5 must be completed prior to

this lesson.




CONTENT:

A. Preflight briefing - Review of cross-country planning




3. Approach into KLAF







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FLIGHT LESSON 11 XC OBJECTIVE: To fly an IFR cross-country. This cross-country must

be flown to an airport within 50-100 nm from the Approved Airports List. Suggested routes can

be found in the appropriate aircraft appendix. Discussion Lesson 5 must be completed prior to

this lesson.




CONTENT:


1. Review of cross-country planning. This cross-country must be planned using

flight planning software.




3. Approach into KLAF





COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the assigned flight has been

flown by the student, with a minimum of assistance from the instructor.


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FLIGHT LESSON 12 XC OBJECTIVE: To plan and fly a long IFR cross-country. Suggested

routes can be found in the appropriate aircraft appendix. This flight must be performed to

airports from the Approved Airports list and comply with the requirements below:

This cross-country must comply with the requirement of 14 CFR Part 141, Appendix C,

Section 4, Paragraph (c)(1)(i-iv):

(i) Is in the category and class of airplane that the course is approved for, and is performed under

IFR;

(ii) Is a distanced of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing with one

segment of the flight consisting of at least a straight-line distance of 100 nautical miles between

airports;

(iii) Involves an instrument approach at each airport; and

(iv) Involves three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.




CONTENT:


1. The instructor will discuss the possible instrument approaches with the student

after reviewing the student’s planning. This cross-country must be planned using

flight planning software. Three different kinds of approaches must be completed

with the use of navigation systems.

2. Review of cross-country planning. This cross-country must be planned using

flight planning software.



2. Three different types of approaches, one at each airport



COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: The lesson is complete when the assigned flight has been

flown with little or no assistance from the instructor on the first two legs and no assistance from

the instructor on the last leg. Assistance from the instructor should be limited to answering

student questions.


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FLIGHT LESSON 13 OBJECTIVE: To review and practice maneuvers and procedures

necessary for the Instrument Rating Airplane Practical Test. Note that this lesson may require

more than one flight to complete.



MINIMUM INTRUMENT: 0.7

CONTENT:

A. Preflight Briefing


1. IFR departure (direct to a fix or intercept an airway)

2. VOR intersection holding, including partial panel

3. VOR or GPS approaches at a local airport from the Approved Airport List

a. Missed approach procedures

b. Partial panel

4. DME arcs

5. Unusual attitudes

6. Appropriate instrument approach at KLAF


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: This lesson is complete when the student is competent to

pass the Instrument Airplane Practical Test. Total instrument time must be at least 11 hours and

total flight time in this course must be approximately (within 0.5) of 25 hours.

FLIGHT LESSON 14 OBJECTIVE: To pass the AT-25302 Instrument Stage Check according

to the standards set forth in the stage check manual.

PREREQUISITES: All Prior lessons completed. Student must have a minimum of 11 hours of

instrument time and approximately (within 0.5) 25 hours of flight time in this course.

CONTENT:


B. Flight maneuvers and procedures – see figure



flown to the Instrument Airplane Airmen Certification Standards.


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AT-25302 Instrument Stage Check

All previous lessons in the instrument stage, including the instrument knowledge test, must be

completed prior to this lesson.

The purpose of the AT-25302 Instrument Stage Check is to determine that the student is

competent to pass the Instrument Rating Airplane Practical Test. The student will demonstrate a

high level of competency in IFR cross-country planning and flying, in addition to holding and

instrument approaches.

The student will plan an IFR cross-country to an airport assigned by the stage check instructor.

All cross-country planning must be complete as per the Purdue IFR planning log, prior to the

beginning of the stage check. The stage check instructor will issue an appropriate IFR clearance

and the student will comply with departure, enroute, and arrival procedures and clearances.

A holding pattern must occur at some point during the flight.


• A precision (ILS or GPS LPV) approach

• A GPS LNAV approach

• A VOR or VOR/DME approach

The GPS LNAV will be flown without the use of WAAS.

An AHRS failure will occur on either the GPS LNAV or VOR approach.

The stage check instructor must use the AT-25302 instrument stage check electronic record to

record the detailed results of the stage check.


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AT-25302 Instrument Stage Check Record

Stage Check Item

Score

1-5 Remarks

Oral Required Items

Pilot and Aircraft Airworthiness

Aircraft Systems/Limitations/Performance/Weight & Balance

Weather

Cross Country Planning

Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment

Approach and En Route Charts

14 CFR (FARs) Applicable to IFR Flight

Required Maneuvers

Normal Operations



Holding Procedures

Non-Precision Approach – GPS LNAV or VOR

Precision Approach

Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators –

GPS LNAV or VOR

Optional Maneuvers


Missed Approach

Circling Approach


Loss of Communications

Instrument Stage Check Electronic Record


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FLIGHT LESSON 20 OBJECTIVE: To pass the Instrument Rating Airplane practical test.

PREREQUISITES: Completion of Instrument Stage Check

CONTENT: The IRA Airman Certification Standards.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: The student will pass the IRA practical test.


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PURDUE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF

AVIATION & TRANSPORTATION

TECHNOLOGY

Safety and Procedures Manual

CONTAINING RULES, PROCEDURES AND

OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS FOR FLYING

AND INSTRUCTING IN PURDUE

UNIVERSITY AIRCRAFT


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Safety Commitment

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Purdue University Flight Safety Program

Safety Team The Safety Team is dedicated to managing the Flight Operations Safety Program. They are a

resource and support for flight faculty, instructors, and students. If an individual has a safety

concern or question, they can reach out to the Safety Team in person, through safety reports, the

Safety Hotline phone number, or email.

Safety Reporting Safety reporting is an important channel of communication between flight faculty, instructors,

and students, and the safety team. One of the goals of the safety program is to foster a reporting

culture through just culture, in which individuals will be supported and encouraged to learn and

grow from their experiences. Safety reports are anonymous and non-punitive. However, if the

reporting individual chooses to identify themselves, they will not be punished, except in the

unlikely event that there was malicious intent.

Safety Meetings The safety meetings and associated assignments were created to promote a safety culture

throughout the student’s time in training at Purdue University. Therefore, the goal of the safety

meetings is to encourage thought and discourse on safety, as well as interaction between

students, instructors, and the Safety Officer.

Students should refer to the Safety Meeting Syllabus for the course objectives, topics, and

schedule.

Communication

Safety Hotline

a. (765) 203-1543

Safety Email

a. [email protected]

Safety Reporting

a. QR codes posted around the hangars

b. The Safety Reporting app on the Electronic Purdue Bags (EPBs)

c. The link to the safety reporting form on the Safety Meeting page of the university

learning management system.


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Weather Minimums

All Flights

Thunderstorms 1. Flight is prohibited within or in the vicinity of a thunderstorm

a. Flight in the vicinity of a thunderstorm is defined as flight within 20 nm of a

thunderstorm cell or a convective SIGMET.

i. A Convective SIGMET indicates the presence or the potential of

thunderstorms, and therefore all thunderstorms limitations apply to areas

covered by Convective SIGMETs.

2. Takeoffs, approaches and landing must not be attempted unless the runway and flight

path are clear of the thunderstorm and associated gust front.

3. No cross-country flights will be dispatched to airports with thunderstorms forecast one

hour before or after the estimated time of arrival for that flight.

a. Dual flights may be dispatched for cross-country flights to airports that have a

forecast for thunderstorms provided the instructor discusses appropriate

mitigation strategies with the Assistant Chief on call.

4. If it is deemed by the Chief Flight Instructor or Assistant Chief Flight Instructor on call

that the thunderstorm movement (or the presence of a Convective SIGMET) do not

present a hazard (i.e. thunderstorms are not present or moving away from the airport),

expressed permission may be given by the Chief or Assistant Chief on call to conduct

flights outside of the limitations stated above.

Temperature Limits

Day – All Aircraft

Minimum reported temperature of -23°C

Night – All Aircraft

Minimum reported temperature of -18°C

Icing 1. Flight into known icing conditions is prohibited in accordance with the limitations of the

aircraft.

a. Known icing conditions is defined as flight into visible moisture where the

temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius.

2. No aircraft may depart with frost, snow or ice on any surface of the aircraft.

3. No pilot may depart in an aircraft when there is a reasonable expectation that conditions

are such that frost, ice, or snow will adhere to the aircraft.


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Wind and Crosswind Components

Type of

Flight Course 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90°

Dual ALL 30 28 27 26 25 23 22 21 19 17

Solo AT-145 – 243 20 19 17 16 15 13 12 11 9 7

Solo AT-248 25 23 20 16 15 14 12 11 10 9

While monitoring tower, if winds begin to go out of limits, or Low-Level Wind Shear is reported

return to the airport and land full stop as soon as practical.


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Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

Ceiling and Visibility Limits

Type of Flight Course Minimum Ceiling Minimum

Visibility

Dual Local or pattern* All except IFR 1500 3

Dual Day Cross-country* All except IFR 2000 5

Dual Night Cross-country All except IFR 3000 7

Solo (Local or Pattern) All 1500 5

Solo Cross-country** All 2500 7

* Special VFR for Dual Flights Only may be approved by the Instructor on Duty on a case by

case basis

**No precipitation, fog or thunderstorms are reported or forecasted

Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

Ceiling and Visibility Limits for Local and Cross-country

Minimum Ceiling (ft) Minimum Visibility (sm)

Day-Instructors 1000 1

With Chief/Assistant Chief Approval 500 1

With 5hrs IMC experience 500 1

Night-All Instructors 1000 1


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Cross-country Procedures

All Cross-Country Flights 1. All cross-country flights must abide by the weather limitations as described in the

weather section.

2. If conditions become less than the required weather minimums, perform the most

practical alternative:

a. Return to Lafayette.

b. Return to the last point of departure and call flight operations.

c. Land at the nearest suitable airport and call flight operations.

3. Cross-country flights must meet the requirements of their associated 14 CFR regulation,

if applicable. The flight instructor is responsible for determining compliance.

4. If it is necessary to remain overnight, reference the unprogrammed landings section.

5. Each aircraft has an associated fuel credit card. YOU MUST RETURN THE CREDIT

CARD RECEIPT FOR THE FUEL PURCHASED OR BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE

FUEL PURCHASED.

6. A flight plan is to be filed, activated, and closed for each leg of the cross-country flight.

7. While on cross-country flights, students and instructors are not permitted to leave the

destination airport(s) for any reason, except in the case of an emergency, or with written

approval from the Instructor on Duty. On the long cross-country, students are encouraged

to take a snack/lunch with them and eat at the FBO.

8. All cross-country flights must depart with full fuel. Flights may depart with less than full

fuel with written permissions from the Instructor on Duty.

Solo Cross-Country Flights 1. All solo cross-country flights are required to return to the Purdue Airport one hour before

sunset.

2. Students who are completing the commercial 250NM long cross-country flight must

arrive at Hangar 6W no later than 07:30 and depart no later than 08:00 weather

dependent. The instructor on duty has final authority on departure time as long as the

flight will return by 1 hour before sunset.

3. All solo cross-country flights, including those in AT 24302 and AT 24802, must have a

written endorsement, approving the flight before departure from Lafayette.

4. The student will present a standard briefing and completed cross-country planning to the

approving flight instructor.

5. Minimum runway length for solo cross-country is 3000 feet.

6. All cross-country flights must depart with full fuel. Flights may depart with less than full

fuel with written permissions from the Instructor on Duty.

7. The use of the FBO’s crew car is not permitted.


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Procedure for Approving Solo Cross-Country Flights

1. The instructor must ask for and view the student’s:

a. Pilot certificate

b. Medical certificate

c. Photo ID (i.e. driver’s license)

d. Current VFR Charts

2. The student must provide a standard weather briefing for the route of flight.

a. Ceilings

b. Visibility

c. Winds – Surface & Aloft

d. Precipitation

e. Temperatures

f. NOTAMs

3. Review all aspects of the cross-country planning to ensure completeness and accuracy:

Pre-flight Procedures:

a. True Course

b. Distance

c. Obstacles

d. Appropriate Altitude

e. True Heading (Verify WCA)

f. Magnetic Heading

g. Ground Speed

h. Time (ETA 1hr. before sunset)

i. Fuel Used

j. Appropriate Checkpoints

k. Proper Communication Frequencies

l. Performance Data

m. Weight & Balance Data

n. Check for airport diagram & runway lengths

o. Fuel Management Procedures

p. Fueling Procedures as appropriate

q. Full stop or Touch-and-go

r. Opening and closing flight plans

s. Special use airspace & TFRs

Post-flight Procedures:

a. Close VFR flight plan

b. Turn in aircraft checkout materials (keys, credit card, etc.)

c. Provide fuel receipt to dispatch


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Airports of Use

The following airports meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part FAR §141.38. These airports are to

be used for all training activities within Purdue Flight Operations.

Code City State

K3TR Niles MI

K4I7 Greencastle IN

K50I Kentland IN

K5I4 Sheridan IN

KAID Anderson IN

KALN Alton IL

KARR Aurora IL

KASW Warsaw IN

KAZO Kalamazoo MI

KBAK Columbus IN

KBEH Benton Harbor MI

KBFR Bedford IN

KBMG Bloomington IN

KBMI Bloomington IL

KBRL Burlington IA

KBTL Battle Creek MI

KCFJ Crawfordsville IN

KCG Cape Girardeau MO

KCMI Champaign IL

KCPS St. Louis MO

KCVG Covington KY

KDAY Dayton OH

KDEC Decatur IL

KDNV Danville IL

KEKM Elkhart IN

KEVV Evansville IN

KEYE Indianapolis IN

KFDY Findlay OH

KFKR Frankfort IN

KFWA Fort Wayne IN

KGBG Galesburg IL

KGGP Logansport IN

KGRB Green Bay WI

KGRR Grand Rapids MI

KGUS Peru IN

KGYY Gary IN

KHFY Greenwood IN

KHHG Huntington IN

KHNB Huntingburg IN

KHUF Terre Haute IN

KIKK Kankakee IL

Code

City

State

KILN Wilmington OH

KIND Indianapolis IN

KIRS Sturgis MI

KIWH Wabash IN

KJXN Jackson MI

KLAF West Lafayette IN

KLEX Lexington KY

KLOU Louisville KY

KLSE La Crosse WI

KLUK Cincinnati OH

KLWV Lawrenceville IL

KMCX Monticello IN

KMDH Murphysboro IL

KMFD Mansfield OH

KMIE Muncie IN

KMKG Muskegon MI

KMLI Moline IL

KMQJ Greenfield IN

KMQY Smyrna TN

KMTO Mattoon IL

KMZZ Marion IN

KOSH Oshkosh WI

KOSU Columbus OH

KOTM Ottumwa IA

KOWB Owensboro KY

KOXI Knox IN

KPCW Port Clinton OH

KPIA Peoria IL

KPKB Parkersburg WV

KRCR Rochester IN

KRFD Rockford IL

KRID Richmond IN

KRWN Winamac IN

KRZL Rensselaer IN

KSBN South Bend IN

KSDF Louisville KY

KSER Seymour IN

KSIK Sikeston MO

KSPI Springfield IL

KTIP Rantoul IL

KTOL Toledo OH


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Code

City

State

KTVC Traverse City MI

KTYQ Zionsville IN

KUMP Fishers IN

KUWL New Castle IN

KVLA Vandalia IL

KVPZ Valparaiso IN


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Purdue Standard Operating Procedures

Checklist Usage Verbal Challenge and Response technique will be used when accomplishing the checklists on all

dual and solo flights. The student first reads the Challenge – then accomplishes the task – then

reads the Response.

The After-Landing Checklist will be completed utilizing a flow. After clearing the runway, the

pilot will complete the required items and wait to confirm the checklist until parked on the ramp.

Briefs Passenger Brief – verbally brief the passenger prior to engine start up

1. Seatbelts and doors

2. Air vents and temperature controls

3. Traffic scanning and sterile cockpit procedures

4. Emergency equipment and procedures

5. Answer passenger questions

Taxi Brief –Verbally brief the Instructor (or self-brief if solo) the following prior to contacting

ground:

1. Runway in use

2. Expected taxi route

3. Note any hot spots or runway crossings

Departure Brief – verbally brief the Instructor (or self-brief if solo) the following prior to

contacting the tower:

1. Runway departing

2. Current wind conditions

3. Type of takeoff and aircraft configuration

4. Initial heading and altitude after takeoff

5. Engine abnormality actions

NOTAMs, aircraft performance, weight and balance, and runway distances should be covered

during the lesson brief prior to getting into the airplane.

VFR Arrival Brief – verbally brief the Instructor if dual (or self-brief if solo) the following prior

to entering Terminal airspace:

1. Traffic pattern entry

2. Pattern altitude

3. Type of landing

4. Crosswind analysis

IFR Arrival Brief – verbally brief the Instructor prior to reaching the initial approach fix as

follows:

1. Name and Type of approach

2. Frequency of Navigation Aid used for the approach

3. Analysis of the plan view


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4. Analysis of the profile view

5. The missed approach procedure including MAP identification

6. The MDA or DH

7. The required visibility


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Purdue Airport Starting & Taxi Procedures

Starting 1. Ensure that the area within 15 feet of the aircraft is cleared before starting

2. Yell “CLEAR” loudly before engaging starter

3. Do not start any aircraft with external power or hand prop

Taxiing 1. Do not taxi an aircraft until the pilot has determined that there will be no danger of

collision with any person or object.

2. All aircraft shall taxi at a safe and reasonable speed with due regard for other aircraft,

persons, and property. On the Purdue ramp, which includes the area from the T- hangars

to the east side of Hangar 5, the taxi speed will not exceed 5 knots.

3. Aircraft awaiting takeoff shall stop just short of the yellow hold short lines of the runway

in use and in a position so as to have a direct view of aircraft approaching for landing.

4. All aircraft shall be taxied in the center of the taxiways.

5. All aircraft shall depart the Purdue ramp to the northeast and return from the south

entryway to the ramp using Taxiway D (Delta), unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

6. After clearing the runway contact ATC as soon as possible, then complete after-landing

flow. Verify the checklist once stopped on the ramp.

7. For aircraft departing from T-hangars:

a. Aircraft taxing from the new T-hangars shall use the southernmost taxi lane to

approach the main ramp, noted on the map below as “Lane 1”.

b. Aircraft taxing from the old T-hangars shall use the northern most taxi lane, noted

on the map below as “Lane 3”. When possible avoid using the ramp near Hangar

6W for taxiing.

c. If taxi lanes are not clear of obstructions the next clear taxi lane shall be used.

8. For aircraft returning to T-hangars:

a. Aircraft parking at the new T-hangars shall use the southernmost taxi lane, noted

on the map below as “Lane 1”.

b. Aircraft parking at the old T-hangars shall use the northern most taxi lane, noted

on the map below as “Lane 3”. When possible avoid use of the ramp near Hangar

6W for taxiing.

c. If taxi lanes are not clear of obstructions the next clear taxi lane shall be used.


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Fire Safety Precautions & Procedures

1. In the unfortunate event that a fire occurs involving either facilities or aircraft, fire

extinguishers are located in each aircraft, and are inspected monthly by an Aviation

Technology Maintenance Technician.

2. Fire Extinguishers are also located throughout Hangars 5, 6, 6W, T-7 (new T-hangars),

and T-4 (old T-hangars), and are inspected annually by trained Purdue University Fire

Department Inspectors.

3. The Purdue University Fire Department has a unit stationed on the airport property, as

well as the main fire house on 2nd Street across from Shreve Hall. In the event of a fire

call 911.

4. For instructions on basic Fire Extinguisher use see the infographic below. Flight

Instructors will conduct yearly fire extinguisher training.

5. In the event of an on-ground fire the instructor should use the fire extinguisher while the

student contacts emergency services and Flight Operations. In the event of a solo flight

the student should ensure emergency services are contacted or have someone contact

emergency services before beginning to use the fire extinguisher.


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Re-Dispatching Procedures for Unprogrammed Landings

The PIC has final authority over the operation of the aircraft. It is the responsibility of the PIC to

use all available resources to maintain the highest level of safety. If at any point, the PIC

determines the flight must be discontinued, due to an emergency or other factors, executing an

unprogrammed or emergency landing may be necessary.

NOTE: Any off-airport landing is considered an emergency landing. In addition, landing due to a

mechanical or medical emergency is an emergency landing. A landing which was originally

unplanned, but necessary to the safety of the flight is considered an unprogrammed landing.

Unprogrammed landings may be executed for a weather diversion, the destination airport may no

longer be suitable for landing, pilot illness that is not an emergency, etc.

In the Event of An Emergency Landing If an emergency landing is made, the PIC of the aircraft involved will:

1. Contact appropriate emergency services*

2. Contact appropriate Air Traffic Control facility or Flight Service Station

3. Care for any injuries as appropriate

4. Contact Purdue University Dispatch/Safety Hotline within 10 minutes, if possible

Purdue University Dispatch: (765)494-8163

Safety Hotline: (765)203-1543

*If the event is at an airport staffed with an Air Traffic Control Tower during the operating

hours, the Tower will notify Fire, Emergency Medical Service, Police, and others. Refer to the

Flight Operations Emergency Response Plan Binder located in Dispatch for additional numbers,

as necessary.

Upon notification, Dispatch will contact the Full Time Instructor on Duty, who will activate the

Emergency Response Plan and contact the Response Team in accordance with Purdue Flight

Operations ERP.

Securing and transportation of the aircraft will be accomplished by maintenance in accordance

with their emergency response procedures, as necessary. Transportation arrangements for the

pilot(s) involved in an event will be coordinated by the Go Team, as necessary.

In the Event of an Unprogrammed Landing If an unprogrammed landing is made at an airport, the PIC of the aircraft involved will contact

Dispatch. Dispatch will contact the Full Time Instructor on Duty will coordinate securing of the

aircraft, and transportation or RON (remain-overnight) arrangements for the pilot(s), as

necessary.

The Full Time Instructor should communicate and coordinate with the PIC, Maintenance,

Assistant Chief on Call, Airport Managers, and/or others, as necessary, to ensure the aircraft is

secured and the pilots are taken care of appropriately. The pilot(s) may not fly the aircraft back to

KLAF until specific approval is given. The aircraft must be re-dispatched through the


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dispatching software prior to starting the aircraft. If necessary, Flight Operations will send a

flight to retrieve the pilot(s).

Aircraft Discrepancy Procedures

For procedures regarding determining aircraft airworthiness, reporting discrepancies, and return-

to-service procedures, refer to Section 5, Aircraft Maintenance Overview and Procedures.

Securing Aircraft

Ramp Parking 1. If conditions warrant, cowl plugs are to be used on the Cirrus aircraft.

2. All aircraft are to be chocked. After removal, the chocks should be placed in the red box

painted on the ramp.

3. Close and latch all doors and windows on the aircraft upon deplaning.

4. If severe weather has been forecast all aircraft are to be hangared.

Hangar Parking 1. A minimum of two (2) individuals shall be present when hangaring or de-

hangaring aircraft by hand. At least one flight instructor should be present

when hangaring or de-hangaring an aircraft.

2. All aircraft should be re-fueled prior to being hangared for the evening (weather and fuel

availability permitting).

3. When taxiing to the T-Hangars, the aircraft must be taxied and shut down parallel to

the buildings as indicated in the graphic below.

4. The airplane should then be maneuvered and positioned directly in front of the opening

and perpendicular to the building before being pushed into the building. This may require

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5. When opening the T-Hangar doors, make sure that the door is opened up to the yellow

and black markings on the door frame. This will ensure adequate vertical clearance for

the tail of the aircraft.

6. There is only a minimal clearance on each side of tail and wings. The tail must be closely

monitored to assure that it is not pushed into a beam.

7. When hangaring or de-hangaring from Hangars 6 or 6 West:

a. Coordinate with maintenance

b. Open hangar doors all the way.

c. Care should be taken to have the doors open for a minimal amount of time. (This

may require maneuvering the plane close to the doors before opening).

8. If the ramp is icy use caution pulling the aircraft out of the hangars. If needed ask a full

timer or maintenance to pull the aircraft out with a tractor.

West Ramp Parking 1. Aircraft shall pull straight forward following the taxi line (facing East or West) and then

push back using a tow bar and turn into the South spots (facing North when parked).

2. Aircraft shall not park in front of the hangar 6W addition

Fuel Reserves

Fuel Management 1. The absolute minimum fuel that the aircraft must have when landing full stop is 1 hour of

usable fuel.

2. The minimum fuel for departure is:

a. All cross-country flights must depart with full fuel. Flights may depart with less

than full fuel with written permissions from the Instructor on Duty after an

inspection of the current fuel on board vs proposed fuel needed for the trip.

b. Local day flights – minimum of 30 gallons total

3. The before start checklist states – Fuel Selector . . . . . On fullest tank and the before take-

off checklist states – Fuel Selector . . . . . . On proper tank. This does not mean that the

pilot should switch fuel tanks just prior to take off. If the fuel selector were to

malfunction, there might be just enough fuel in the fuel lines to become airborne and then

the engine could fail. Therefore, if the fuel selector was placed on the fullest tank prior to

engine start, leave it on that tank for takeoff.

4. Proper fuel management means to monitor the fuel system during the flight and to switch

fuel tanks appropriately. During extended local or cross-country flights the fuel

selector must be switched at least every thirty minutes (30) of flight time.

5. It is normally best not to switch fuel tanks while doing take offs and landings. If the fuel

selector must be switched while executing touch and goes, it must be accomplished at the

beginning of the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.

6. When approaching any airport to land, the descent/approach checklist must be completed

prior to listening to ATIS and calling the Control Tower. The descent/approach checklist

states – Fuel selector . . . on proper tank. This checklist must be completed on all flights

for each airport where a landing is conducted.


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7. In the Piper Archer, Piper Arrow, and Cirrus SR-20, the fuel pump must be on for

takeoffs, landings, and when switching tanks.

Fuel Conservation and Mixture Leaning Procedures The price of aviation fuel continues to increase; since the cost of fuel represents a sizable portion

of the flight fee all pilots must attempt to minimize fuel usage.

1. Additional power may be used, as necessary, where training maneuvers dictate.

2. Higher airspeeds will be used in terminal environments, per ATC request, or in the

training environments to simulate ATC requests for higher airspeeds.

3. Since fuel is less expensive at Purdue, and for safety reasons, all cross

countries should depart Lafayette with full fuel tanks. Fuel purchases on cross countries

should be limited to those that are necessary.

Local Cross-country

Holding &

Approaches

Archer 2300 rpm 65% Power, Mixture 75 degrees rich of

peak EGT

Airspeed 90KIAS

Arrow 21” 2300 rpm 65% Power, Mixture 100 degrees rich

of peak EGT

Airspeed 90KIAS

Cessna 2300 rpm 75% Power, Mixture 75 degrees rich of

peak EGT

Airspeed 90KIAS

Cirrus 55% Power 65% Power, Mixture 75 degrees rich of

peak EGT

Airspeed 100KIAS

Avoidance of Other Aircraft

In the Air 1. Do not operate an aircraft so close to another aircraft as to create a collision hazard.

2. No formation flying or operating as a “flight” at any time.

3. Perform clearing turns prior to initiating maneuvers.

4. Practice standard airport communication per the FAR/AIM and respond promptly to all

calls from ATC.

5. Aircraft entering the traffic pattern shall exercise caution and courtesy so as not to cause

aircraft already in the pattern to deviate from their course.

On the Ground Practice situational awareness at all times and see taxiing section for specific instructions.


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Minimum Altitudes and Simulated Emergencies

No flying is to be conducted at an altitude below 1000 feet AGL except for takeoff and

landing, while conducting simulated emergencies per the ACS, or while conducting ground

reference maneuvers per the ACS

Traffic Pattern Altitudes

1. No turns shall be made until the aircraft has attained an altitude of at least 300’ below

Traffic Pattern Altitude (1300’ MSL @ KLAF) and it has been ascertained there will be

no danger of collision with other aircraft. 2. Aircraft intending to remain in the traffic pattern shall climb to traffic altitude of 1000

feet AGL.

Simulated emergency operations will not be practiced while solo. Recoveries from simulated

emergencies will happen no lower than 500 feet AGL in non-congested areas and 1000 feet AGL

in congested areas.

For IFR, turns shall not be made under 400 feet AGL.


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Purdue University Practice Areas

The practice area for local flights of Purdue University aircraft lies within a 25NM radius of the

geographic center of the Purdue University Airport.

All pilots-in-command are responsible for collision avoidance. The area must be clear of other

aircraft prior to initiating any training maneuver. To do this, be certain to clear the area

thoroughly before beginning a maneuver.

Except for purposes of takeoff or landing the practice area extends from 1000 feet above the

surface or 1000 feet above the highest obstruction within a city, town, village, or settlement.

Moreover, pilots are to practice all flight maneuvers except those maneuvers associated with

takeoffs and landings, at least 5 statute miles from Purdue University Airport. Purdue aircraft

flying within the northeast quadrant of this area are to remain clear of the active

MOA. Otherwise Purdue aircraft may fly up to 12,500 feet MSL within the practice area.

In order to help improve collision avoidance aircraft should be distributed to the practice areas

per the table below. In addition, unless receiving instrument instruction, pilots should avoid the

instrument approach courses and centerlines of VOR airways.

The figure below depicts the division of the practice areas.

1. Northwest practice area is bound by:

a. The Wabash (north to Delphi)

b. US-421

c. US-24

d. I-65.

2. Northeast practice area is bound by:

a. The Wabash (north to Delphi)

b. IN-1825

c. US-24

d. US-421

3. Southwest practice area is bound by:

a. The Wabash

b. US-41

c. I-74

d. US-231.

4. Southeast practice area is bound by:

a. US-52

b. IN-32

c. US-231.

The Aero practice area will be used for aerobatic operations. The airspace will be closed to other

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When practicing VOR tracking in the vicinity of Boiler (BVT), caution must be used regarding

the instrument training traffic. A minimum altitude of 3,500’MSL must be maintained.

Additionally, communication should be established with Grissom Approach. Due to traffic

congestion around BVT, other VORs surrounding the practice area shall be used as much as

feasible.

There are several airports which lie within the Purdue University practice area. Unless taking off

or landing, pilots will remain at least 2000 feet above or 5 statute miles from these airports.

Practice areas will be assigned by dispatch to local aircraft. The Full Time Flight Instructor on

Duty will be responsible for closing and opening specific practice areas based on convective

activity, IFR weather, MOA activity, TFRs, aerobatics, or other occurrences that necessitate

closing a practice area.

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Purdue University Practice Area Transition Routes

To ease traffic pattern congestion and mitigate aircraft proximity events in the vicinity of the

Lafayette airport two VFR Transition Routes have been created to provide convenient and

consistent transition into the airport environment. The transition routes are North and South.

These are to be used when returning from the local practice areas or from cross-country flights

that are convenient to their use.

The North Transition begins at Harrison High School, identified on the chart and in onboard GPS

maps as NT1. This point is approximately 7 miles north north-east of the Lafayette airport. From

this fix the transition route travels southwest towards the Meijer store located 3 miles north of the

Lafayette airport. From here the route travels due south paralleling Highway 231 towards the

airport. From this leg transition into the airport traffic pattern is convenient.

The South Transition begins at 7-Mile School, identified on the chart and in onboard GPS maps

as ST1. This point is approximately 7 miles south of the Lafayette airport. From this fix the

transition route travels north towards 3-mile lake, located 3 miles south of the Lafayette airport.

From here the route travels due north towards the airport. From this leg transition into the airport

traffic pattern is convenient.

Communications shall be established prior to entering the Class D airspace. Initial calls to air

traffic control should be attempted prior to 10 NM from the Lafayette airport. When

communications are not established prior to crossing the initial transition points, aircraft shall

circle off the transition routes and return from the north or south as appropriate. If Lafayette

Tower is unable to provide you the transition, they will provide alternate instructions.


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KLAF North VFR Transition Route


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KLAF South VFR Transition Route


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Piper Archer Aircraft Appendix

Archer IFR Maneuvers

Basic Attitude Instrument Training Maneuvers

Lateral “S” A. Clearing Turns

B. Slow to and maintain 90 KIAS and assigned altitude

C. Smoothly but briskly roll in to 45° of bank

D. At 90° of turn, reverse directions to end up original heading

E. Without returning to level flight, roll into 30° of bank to 60° of turn and reverse.

F. Repeat for 40° of turn at 20° of bank, 30° of turn at 15° of bank, 20° of turn at 10° of

bank, and 10° of turn at 5° of bank

G. Roll out on starting heading and resume normal training cruise

Vertical “S” A. Clearing Turns

B. Maintain 90 KIAS and assigned altitude

C. Start climb at 500 ft/min for 1 min.

D. After 1 min., descend at 500 ft/min for 1 min.

E. Repeat at 400 ft/min, 300 ft/min, and 200 ft/min

F. Resume normal training cruise

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Vertical Circles A. Clearing Turns


C. Start climb or descend at 500 ft/min while establishing a standard rate turn

D. Continue for 2 min. total

E. Roll out on starting heading

F. Resume normal training cruise at new altitude

Vertical Circles

Vertical “S1” The vertical "S1" is a combination of the vertical "S" and 360° standard rate turns.

A. Clearing Turns


C. Start climb at 500 ft/min while establishing a standard rate turn

D. After 1 min., descend at 500 ft/min for 1 min. while continuing the turn

E. Repeat at 400 ft/min, 300 ft/min, and 200 ft/min, reversing the direction of turn after each

complete 360° turn.

F. Roll out on starting heading and altitude

G. Resume normal training cruise

Vertical S1


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Vertical “S2” The vertical "S2" is a vertical “S1” with directions of turn reversed at the top of climb

A. Clearing Turns

B. Maintain 90 KIAS assigned altitude


D. After 1 min., descend at 500 ft/min for 1 min. while reversing the turn

E. After another minute, reverse the turn again and establish a standard rate turn while

establishing a 400 ft/min climb

F. After another minute, descend at 400 ft/min for 1 min. while reversing the turn

G. Repeat at 300 ft/min, and 200 ft/min.

H. Roll out on starting heading and altitude

I. Resume normal training cruise

Vertical “S2”, top view

Patterns A & B See illustrations on following pages.

PA-28

• Normal Cruise: 110 KIAS

• Slow Cruise: 90 KIAS


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Archer IFR Profiles

Holding Slow to 90 KIAS within 3 minutes of reaching the holding fix

A. Brief entry to the hold

B. Upon crossing the holding fix:

a. Start a timer

b. Turn to the entry heading

c. Adjust the throttle as required

d. Tune the inbound course

e. Report entering the holding pattern

Precision Approaches A. Cleared to IAF or Vectors: Slow to 90 KIAS.

B. Verify the approach in the GPS is active.

C. Complete the descent/approach checklist.

D. When turning onto the final approach course inbound verify the HSI is in the proper

mode.

E. ½ dot above the glideslope, extend the gear and the first notch of flaps.

F. Maintain the glideslope. Use power as required to maintain 90 KIAS while

continuing to maintain the localizer/final approach path.

G. At the FAF inbound, start timer and contact ATC as required.

H. Upon reaching the DA, continue with a stabilized descent to a landing or begin the

missed approach as required.

Non-Precision Approaches A. Cleared to IAF or Vectors: within 3 min slow to 90 KIAS (65% power cruise).


C. Complete the descent/approach checklist. If using autopilot, verify the approach mode

is active.

D. When turning onto the final approach course inbound and verify the HSI is in the

proper mode.

E. .5 nm prior to the Final Approach Fix: extend landing gear and first notch of flaps,

F. At the Final Approach Fix: start the timer, begin stabilized descent to MDA at 90

KIAS, and contact ATC as required.

G. Upon reaching the MDA, level off and use power as required to maintain 90 KIAS

H. If runway in sight and at the VDP continue a stabilized descent to a landing or start a

circle as required.

I. If runway not in sight, continue to the MAP and begin the missed approach


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IFR Circling Approach Execute the approach to the published circling minimums or until runway environment in sight.

A. At the MDA, level off and maintain circling minimums at 100 KIAS

B. When in a position to land initiate descent

C. Leaving the MDA, slow to 90 KIAS, extend 50% flaps

D. On final extend flaps 100% and slow to 77 KIAS

E. Slow to 72 KIAS when landing is assured

Missed Approach / Balked Landing A. Smoothly apply full power

B. Establish climb attitude at VX or VY as required

C. Verify flaps at 25°

D. Turn as required

E. Gear up with a positive rate of climb

F. Maintain VX or VY as required

G. Retract remaining flaps when obstacles cleared or 200’ AGL as required

H. Set and prioritize navigational equipment and follow ATC instructions as required.

a. If following published missed, verify GPS cycled to missed approach guidance.

b. If proceeding to next IAF, activate procedure in GPS

I. Maintain proper climb speed as required to assigned altitude.

Callouts During IFR Operations A. With autopilot in use: “Course/Altitude Capturing” when the appropriate annunciator

starts flashing green.

B. “LPV or LNAV Active” when HSI GPS mode changes to approach mode

C. “Localizer/Course Captured” when intercepting the Localizer/Final Approach Course

D. “Glide Slope Captured” when intercepting the Glide Slope

E. “1000 feet to go” when 1000’ to climb or descend

F. “1000' above” when 1000 feet above field elevation

G. “200' above” when 200 feet above minimums (do not say “minimums” out loud)

H. “100' above” when 100 feet above minimums (do not say “minimums” out loud)

I. “Minimums” when the MDA or DA/DH has been reached

J. “Runway Lights in Sight” or “Runway in Sight” as appropriate

K. “Missed Approach” when executing a missed approach


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Suggested Piper Archer Cross-country Routes by Flight Course

Estimated times exclude start and run-up.

AT-25302

Lesson 8 LAF-CMI-LAF—1.2 hours

LAF-IND-LAF—1.0 hours

LAF-FWA-LAF—1.6 hours

LAF-SBN-LAF—1.5 hours

Lesson 9 LAF-MZZ-LAF—1.1 hours

LAF-IKK-LAF—1.1 hours

LAF-MQJ-LAF—1.1 hours

LAF-ASW-LAF—1.3 hours

Lesson 10 and 11 LAF-HUF-LAF—1.1 hours

LAF-MIE-LAF—1.3 hours

LAF-AID-LAF—1.2 hours

LAF-BMI-LAF—1.7 hours

Lesson 12 LAF-DAY-MIE-LAF—2.4 hours

LAF-SPI-CMI-LAF—2.4 hours

LAF-PIA-BMI-LAF—2.4 hours

LAF-HFY-SBN-LAF—2.5 hours


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Cessna 172S Aircraft Appendix

Cessna IFR Maneuvers
















Vertical “S”


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Vertical Circles


A. Clearing Turns




E. Repeat at 400 ft/min, 300 ft/min, and 200 ft/min, reversing the direction of turn after

each complete 360° turn.



Vertical S1


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A. Clearing Turns










Vertical “S2”, top view


172S




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Cessna IFR Profiles




a. Start a timer









mode.

E. ½ dot above the glideslope, extend the gear and the first notch of flaps. F. Maintain the glideslope. Use power as required to maintain 90 KIAS while continuing to

maintain the localizer/final approach path.






C. Complete the descent/approach checklist. If using autopilot, verify the approach mode is

active.

D. When turning onto the final approach course inbound and verify the HSI is in the proper

mode.


F. At the Final Approach Fix: start the timer, begin stabilized descent to MDA at 90 KIAS,

and contact ATC as required.



circle as required.



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IFR Circling Approach Execute the approach to the published circling minimums or until runway environment in sight.

A. At the MDA, level off and maintain circling minimums at 100 KIAS

B. When in a position to land initiate descent

C. Leaving the MDA, slow to 90 KIAS

D. On final extend remaining flaps and slow to 77 KIAS

E. Slow to 72 KIAS when landing is assured




D. Turn as required








Callouts During IFR Operations A. With autopilot in use: “Course/Altitude Capturing” when the appropriate annunciator













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Suggested Cessna 172 Cross-country Routes by Flight Course

Estimated Times exclude start and run-up.

AT-25302

Lesson 8 LAF-CMI-LAF—1.2 hours



LAF-SBN-LAF—1.5 hours

Lesson 9 LAF-MZZ-LAF—1.1 hours




Lesson 10 and 11 LAF-HUF-LAF—1.1 hours




Lesson 12 LAF-DAY-MIE-LAF—2.4 hours



LAF-HFY-SBN-LAF—2.5 hours


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Piper Arrow Aircraft Appendix

Arrow IFR Maneuvers
















Vertical “S”


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Vertical Circles


A. Clearing Turns




E. Repeat at 400 ft/min, 300 ft/min, and 200 ft/min, reversing the direction of turn after

each complete 360° turn.



Vertical S1


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A. Clearing Turns










Vertical “S2”, Top View


PA-28R




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Arrow IFR Profiles




a. Start a timer









mode.

E. ½ dot above the glideslope, extend the gear and the first notch of flaps. F. Maintain the glideslope. Use power as required to maintain 90 KIAS while

continuing to maintain the localizer/final approach path.






C. Complete the descent/approach checklist. If using autopilot, verify the approach mode

is active.

D. When turning onto the final approach course inbound and verify the HSI is in the

proper mode.


F. At the Final Approach Fix: start the timer, begin stabilized descent to MDA at

90 KIAS, and contact ATC as required.



circle as required.



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IFR Circling Approach A. Execute the approach to the published circling minimums or until runway

environment in sight.

B. At the MDA, level off and maintain circling minimums at 100 KIAS

C. When in a position to land initiate descent

D. Leaving the MDA, slow to 90 KIAS, extend 50% flaps

E. On final extend flaps 100% and slow to 77 KIAS

F. Slow to 72 KIAS when landing is assured




D. Turn as required








Callouts during IFR Operations A. With autopilot in use: “Course/Altitude Capturing” when the appropriate annunciator













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Suggested Piper Arrow Cross-country Routes by Flight Course

Estimated Times exclude start and run-up.

AT-25302

Lesson 8: LAF-CMI-LAF—1.0 hours



LAF-SBN-LAF— 1.4 hours

Lesson 9: LAF-MZZ-LAF—0.9 hours




Lesson 10 and 11: LAF-HUF-LAF—1.0 hours




Lesson 12: LAF-DAY-MIE-LAF—2.1 hours



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