Long briefing &amp;ndash; Climbing and Descending 
&amp;bull;	Aerodynamic forces acting on the aeroplane during climb and descent
&amp;bull;	Attitude flying
&amp;bull;	Power + attitude + configuration = performance
&amp;bull;	Maintenance of straight flight during climb and descent
&amp;bull;	Entry and levelling off sequence (e.g. Power, Attitude, Trim - Attitude, Power, Trim)
&amp;bull;	Normal, best rate (Vy) and best angle (Vx) climbs
&amp;bull;	Climb performance - effect of power, wind and aeroplane configuration
&amp;bull;	Glide performance - best glide speed, effect of aeroplane configuration, weight and wind
&amp;bull;	Descending at various airspeeds, effect of power &amp; flap
&amp;bull;	Instrument indications
&amp;bull;	Application in flight
Underpinning knowledge 
&amp;bull;	Review/expand previously introduced knowledge as required
&amp;bull;	Typical aeroplane performance characteristics &amp; the effect of local weather conditions [A1 4(e)]
&amp;bull;	Factors affecting take-off and initial climb performance [A2 4(b)]
&amp;bull;	Aeroplane performance [A3 4(e)]
&amp;bull;	Engine considerations during prolonged climbing and descending [A3 4(l)]
&amp;bull;	Aircraft performance in a glide (straight and turning) [A6 4(i)]
HF &amp; NTS
&amp;bull;	Fitness for flight
&amp;bull;	Use of checklists [NTS2 4(h)]
&amp;bull;	Principles of &amp;lsquo;see and avoid&amp;rsquo;
&amp;bull;	Visual limitations
&amp;bull;	Visual scan technique - use of clock code
&amp;bull;	Lookout technique prior to and during climb and descent
&amp;bull;	Monitor engine temperature and pressure
&amp;bull;	Hand over/take over technique (e.g. &amp;lsquo;I have control &amp;ndash; you have control&amp;rsquo;)
&amp;bull;	Control technique
Pre-flight briefing
&amp;bull;	Review flight sequences, what to expect, see &amp; do
&amp;bull;	Check essential knowledge
&amp;bull;	Reinforce threat &amp; error management
&amp;bull;	Reinforce significant airmanship points