OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the student will practice pre-solo maneuvers, concentrating on areas of weakness in preparation for the student&amp;rsquo;s first pattern solo and be introduced to radio navigation.


CONTENT:
Review-
Normal takeoffs and approaches
Steep approaches
Shallow approaches
Approaches to the surface
Hovering - sideward, rearward and turns (air taxi, hover taxi)
Rapid deceleration
Recognition and recovery from low rotor RPM
Hovering autorotation
Slopes
Power failure at altitude
Emergency procedures
Systems and equipment failure and malfunction

Practice-
Areas of student weakness


COMPLETION STANDARDS:
This lesson will be complete when the student has practiced the pre-solo maneuvers listed and demonstrates the skill level required to safely fly the helicopter in solo flight.