PRE/POST 0.5
DUAL 1.3 (MIN 0.5)

PREREQUISITE
Ground Lesson 15

OBJECTIVES
During this lesson, the student will practice pre-solo maneuvers, concentrating on areas of weakness in preparation for the student&amp;rsquo;s pattern solo. They will be introduced to basic system malfunctions and recovery from low rotor RPM.

Content
REVIEW
A) Weight and Balance Calculations
B) Flight Manual Emergency Procedures

CONSOLIDATE
C) Preflight Checks and Starting
D) Pick-Ups and Set-Downs and Hovering Maneuvers
E) Normal Takeoff and Approach
F) Slopes
G) Air Taxi
H) Autos (Hover, Straight-In, 180) including Power Failure at Altitude
I) Traffic Patterns (including Steep and Shallow Approaches)
J) Rapid Decelerations
K) Settling with Power - recognition and recovery

INTRODUCE 
L) Approach to Touchdown
M) Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
1) Engine and Instrument Gauges 
2) Aircraft lights 
3) Radio 
4) Transponder (if applicable) 
5) Governor (if applicable)
N) Emergencies
1) Fire (Ground/Flight)
2) Warning Light Illumination
O) Recognition and recovery from low rotor RPM

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