OBJECTIVES
During this lesson, the Chief Flight Instructor, Assistant Chief Flight Instructor or check instructor pilot will conduct the Stage I final check. Through oral examination, written test and flight test, the student will demonstrate the knowledge and skill required by the PTS for the rating held by the student. 

Content:
1) Review
a) Oral examination
i) Pilot&amp;rsquo;s operating handbook
ii) Weight and balance computation
iii) Aircraft performance
iv) Cross-country flight planning - aeronautical charts, compass
v) Weather briefing
vi) Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS)
vii) FAR Parts 1,61,91 and NTSB Part 830
viii) Radio Communications
ix) Emergency equipment and survival gear
x) Areas selected by the Flight Instructor
b) Flight check
i) Maneuvers and tasks as outlined in the current Practical Test Standards for the rating held by the student

COMPLETION STANDARDS
This stage will be complete when the student has passed the Stage I and final written exam, as well as the Stage I final flight check.  The student will demonstrate that he/she is competent to perform all pilot maneuvers outlined in the PTS.