Document: Private Pilot Training Notes

Aircraft: Cessna 172/R

Version: 1.00
Author: Nick Elsey
Last Modified: July 16, 2002

Summary
This document is a collection of various bits of information that I accumulated during my private
pilot ground and flight training work, which I found difficult to commit to memory and therefore felt
the need for somewhere to put it all down on paper. These are my ‘Cliff Notes’ for private pilot
training.

Disclaimer
This document is provided 'as is'. I make no warranty, explicit or implied, as to the completeness,
accuracy or usefulness of this document. This document is in no way intended to be a
comprehensive review of the FAA Practical test Standards for ground work. You should always
consult the original documents (AIM, FAR, POH, etc.) for accurate information.

Contents
Solo Flight – PTS Maneuvers ...............................................................................................2
Before Every Maneuver: ........................................................................................................................ 2
Group 1: Takeoff and Landings ............................................................................................................ 2
Group 2: Emergencies, Stalls and Slow Flight .................................................................................... 2
Group 3: Turns, Ground Reference and Navigation............................................................................ 3
Group 4: Other Maneuvers .................................................................................................................... 3

Miscellaneous Information ..................................................................................................4

Weight and Balance ............................................................................................................................... 4
Cessna 172/R Airspeeds........................................................................................................................ 4
Compass Errors ..................................................................................................................................... 4
VFR Required Equipment List (91.205) ................................................................................................ 4
Light Signals........................................................................................................................................... 4
Using the Radio ...................................................................................................................................... 4

Weather and Other Flight Affecting Factors? .....................................................................5

Am I Ready to Fly? ................................................................................................................................. 5
Getting a Weather Brief ......................................................................................................................... 5
Weather Sources – Forecasts ............................................................................................................... 5
Weather Sources – Observations ......................................................................................................... 5

Airspace Information ...........................................................................................................6

Graphical Airspace Summary ............................................................................................................... 7
Other Airspace Information................................................................................................................... 8

Practical Test Check List ....................................................................................................9

Personal Equipment............................................................................................................................... 9
Log Book Endorsements....................................................................................................................... 9
An Airworthy Airplane: .......................................................................................................................... 9

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 SOLO FLIGHT – PTS MANEUVERS
This section is intended to be used as an in-flight check list while flying solo and working to improve your PTS maneuvers. I’ve
split them up into groups, each of which can be accomplished in a couple of hours of flying.

Before Every Maneuver:

0
Do two 90 clearing turns and then… Group 2: Emergencies, Stalls and Slow Flight
Cabin Flow Check: Note: A 3,500’ AGL ceiling is recommended for some of these
! Cabin secure - seats & belts. maneuvers.
! Fuel selector to both, fuel cut-off check. Emergency Landing
! Flaps as required. ! Airspeed to 65 KIAS (±10).
! Mixture to rich. Check engine gauges. ! Select landing area and upwind direction. Turn towards it.
! Check directional gyro. ! Use checklist to identify the problem.
! Lights (landing, strobe, navigation) as required. ! Use flaps when field is assured.
Emergency Descent
Group 1: Takeoff and Landings ! Flow checks & clearing turns.
Normal & Cross Wind Take Off ! Power to idle, full flaps (make sure in white arc).
! Set heading bug for wind direction. ! Descend at 80 knots.
! Use decreasing aileron as speed increases Power Off Stall
! Stay on the center line. ! Flow checks and clearing turns. Enter at least 3,000 AGL.
! Coordinated climb at 75 KIAS (+10/-5). ! Slow to 65 KIAS, full flaps.
Normal & Cross Wind Landings ! Power to slowly idle, pitch up - stay coordinated!
0
! Flow checks downwind at 1,000’ AGL. Set hdg. bug for wind. ! Maintain heading ±10 .
!
0
Abeam runway → 1400 RPM, flaps to 10 below 100 KIAS ! Announce first signs of stall (buffeting, stall warning, etc.).
! 65 KIAS (+10/-5), full flaps on final ! Recover ASAP after stall breaks.
0
! Pick aim point, keep it in same position in window. ! Full pitch, pitch down to horizon. Flaps to 20 .
0
! Round-out at 20’. Pwr slowly to idle. Start looking down rwy. ! Flaps to 10 at 65 KIAS, up at 75 KIAS. Climb to orig alt.
! Flare at 1’ to 3’ and hold nose up. Variations:
0 0 0
! On landing -> Flaps up. Increasing aileron for x-wind. ! Turning: 30 bank max (maintain +0 /-10 bank). Recover
! Keep to the center line! using rudder only.
Soft Field Take Off Power On Stall
!
0
10 flaps during before-takeoff checklist. ! Flow checks and clearing turns. Enter at least 3,000 AGL.
! Taxi - don’t use brakes, don’t stop, don’t clear final. ! Power to, 1500 RPM, airspeed to 60 KIAS
! Power up. Nose UP ASAP, not too high. ! Pitch up, power to full, stay coordinated!
0
! At 55 KIAS, level off in ground effect as soon as off runway. ! Maintain heading ±10 .
! Accelerate to 75 KIAS and climb (+10/-5). ! Announce first signs of stall (buffeting, stall warning, etc.).
! Retract flaps once in climb. Maintain VY! ! Recover ASAP after stall breaks – decrease pitch attitude.
Soft Field Landing ! Descend to original altitude.
! Flow checks downwind at 1,000’ AGL. Set hdg. bug for wind. Recovery:
! Full flaps, 62 KIAS (+10/-5) on final. ! Pitch down to horizon
! Once runway assured, power to 1,200 RPM rather than idle. ! Pitch → 75 KIAS for recovery climb
! Power to idle on wheels down. Increasing aileron for x-wind. Variations:
0
! Keep the nose up as long as possible! ! Stall during 10 turns. Recover using rudder only.
! Don’t retract flaps until clear the runway and checked. Slow Flight
Short Field Landing ! Flow checks and clearing turns.
! Flow checks downwind at 1,000’ AGL. Set hdg. bug for wind. ! Enter & maintain at least 1,500 AGL.
! Full flaps, 62 KIAS (+10/-5) on final. Watch the speed! ! Slow to 55 KIAS (+10/-5), full flaps (will need more power to
! Power to idle when runway assured. maintain airspeed).
0
! Flaps up, brake hard, nose on ASAP after wheels down. ! Maintain altitude ±100’, heading ±15 , airspeed +10/-5 knots.
! Increasing aileron for x-wind Variations:
0 0
Short Field Take Off ! Turns – maintain altitude ±100’, angle of bank +0 /-10 ,
0
!
0
10 flaps during before-takeoff checklist. airspeed +10/-5 knots. Bank not to exceed 30 . roll out on
0
! Taxi into position. Brakes, full power. Check instruments. heading ±10 .
! Rotate at 57 KIAS and clear obstacles. ! Climbs & descents. Level off ±100’. Turns while climbing or
0
! Accelerate to 75 KIAS and climb (+10/-5). descending not to exceed 20 .
! Retract flaps once in climb. Maintain VY!
Forward Slips to Landing
! Power to idle, pitch for 65 KIAS, full flaps
! Turn into wind, opposite rudder.
Go Around
0
! Power to full, flaps to 20 immediately.
! Pitch for 75 KIAS and climb (+10/-5).
0
! Flaps to 10 when obstacles cleared.
! Flaps up. Maintain 75 KIAS (don’t accelerate!).

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 Group 3: Turns, Ground Reference and Group 4: Other Maneuvers
Navigation These are not in the PTS, or cannot be accomplished during solo
Steep Turns flight.
! Flow checks & clearing turns.
! At least 1,500 AGL. Airspeed 95 KIAS Instrument Flight
0
0 0 0
! 45 bank (±5 ). Roll out on heading (±10 ). Reverse direction. ! Straight & level flight: Maintain altitude ±200’, heading ±20 ,
! Maintain altitude ±100’, airspeed ±10 knots. airspeed ±10 knots.
Variations: ! Constant Airspeed Climbs & Descents: Level off at altitude
0
! Steep turn during slow flight. ±200’, heading ±20 , airspeed ±10 knots.
Rectangular Course ! Turns to Headings: Standard rate turn. Roll out on heading
! Flow checks, clearing turns & pick landing point. ±200. Maintain altitude ±200’, airspeed ±10 knots.
! Determine wind direction & speed. ! Recovery from unusual attitudes:
!
0
Enter on 45 to downwind at 1,200 MSL (1,000 AGL) at Nose high – power up, pitch down and wings level.
95 KIAS. Nose low – power idle, wings level, then pitch up.
! Ground track ½ mile from field – half way up wing strut. Elevator Trim Stall
! Exit at entry point. ! Setup for slow flight.
! Maintain altitude ±100’, airspeed ±10 knots. ! Trim for full nose up.
S-Turns ! Power to idle. Descend at 500 fpm.
! Flow checks, clearing turns & pick landing point. ! Full power – pitch up to go around attitude. Don’t allow nose
! Determine wind direction & speed. to go too high.
! Enter on downwind at 1,000 MSL (800 AGL) at 95 KIAS with ! Allow to stall. Neutralize ailerons and use rudder to correct
first turn to left. only! Don’t allow nose to pitch up again during recovery.
! Wings level on crossing line.
! Reverse direction and exit at entry point. Other Maneuvers Favored by your FAA Examiner!
! Maintain altitude ±100’, airspeed ±10 knots.
Turns Around a Point
! Flow checks, clearing turns & pick landing point.
! Determine wind direction & speed.
! Enter on downwind at 1,000 MSL (800 AGL) at 95 KIAS with
first turn to left.
0
! Steepest bank no more than 45 .
! Two turns and exit at entry point.
! Maintain altitude ±100’, airspeed ±10 knots.
Pilotage
! Follows planned course solely by reference to landmarks.
! Relate landmarks to chart symbols.
! Navigate by pre-computed headings, ground speeds &
elapsed time.
! Corrects for planned / actual fuel, GS and headings.
! Verify position to within 3 NM at all times.
! Arrive at ETA ±5 minutes.
0
! Maintain altitude ±200’, heading ±15 .
Navigation Systems
! Select and identify navigation facility.
! Location position by radials, bearings or coordinates.
! Intercept & track radial or bearing.
! Recognize station passage, loss of signal.
! Maintain altitude ±200’.

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 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Weight and Balance Using the Radio

Weight to be Moved Distance CG Moved FSS: Open Flight Plan
=
Aircraft Weight Distance Between Arm Locations You # [FSS name] radio, Cessna [call sign], receiving
[outlet frequency]. {Wait}
FSS $ [call sign] Standby / Proceed.
Cessna 172/R Airspeeds You # Request activate VFR flight plan to [destination], off at
VS0 33 KIAS Stall speed w/ full flaps (lower white arc) [minutes] past the hour, [call sign]
FSS $ [call sign] Roger, flight plan activated, monitor [airport]
VFE 85 KIAS Max speed w/ full flaps (upper white arc)
ASOS / ATIS…
VS1 44 KIAS Stall speed no flaps (lower green arc)
VNO 129 Max structural cruising speed calm air You # Monitoring [airport] ASOS / ATIS, [call sign].
KIAS (bottom yellow arc) #McMinnville radio, Cessna
$ 14P go ahead.
VA 99 KIAS Maneuvering speed 9514P, receiving 122.45
VNE 163 Never exceed speed (top yellow arc) #Request activate VFR $ 14P roger, flight plan
KIAS flight plan to Kelso, off at 15 activated, monitor Portland
VX 57 KIAS Best angle of climb minutes past the hour, 14P ATIS on 128.35.
VY 79 KIAS Best rate of climb (at sea level) # Monitoring Portland ATIS,
END
14P
ATC: Request Flight Following
Compass Errors You # [Airport] approach, Cessna [call sign], with request.
Accel On E/W hdgs: Accelerates North Deaccelerates South {Wait}
Turn On N/S hdgs: Overshoots South Undershoots North ATC $ [call sign] Standby / Proceed.
You # Cessna 172, currently [position relative to NavAid],
[altitude] / [climbing thru current alt to final alt],VFR to
VFR Required Equipment List (91.205) [destination], request flight following. [call sign]
ATC $ [call sign], Rodger, squawk [code].
Day (MOST FATAL ACE) Night (FLAPS) You # Squawk [code], [call sign].
Manifold Pressure Indicator Fuses #Portland approach,
$ 9514P go ahead.
Cessna 9514P, with request.
Oil Pressure Gauge Landing Lights (only for hire)
#Cessna 172, currently 10
Seat Belt/Shoulder Harness Anti Collision Lights (all craft) miles out on 80 radial from
Tachometer Position Lights Newberg VOR, climbing thru 3
$ 9514P, squawk 0134.
thousand for 4 thousand 500
Fuel Quantity Gauge Source of Power hundred. VFR to Kelso. Request
Altimeter flight following, 9514P
$ 9514P, radar contact
Temp. Gauge (Oil/Water) # Squawk 0134, 9514P
established.
Air Speed Indicator # Rodger, 9514P END
Landing Gear Position Indc. ATC: Frequency Change / Handoff
Anti Collision Lights (post ’96) ATC $ [call sign] contact [service] on [freq].
Compass You # [freq], [call sign], g’day.
ELT You # {Change frequencies and listen before transmitting}
You # [service], [call sign] with you at [current alt.].
Also – Floatation gear and flares if operated for hire off shore.
ATC: Request Clearance
You # [Airport] approach, Cessna [call sign]
Light Signals ATC $ [call sign] Standby / Proceed.
Signal Surface In Flight You # Cessna 172, Currently [position relative to NavAid /
Steady Green OK to take off OK to land waypoint], at [altitude], inbound for landing [call sign].
Flashing Green OK to Taxi Return to Land ATC $ [call sign], Rodger….{May give squawk code, vector,
position reporting procedures}
Steady Red Stop Continue circle
Flashing Red Clear the runway Unsafe-don’t land You # [Repeat clearance details], [call sign].
Flashing White Return to starting p --- #Portland approach,
$ 9514P go ahead.
Red / Green Exercise caution Exercise caution Cessna 9514P, with request.
#Cessna 172, currently
over Lake Oswego at 4 $ 9514P, squawk 0134,
thousand, inbound for report position 2 miles south.
landing, 9514P
# Squawk 0134, report 2 $ 9514P, radar contact
miles south, 9514P established.
# Rodger, 9514P END

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 WEATHER AND OTHER FLIGHT AFFECTING FACTORS?

Am I Ready to Fly?
Weather Sources – Observations
I’M SAFE PAVE METAR: Routine weather observation from human observers,
Illness Pilot plus AWOS and ASOS data.
Medication Aircraft SPECI: Non-routine weather observation
enVironment PIREP: En-route pilot report
Stress
External pressure AWOS: Automated Weather Observing System. Various levels
Alcohol provide different amounts of data. VHF access.
Fatigue ASOS: Automated Surface Observing System. Newer than
Emotion AWOS. VHF and phone access.
Weather Depiction Chart: Summarizes METAR data,
Getting a Weather Brief showing sky and visibility data. Indicates areas of MVFR and
Be prepared to give for a standard briefing IFR.
(1) Pilot
Radar Summary Chart: Summarizes radar detected
(2) Aircraft call sign
(3) VFR Flight precipitation data, esp. thunderstorms, etc. Shows intensity,
(4) Departure Point & route type, height, direction and speed.
(5) Destination Radar Weather Report: Text version of the Radar Summary
(6) Type of aircraft Chart.
(7) Departure time EFAS: En-route Flight Advisory Service. Provided by Flight
(8) Estimated Time En-route Watch (122.0), gives data on actual weather, winds,
And you will get: turbulence, icing, thunderstorm activity, etc. along route. Also
(1) Adverse conditions (SIGMETS, Cnv SIGMETS, AIRMETS) allow pilots to report same (PIREPs). Transmits AIRMETS,
(2) Overall Synopsis SIGMETS and Convective SIGMETS.
(3) Current weather (METARS) TWEB: Transcribed Weather Broadcasts. Continuous
(4) Pilot Reports
recordings of weather & aeronautical information, transmitted
(5) Forecast Weather (TAF - En-route & destination)
from some VORs and NDBs. Mainly route orientated, includes
(6) Winds Aloft
forecasts also.
(7) NOTAMS
AIRMET: Airmen’s Meteorological Information. Information
Weather Sources – Forecasts pertinent to small single aircraft on: icing & freezing (AIRMET
Zulu); turbulence, winds & wind shear (AIRMET Tango); IFR
FA: Area Forecasts (e.g. San Francisco for western states). 12
conditions, visibility and mountain obscurement (AIRMET
hour forecast with addition 6 hour outlook.
Sierra). Issued every 6 hours or as required.
TAF: Terminal Aerodrome Forecast: 24 hour forecast for
SIGMET: Significant Meteorological Information. Information
selected airports.
pertinent to all pilots on: severe / extreme turbulence not
FD: Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast. associated with thunderstorms; severe icing (other than TS);
Prognostic Charts: Significant Weather Prognostic Charts. dust-storms, sand-storms & volcanic ash reducing vis to <3m;
Four panels showing weather from the surface up to FL240 volcanic eruption. Issued as needed.
(top 2 charts), and surface weather (lower two), for 12 hours Convective SIGMET: Significant Meteorological Information,
hence (left two) and for 24 hours hence (right two). Upper pertinent to all pilots on thunderstorms (due to surface winds >
panels show sky & visibility conditions, turbulence & freezing. 50 kts; ¾” or larger hail), embedded thunderstorms, a line of
Lower panels show highs, lows, fronts and other significant thunderstorms and tornadoes. Issued at 55 past each hour,
weather. valid for 2 hours with additional 4 hour outlook. Issued for each
TWEB: See below. of 3 regions.
HIWAS: Hazardous InFlight Weather Advisory Service.
Continuous broadcast of all in flight weather advisories
(SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, AIRMET and urgent PIREPs).

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 AIRSPACE INFORMATION
Class G Class E Class D Class C Class B Class A
[2]
“Go for it” “Elsewhere” “Dialogue” “Crowded” “Busy” “Altidtude”
Category <— Uncontrolled —> <————————————————————————— Controlled —————————————————————————>
Upper: Upper: 18,000’ MSL Ground to MSL ceiling, Normally GL to 4,000 AGL Various. Look for
! Below controlled airspace Lower: indicated by box: indicated MSL limits:
(surface area) and 1,200’ to 18,000’ MSL (Fl 180)
! 14,500’ MSL ! 1,200 AGL+ (blue fuzzy
! 1,500’ AGL (if GL 4,000 AGL (shelf), but look
o/s tire tread) to 60,000’ MSL (FL
Altitude limits 14,500+ MSL) for indicated MSL altitudes:
! 1,200 AGL (blue fuzzy) 600). Use pressure
Lower: ! 700’ AGL (magenta fuzzy)
altitude.
! Ground ! GL (magenta dashed line) (normally 2,500’ AGL). [-48] Typically 6,000 to 8,000
Also above FL 600. indicates up to 4,799 AGL. AGL.
Solid magenta line.
All airspace not Indicated boundaries. Solid blue line. Outer limit
Lateral limits [3] Blue dashed line. Surface normally 5 nm, Everywhere
designated as controlled Also victor airways typically 15 to 30 nm.
shelf 10 nm.
2-way Radio? No No Yes
Mode C required within Mode C required, also
Transponder
[1] None Use it if you have it lateral limits and up to from 30 nm out and up to Mode C required
requirements
10,000 MSL 10,000 MSL.
Radio contact (in outer
Before you can enter No requirements No requirements Radio contact w/ tower ATC Clearance N/A - no VFR!
area)
Tower provides safe
Tower provides ATC
VFR separation if time traffic flow on & near Tower provides ATC ATC full tracking and
Services Weather reporting only separation for all aircraft.
allows airport. No VFR separation for all aircraft separation
Some VFR separation.
separation in air.
Ground visibility 3 SM and cloud ceiling 1,000+ AGL (special VFR may be available)
VFR limits No limits Private pilot (poss. students N/A - no VFR!
w/ endorsement)
250 KIAS below 10,000 MSL.
Speed limit 200 KIAS in VFR airspace None
200 KIAS 2,500’ AGL & 4 nm out above & below class B

Class G Class E Class D, C and B

! Day 0-1,200 AGL: Clear of clouds ! <FL 100: ↓500 ↑1000 ↔2000
[4]
! Night 0-1,200 AGL: ↓500 ↑1000 ↔2000 ! FL 100+: ↓1000 ↑1000 ↔1 sm 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horiz,
VFR Cloud clearance
! 1,200 AGL to 9,999 MSL: ↓500 ↑1000 ↔2000 except class B (clear of clouds).
! 1,200 AGL+ & FL100+: ↓1000 ↑1000 ↔1 sm
! 0-1,200 AGL: 1 sm day, 3 sm night ! <FL 100: 3 sm
VFR visibility ! 1,200 AGL to FL 100: 1 sm day, 3 sm night ! FL 100+: 5 sm 3 statute miles
! 1,200 AGL+ & FL 100+: 5 sm
Always 500’ below, 1000’ above, 2000’ horizontal, and 3 sm visibility, except:
In Summary ! Class B: Clear of clouds # Class G, above 10,000 MSL and 1,200 AGL: 1000, 1000, 1 sm and 5 sm visibility
" Class E, above 10,000 MSL: 1000, 1000, 1 sm and 5 sm visibility $ Class G, day, 1200 AGL to 10,000 MSL: 500, 1000, 2000 and 1 sm visibility
% Class G, day, up to 1200 AGL: Clear of clouds and 1 sm visibility
Notes
1. Mode C transponder required in all airspace at or above 10,000’ MSL, excluding airspace at or below 2,500 AGL.
2. Part time airports revert to class E surface area outside operating hours.
3. Victor airways are 1,200 AGL to 18,000 MSL and 4 nm either side and are designated class E.
4. Can be 1 to 3 sm visibility and clear of clouds in class G at night if in traffic pattern and within ½ m of runway.
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 Graphical Airspace Summary

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 Other Airspace Information

Special Use Airspace Areas Airspace Notes

Prohibited: Entry not allowed at any time. Areas such as over
the White House.
Restricted: Invisible hazards, missiles, gunnery, etc. Entry
prohibited during operating hours.
Warning: Invisible hazards, missiles, gunnery, etc. 3 to 12 nm
of shore. Access not restricted, but vigilance required.
Military Operation (MOA): High density training. Access not
restricted, but vigilance required.
Alert: Pilot training or other unusual activities. Access not
restricted, but vigilance required.
National Security: See NOTAMs and charts for details.
Special Conservation: Wildlife, etc. Fly at least 2,000 AGL.
Airport Advisory: Within 10 nm of an airport with a onsite
FSS.
Terminal Radar Service (TRSA): Provides aircraft advisory
information. See charcoal line on chart for limits.
Military Training Routes: High speed (excess of 250 knots)
aircraft. 3 digit # if over 1500 AGL, 4 digit otherwise. IR for IFR
flights, VR for VFR flights.

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 PRACTICAL TEST CHECK LIST
So, you think you’re ready for the FAA check ride? Well, don’t forget:

Personal Equipment
& Hood or foggles
& Watch
& Current aeronautical charts
& E6B computer
& Plotter
& Completed flight plan
& Completed flight navigation Log with weight & balance data
& Current AIM
& Current Airport Facility Directory
& Other ‘appropriate publications’
& Personal Records
& Photo Identification with signature
& Pilot Certificate
& Current medical certificate
& Completed 8710-1 form with instructor sign off
& Airman knowledge test report with instructor sign off on missed questions (FAR 61.105(b))
& Examiner’s fee / check book

Log Book Endorsements

& Instructor endorsement for FAR 61.105(a) – ground training
& Instructor endorsement for FAR 61.107(a) – flight proficiency
And logbook must show the following aeronautical experience (FAR 61.109):
& 3 hours cross country training'
& 3 hours night flying training(, that includes:
& One cross country flight over 100 nm distance)
& 10 take offs and landings to a full stop*
& 3 hours of instrument flying%
& 3 hours of flight training in the past 60 days prior to the test+
& 10 hours of solo flight, including,
& 5 hours of solo cross country-
& One solo cross country flight over 150 nm, with full stop landings at a minimum of 3 points, and one segment of at
least 50 nm. .
& 3 take off and landings to a full stop at an airport with a control tower. /
Note – Suggest you pencil in the circled numbers above next to the relevant logbook entries.

An Airworthy Airplane:
Airplane Documents
& Airworthiness Certificate
& Registration Certificate
& Operating Limitations
& Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Airplane Maintenance Records
& Airframe Logbook
& Engine Logbook
& Proof of 100 hour inspection
& Proof of annual inspection
& Proof of ELT inspection (last 12 months)
& Proof of Transponder inspection (last 24 months)

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