Climbing
Learn to establish and maintain a climb at a specified airspeed, in various configurations, and to level off at a specified altitude. Understand the factors that determine climb performance and when to use different climb techniques.
Preflight Discussion
Aviator.NYC Lesson Plan
Briefing Topics
- Aircraft systems: electrical, engine, fuel, flight controls
- Performance charts
- ForeFlight features
- IACRA Student Pilot Certificate
Simulator Session
- Systems Brief — engine, magnetos, avionics, fuel selector
- Checklist Review — before-start, run-up, takeoff flow
- Performance Takeoffs — heavy and short-field conditions
- Climb and Turn — Vy, pitch control
- Return to Airport with radio calls
Debrief
Review performance strategy and begin IACRA application.
Milestone
Apply for Student Pilot Certificate via IACRA.
Pilot Preparation
- Complete IACRA application and obtain FTN
- Watch Sporty's instrument videos
- Read AFH Chapter 6
Skill Items
| Skill | D P 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
|---|---|
| Use of Checklists | |
| Preflight Inspection | |
| Engine Starting | |
| Radio Communications | |
| Taxiing Crosswind & Taxi Checks | |
| Before Takeoff Check | |
| Normal Takeoff and Climbs | |
| Entry, Maintaining, Leveling Off from A Climb | |
| Revise Effects of Primary Controls | |
| Revise Attitude Selection & Maintenance | |
| Straight & Level Flight | |
| Use Of Trim | |
| Coordinated Return to Straight & Level | |
| Entry, Maintaining, Leveling Off from a Descent | |
| Descent & Approach Planning | |
| Normal Landing | |
| After Landing Parking and Securing |
Radio Communication Scenarios
Practice VFR radio calls for this lesson. Listen to the scenario, then formulate your response.
You are in N106ST, stopped in the run-up area adjacent to Runway 14 at Mansfield Lahm Municipal. You've finished your pre-takeoff checklist and are ready to depart. Contact the tower.
Request takeoff from the tower. Include: tower name, your callsign, your position (holding short or in run-up), and "ready for departure" with direction of flight if applicable.
- You (Pilot)"Mansfield Tower, november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, holding short runway one-four, ready for departure to the northwest."
- Mansfield Tower"november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, runway one-four, cleared for takeoff. Left turn approved."
- You (Pilot)"Cleared for takeoff runway one-four, left turn approved, six-sierra-tango."
You have just taken off from Daytona Beach International in N106ST and are about to leave the tower controller's area. Your clearance was to fly heading 280, climb and maintain 2,500 feet, expect 4,500 within 10 minutes. Departure frequency is 125.8, squawk 5112. Wait for tower's handoff instruction, then check in with departure.
After the tower hands you off, check in on the departure frequency. Include: facility name, your callsign, and your current altitude.
- ATC (Tower)"november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, contact Daytona Departure one-two-five point eight."
- You (Pilot)"One-two-five point eight, six-sierra-tango."
- You (on Departure)"Daytona Departure, november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, one thousand two hundred climbing two thousand five hundred."
- Daytona Departure"november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, Daytona Departure, radar contact. Climb and maintain four thousand five hundred."
- You (Pilot)"Climb and maintain four thousand five hundred, six-sierra-tango."
These lesson plans are provided as supplementary training guidance only. They do not supersede FAA publications, aircraft manufacturer documentation, or your instructor's direction. Always refer to the FAA Instrument Flying Handbook, Airplane Flying Handbook, AIM, and applicable POH/AFM as the official sources.