Turning
Learn to perform medium turns — 30° bank (normal level turn) — onto selected headings in level, climbing, and descending flight.
Preflight Discussion
Aviator.NYC Lesson Plan
Briefing Topics
- Traffic pattern legs
- CTAF, ATIS, Ground, and Tower communication
- Part 61 vs Part 141
- Full checklist flow review
Simulator Session
- Start and Taxi using real weather
- Full Pattern Work — traffic patterns with radio calls
- Radio Phraseology — CTAF and Tower
- Airport Familiarity — KFRG, KCDW, KHPN diagrams
- Evaluate Airports — Class D vs Class C
Debrief
Review crosswind management and flight school evaluation options.
Pilot Preparation
- Visit 1–2 flight schools
- Watch Sporty's Airspace Series
- Study the NYC sectional chart
Skill Items
| Skill | D P 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
|---|---|
| Preflight Inspection | |
| Engine Starting | |
| Taxi & Before Takeoff Check | |
| Radio Communications | |
| Normal Takeoff and Climbs | |
| Gentle Climbing Turns | |
| Revise Effects of Primary Controls | |
| Revise Attitude Selection & Maintenance | |
| Medium Turns | |
| Steep Turns | |
| Slow Flight (With & Without Flaps) | |
| Use Of Trim | |
| Use of Flaps, Mixture, Carb Heat | |
| Revise Entry, Maintaining, Leveling Off from a Descent | |
| Entry, Maintaining, Leveling Off from a Descent | |
| Approach Planning & Altimeter Setting | |
| 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 before revealing the full exchange.
You are in N106ST, 30 miles northwest of Ramona Airport at 6,500 feet, en route to Corona Municipal Airport. Your current heading is 320. You are talking to SoCal Approach on 127.3.
You're already receiving radar services. If the controller gives you a traffic advisory, acknowledge it: "traffic in sight" or "negative contact."
- You (Pilot) "SoCal Approach, november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, three-zero northwest of Ramona, six thousand five hundred, request flight following to Corona Municipal."
- SoCal Approach "november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, SoCal Approach, squawk four-five-two-one."
- You (Pilot) "Squawk four-five-two-one, six-sierra-tango."
- SoCal Approach "november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, radar contact three-zero miles northwest of Ramona, six thousand five hundred. Corona altimeter three-zero-one-two."
- You (Pilot) "Three-zero-one-two, six-sierra-tango."
You are in N106ST, 5 miles northwest of the Mitchell VOR in South Dakota at 7,500 feet, en route to Fort Dodge Regional Airport in Iowa. You'd like flight following but only have a sectional — you need to contact FSS to get the right frequency.
Contact Flight Service and request a frequency for flight following in your area. Include your callsign, position, altitude, destination, and what you need.
- You (Pilot) "Radio, november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, over Mitchell VOR, seven thousand five hundred, en route Fort Dodge. Request frequency for flight following."
- FSS (Radio) "november-one-zero-six-sierra-tango, Radio, contact Minneapolis Center on one-two-four point zero for flight following."
- You (Pilot) "One-two-four point zero, six-sierra-tango. Thank you."
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.