Ground Instruction Syllabus Outline
Mountain Flying Factors
Qualities of the Mountain Pilot
Reducing Risk
Required Flight Fundamentals
Ground Lesson 2, Meteorology, Atmospheric Factors, Performance
Upper Level Meteorology and Winds Aloft
Interaction with the Surface
Orographics
Thunderstorms
Density Altitude Review
Performance Calculations Review & Practical Application
Weight and Balance Review; Effects on Performance
Observation and Practice; determining the capabilities of you and your airplane
Galen Hanselman�s �Relative Hazard Index�
Ground Lesson 3, Your Equipment
Tailwheel vs. Tricycle Gear
Tailwheel pros and cons
Tricycle gear pros and cons
Tire Size Matters
Wing Loading, Airfoils, and Horsepower
Flying Technique (Aviating)
Wind Awareness (Navigating Part 1)
Conventions (Navigating Part 2)
Position Reporting (Communicating)
Ground Lesson 5, Landing Sites: Approach, Observe, Assess (AOA)
Approach: Slow Down
Orbit and Assess
Low Passes & �Dragging� the Field
Ground Lesson 6, Short and Soft Field Landings
Basic and Advanced Short Field Landing Technique
Basic and Advanced Soft Field Landing Technique
Real World Back Country Landings; Short and Soft Field Combinations
The Go-Around
Ground Operations
Review effects of high density altitude
Local winds, convective activity, topography and their relationships
Pre Takeoff Planning
Pre-Takeoff Checks
Basic and Advanced Short Field Takeoffs
Basic and Advanced Soft Field Takeoffs
Real World Back Country Takeoffs; Short and Soft Combinations
Ground Lesson 8, Emergencies
Departure Emergencies
Enroute Emergencies
Emergency Landings
Emergency Priorities After Touchdown
Survival Kits
Ground Lesson 9, Let�s Get Dirty!
Back Country Flight Planning
