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Here are things that I think the system should extra emphasize to the private pilots. Extra emphasis would mean multiple times, using videos, articles, real examples of accidents, and actual flying. I think someone should write an article about these topics, which we (CFIs, this forum, AOPA, EAA...) can then recommend to all new pilots.
Please add yours if you'd like:
1. Flying into IMC:
- Show student pilots what happens (and how quickly) if you fly into IMC (there are youtube videos).
- Emphasize they can always deviate to avoid clouds, even if they do not have time to get a vector from ATC. They should try to inform the ATC before they do it, but it's not a requirement if they are too busy.
- Ensure you get a weather briefing every single XC flight. Even if everything looks good, getting a second opinion from a briefer is better, and it only takes a few minutes.
- Emphasize that VFR at night has a higher risk of flying into IMC.
2. How higher elevation airports affect plane ops:
- Must lean the engine for best performance (NA engines)
- How DA degrades climb performance of an NA engine
3. Slow and uncoordinated flight in the pattern:
- Go over several scenarios, especially with strong crosswinds and base-to-final turns
4. Fuel burn goes by time and not distance. Have a reliable way to know your fuel burn, or be super conservative.
5. Experience plane performance at gross weight and/or with aft CG, and emphasize how it gets worse over gross and at higher DAs
Please add yours if you'd like:
1. Flying into IMC:
- Show student pilots what happens (and how quickly) if you fly into IMC (there are youtube videos).
- Emphasize they can always deviate to avoid clouds, even if they do not have time to get a vector from ATC. They should try to inform the ATC before they do it, but it's not a requirement if they are too busy.
- Ensure you get a weather briefing every single XC flight. Even if everything looks good, getting a second opinion from a briefer is better, and it only takes a few minutes.
- Emphasize that VFR at night has a higher risk of flying into IMC.
2. How higher elevation airports affect plane ops:
- Must lean the engine for best performance (NA engines)
- How DA degrades climb performance of an NA engine
3. Slow and uncoordinated flight in the pattern:
- Go over several scenarios, especially with strong crosswinds and base-to-final turns
4. Fuel burn goes by time and not distance. Have a reliable way to know your fuel burn, or be super conservative.
5. Experience plane performance at gross weight and/or with aft CG, and emphasize how it gets worse over gross and at higher DAs