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Ensure that questions asked are relative to the aircraft being used for the flight test.
1. Documents
Since the flight test can be done in aircraft ranging from a powered parachute aircraft to a certified aircraft, required documentation will differ.
2. Aircraft Performance and Limitations/Weight and Balance
The candidate may use the operating manual to determine information other than essential performance
speeds listed in the flight test guide as memory items. Record memory item speeds – normal climb
speed(s), stall speed in the landing configuration, normal approach speed(s), never exceed speed – so that
during the flight test the actual speeds flown in the exercises can be assessed. Questions relating to the
operating manual should be “operational” questions, particularly if the conditions of temperature, wind
strength, airport elevation etc. existing at the time of flight test can be utilized.
Weight and Balance is a practical exercise. Relate the weight and balance question to the proposed flight.
The candidate should also be asked to correct an out of C of G situation and questioned to determine understanding of extreme C of G locations and the resulting effect on aircraft handling and performance.
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