Power Hour Lesson Outlines

Outline:

1. Additional Aircraft Authorizations

   • This section introduces other aircraft authorization requirements.

2. Cirrus Training – High Performance Airplanes: Life in the Fast Lane

   • Overview of the training program for high-performance airplanes, with a focus on Cirrus aircraft.

3. What is a high-performance airplane?

   • Definition of a high-performance airplane as per the FAA and general pilot understanding. It includes attributes like a powerplant over 200 HP, retractable gear, and advanced avionics.

4. What is the SR20 and SR22?

   • Explanation of Cirrus SR20 and SR22 models, with specific details on engine power (200-215 HP for SR20 and 310 HP for SR22) and features like fixed gear.

5. FAA Requirements for PIC (Pilot in Command)

   • Overview of FAA requirements, including the high-performance endorsement (61.31(f)) for a pilot to fly these airplanes.

6. Parachute – CAPS (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System)

   • Discussion of the CAPS system, which is designed to assist in emergency recovery, especially in spin conditions that may be difficult for an average pilot to recover from.

7. Cuff Wing Design

   • Description of the wing design used in Cirrus aircraft to improve aileron effectiveness when one wing is stalled. This design uses a cuff to separate the incidence between inboard and outboard wings.

8. Transitioning into Fast Airplanes

   • Key principles for transitioning to high-speed aircraft, including power and attitude relationship to performance, speed limitations, and drag devices.

9. Speeds and Configurations for VFR Pattern and Landing

   • Focus on managing speeds and configurations when flying VFR (Visual Flight Rules) patterns and landings in fast aircraft.

10. Go-Around Characteristics

    • How to handle go-arounds, including power management and handling reduced power conditions.

11. Dissipating Energy

    • Techniques for dissipating energy during various flight phases, particularly in high-performance aircraft.

12. Managing Speeds for VFR and IFR

    • Managing the aircraft between different speeds like 250 knots in VFR and 140 knots for an IFR approach.

13. Over-Reliance on Autopilot

    • Discussion about the importance of hand-flying and not overly relying on autopilot systems in fast airplanes.

14. Airline Flight Crew Skills

    • Reference to airline flight crews, emphasizing their capability to hand-fly aircraft effectively.

15. Resources for Cirrus Airplanes

    • Mention of resources for training on Cirrus aircraft, including the Cirrus iFOM, Cirrus Approach courses, COPA forums, and specific training courses (e.g., CAPS, Garmin Avionics).