Prerequisites For Flight Test

Objective

• To review all previous instruction to insure that the student has developed the high degree of understanding and proficiency necessary for safe operation of a hot air balloon under a variety of conditions and to insure the student meets all knowledge and skill requirements of the FAA Practical Test Standards.

Elements

• Discussion of each task required by the Practical Test Standards to insure the student's understanding of the task
• Review of those items which are found deficient
• Dual flight to cover those tasks contained in the Practical Test Standards

Equipment

• FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) for hot air balloon
• All reference materials and publications listed as authority in the PTS
• Airworthy balloon

Instructor’s Actions

• Ground school class to review knowledge required by each task of the PTS
• Dual flight to perform each task listed in the PTS
• Prepare application for student's flight test and make all necessary endorsements in his pilot log book

Student's Actions

• Pre-flight Discussion
• Respond to instructor's questions
  • Demonstrate knowledge of PTS tasks and what will be required of you
  • Demonstrate knowledge of those questions and subjects answered incorrectly on the FAA written test
  • Ask questions about subjects on which you need help.
• Dual flight
  • Review and practice tasks required by PTS
  • Post-flight discussion

Completion Standards

The student shall demonstrate the knowledge and ability necessary to successfully perform each PTS task within the balloon's performance capability, executing emergency procedures and maneuvers, piloting the balloon with smoothness and accuracy, exercising good judgment, applying aeronautical knowledge and showing mastery of the balloon with the successful outcome of a task never seriously in doubt.