Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slips To Landing Lesson Plan

Introduction

Schedule

Topic:

Time:

Part 1, Introduction:

0:05

Part 2, Forward Slip to a Landing:

0:10

Part 3, Forward Slip to a Landing Risk Management:

0:10

Part 4, Forward Slip to a Landing Guided Scenario(s):

0:15

Part 5, Conclude Lesson:

0:10

Remotivation/Closure:

0:05

Total Ground Time:

0:00
Attention Getter:
- Research and present a mishap case study:
  - Approach and Landing Case Sudies.
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.
Motivator:
- A slip is a cross-control procedure where you are using "wing-low, top-rudder" to track the aircraft straight for altitude loss (forward-slip) or crosswind compensation (side-slip)
  - In doing this, you will need to lower the nose as the increase in drag without an increase in thrust will cause a rapid loss of airspeed, risking a stall
  - Simply stated, the higher the angle of bank, the lower the nose must be

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slips To Landing Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, review reference materials.
Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Introduce Forward-Slip to Landing.
Part 2, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb:
Part 3, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Risk Managements:
Part 4, Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb Guided Scenario(s):
Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
- Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slips To Landing Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slips To Landing Lesson Plan

Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
Ask pertinent questions.
Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slips To Landing Lesson Plan

Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with forward slip to a landing
References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM.

Knowledge 4 ACS Elements

Risk Management 9 ACS Elements

PA.IV.M.R1:
Selection of runway/landing surface, approach path, and touchdown area based on pilot capability, aircraft performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
PA.IV.M.R2:
Effects of:
- PA.IV.M.R2a: Crosswind.
- PA.IV.M.R2b: Windshear.
- PA.IV.M.R2c: Tailwind.
- PA.IV.M.R2d: Wake turbulence.
- PA.IV.M.R2e: Water surface/condition.
PA.IV.M.R3:
Planning for:
- PA.IV.M.R3a: Rejected landing and go-around.
- PA.IV.M.R3b: Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO).
PA.IV.M.R4:
Collision hazards.
PA.IV.M.R5:
Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
PA.IV.M.R6:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
PA.IV.M.R7:
Forward slip operations, including fuel flowage, tail stalls with flaps, and airspeed control.
PA.IV.M.R8:
Surface contact with the airplane's longitudinal axis misaligned.
PA.IV.M.R9:
Unstable approach.

Skills 9 ACS Elements

PA.IV.M.S1:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
PA.IV.M.S2:
Make radio calls as appropriate.
- Radio communications information.
PA.IV.M.S3:
Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions.
PA.IV.M.S4:
Select the most suitable touchdown point based on wind, landing surface, obstructions, and airplane limitations.
PA.IV.M.S5:
Position airplane on downwind leg, parallel to landing runway or selected landing surface.
PA.IV.M.S6:
Configure the airplane correctly.
PA.IV.M.S7:
As necessary, correlate crosswind with direction of forward slip and transition to side slip before.
PA.IV.M.S8:
Touch down at a proper pitch attitude, within 400 feet beyond or on the specified point, with no side drift, and with the airplane's longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center/landing path.
PA.IV.M.S9:
Maintain a ground track aligned with the runway center/landing path.

Private Pilot (Airplane) Forward Slips To Landing Lesson Plan

Re-Motivation:
- Forward Slips to Landing requires disciplined planning, stabilized energy management, and precise control from the approach through touchdown and rollout.
- Evaluating wind, runway conditions, obstacles, aircraft performance, and personal limitations helps pilots recognize when an approach remains safe and when a timely go-around is required.
- Consistent airspeed control, runway alignment, traffic scanning, communication, and checklist discipline integrate aircraft handling with sound operational judgment.
- Continued practice with Forward Slips to Landing prepares private pilots for changing conditions and increasingly demanding landing scenarios in later training.
Closure:
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about preparing for the practical test, visit the checkride page.
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.