Stage 1, Phase 5: Solo Flight Progress Check

Vocabulary and performance standards for the Stage 1, Phase 5 Solo Flight progress check, including required maneuvers, tolerances, and procedures.

Checklist usage

Utilizes checklists as a habit and verifies the checklist if done from memory.

Normal/crosswind takeoff and climb standards

Maintains takeoff power and Vy $+10/-5\,\text{knots}$.

Use of trim

Uses trim as appropriate, applying it after setting the desired pitch and power.

Maneuvering during slow flight standards

Maintains altitude $\pm 150\,\text{feet}$, heading $\pm 10^{\circ}$, airspeed $+10/-0\,\text{knots}$, and bank $\pm 10^{\circ}$.

Stall recovery procedure

Recognizes and recovers promptly by simultaneously reducing the angle of attack and increasing power.

Basic instrument maneuvers (IR) standards

Maintains altitude $\pm 200\,\text{feet}$, heading $\pm 15^{\circ}$, and airspeed $\pm 10\,\text{knots}$.

180° turn (IR) standards

Maintains altitude $\pm 200\,\text{feet}$, heading $\pm 15^{\circ}$, and airspeed $\pm 10\,\text{knots}$.

Ground reference maneuver standards

Maintains altitude $\pm 150\,\text{feet}$ and airspeed $\pm 10\,\text{knots}$.

Traffic patterns standards

Maintains altitude $\pm 150\,\text{feet}$ and airspeed $\pm 10\,\text{knots}$.

Go-around/rejected landing procedure

Makes a timely decision to discontinue the approach, applies takeoff power immediately, transitions to climb pitch attitude for Vy, and maintains Vy $+10/-5\,\text{knots}$.