7.2 - Mountain Wave
Required for Private: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(vi)
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the learner will learn the procedure and hazards of wave flying.
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): None
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(vi)
Content
- How wave is formed
- Hazards of wave flying
- Getting caught with undercast
- Hypothermia
- Hypoxia
- Rotor
- High speed jet traffic
- Class A airspace
- Getting blown downwind
- Location of wave lift
- Working wave / rotor lift
Completion Standard
The learner will explain the conditions that cause mountain wave, the hazards associated with wave flying, the location of lthe lift and sink associated with wave, and the method of working wave lift.
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