Exercise 12 - First Solo

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ANO Schedule 8 - Part B Ratings 1. An AFI may not send a person on   Their first solo flight by day or night   Their first cross-country flight by day or night Although an AFI is not permitted to send a student on their first solo. This restriction does not, however, apply to sending students on any subsequent solos. The sending of any student solo is a large responsiblity for the instructor and consideration should be given to the following points :- Standards for Solo Relaxed hovering & Spot turns both left and right 1st take off to hover should be well controlled ie good ability to 'feel' for position of cyclic - no hint of potential dynamic roll over Landings from hove good and firm ie safe - no hing of backwards or sideways drift Perfect RPM control ie always moves throttle in the correct direction - if a governor is fitted it is to be used Safe transitions and good accurate circuit control ie correct pattern, height and speed Good ability ot judge correct approach angle Good autorotations to flare power recovery from each circuit leg Before going solo the student requires a current class 3 medical certificate Do not send a student solo unless the weather conditions are suitable - for early solos a steady wind no more than 10 knots and good clear VFR conditions If there is any doubt do not send your student solo Discussion Points   Emergencies and go around   Weight & C of G differences   Manifold presssure   Cyclic stick position   Rate of Climb - goes like a rocket   Rate of descent - does not want to come down

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