9-8 SUPPLEMENTS / FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT (FTS)
ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A1
CHAPTER 9
9.3 FLIGHT TRAINING SUPPLEMENT (FTS)
Due to the unique capabilities of the A5-B ICON requires that all
A5-B pilots complete a factory-approved training course. ICON has
developed a complete ground and flight training program for both
beginning and existing pilots that includes the following elements.
9.3.1 FLIGHT TRAINING PROGRAM
ICON has developed a flight training program which includes a
Flight Training Manual.
Ground Academics Introduction
Learning to fly and the essence of sport flying. The ICON pilot
philosophy and aircraft intro.
Basic Aero
Lift, weight, thrust, drag, maneuvering forces and load factor,
V-n diagram, weight and balance
Basic Aircraft Control
3 axes, control surfaces and pilot controls, aircraft control
fundamentals, engine/propeller, flight instruments, aircraft
location and orientation
Flying Environment
The atmosphere, airspace, airport, water and terrain environ-
ments
Aircraft Performance
Surface maneuvering, takeoff, climb, cruise, turn, descent
glide, landing performances
Aeromedical Factors
Critical self-analysis, spatial disorientation, visual illusions,
motion sickness, hypoxia
Flight Operations Introduction
Flight ops overview, checklists and cockpit flows
Airport Ops
Airport taxi ops, takeoffs, climb, landings, uncontrolled airport
communication
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