Area II - Technical Subject Areas

Task A - Human Factors

Lesson on physiological factors such as hypoxia, vision, and psychological factors which affect flight.

Task B - Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance

Lesson on the proper techniques for collision avoidance, especially at uncontrolled airports.

Task C - Runway Incursion Avoidance

Lesson on how pilots can avoid runway incursions.

Task D - Principles of Flight

Lesson on basic aerodynamics, how wings create lift, etc.

Task E - Airplane Flight Controls and Operation of Systems

Lesson on the types and purpose of the flight controls, as well as theory of operation for various airplane systems, including constant speed props, etc.

Task F - Performance and Limitations

The reasons behind weight and balance calculations and how they are performed. It also covers calculating airplane performance and other important limitations.

Task G - National Airspace System

Lesson on the NAS, the various classes of airspace, etc.

Task H - Navigation Systems and Radar Services

Lesson on the operating principles of various navigation systems, and an introduction to flight following and other ATC services.

Task I - Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning

Cross-country navigation and flight planning, including weather, plotting a course, etc.

Task J - 14 CFR and Publications

Introduction to the FARs, the AIM, and other FAA publications.

Task K - Endorsements and Logbook Entries

Lesson on the required logbook endorsements and other CFI record keeping requirements.

Task M - Night Operations

The factors and risks involved with night flying and how to operate safely after dark.

Task N - High Altitude Operations - Supplemental Oxygen

Lesson on topics such as oxygen masks, and oxygen requirements.

Task O - High Altitude Operations - Pressurization

Lesson on high-altitude operation in pressurized aircraft.