The Overhead Break

Overview & Purpose

    Introduce student to the full overhead break procedure.

 

Education Standards

 

    1. Student will learn all needed procedures for the overhead
    break.
    2. Student will learn overall purpose of the overhead break.
    3. Student will learn acceptable tolerances and variations.

 

Objectives

 

    1. Student will lead two ship flight from take off. Once clear
    of Senaki airspace student will position for entry into the
    overhead break.

    2. Student will successfully land while performing all needed
    steps of the overhead break within tolerances.
    3. Student will demonstrate the ability to remain within
    altitude tolerances while dropping gear and/or flaps.

 

Verification

 

    1. Mentor will monitor all speeds and altitude changes made by
    the student.
    2. Mentor will ensure student is able to successfully employ
    all steps of the overhead break.
    3. Mentor will monitor all airfield procedures and etiquette,
    including comms, upon entering Senaki airspace and continue
    until student is parked.
    4. Tolerances for altitude - +/- 500 Feet AGL. Tolerances for
    speed - +/- 50 knots.

 

Activity

    Begin all practice no lower than 5000 feet AGL. Once student
    demonstrates all necessary abilities, mentor may use his or her
    discretion to practice skills at lower altitudes.