Flight lesson 2

Flight Lesson 2 typically builds on the foundational skills you learned in your first lesson. By this stage, you should be more comfortable with the basic controls of the airplane and the fundamentals of flight. In Lesson 2, common focuses include:

1. Preflight Procedures and Safety Checks

You might review or practice the preflight inspection of the aircraft, including checking fuel, oil, control surfaces, and other important systems.
Learning the importance of safety checks and familiarizing yourself with the aircraft's operation and emergency procedures.

2. Basic Aircraft Controls

Throttle control: Learning how to adjust the throttle for proper power settings during flight.
Elevator control: Continuing practice with controlling pitch (nose up/down) using the yoke or control stick.
Aileron control: Gaining more proficiency in using the yoke or stick to control roll (turning the aircraft).
Rudder control: Introduction to coordinating the rudder for turns, climbs, and descents, especially to counteract adverse yaw.

3. Straight and Level Flight

Practicing keeping the aircraft straight and level at a constant altitude and airspeed. You'll focus on trimming the aircraft so it flies with minimal input from you.

4. Basic Turns

Introducing the concept of turning the airplane by tilting the yoke or stick left or right, while maintaining altitude and airspeed.
You’ll practice shallow and medium turns (20-30 degrees of bank), ensuring smooth and controlled transitions.

5. Climbing and Descending

Learning how to safely climb and descend. This involves adjusting throttle and pitch to achieve the desired rate of climb or descent while maintaining control of the aircraft.

6. Introduction to Radio Communication

At this stage, you may begin making basic radio calls to the control tower or ground control, practicing clear and concise communication in the cockpit.