wrote on 5/2/2020 6:05 AM:

How would a CFI, observing from the ground, evaluate such elements as proper use of controls, scanning, discussion of safety options, slow flight, stalls, stalls departing toward a spin, and any number of other important items?

Desert Aerospace uses the PBS TJ-100 jet powered TsT-14 BonusJet to provide transition training into the single seat SubSonex Experimental jet from Sonex Aircraft. Once the student has completed the FAA approved curriculum, including engine operating procedures, takeoff, engine and fuel management, approaches, rejected landings, go-around procedures and landing, the FAA Designated Examiner witnesses flights in the single-seat SubSonex using GoPro cameras in the cockpit and on the airframe. After completing a set of required maneuvers, attitudes and Airspeed control demonstrations, the DPE and student review the flight on a computer. If requirements are met satisfactorily, the appropriate Type Rating is issued. See "AOPA Pilot" magazine July 2015 or "Kitplanes" magazine August 2015 for further information about the flight evaluation procedure.

It sounds like an interesting approach. Does the student follow a script during
the solo flight, is directed by radio to do certain tasks, or ... ?

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