The culmination of FAMs is the student solo, on flight 14. MUST be completed before the solo. This forces the student to fly only with reference to the instruments. Tests students knowledge of aircraft. Student taxis aircraft, flies basic turns, and learns the sensations of flight.
Student takes off for the first time.
More landings and maneuvers. Instructor judges your ability to continue based on how well you do ground procedures. Student performs first emergency landing. Student eligible to start BI flights. Instructor starts springing simulated emergencies on the student to add to flying experience.