| Criteria | Describe | Explain | Practice | Perform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Knowledge | Recalls basic facts and concepts but lacks a complete understanding. | Explains the underlying concepts but is not yet ready to apply them independently. | Applies theoretical knowledge with minimal prompting and guidance. | Independently integrates and adapts theoretical knowledge as required. |
| Pre-Maneuver Checks (CHAPS) and Entry | Identifies the need for aircraft configuration and checks but lacks a complete understanding. | Explains the purpose and importance of pre-maneuver checks but is not yet ready to perform independently. | Configures the aircraft and completes pre-maneuver checks with minor adjustments and minimal assistance. | Independently configures the aircraft and performs all pre-maneuver checks proficiently and systematically. |
| Performance and Execution | Recognizes the basic steps of maneuver execution but lacks a complete understanding. | Explains the purpose and sequence of maneuver steps but is not yet ready to perform independently. | Executes maneuver steps effectively with minor adjustments and minimal assistance. | Independently performs maneuver steps smoothly and proficiently, adjusting seamlessly to conditions. |
| Recovery and Exit | Identifies basic recovery steps but lacks a complete understanding. | Explains the importance and process of recovery steps but is not yet ready to perform independently. | Completes recovery and exit steps with minor adjustments and minimal assistance. | Independently performs recovery and exit steps proficiently, adapting smoothly to conditions as required. |
| Flight Control Applications | Recognizes basic control inputs but lacks a complete understanding of coordination. | Explains the role of control inputs and coordination but is not yet ready to perform independently. | Applies mostly smooth and coordinated control inputs with minor adjustments and minimal assistance. | Independently demonstrates smooth, precise, and coordinated control inputs consistently across all conditions. |
| Energy Management | Recalls basic energy management concepts but lacks a complete understanding. | Explains energy management principles and their impact on the maneuver but is not yet ready to manage independently. | Manages airspeed, altitude, and power with minor adjustments and minimal assistance. | Independently manages energy effectively, adapting fluidly to maneuver requirements. |
| Error Recognition and Correction | Recognizes errors when prompted but lacks a complete understanding of correction methods. | Explains common errors and basic correction strategies but is not yet ready to correct independently. | Identifies and corrects errors effectively with minor adjustments and minimal assistance. | Independently identifies, corrects, and anticipates errors, adapting proactively to maintain performance. |
| Collision Avoidance | Recognizes the need for scanning but lacks a complete understanding of hazard awareness. | Explains scanning techniques and their importance but is not yet ready to maintain situational awareness independently. | Scans for traffic and obstacles effectively with minimal prompting and guidance. | Independently maintains continuous situational awareness, proactively avoiding potential collisions. |
| Risk Management | Recognizes basic risk factors but lacks a complete understanding. | Discusses risk factors and mitigation strategies but is not yet ready to manage risks independently. | Assesses and mitigates risks effectively with minimal prompting and guidance. | Independently evaluates and mitigates risks, demonstrating sound judgment. |