Plain English Meaning

A model lesson plan that lays out, step by step, what to study and practice when learning to fly a different type of airplane. It is offered as a guide, not a fixed rule.

Full Definition

An example training outline showing the recommended sequence of ground and flight lessons a pilot should complete when transitioning to a new airplane, providing a structured framework that an instructor and pilot can follow or adapt to ensure thorough coverage of the airplane's systems, procedures, and handling characteristics.

Context Anchor

Seen in training guidance when an instructor or pilot is planning transition training and wants an organized path instead of a loose collection of lessons.

Derivation

Sample' comes from Old French essample, meaning 'an example.' '' comes from Latin, meaning 'a list' or 'outline.' Together it simply means 'an example outline' — here, a suggested training plan that can be used as-is or adjusted.