Fundamentals of Instructing:
Private Pilot (Airplane) Lesson Plans:
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Preflight Preparation:
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Preflight Procedures:
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Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:
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Takeoffs, Landing and Go-Arounds:
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Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb. - Related: Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
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Task B. Normal Approach and Landing. - Related: Crosswind Approach and Landing
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Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL). -
Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL). -
Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL). -
Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL). -
Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES). -
Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES). -
Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES) -
Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES). -
Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES). -
Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES). -
Task M. Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES). -
Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing.
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Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers:
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Slow Flight and Stalls:
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Basic Instrument Maneuvers:
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Emergency Operations:
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Task A. Emergency Descent. -
Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES). -
Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunction. -
Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear. -
Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES). -
Task F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES). -
Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
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Multiengine Operations:
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Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES). -
Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES). -
One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES). -
Task D. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by reference to instruments) (AMEL, AMES).
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Night Operations:
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Postflight Procedures:
Instrument Rating Airplane Lesson Plans:
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Preflight Preparation:
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Preflight Procedures:
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Air Traffic Control (ATC) Clearances and Procedures:
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Flight by Reference to Instruments:
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Instrument Approach Procedures:
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Emergency Operations:
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Postflight Procedures:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Airman Certification Standards:
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Preflight Preparation:
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Preflight Procedures:
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Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:
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Performance Maneuvers & Ground Reference Maneuvers:
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Takeoffs, Landings and Go-Arounds:
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Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb. -
Task B. Normal Approach and Landing. -
Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL). -
Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL). -
Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL). -
Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL). -
Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES). -
Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES). -
Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES). -
Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES). -
Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES). -
Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES). -
Task M. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES). -
Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing.
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Performance Maneuvers & Ground Reference Maneuvers:
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Slow Flight and Stalls:
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High-Altitude Operations:
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Emergency Operations:
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Task A. Emergency Descent. -
Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES). -
Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions. -
Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear. -
Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES). -
Task F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES). -
Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
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Multiengine Operations:
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Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES). -
Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES). -
Task C. One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES) Airman Certification Standards. -
Task D. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by reference to instruments) (AMEL, AMES).
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Postflight Procedures:
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lesson Plans:
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Regulations:
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Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements:
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Weather:
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Loading and Performance:
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Operations:
Conclusion:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides can be purchased at: Amazon
- Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
- The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
- Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page