Commercial Pilot (Airplane)
Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Lesson Plan
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) - Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal and emergency radio communications, air traffic control (ATC) light signals, and runway lighting systems.
Attention
Attention
Motivator
Motivator
Overview
Overview
Topic:
Time:
Attention/Motivator:
0:05
Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
0:05
Part 2, Radio Communications:
0:15
Part 3, ATC Services:
0:15
Part 4, Anomalies:
0:15
Part 5, National Transportation Safety Board:
0:10
Part 6, Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Guided Scenario:
0:20
Part 7, Lesson Conclusion:
0:05
Remotivation/Closure:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
1:35
Materials
Materials
- Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
- Optional Materials:
Instructor Actions
Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention-getter and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Radio Communications:
- Review radio communications
- Review phraseology
- Review types and use of appropriate avionics:
- Review radio communications systems.
- Review transponder.
- Review Radar Assistance
- Review Runway Status Lighting Systems
- Review lost communications causes and procedures, as it relates to operating under VFR.
- Review ATC light signals
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Guided Scenario(s)
Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Guided Scenario(s)
Student Actions
Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Runway Safety
- Ask pertinent questions
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Airman Certification Standards
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal and emergency radio communications, air traffic control (ATC) light signals, and runway lighting systems
- References: 14 CFR part 91; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.III.A.K1:
How to obtain appropriate radio frequencies. -
CA.III.A.K2:
Proper radio communication procedures and air traffic control (ATC) phraseology. -
CA.III.A.K3:
ATC light signal recognition. -
CA.III.A.K4:
Appropriate use of transponder(s). -
CA.III.A.K5:
Lost communication procedures. -
CA.III.A.K6:
Equipment issues that could cause loss of communication. -
CA.III.A.K7:
Radar assistance. -
CA.III.A.K8:
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident/incident reporting. -
CA.III.A.K9:
Runway Status Lighting Systems.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
CA.III.A.R1:
Communication. -
CA.III.A.R2:
Deciding if and when to declare an emergency. -
CA.III.A.R3:
Use of non-standard phraseology.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.III.A.S1:
Select and activate appropriate frequencies. -
CA.III.A.S2:
Transmit using standard phraseology and procedures as specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary. -
CA.III.A.S3:
Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator.
Re-Motivation
Re-Motivation
Closure
Closure
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Reference Materials
Reference Materials
- Aircraft Categories and Classes Supplement.
- Pilot Certificates and Ratings Supplement.
- Pilot Logbooks Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides are available on Amazon.
- Digital copies of the ACS are available on the FAA's website.
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page.