Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight in pressurized aircraft at high altitudes.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems:0:15Part 3, Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Guided Scenario:0:20Part 4, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research a mishap case study:
- Discuss airspace in training or typical operating area.
- Relate similar personal experiences.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.
- Research a mishap case study:
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Motivator:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Sectional chart.
- Chart Supplement, U.S.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
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Reference Materials:
- Radio Communications Supplement.
- National Airspace System Supplement.
- Special Use Airspace Supplement.
- Special VFR Supplement.
- Other Airspace Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 71.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 93.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Airman Certification Standards:
- 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.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems:
- Part 3, Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Guided Scenario
- Part 7, Lesson Conclusion:
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
- Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
- Related scenarios:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Know Before You Go: Navigating Today's Airspace.
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
- Complete Special Awareness Training.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight in pressurized aircraft at high altitudes
- References: AC 61-107; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.VIII.B.K1:
Fundamental concepts of aircraft pressurization system, including failure modes. -
CA.VIII.B.K2:
Physiological factors, including:-
CA.VIII.B.K2a:
Impairment. -
CA.VIII.B.K1b:
Symptoms of hypoxia. -
CA.VIII.B.K2c:
Time of useful consciousness (TUC). -
CA.VIII.B.K2d:
Effects of rapid decompression on crew and passengers.
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Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
CA.VIII.B.R1:
High altitude flight. -
CA.VIII.B.R2:
Malfunction of pressurization system, if equipment is installed.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.VIII.B.S1:
Operate the pressurization system, if equipment is installed. -
CA.VIII.B.S2:
Respond appropriately to simulated pressurization malfunctions, if equipment is installed. -
CA.VIII.B.S3:
Brief passengers on use of supplemental oxygen in the case of pressurization malfunction, if equipment is installed. -
CA.VIII.B.S4:
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pressurization Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- With a foundation on the requirements to meet certification standards, students can envision a path to certification completion.
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Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.