Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan Introduction
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Attention Getter:
- Research a mishap case study:
- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.
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Motivator:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- FAA-P-8740-66.
- 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) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Step 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention-getter and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Step 2, One Engine Inoperative:
- Step 3, One Engine Inoperative Guided Scenario(s):
- Step 4, Conclude Lesson:
- Discuss aeromedical training locations/opportunities.
- 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) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Do the Right Thing.
- 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) One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES) Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with flight solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative
- Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.X.C.K1:
Procedures used if engine failure occurs during straight-and-level flight and turns while on instruments.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
CA.X.C.R1:
Identification of the inoperative engine. -
CA.X.C.R2:
Inability to climb or maintain altitude with an inoperative engine. -
CA.X.C.R3:
Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). -
CA.X.C.R4:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. -
CA.X.C.R5:
Fuel management during single-engine operation.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.X.C.S1:
Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive airplane control. -
CA.X.C.S2:
Set the engine controls, reduce drag, identify and verify the inoperative engine, and simulate feathering of the propeller on the inoperative engine (evaluator should then establish zero thrust on the inoperative engine). -
CA.X.C.S3:
Establish the best engine-inoperative airspeed and trim the airplane. -
CA.X.C.S4:
Use flight controls in the proper combination as recommended by the manufacturer, or as required to maintain best performance, and trim as required. -
CA.X.C.S5:
Verify the prescribed checklist procedures used for securing the inoperative engine. -
CA.X.C.S6:
Attempt to determine and resolve the reason for the engine failure. -
CA.X.C.S7:
Monitor engine functions and make necessary adjustments. -
CA.X.C.S8:
Maintain the specified altitude ±100 feet or minimum sink rate if applicable, airspeed ±10 knots, and the specified heading ±10°. -
CA.X.C.S9:
Assess the airplane’s performance capability and decide an appropriate action to ensure a safe landing. -
CA.X.C.S10:
Avoid loss of airplane control or attempted flight contrary to the engine-inoperative operating limitationsof the airplane. -
CA.X.C.S11:
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) One Engine Inoperative Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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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.