Commercial Pilot (Airplane)
Navigation Systems and Radar Services Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with navigation systems and radar services
  • Note: The evaluator should reference the manufacturer’s equipment supplement(s) as necessary for appropriate limitations, procedures, etc.
  • References: AC 91-78; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)

Attention:

  • Research a case study
  • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
  • Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap

Motivator:

  • A slip is a cross-control procedure where you are using "wing-low, top-rudder" to track the aircraft straight for altitude loss (forward-slip) or crosswind compensation (side-slip)
    • In doing this, you will need to lower the nose as the increase in drag without an increase in thrust will cause a rapid loss of airspeed, risking a stall
    • Simply stated, the higher the angle of bank, the lower the nose must be

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Navigation Systems and Radar Services:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

Student Actions:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Navigation Systems and Radar Services Airman Certification Standards:

  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with navigation systems and radar services
  • Note: The evaluator should reference the manufacturer’s equipment supplement(s) as necessary for appropriate limitations, procedures, etc.
  • References: AC 91-78; 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) Navigation Systems and Radar Services Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Navigation Systems and Radar Services Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

  • CA.VI.B.R1:

    Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.

  • CA.VI.B.R2:

    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

  • CA.VI.B.R3:

    Limitations of the navigation system in use.

  • CA.VI.B.R4:

    Loss of a navigation signal.

  • CA.VI.B.R5:

    Use of an electronic flight bag (EFB), if used.

Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Navigation Systems and Radar Services Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

  • CA.VI.B.S1:

    Use an airborne electronic navigation system.

  • CA.VI.B.S2:

    Determine the airplane's position using the navigation system.

  • CA.VI.B.S3:

    Intercept and track a given course, radial, or bearing.

  • CA.VI.B.S4:

    Recognize and describe the indication of station or waypoint passage.

  • CA.VI.B.S5:

    Recognize signal loss or interference and take appropriate action, if applicable.

  • CA.VI.B.S6:

    Use proper communication procedures when utilizing radar services.

  • CA.VI.B.S7:

    Maintain the selected altitude ±100 feet and heading ±10°.

Re-Motivation:

Closure:

  • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
  • Assign study materials for the next lesson

Conclusion: