Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications Lesson Plan
The Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with airman and medical certificates including privileges, limitations, currency, and operating as pilot-in-command as a commercial pilot.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Commercial Pilot Foundations:0:10Part 3, Legalities:0:10Part 4, Self-Assessments:0:10Part 5, Pilot Qualifications Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Discuss motivation to become an instrument rated pilot.
- Relate similar personal experiences to the student to establish rapport.
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Motivator:
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates general aviation operations in the United States.
- According to the Federal Aviation Administration, more than 50,000 people are issued one or more certificates, ranging from student to airline transport, by the age of 24.
- Pilot and instructor certificates each have unique privileges and limitations.
- Pilot certificates include student, sport, recreational, private, commercial, airline transport, and remote pilot certificates.
- Instructor certificates include flight and ground instructors.
- Certificates may have additional ratings added to them.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) or an internet-enabled device to access FARs.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Instructor endorsement log.
- Pilot Logbook.
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Reference Materials:
- Aircraft Categories and Classes Supplement.
- Pilot Certificates and Ratings Supplement.
- Pilot Logbooks Supplement.
- Medical Certificate Supplement.
- Currency Supplement.
- Fitness for Flight Supplement.
- Aeronautical Decision-Making Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 68.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 119.1(e).
- Advisory Circular 68-1.
- 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) Pilot Qualifications Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- If not previously discussed, provide expectations on time to train, ground instruction vs. flight instruction, and instructor/student availability.
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Commercial Pilot Foundations:
- Review commercial pilot eligibility requirements and start an eligibility checklist.
- Review commercial pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements and start an aeronautical knowledge checklist.
- Review commercial pilot aeronautical experience requirements and start an aeronautical experience checklist.
- Review commercial pilot flight proficiency requirements and start an aeronautical proficiency requirements checklist.
- Discuss the WINGS program and have students register if they haven't already.
- Part 3, Legalities:
- Review pilot logbook/recordkeeping requirements.
- Review commercial pilot privileges and limitations.
- Review documents required to exercise commercial pilot privileges.
- Review medical certificate requirements, including BasicMed.
- Part 4, Self-Assessments:
- Review currency vs. proficiency and how that plays into performing self-assessments.
- Review considerations when operating unfamiliar aircraft or avionics.
- Part 5, Pilot Qualifications Guided Scenario(s):
- Lead a guided scenario.
- Part 6, 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) Pilot Qualifications Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Register for the WINGS program if not done so already.
- Complete or review BasicMed requirements.
- Complete an electronic application for an FAA Medical Clearance, Medical Certificate, through the FAA's MedXPress system.
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Transitioning to Other Airplanes.
- 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) Pilot Qualifications Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with airman and medical certificates including privileges, limitations, currency, and operating as pilot-in-command as a commercial pilot.
- References: 14 CFR parts 61, 68, 91, 119.1(e); AC 68-1; 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) Pilot Qualifications Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
CA.I.A.K1:
Certification requirements, recent flight experience, and recordkeeping. -
CA.I.A.K2:
Privileges and limitations. -
CA.I.A.K3:
Medical certificates: class, expiration, privileges, temporary disqualifications. -
CA.I.A.K4:
Documents required to exercise commercial pilot privileges. -
CA.I.A.K5:
Part 68 BasicMed privileges and limitations.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
CA.I.A.S1:
Apply requirements to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in a scenario given by the evaluator.
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Pilot Qualifications 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:
- Inform students that this lesson will serve as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Advise the student to register for the WINGS program if they have not already done so.
- Advise the student to complete BasicMed if they have not already done so.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page.