Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Flight Instructor (Airplane) • ACS Area XII, Task G

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, Instructional Knowledge:
    0:25
    Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    0:15
    Part 4, Skill Demonstration and Teaching:
    0:30
    Part 5, Guided Teaching Scenario:
    0:20
    Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Present a teaching scenario in which learner safety or understanding depends on effective instruction in approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES).
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the learner's outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant understands approach and landing with an inoperative engine, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Materials

  • Required Materials:

    • Writing instrument and instructional surface.
    • FAA-S-ACS-25, Flight Instructor for Airplane Category Airman Certification Standards.
    • Lesson plan, student training record, and applicable instructor records.

  • Optional Materials:

    • Model-specific Pilot's Operating Handbook or Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM).
    • Manufacturer-approved checklist and performance data.
    • Current charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, and electronic flight bag, as applicable.
    • Airplane, cockpit procedures trainer, approved training device, or classroom teaching aids, as appropriate.

  • Reference Materials:

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review the reference materials, applicable airplane limitations, and the instructor applicant's prior lesson preparation.
  • Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    • Present the attention getter and motivator.
    • Review Area of Operation XII, Task G, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands approach and landing with an inoperative engine, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • Part 2, Instructional Knowledge:
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.G.K1: Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC).
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.G.K2: VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line).
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.G.K3: How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.G.K4: Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer’s recommended control input and its relation to zero sideslip.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.G.K5: Applicant responsibilities during simulated feathering.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.G.K6: Common errors related to this Task.
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.G.R1: Potential engine failure after in flight or during an approach.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.G.R2: Collision hazards.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.G.R3: Configuring the airplane.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.G.R4: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.G.R5: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.G.R6: Possible single-engine go-around.
    • Require the instructor applicant to model risk controls, intervention points, and discontinue criteria while teaching.
  • Part 4, Skill Demonstration and Teaching:
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.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).
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S3: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S4: Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S5: Maintain the manufacturer's recommended approach airspeed ±5 knots in the landing configuration with a stabilized approach, until landing is assured.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S6: Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S7: Touch down on the first one-third of available runway/landing surface, with no drift, and the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center or landing path.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S8: Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S9: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.G.S10: Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
    • Coach simultaneous explanation, demonstration, observation, error correction, and, when airborne, positive aircraft control.
  • Part 5, Guided Teaching Scenario:
    • Lead the guided scenario.
    • Evaluate instructional organization, technical accuracy, risk management, learner engagement, and every applicable ACS element.
  • Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    • Review the lesson objective, instructional strengths, risk-management decisions, and items requiring additional practice.
    • Present the re-motivation and closure.
  • Update instructor records and the instructor applicant's training record, as required.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) while maintaining an organized lesson flow and an appropriate level of learner participation.
  • Ask the instructor applicant to identify hazards, including AI.XII.G.R1: Potential engine failure after in flight or during an approach, and teach how each risk will be controlled.
  • Require the instructor applicant to explain, demonstrate, or coach the learner through AI.XII.G.S1: Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control, as appropriate to the task and training environment.
  • Introduce a realistic learner error, misconception, change in operating conditions, or external pressure and require the instructor applicant to adapt the lesson.
  • Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique tied to the ACS knowledge, risk management, and skill elements.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Student Actions

  • Complete assigned readings and prepare a lesson plan with objective, content sequence, teaching aids, assessment, and completion standards.
  • Teach the applicable knowledge elements accurately and in learner-appropriate language rather than relying on rote recitation.
  • Identify, assess, mitigate, and teach the risks associated with the task.
  • Demonstrate or explain each applicable skill while maintaining positive control, observing the learner, and correcting errors appropriately.
  • Use effective questions, check learner understanding, conduct a learner-centered assessment, and perform an instructor self-assessment.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Airman Certification Standards

  • Note: For ASEL or ASES, the evaluator must select at least Tasks B and C. For AMEL or AMES, the evaluator must select Tasks E or F; Task G; and at least one other Task.
  • Task G: Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES).
  • Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task.
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands approach and landing with an inoperative engine, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM
Knowledge 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.XII.G.K1:
    Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC).
  • AI.XII.G.K2:
    VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line).
  • AI.XII.G.K3:
    How to identify, verify, feather, and secure an inoperative engine.
  • AI.XII.G.K4:
    Importance of drag reduction, including propeller feathering, gear and flap retraction, the manufacturer’s recommended control input and its relation to zero sideslip.
  • AI.XII.G.K5:
    Applicant responsibilities during simulated feathering.
  • AI.XII.G.K6:
    Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.XII.G.R1:
    Potential engine failure after in flight or during an approach.
  • AI.XII.G.R2:
    Collision hazards.
  • AI.XII.G.R3:
    Configuring the airplane.
  • AI.XII.G.R4:
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • AI.XII.G.R5:
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • AI.XII.G.R6:
    Possible single-engine go-around.
Skills 10 ACS Elements
  • AI.XII.G.S1:
    Promptly recognize an engine failure and maintain positive aircraft control.
  • AI.XII.G.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).
  • AI.XII.G.S3:
    Follow the manufacturer’s recommended emergency procedures and complete the appropriate checklist.
  • AI.XII.G.S4:
    Monitor the operating engine and aircraft systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • AI.XII.G.S5:
    Maintain the manufacturer's recommended approach airspeed ±5 knots in the landing configuration with a stabilized approach, until landing is assured.
  • AI.XII.G.S6:
    Make smooth, timely, and correct control application before, during, and after touchdown.
  • AI.XII.G.S7:
    Touch down on the first one-third of available runway/landing surface, with no drift, and the airplane’s longitudinal axis aligned with and over the runway center or landing path.
  • AI.XII.G.S8:
    Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
  • AI.XII.G.S9:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • AI.XII.G.S10:
    Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES) helps learners build sound judgment, technical competence, and safe operating habits.

  • Closure:

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