Flight Instructor (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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 engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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 engine failure during takeoff, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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 E, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands engine failure during takeoff, 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.E.K1: Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC).
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.E.K2: VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line).
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.E.K3: Accelerate/stop distance.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XII.E.K4: Common errors related to this Task.
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.E.R1: Potential engine failure during takeoff.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.E.R2: Configuring the airplane.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XII.E.R3: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
    • 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.E.S1: Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.E.S2: Maintain directional control and apply brakes (AMEL), or flight controls (AMES), as necessary.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XII.E.S3: 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) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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.E.R1: Potential engine failure during takeoff, and teach how each risk will be controlled.
  • Require the instructor applicant to explain, demonstrate, or coach the learner through AI.XII.E.S1: Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs, 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) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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 E: Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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 engine failure during takeoff, 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 4 ACS Elements
  • AI.XII.E.K1:
    Factors affecting minimum controllable speed (VMC).
  • AI.XII.E.K2:
    VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line).
  • AI.XII.E.K3:
    Accelerate/stop distance.
  • AI.XII.E.K4:
    Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management 3 ACS Elements
  • AI.XII.E.R1:
    Potential engine failure during takeoff.
  • AI.XII.E.R2:
    Configuring the airplane.
  • AI.XII.E.R3:
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills 3 ACS Elements
  • AI.XII.E.S1:
    Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs.
  • AI.XII.E.S2:
    Maintain directional control and apply brakes (AMEL), or flight controls (AMES), as necessary.
  • AI.XII.E.S3:
    Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (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.