Flight Instructor (Airplane) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment 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 elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment.
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the learner's outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant understands effects of instructor behavior on effective teaching, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment 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) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment 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 I, Task E, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands effects of instructor behavior on effective teaching, 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 FI.I.E.K1: Aviation instructor responsibilities, including:
      • FI.I.E.K1a: a. Helping learners
      • FI.I.E.K1b: b. Providing adequate instruction
      • FI.I.E.K1c: c. Training to established standards of performance
      • FI.I.E.K1d: d. Emphasizing the positive
      • FI.I.E.K1e: e. Minimizing learner frustrations
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of FI.I.E.K2: Flight instructor responsibilities, including supervision and surveillance during training.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of FI.I.E.K3: Flight instructor qualifications and professionalism.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of FI.I.E.K4: Professional development.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of FI.I.E.K5: Instructor ethics and conduct.
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate FI.I.E.R1: Fulfilling instructor responsibilities.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate FI.I.E.R2: Exhibiting professionalism.
    • 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 FI.I.E.S1: Deliver ground or flight instruction on an evaluator-assigned Task in a manner consistent with instructor responsibilities and professional characteristics as stated in K1 through K5.
    • 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) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment while maintaining an organized lesson flow and an appropriate level of learner participation.
  • Ask the instructor applicant to identify hazards, including FI.I.E.R1: Fulfilling instructor responsibilities, and teach how each risk will be controlled.
  • Require the instructor applicant to explain, demonstrate, or coach the learner through FI.I.E.S1: Deliver ground or flight instruction on an evaluator-assigned Task in a manner consistent with instructor responsibilities and professional characteristics as stated in K1 through K5, 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) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment 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) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment Airman Certification Standards

  • Note: The evaluator must select Task E, Task F, and at least one other Task for initial flight instructor applicants. During a practical test for an added flight instructor rating or flight instructor reinstatement, the evaluator has discretion to evaluate the applicant on Fundamentals of Instructing.
  • Task E: Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment.
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands effects of instructor behavior on effective teaching, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-25
Knowledge 5 ACS Elements
  • FI.I.E.K1:
    Aviation instructor responsibilities, including:
    • FI.I.E.K1a:
      a. Helping learners
    • FI.I.E.K1b:
      b. Providing adequate instruction
    • FI.I.E.K1c:
      c. Training to established standards of performance
    • FI.I.E.K1d:
      d. Emphasizing the positive
    • FI.I.E.K1e:
      e. Minimizing learner frustrations
  • FI.I.E.K2:
    Flight instructor responsibilities, including supervision and surveillance during training.
  • FI.I.E.K3:
    Flight instructor qualifications and professionalism.
  • FI.I.E.K4:
    Professional development.
  • FI.I.E.K5:
    Instructor ethics and conduct.
Risk Management 2 ACS Elements
  • FI.I.E.R1:
    Fulfilling instructor responsibilities.
  • FI.I.E.R2:
    Exhibiting professionalism.
Skills 1 ACS Element
  • FI.I.E.S1:
    Deliver ground or flight instruction on an evaluator-assigned Task in a manner consistent with instructor responsibilities and professional characteristics as stated in K1 through K5.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment 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.