Flight Instructor (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Lesson Plan

Flight Instructor (Airplane) • ACS Area XIV, Task A

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) 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 after Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL (Airplane Single-Engine Land), AMEL (Airplane Multiengine Land)).
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the learner's outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant understands after landing, parking, and securing procedures, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Lesson Plan

Materials

Flight Instructor (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) 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 XIV, Task A, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands after landing, parking, and securing procedures, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • Part 2, Instructional Knowledge:
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply the manufacturer-approved sequence for shutdown, postflight inspection, servicing assessment, and securing the airplane against movement, weather, and unauthorized access. (AI.XIV.A.K1)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply accurate documentation and communication of in-flight and postflight discrepancies, including the distinction between recording a discrepancy and determining airworthiness. (AI.XIV.A.K2)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply recognition, prevention, and correction of common after-landing, parking, and securing errors. (AI.XIV.A.K3)
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Manage after-landing activities and distractions so checklist use, aircraft control, shutdown, inspection, and securing steps are not omitted. (AI.XIV.A.R1)
    • Have the learner identify and comply with airport-specific access, escort, gate, key, and aircraft-security procedures. (AI.XIV.A.R2)
    • Brief, supervise, and account for passengers while they disembark and move on the ramp, keeping them clear of propellers, vehicles, aircraft, and restricted areas. (AI.XIV.A.R3)
    • Require the instructor applicant to model risk controls, intervention points, and discontinue criteria while teaching.
  • Part 4, Skill Demonstration and Teaching:
    • Demonstrate, teach, and assess selection of an appropriate parking area considering wind, surface, slope, nearby persons, aircraft, vehicles, and property. (AI.XIV.A.S1)
    • Complete and verify the appropriate after-landing, shutdown, and securing checklists. (AI.XIV.A.S2)
    • Conduct a postflight inspection and accurately document discrepancies and servicing requirements. (AI.XIV.A.S3)
    • Secure the airplane using appropriate brakes, chocks, tiedowns, gust locks or control restraints, covers, locks, and electrical-system precautions. (AI.XIV.A.S4)
    • Analyze common errors, demonstrate effective corrections, and assess the applicant's ability to teach those corrections. (AI.XIV.A.S5)
    • 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) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving after Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) while maintaining an organized lesson flow and an appropriate level of learner participation.
  • Assign a postflight involving passengers, a reported aircraft discrepancy, changing wind, and an unfamiliar parking area; require the applicant to establish priorities and control ramp and security hazards. (AI.XIV.A.R1) (AI.XIV.A.R2) (AI.XIV.A.R3)
  • Have the applicant teach parking, checklist completion, passenger supervision, postflight inspection, discrepancy documentation, and securing the airplane, then correct an introduced omission or securing error. (AI.XIV.A.S1) (AI.XIV.A.S2) (AI.XIV.A.S3) (AI.XIV.A.S4) (AI.XIV.A.S5)
  • 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) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) 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) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Airman Certification Standards

  • Note: The evaluator must select Task A (ASEL, AMEL) or Task B (ASES, AMES).
  • Task A: After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands after landing, parking, and securing procedures, 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; POH/AFM
Knowledge 3 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.A.K1:
    Airplane shutdown, securing, and postflight inspection.
  • AI.XIV.A.K2:
    Documenting in-flight/postflight discrepancies.
  • AI.XIV.A.K3:
    Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management 3 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.A.R1:
    Activities and distractions.
  • AI.XIV.A.R2:
    Airport specific security procedures.
  • AI.XIV.A.R3:
    Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.
Skills 5 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.A.S1:
    Park in an appropriate area, considering the safety of nearby persons and property.
  • AI.XIV.A.S2:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • AI.XIV.A.S3:
    Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.
  • AI.XIV.A.S4:
    Secure the airplane.
  • AI.XIV.A.S5:
    Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in after Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL) 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.