Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 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 seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES).
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the learner's outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant understands anchoring, docking, mooring, and ramping/beaching, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 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) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 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 XIV, Task B, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands anchoring, docking, mooring, and ramping/beaching, 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.XIV.B.K1: Mooring.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XIV.B.K2: Docking.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XIV.B.K3: Anchoring.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XIV.B.K4: Beaching/ramping.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XIV.B.K5: Postflight inspection, recording of in-flight/postflight discrepancies.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.XIV.B.K6: Common errors related to this Task.
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XIV.B.R1: Activities and distractions.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XIV.B.R2: Seaplane base specific security procedures, if applicable.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.XIV.B.R3: Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.
    • 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.XIV.B.S1: If anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and weather changes. Use an adequate number of anchors and lines of sufficient strength and length to ensure the seaplane’s security.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XIV.B.S2: If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XIV.B.S3: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XIV.B.S4: Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XIV.B.S5: Secure the seaplane considering the effect of wind, waves, and changes in water level, or comply with applicable after landing, parking, and securing procedures if operating an amphibious airplane on land.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.XIV.B.S6: 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) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) while maintaining an organized lesson flow and an appropriate level of learner participation.
  • Ask the instructor applicant to identify hazards, including AI.XIV.B.R1: Activities and distractions, and teach how each risk will be controlled.
  • Require the instructor applicant to explain, demonstrate, or coach the learner through AI.XIV.B.S1: If anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and weather changes. Use an adequate number of anchors and lines of sufficient strength and length to ensure the seaplane’s security, 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) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 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) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Airman Certification Standards

  • Note: The evaluator must select Task A (ASEL, AMEL) or Task B (ASES, AMES).
  • Task B: Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES).
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands anchoring, docking, mooring, and ramping/beaching, 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-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Knowledge 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.B.K1:
    Mooring.
  • AI.XIV.B.K2:
    Docking.
  • AI.XIV.B.K3:
    Anchoring.
  • AI.XIV.B.K4:
    Beaching/ramping.
  • AI.XIV.B.K5:
    Postflight inspection, recording of in-flight/postflight discrepancies.
  • AI.XIV.B.K6:
    Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management 3 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.B.R1:
    Activities and distractions.
  • AI.XIV.B.R2:
    Seaplane base specific security procedures, if applicable.
  • AI.XIV.B.R3:
    Disembarking passengers safely on the ramp and monitoring passenger movement while on the ramp.
Skills 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.XIV.B.S1:
    If anchoring, select a suitable area considering seaplane movement, water depth, tide, wind, and weather changes. Use an adequate number of anchors and lines of sufficient strength and length to ensure the seaplane’s security.
  • AI.XIV.B.S2:
    If not anchoring, approach the dock/mooring buoy or beach/ramp in the proper direction and at a safe speed, considering water depth, tide, current, and wind.
  • AI.XIV.B.S3:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • AI.XIV.B.S4:
    Conduct a postflight inspection and document discrepancies and servicing requirements, if any.
  • AI.XIV.B.S5:
    Secure the seaplane considering the effect of wind, waves, and changes in water level, or comply with applicable after landing, parking, and securing procedures if operating an amphibious airplane on land.
  • AI.XIV.B.S6:
    Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, 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.