Flight Instructor (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (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 confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (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 confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (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) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (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 VII, Task G, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb, 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.VII.G.K1: Purpose of and procedures for confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.G.K2: Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.G.K3: Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY).
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.G.K4: Appropriate airplane configuration.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.G.K5: Effects of water surface.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.G.K6: Common errors related to this Task.
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.G.R1: Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.G.R2: Effects of:
      • AI.VII.G.R2a: a. Crosswind
      • AI.VII.G.R2b: b. Windshear
      • AI.VII.G.R2c: c. Tailwind
      • AI.VII.G.R2d: d. Wake turbulence
      • AI.VII.G.R2e: e. Water surface/condition
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.G.R3: Abnormal operations, including planning for:
      • AI.VII.G.R3a: a. Rejected takeoff
      • AI.VII.G.R3b: b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.G.R4: Collision hazards.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.G.R5: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.G.R6: 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.VII.G.S1: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S2: Make radio calls as appropriate.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S3: Verify assigned/correct takeoff path.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S4: Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S5: Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S6: Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area, and align the airplane on the takeoff path.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S7: Retract the water rudders, as appropriate.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S8: Establish a pitch attitude that maintains the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude and correct for porpoising and skipping.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S9: Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S10: Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s).
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S11: Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S12: Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, ±5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S13: Establish a pitch attitude for VY and accelerate to VY ±5 knots after clearing the obstacle or at 50 feet above ground level (AGL) if simulating an obstacle.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S14: Retract flaps, if extended, after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s guidance.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S15: Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S16: Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S17: Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.G.S18: 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) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) while maintaining an organized lesson flow and an appropriate level of learner participation.
  • Ask the instructor applicant to identify hazards, including AI.VII.G.R1: Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind, and teach how each risk will be controlled.
  • Require the instructor applicant to explain, demonstrate, or coach the learner through AI.VII.G.S1: Complete the appropriate checklist(s), 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) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (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) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Airman Certification Standards

  • Note: The evaluator must select at least two takeoff and two landing Tasks from Area of Operation VII, Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds.
  • Task G: Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-23, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Knowledge 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.VII.G.K1:
    Purpose of and procedures for confined area takeoff and maximum performance climb.
  • AI.VII.G.K2:
    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind, on takeoff and climb performance.
  • AI.VII.G.K3:
    Best angle of climb speed (VX) and best rate of climb speed (VY).
  • AI.VII.G.K4:
    Appropriate airplane configuration.
  • AI.VII.G.K5:
    Effects of water surface.
  • AI.VII.G.K6:
    Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.VII.G.R1:
    Selection of takeoff path based on pilot capability, airplane performance and limitations, available distance, and wind.
  • AI.VII.G.R2:
    Effects of:
    • AI.VII.G.R2a:
      a. Crosswind
    • AI.VII.G.R2b:
      b. Windshear
    • AI.VII.G.R2c:
      c. Tailwind
    • AI.VII.G.R2d:
      d. Wake turbulence
    • AI.VII.G.R2e:
      e. Water surface/condition
  • AI.VII.G.R3:
    Abnormal operations, including planning for:
    • AI.VII.G.R3a:
      a. Rejected takeoff
    • AI.VII.G.R3b:
      b. Potential engine failure in takeoff/climb phase of flight
  • AI.VII.G.R4:
    Collision hazards.
  • AI.VII.G.R5:
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • AI.VII.G.R6:
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills 18 ACS Elements
  • AI.VII.G.S1:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • AI.VII.G.S2:
    Make radio calls as appropriate.
  • AI.VII.G.S3:
    Verify assigned/correct takeoff path.
  • AI.VII.G.S4:
    Determine wind direction with or without visible wind direction indicators.
  • AI.VII.G.S5:
    Position the flight controls for the existing wind, if applicable.
  • AI.VII.G.S6:
    Clear the area, taxi into takeoff position utilizing maximum available takeoff area, and align the airplane on the takeoff path.
  • AI.VII.G.S7:
    Retract the water rudders, as appropriate.
  • AI.VII.G.S8:
    Establish a pitch attitude that maintains the most efficient planing/lift-off attitude and correct for porpoising and skipping.
  • AI.VII.G.S9:
    Advance the throttle smoothly to takeoff power and confirm proper engine and flight instrument indications prior to rotation.
  • AI.VII.G.S10:
    Avoid excessive water spray on the propeller(s).
  • AI.VII.G.S11:
    Rotate and lift off at the recommended airspeed, and accelerate to the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX.
  • AI.VII.G.S12:
    Establish a pitch attitude to maintain the recommended obstacle clearance airspeed or VX, ±5 knots until the obstacle is cleared or until the airplane is 50 feet above the surface.
  • AI.VII.G.S13:
    Establish a pitch attitude for VY and accelerate to VY ±5 knots after clearing the obstacle or at 50 feet above ground level (AGL) if simulating an obstacle.
  • AI.VII.G.S14:
    Retract flaps, if extended, after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s guidance.
  • AI.VII.G.S15:
    Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
  • AI.VII.G.S16:
    Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout takeoff and climb.
  • AI.VII.G.S17:
    Comply with noise abatement procedures, as applicable.
  • AI.VII.G.S18:
    Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (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.