Flight Instructor (Airplane) Go-Around/Rejected Landing Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) Go-Around/Rejected Landing Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Go-Around/Rejected Landing 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 go-Around/Rejected Landing.
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the learner's outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant understands go-around/rejected landing with emphasis on factors that contribute to landing conditions that may require a go-around, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) Go-Around/Rejected Landing 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) Go-Around/Rejected Landing 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 N, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands go-around/rejected landing with emphasis on factors that contribute to landing conditions that may require a go-around, 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.N.K1: Purpose of and procedures for go-around or rejected landing.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.N.K2: A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.N.K3: Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude, on a go-around or rejected landing.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.N.K4: Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing.
    • Explain, teach, and assess learner understanding of AI.VII.N.K5: Common errors related to this Task.
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R1: Delayed recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R2: Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R3: Power application.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R4: Configuring the airplane.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R5: Collision hazards.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R6: Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R7: Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R8: Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance.
    • Teach the learner to identify, assess, and mitigate AI.VII.N.R9: Runway incursion.
    • 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.N.S1: Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S2: Make radio calls as appropriate.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S3: Make a timely decision to discontinue the approach to landing.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S4: Apply takeoff power immediately and transition to climb pitch attitude for VX or VY as appropriate ±5 knots.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S5: Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S6: Maneuver to the side of the runway/landing area when necessary to clear and avoid conflicting traffic.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S7: Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S8: Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the climb.
    • Demonstrate and provide instruction on AI.VII.N.S9: 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) Go-Around/Rejected Landing Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving go-Around/Rejected Landing while maintaining an organized lesson flow and an appropriate level of learner participation.
  • Ask the instructor applicant to identify hazards, including AI.VII.N.R1: Delayed recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing, and teach how each risk will be controlled.
  • Require the instructor applicant to explain, demonstrate, or coach the learner through AI.VII.N.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) Go-Around/Rejected Landing 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) Go-Around/Rejected Landing Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) Go-Around/Rejected Landing 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 N: Go-Around/Rejected Landing.
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands go-around/rejected landing with emphasis on factors that contribute to landing conditions that may require a go-around, 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 5 ACS Elements
  • AI.VII.N.K1:
    Purpose of and procedures for go-around or rejected landing.
  • AI.VII.N.K2:
    A stabilized approach, including energy management concepts.
  • AI.VII.N.K3:
    Effects of atmospheric conditions, including wind and density altitude, on a go-around or rejected landing.
  • AI.VII.N.K4:
    Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing.
  • AI.VII.N.K5:
    Common errors related to this Task.
Risk Management 9 ACS Elements
  • AI.VII.N.R1:
    Delayed recognition of the need for a go-around/rejected landing.
  • AI.VII.N.R2:
    Delayed performance of a go-around at low altitude.
  • AI.VII.N.R3:
    Power application.
  • AI.VII.N.R4:
    Configuring the airplane.
  • AI.VII.N.R5:
    Collision hazards.
  • AI.VII.N.R6:
    Low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin, or controlled flight into terrain (CFIT).
  • AI.VII.N.R7:
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
  • AI.VII.N.R8:
    Managing a go-around/rejected landing after accepting a LAHSO clearance.
  • AI.VII.N.R9:
    Runway incursion.
Skills 9 ACS Elements
  • AI.VII.N.S1:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • AI.VII.N.S2:
    Make radio calls as appropriate.
  • AI.VII.N.S3:
    Make a timely decision to discontinue the approach to landing.
  • AI.VII.N.S4:
    Apply takeoff power immediately and transition to climb pitch attitude for VX or VY as appropriate ±5 knots.
  • AI.VII.N.S5:
    Configure the airplane after a positive rate of climb has been verified or in accordance with airplane manufacturer’s instructions.
  • AI.VII.N.S6:
    Maneuver to the side of the runway/landing area when necessary to clear and avoid conflicting traffic.
  • AI.VII.N.S7:
    Maintain VY ±5 knots to a safe maneuvering altitude.
  • AI.VII.N.S8:
    Maintain directional control and proper wind-drift correction throughout the climb.
  • AI.VII.N.S9:
    Analyze and correct common errors related to this Task.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) Go-Around/Rejected Landing Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in go-Around/Rejected Landing 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.