Flight Instructor (Airplane) 14 CFR and Publications Lesson Plan

Flight Instructor (Airplane) • ACS Area II, Task J

The Flight Instructor (Airplane) 14 CFR and Publications Lesson Plan covers the instructional knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-25.

Flight Instructor (Airplane) 14 CFR and Publications 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 14 CFR and Publications.
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the learner's outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant understands the Code of Federal Regulations and other relevant publications, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.

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Flight Instructor (Airplane) 14 CFR and Publications 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, Notices to Airmen (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) 14 CFR and Publications 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 II, Task J, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant understands the Code of Federal Regulations and other relevant publications, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • Part 2, Instructional Knowledge:
    • Teach the organization, applicability, and practical use of 14 CFR parts 1, 61, and 91, and require the applicant to locate and explain a regulation in its operational context. (AI.II.J.K1)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply the notification, preservation, and reporting requirements of 49 CFR part 830 and distinguish immediate notification from a written report. (AI.II.J.K2)
    • Differentiate Advisory Circulars, Information for Operators (InFOs), and Safety Alerts for Operators (SAFOs), including their purpose, authority, applicability, and revision status. (AI.II.J.K3)
    • Have the learner use a concrete example to explain how to use the applicable Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards to connect an Area of Operation, Task, objective, references, and elements to lesson objectives and completion standards. (AI.II.J.K4)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply the authority and use of the POH/AFM, supplements, limitations, procedures, and performance data, emphasizing aircraft-specific applicability and revision status. (AI.II.J.K5)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply the organization and operational use of the Aeronautical Information Manual, including how to distinguish explanatory guidance from regulatory requirements and verify current information. (AI.II.J.K6)
  • Part 3, Risk Management Instruction:
    • Present a planning or teaching task that contains an obsolete chart, superseded regulation, unrevised manual, or stale electronic source; require the applicant to detect it, verify currency and applicability through an authoritative source, and explain the operational consequence of using it. (AI.II.J.R1)
    • Require the instructor applicant to model risk controls, intervention points, and discontinue criteria while teaching.
  • Part 4, Skill Demonstration and Teaching:
    • Assign at least one element from K1 through K6 and require the instructor applicant to teach it accurately, cite the controlling or supporting publication, demonstrate efficient source navigation, verify currency, check learner understanding, and correct a realistic misconception. (AI.II.J.S1)
    • 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) 14 CFR and Publications Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • Give the instructor applicant a realistic flight or training question that requires using at least two different publication types and reconciling their authority, applicability, and currency.
  • Include one obsolete, superseded, or inapplicable source and require the applicant to identify it, verify the current source, and explain why the distinction matters operationally. (AI.II.J.R1)
  • Require the applicant to teach at least one K1-through-K6 topic using the authoritative source, clear organization, effective questions, and an assessment of learner understanding. (AI.II.J.S1)
  • Introduce a learner misconception about whether a source is regulatory, advisory, aircraft-specific, or current and require the applicant to correct it without encouraging rote citation alone.
  • Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique tied to the ACS knowledge, risk management, and skill elements.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) 14 CFR and Publications 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) 14 CFR and Publications Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Flight Instructor (Airplane) 14 CFR and Publications Airman Certification Standards

  • Note: The evaluator must select Tasks C, K, and at least one other Task from this Area of Operation. The evaluator must also select Task P for multiengine applicants.
  • Task J: 14 CFR and Publications.
  • Objective: To determine the applicant understands the Code of Federal Regulations and other relevant publications, can apply that knowledge, manage associated risks, demonstrate appropriate skills, and provide effective instruction.
  • References: 14 CFR parts 1, 61, 91; 49 CFR part 830; AIM; Chart Supplements; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/AFM
Knowledge 6 ACS Elements
  • AI.II.J.K1:
    14 CFR parts 1, 61, and 91.
  • AI.II.J.K2:
    49 CFR part 830.
  • AI.II.J.K3:
    Advisory Circulars, INFOs, and SAFOs.
  • AI.II.J.K4:
    Airman Certification Standards or Practical Test Standards.
  • AI.II.J.K5:
    Pilot's Operating Handbooks or flight manuals.
  • AI.II.J.K6:
    Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).
Risk Management 1 ACS Element
  • AI.II.J.R1:
    Use of expired charts, manuals, or publications without current updates.
Skills 1 ACS Element
  • AI.II.J.S1:
    Teach at least one of the elements listed in K1 through K6.
Flight Instructor (Airplane) 14 CFR and Publications Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in 14 CFR and Publications 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.