Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) • PTS Area IX, Task B

The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    0:45
    Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:
    0:30
    Part 4, Guided Scenario:
    0:20
    Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Present an IFR teaching scenario in which safety or learner understanding depends on effective instruction in approach with loss of primary flight instrument indicators.
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine that the applicant:

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Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Materials

  • Required Materials:

    • Writing instrument and instructional surface.
    • FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
    • Lesson plan, student training record, and applicable instructor records.

  • Optional Materials:

    • Model-specific Pilot's Operating Handbook or Airplane Flight Manual (POH/AFM).
    • Current IFR charts, procedures, weather information, NOTAMs, and electronic flight bag, as applicable.
    • Airplane, approved aviation training device, cockpit procedures trainer, or classroom teaching aids, as appropriate.

  • Reference Materials:

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review the reference materials, applicable airplane limitations, and the instructor applicant's preparation.
  • Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    • Present the attention getter and motivator.
    • Review Area of Operation IX, Task B, and the Practical Test Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant:
  • Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.IX.B.1: Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators by describing—
      • CFII.IX.B.1a: recognition of inaccurate or inoperative primary instrument indicators and advising ATC and the evaluator.
      • CFII.IX.B.1b: notification of ATC or evaluator anytime that the aircraft is unable to comply with an ATC clearance or whether able to continue the flight.
      • CFII.IX.B.1c: importance of utilizing navigation equipment in an emergency situation and demonstrating a nonprecision approach without the use of primary flight instruments.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.IX.B.2: Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators by describing—
      • CFII.IX.B.2a: recognition of failed system components that relate to primary flight instrument indication(s).
      • CFII.IX.B.2b: failure to notify ATC of situation.
      • CFII.IX.B.2c: failure to transition to emergency mode/standby instrumentation.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.IX.B.3: Demonstrates and simultaneously explains loss of primary flight instrument indicators by conducting a non-precision approach without the use of these indicators.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.IX.B.4: Analyzes and corrects common errors related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators.
  • Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:
    • Require technically accurate explanation, demonstration where appropriate, recognition and correction of common errors, and effective transfer of aircraft control.
    • Emphasize risk identification, intervention points, checklist discipline, and discontinue criteria throughout the lesson.
  • Part 4, Guided Scenario:
    • Lead the guided scenario and evaluate organization, technical accuracy, risk management, learner engagement, and every applicable PTS objective.
  • Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
    • Review the 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 Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving approach with loss of primary flight instrument indicators while maintaining an organized lesson flow and appropriate learner participation.
  • Require the applicant to explain or demonstrate CFII.IX.B.1: Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators by describing—, as appropriate to the training environment.
  • Introduce a realistic learner error, misconception, change in conditions, equipment limitation, or external pressure and require the instructor applicant to adapt the lesson.
  • Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique tied to every PTS objective element.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Student Actions

  • Complete assigned readings and prepare a lesson plan with objective, content sequence, teaching aids, assessment, and completion standards.
  • Teach every applicable PTS objective accurately and in learner-appropriate language.
  • Identify, assess, mitigate, and teach risks associated with the task.
  • Explain or demonstrate applicable procedures while maintaining positive control, observing the learner, and correcting errors appropriately.
  • Use effective questions, check understanding, conduct a learner-centered assessment, and perform an instructor self-assessment.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Practical Test Standards

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
  • Area IX, Task B: Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators.
  • Area note: The evaluator shall select at least one Task. The evaluator shall omit Tasks C and D unless the applicant furnishes a multiengine airplane for the practical test, then Task C or D is mandatory.
  • References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA -H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-ACS-8, FAA-S-ACS-14; IAP; AIM.
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant:
Objective Elements 4 PTS Elements
  • CFII.IX.B.1:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators by describing—
    • CFII.IX.B.1a:
      recognition of inaccurate or inoperative primary instrument indicators and advising ATC and the evaluator.
    • CFII.IX.B.1b:
      notification of ATC or evaluator anytime that the aircraft is unable to comply with an ATC clearance or whether able to continue the flight.
    • CFII.IX.B.1c:
      importance of utilizing navigation equipment in an emergency situation and demonstrating a nonprecision approach without the use of primary flight instruments.
  • CFII.IX.B.2:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators by describing—
    • CFII.IX.B.2a:
      recognition of failed system components that relate to primary flight instrument indication(s).
    • CFII.IX.B.2b:
      failure to notify ATC of situation.
    • CFII.IX.B.2c:
      failure to transition to emergency mode/standby instrumentation.
  • CFII.IX.B.3:
    Demonstrates and simultaneously explains loss of primary flight instrument indicators by conducting a non-precision approach without the use of these indicators.
  • CFII.IX.B.4:
    Analyzes and corrects common errors related to loss of primary flight instrument indicators.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in approach with loss of primary flight instrument indicators builds sound instrument 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.