Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) 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 (Instrument Flight Rules) teaching scenario in which safety or learner understanding depends on effective instruction in engine failure during straight-and-level flight and turns (multiengine).
    • 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) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) 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, Notices to Airmen (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) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) 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.
    • Use retrieval questioning to have the learner explain Area of Operation IX, Task C, and the Practical Test Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant:
  • Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    • Teach engine-failure recognition and response during instrument straight-and-level flight and turns in a multiengine airplane. (CFII.IX.C.1)
      • appropriate methods to be used for identifying and verifying the inoperative engine. (CFII.IX.C.1a)
      • technique for maintaining positive aircraft control by reference to instruments. (CFII.IX.C.1b)
      • importance of accurately assessing the aircraft’s performance capability with regard to action that maintains altitude or minimum sink rate considering existing conditions. (CFII.IX.C.1c)
    • Teach the recognition, consequences, and correction of common multiengine engine-failure errors under instrument conditions. (CFII.IX.C.2)
      • failure to recognize an inoperative engine. (CFII.IX.C.2a)
      • hazards of improperly identifying and verifying the inoperative engine. (CFII.IX.C.2b)
      • failure to properly adjust engine controls and reduce drag. (CFII.IX.C.2c)
      • failure to establish and maintain the best engine inoperative airspeed. (CFII.IX.C.2d)
      • failure to follow the prescribed checklist. (CFII.IX.C.2e)
      • failure to establish and maintain the recommended flight attitude for best performance. (CFII.IX.C.2f)
      • failure to maintain positive aircraft control while maneuvering. (CFII.IX.C.2g)
      • hazards of exceeding the aircraft’s operating limitations. (CFII.IX.C.2h)
      • faulty basic instrument flying technique. (CFII.IX.C.2i)
    • Demonstrate and simultaneously explain straight-and-level flight and turns after an engine failure solely by reference to instruments. (CFII.IX.C.3)
    • Analyze and correct simulated learner errors during instrument flight following an engine failure. (CFII.IX.C.4)
  • Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:
    • Have the applicant demonstrate an instrument engine-failure response that prioritizes control, identifies and verifies the inoperative engine, establishes the appropriate airspeed and attitude, reduces drag, completes the approved checklist, and evaluates whether altitude can be maintained.
    • Require shallow instrument turns toward and away from the operating engine while the applicant explains bank, rudder, airspeed, performance, and workload considerations.
    • Introduce a realistic learner error from CFII.IX.C.2 and assess whether the applicant recognizes its cause, intervenes before loss of control or an operating limitation, and coaches a durable correction.
    • Establish explicit discontinue criteria for airspeed decay, excessive bank or heading deviation, loss of directional control, checklist confusion, or deteriorating performance.
  • 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) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • In a multiengine airplane or approved training device in simulated IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions), introduce an engine failure during straight-and-level flight, followed by assigned heading changes.
  • Require the instructor applicant to teach positive control, engine identification and verification, drag reduction, airspeed and attitude selection, checklist use, and honest assessment of climb or minimum-sink performance. (CFII.IX.C.1, C.3)
  • Insert one common learner error and require timely intervention, diagnosis, correction, and reassessment. (CFII.IX.C.2, C.4)
  • Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique addressing every applicable PTS objective.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) 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) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Practical Test Standards

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
  • Area IX, Task C: Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine).
  • 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 -S-ACS-6; FAA-S-ACS-8; Aircraft Flight Manual.
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant:
Objective Elements 4 PTS Elements
  • CFII.IX.C.1:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to engine failure during straight-and- level flight and turns, solely by reference to instruments, by describing—
    • CFII.IX.C.1a:
      appropriate methods to be used for identifying and verifying the inoperative engine.
    • CFII.IX.C.1b:
      technique for maintaining positive aircraft control by reference to instruments.
    • CFII.IX.C.1c:
      importance of accurately assessing the aircraft’s performance capability with regard to action that maintains altitude or minimum sink rate considering existing conditions.
  • CFII.IX.C.2:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to engine failure during straight- and-level flight and turns, solely by reference to instruments, by describing—
    • CFII.IX.C.2a:
      failure to recognize an inoperative engine.
    • CFII.IX.C.2b:
      hazards of improperly identifying and verifying the inoperative engine.
    • CFII.IX.C.2c:
      failure to properly adjust engine controls and reduce drag.
    • CFII.IX.C.2d:
      failure to establish and maintain the best engine inoperative airspeed.
    • CFII.IX.C.2e:
      failure to follow the prescribed checklist.
    • CFII.IX.C.2f:
      failure to establish and maintain the recommended flight attitude for best performance.
    • CFII.IX.C.2g:
      failure to maintain positive aircraft control while maneuvering.
    • CFII.IX.C.2h:
      hazards of exceeding the aircraft’s operating limitations.
    • CFII.IX.C.2i:
      faulty basic instrument flying technique.
  • CFII.IX.C.3:
    Demonstrates and simultaneously explains straight-and-level flight and turns aft er engine failure, solely by reference to instruments, from an instructional standpoint.
  • CFII.IX.C.4:
    Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to straight-and -level flight and turns after engine failure, solely by reference to instruments.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Engine Failure During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (Multiengine) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in engine failure during straight-and-level flight and turns (multiengine) 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.