Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs Lesson Plan

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) • PTS Area VII, Task A

The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs 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 intercepting and tracking navigational systems and dme arcs.
    • 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) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs 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) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs 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 VII, Task A, and the Practical Test Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant:
  • Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.VII.A.1: Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs by describing—
      • CFII.VII.A.1a: tuning and identification of a navigational facility.
      • CFII.VII.A.1b: setting of a selected course on the navigation selector or the correct identification of a selected bearing on the RMI.
      • CFII.VII.A.1c: method for determining aircraft position relative to a facility.
      • CFII.VII.A.1d: procedure for intercepting and maintaining a selected course.
      • CFII.VII.A.1e: procedure for intercepting and maintaining a DME arc.
      • CFII.VII.A.1f: procedure for intercepting a course or localizer from a DME arc.
      • CFII.VII.A.1g: recognition of navigation facility or waypoint passage.
      • CFII.VII.A.1h: recognition of navigation receiver or facility failure.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.VII.A.2: Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs by describing—
      • CFII.VII.A.2a: incorrect tuning and identification procedures.
      • CFII.VII.A.2b: failure to properly set the navigation selector on the course to be intercepted.
      • CFII.VII.A.2c: failure to use proper procedures for course or DME arc interception and tracking.
      • CFII.VII.A.2d: improper procedures for intercepting a course or localizer from a DME arc.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.VII.A.3: Demonstrates and simultaneously explains intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs from an instructional standpoint.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.VII.A.4: Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.VII.A.5: Exhibits instructional knowledge on the uses of the MFD and other graphical navigational displays, if installed, to monitor position in relation to the desired flightpath during holding.
  • 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) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving intercepting and tracking navigational systems and dme arcs while maintaining an organized lesson flow and appropriate learner participation.
  • Require the applicant to explain or demonstrate CFII.VII.A.1: Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs 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) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs 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) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs Lesson Plan

Practical Test Standards

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
  • Area VII, Task A: Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs.
  • Area note: The evaluator shall select Tasks A and B. If the aircraft is not DME equipped, performance of DME arcs shall be tested orally.
  • Task note: While the applicant is expected to be able to fly DME arcs, they may be selected for testing only if they are charted and available, including use of RNAV substitution techniques, if appropriate.
  • References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA -H-8083-9, FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-ACS-8, FAA-S-ACS-14; AIM. NOTE: While the applicant is expected to be able to fly DME arcs, they may be selected for testing only if they are charted and available (including use of RNAV substitution techniques, if appropriate.)
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant:
Objective Elements 5 PTS Elements
  • CFII.VII.A.1:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements of intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs by describing—
    • CFII.VII.A.1a:
      tuning and identification of a navigational facility.
    • CFII.VII.A.1b:
      setting of a selected course on the navigation selector or the correct identification of a selected bearing on the RMI.
    • CFII.VII.A.1c:
      method for determining aircraft position relative to a facility.
    • CFII.VII.A.1d:
      procedure for intercepting and maintaining a selected course.
    • CFII.VII.A.1e:
      procedure for intercepting and maintaining a DME arc.
    • CFII.VII.A.1f:
      procedure for intercepting a course or localizer from a DME arc.
    • CFII.VII.A.1g:
      recognition of navigation facility or waypoint passage.
    • CFII.VII.A.1h:
      recognition of navigation receiver or facility failure.
  • CFII.VII.A.2:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge of common errors related to intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs by describing—
    • CFII.VII.A.2a:
      incorrect tuning and identification procedures.
    • CFII.VII.A.2b:
      failure to properly set the navigation selector on the course to be intercepted.
    • CFII.VII.A.2c:
      failure to use proper procedures for course or DME arc interception and tracking.
    • CFII.VII.A.2d:
      improper procedures for intercepting a course or localizer from a DME arc.
  • CFII.VII.A.3:
    Demonstrates and simultaneously explains intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs from an instructional standpoint.
  • CFII.VII.A.4:
    Analyzes and corrects simulated common errors related to intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs.
  • CFII.VII.A.5:
    Exhibits instructional knowledge on the uses of the MFD and other graphical navigational displays, if installed, to monitor position in relation to the desired flightpath during holding.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in intercepting and tracking navigational systems and dme arcs 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.