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 (Instrument Flight Rules) 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, 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) 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.
    • Use retrieval questioning to have the learner explain 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:
    • Teach navigation-system setup, position awareness, course interception and tracking, and DME-arc procedures. (CFII.VII.A.1)
      • tuning and identification of a navigational facility. (CFII.VII.A.1a)
      • setting of a selected course on the navigation selector or the correct identification of a selected bearing on the RMI. (CFII.VII.A.1b)
      • method for determining aircraft position relative to a facility. (CFII.VII.A.1c)
      • procedure for intercepting and maintaining a selected course. (CFII.VII.A.1d)
      • procedure for intercepting and maintaining a DME arc. (CFII.VII.A.1e)
      • procedure for intercepting a course or localizer from a DME arc. (CFII.VII.A.1f)
      • recognition of navigation facility or waypoint passage. (CFII.VII.A.1g)
      • recognition of navigation receiver or facility failure. (CFII.VII.A.1h)
    • Teach the recognition, consequences, and correction of common interception, tracking, and DME-arc errors. (CFII.VII.A.2)
      • incorrect tuning and identification procedures. (CFII.VII.A.2a)
      • failure to properly set the navigation selector on the course to be intercepted. (CFII.VII.A.2b)
      • failure to use proper procedures for course or DME arc interception and tracking. (CFII.VII.A.2c)
      • improper procedures for intercepting a course or localizer from a DME arc. (CFII.VII.A.2d)
    • Demonstrate and simultaneously explain course interception and tracking, DME arcs, and transition from an arc to a course or localizer. (CFII.VII.A.3)
    • Analyze and correct simulated learner errors during interception, tracking, and DME-arc operations. (CFII.VII.A.4)
    • Present a concrete example, then require the learner to explain and apply appropriate use of an installed MFD or graphical navigation display to monitor position relative to the desired course or DME arc without substituting it for primary navigation guidance or aircraft control. (CFII.VII.A.5)
  • Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:
    • Require the applicant to tune, identify, and verify the operational status of the facility or navigation source, set the selected course or interpret the RMI (radio magnetic indicator) bearing, and determine aircraft position before maneuvering.
    • Have the applicant select an appropriate intercept angle, recognize station or waypoint passage, establish wind correction, and maintain the desired course.
    • Require entry to and tracking of a DME (distance measuring equipment) arc, then lead the turn to intercept an outbound or inbound course or localizer while managing altitude, airspeed, and workload.
    • Introduce incorrect tuning or identification, reverse sensing, a wrong selected course, poor intercept geometry, arc bracketing error, or facility/receiver failure and assess timely diagnosis and correction. (CFII.VII.A.2, A.4)
  • 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)

  • Assign an IFR route that requires facility or source verification, course interception and tracking, a DME arc, and transition from the arc to an approach course or localizer. (CFII.VII.A.1, A.3, A.5)
  • Introduce one tuning, identification, selected-course, intercept, wind-correction, arc, passage, or failure-recognition error and require diagnosis, intervention, correction, and reassessment. (CFII.VII.A.2, A.4)
  • Conclude with a learner-centered assessment and instructor self-critique tied to every PTS objective.
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.