Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning 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 cross-country flight planning.
    • Ask the instructor applicant to identify the first instructional decision that will shape the outcome.
  • Motivator:

    • To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of cross-country flight planning by describing the:

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Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning 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) Cross-Country Flight Planning 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 III, Task B, and the Practical Test Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of cross-country flight planning by describing the:
  • Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.1: Regulatory requirements for instrument flight within various types of airspace.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.2: Computation of estimated time en route and total fuel requirement for an IFR cross-country flight.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.3: Selection and correct interpretation of the current and applicable en route charts, RNAV, DPs, STARs, and standard IAP.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.4: Procurement and interpretation of the applicable NOTAM information.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.5: Completes and files an IFR flight plan that accurately reflects the conditions of the proposed flight. (Does not have to be filed with ATC.)
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.6: Demonstrates adequate knowledge of GPS and RAIM capability, when aircraft is so equipped.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.7: Demonstrates the ability to recognize wing contamination due to airframe icing.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.8: Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the adv erse effects of airframe icing during landing phases of flight and corrective actions: pretakeoff, takeoff, and cruise.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.B.9: Demonstrates familiarity with any icing procedures and/or information published by the manufacturer that is specific to the aircraft used on the practical test.
  • 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) Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving cross-country flight planning while maintaining an organized lesson flow and appropriate learner participation.
  • Require the applicant to explain or demonstrate CFII.III.B.1: Regulatory requirements for instrument flight within various types of airspace., 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) Cross-Country Flight Planning 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) Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Practical Test Standards

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
  • Area III, Task B: Cross-Country Flight Planning.
  • Area note: The evaluator shall select at least one Task.
  • References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-ACS-8, FAA-S-ACS-14; AIM.
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of cross-country flight planning by describing the:
Objective Elements 9 PTS Elements
  • CFII.III.B.1:
    Regulatory requirements for instrument flight within various types of airspace.
  • CFII.III.B.2:
    Computation of estimated time en route and total fuel requirement for an IFR cross-country flight.
  • CFII.III.B.3:
    Selection and correct interpretation of the current and applicable en route charts, RNAV, DPs, STARs, and standard IAP.
  • CFII.III.B.4:
    Procurement and interpretation of the applicable NOTAM information.
  • CFII.III.B.5:
    Completes and files an IFR flight plan that accurately reflects the conditions of the proposed flight. (Does not have to be filed with ATC.)
  • CFII.III.B.6:
    Demonstrates adequate knowledge of GPS and RAIM capability, when aircraft is so equipped.
  • CFII.III.B.7:
    Demonstrates the ability to recognize wing contamination due to airframe icing.
  • CFII.III.B.8:
    Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the adv erse effects of airframe icing during landing phases of flight and corrective actions: pretakeoff, takeoff, and cruise.
  • CFII.III.B.9:
    Demonstrates familiarity with any icing procedures and/or information published by the manufacturer that is specific to the aircraft used on the practical test.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in cross-country flight planning 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.