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.
Introduction
Schedule
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:0:45Part 3, Demonstration and Teaching:0:30Part 4, Guided Scenario:0:20Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00Attention 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:
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:
- FAA Practical Test Standards.
- Aviation Instructor's Handbook.
- Instrument Flying Handbook.
- Task references: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-ACS-8, FAA-S-ACS-14; AIM.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.