Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Flight Deck Check Lesson Plan

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

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

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Flight Deck Check 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 instrument flight deck check.
    • 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 an instrument flight deck check by describing the reasons for the check and the detection of defects that could affect safe instrument flight. The check shall include:

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Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Flight Deck Check 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) Instrument Flight Deck Check 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 C, and the Practical Test Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of an instrument flight deck check by describing the reasons for the check and the detection of defects that could affect safe instrument flight. The check shall include:
  • Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.1: Communications equipment.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.2: Navigation equipment.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.3: Magnetic compass.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.4: Heading indicator/horizontal situation indicator/remote magnetic indicator.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.5: Attitude indicator.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.6: Altimeter.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.7: Turn-and-slip indicator/turn coordinator.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.8: Vertical-speed indicator.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.9: Airspeed indicator.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.10: Outside air temperature.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.11: Clock.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.12: Pitot heat.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.13: Electronic flight instrument display.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.14: Traffic awareness/warning/avoidance system.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.15: Terrain awareness/warning/alert system.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.16: FMS.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.III.C.17: Automatic pilot.
  • 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) Instrument Flight Deck Check Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving instrument flight deck check while maintaining an organized lesson flow and appropriate learner participation.
  • Require the applicant to explain or demonstrate CFII.III.C.1: Communications equipment., 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) Instrument Flight Deck Check 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) Instrument Flight Deck Check Lesson Plan

Practical Test Standards

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Flight Deck Check Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
  • Area III, Task C: Instrument Flight Deck Check.
  • 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.
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of an instrument flight deck check by describing the reasons for the check and the detection of defects that could affect safe instrument flight. The check shall include:
Objective Elements 17 PTS Elements
  • CFII.III.C.1:
    Communications equipment.
  • CFII.III.C.2:
    Navigation equipment.
  • CFII.III.C.3:
    Magnetic compass.
  • CFII.III.C.4:
    Heading indicator/horizontal situation indicator/remote magnetic indicator.
  • CFII.III.C.5:
    Attitude indicator.
  • CFII.III.C.6:
    Altimeter.
  • CFII.III.C.7:
    Turn-and-slip indicator/turn coordinator.
  • CFII.III.C.8:
    Vertical-speed indicator.
  • CFII.III.C.9:
    Airspeed indicator.
  • CFII.III.C.10:
    Outside air temperature.
  • CFII.III.C.11:
    Clock.
  • CFII.III.C.12:
    Pitot heat.
  • CFII.III.C.13:
    Electronic flight instrument display.
  • CFII.III.C.14:
    Traffic awareness/warning/avoidance system.
  • CFII.III.C.15:
    Terrain awareness/warning/alert system.
  • CFII.III.C.16:
    FMS.
  • CFII.III.C.17:
    Automatic pilot.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Instrument Flight Deck Check Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in instrument flight deck check 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.