Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment Lesson Plan

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

The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment 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 aircraft flight instruments and navigation equipment.
    • 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 aircraft:

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Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment 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) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment 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 II, Task A, and the Practical Test Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of aircraft:
  • Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.A.1: Flight instrument systems and their operating characteristics to include—
      • CFII.II.A.1a: pitot-static system.
      • CFII.II.A.1b: attitude indicator.
      • CFII.II.A.1c: heading indicator/horizontal situation indicator/radio magnetic indicator.
      • CFII.II.A.1d: magnetic compass.
      • CFII.II.A.1e: turn-and-slip indicator/turn coordinator.
      • CFII.II.A.1f: electrical system.
      • CFII.II.A.1g: vacuum system.
      • CFII.II.A.1h: electronic engine instrument display.
      • CFII.II.A.1i: primary flight display, if installed.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.A.2: Navigation equipment and their operating characteristics to include—
      • CFII.II.A.2a: VHF omnirange (VOR).
      • CFII.II.A.2b: DME.
      • CFII.II.A.2c: ILS
      • CFII.II.A.2d: marker beacon receiver/indicators.
      • CFII.II.A.2e: ADF.
      • CFII.II.A.2f: transponder/altitude encoding.
      • CFII.II.A.2g: electronic flight instrument display.
      • CFII.II.A.2h: GPS.
      • CFII.II.A.2i: automatic pilot.
      • CFII.II.A.2j: FMS.
      • CFII.II.A.2k: multifunction display, if installed.
    • Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.A.3: Anti-ice/deicing and weather detection equipment and their operating characteristics to include—
      • CFII.II.A.3a: airframe.
      • CFII.II.A.3b: propeller or rotor.
      • CFII.II.A.3c: air intake.
      • CFII.II.A.3d: fuel system.
      • CFII.II.A.3e: pitot-static system.
      • CFII.II.A.3f: radar/lightning detection system.
      • CFII.II.A.3g: other inflight weather systems.
  • 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) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving aircraft flight instruments and navigation equipment while maintaining an organized lesson flow and appropriate learner participation.
  • Require the applicant to explain or demonstrate CFII.II.A.1: Flight instrument systems and their operating characteristics to include—, 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) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment 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) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment Lesson Plan

Practical Test Standards

Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment Practical Test Standards

  • Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
  • Area II, Task A: Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment.
  • Area note: The evaluator shall select Tasks A and D and at least one other Task.
  • References: FAA-H-8083-15; FAA-S-ACS-8, FAA-S-ACS-14.
  • Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of aircraft:
Objective Elements 3 PTS Elements
  • CFII.II.A.1:
    Flight instrument systems and their operating characteristics to include—
    • CFII.II.A.1a:
      pitot-static system.
    • CFII.II.A.1b:
      attitude indicator.
    • CFII.II.A.1c:
      heading indicator/horizontal situation indicator/radio magnetic indicator.
    • CFII.II.A.1d:
      magnetic compass.
    • CFII.II.A.1e:
      turn-and-slip indicator/turn coordinator.
    • CFII.II.A.1f:
      electrical system.
    • CFII.II.A.1g:
      vacuum system.
    • CFII.II.A.1h:
      electronic engine instrument display.
    • CFII.II.A.1i:
      primary flight display, if installed.
  • CFII.II.A.2:
    Navigation equipment and their operating characteristics to include—
    • CFII.II.A.2a:
      VHF omnirange (VOR).
    • CFII.II.A.2b:
      DME.
    • CFII.II.A.2c:
      ILS
    • CFII.II.A.2d:
      marker beacon receiver/indicators.
    • CFII.II.A.2e:
      ADF.
    • CFII.II.A.2f:
      transponder/altitude encoding.
    • CFII.II.A.2g:
      electronic flight instrument display.
    • CFII.II.A.2h:
      GPS.
    • CFII.II.A.2i:
      automatic pilot.
    • CFII.II.A.2j:
      FMS.
    • CFII.II.A.2k:
      multifunction display, if installed.
  • CFII.II.A.3:
    Anti-ice/deicing and weather detection equipment and their operating characteristics to include—
    • CFII.II.A.3a:
      airframe.
    • CFII.II.A.3b:
      propeller or rotor.
    • CFII.II.A.3c:
      air intake.
    • CFII.II.A.3d:
      fuel system.
    • CFII.II.A.3e:
      pitot-static system.
    • CFII.II.A.3f:
      radar/lightning detection system.
    • CFII.II.A.3g:
      other inflight weather systems.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Effective instruction in aircraft flight instruments and navigation equipment 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.