Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations Lesson Plan
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) • PTS Area II, Task C
The Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations Lesson Plan covers the instructional objectives required by FAA-S-8081-9E.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations Lesson Plan
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 regulations and publications related to ifr operations.
- 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 the elements related to regulations and publications, (related to instrument flight and instrument flight instruction) their purpose, general content, availability, and method of revision by describing:
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Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations 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:
- FAA Practical Test Standards.
- Aviation Instructor's Handbook.
- Instrument Flying Handbook.
- Task references: 14 CFR parts 61, 71, 91, 95, and 97; FAA-H-8083-15; AIM.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations 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 C, and the Practical Test Standards.
- State the lesson objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to regulations and publications, (related to instrument flight and instrument flight instruction) their purpose, general content, availability, and method of revision by describing:
- Part 2, PTS Objective Instruction:
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.1: 14 CFR parts 61, 71, 91, 95, and 97.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.2: FAA-H-8083-15, Instrument Flying Handbook.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.3: Aeronautical Information Manual.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.4: Practical Test Standards.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.5: Chart Supplement.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.6: Standard Instrument Departures/Terminal Arrivals.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.7: En Route Charts.
- Explain, demonstrate, and assess CFII.II.C.8: Standard Instrument Approach Procedure Charts.
- 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) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations Lesson Plan
Guided Scenario(s)
- The instructor applicant must teach a learner a lesson involving regulations and publications related to ifr operations while maintaining an organized lesson flow and appropriate learner participation.
- Require the applicant to explain or demonstrate CFII.II.C.1: 14 CFR parts 61, 71, 91, 95, and 97., 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) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations 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) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations Lesson Plan
Practical Test Standards
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations Practical Test Standards
- Source: FAA-S-8081-9E, Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards for Airplane and Helicopter.
- Area II, Task C: Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations.
- Area note: The evaluator shall select Tasks A and D and at least one other Task.
- References: 14 CFR parts 61, 71, 91, 95, and 97; FAA-H-8083-15; AIM.
- Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits instructional knowledge of the elements related to regulations and publications, (related to instrument flight and instrument flight instruction) their purpose, general content, availability, and method of revision by describing:
✓ Objective Elements 8 PTS Elements
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CFII.II.C.1: 14 CFR parts 61, 71, 91, 95, and 97. -
CFII.II.C.2: FAA-H-8083-15, Instrument Flying Handbook. -
CFII.II.C.3: Aeronautical Information Manual. -
CFII.II.C.4: Practical Test Standards. -
CFII.II.C.5: Chart Supplement. -
CFII.II.C.6: Standard Instrument Departures/Terminal Arrivals. -
CFII.II.C.7: En Route Charts. -
CFII.II.C.8: Standard Instrument Approach Procedure Charts.
Flight Instructor Instrument (Airplane) Regulations and Publications Related to IFR Operations Lesson Plan
Conclusion
Re-Motivation:
- Effective instruction in regulations and publications related to ifr operations 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.