Instrument Rating - Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances
Lesson Plan

Introduction:

Attention:

  • Research a mishap case study:
  • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
  • Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap

Motivator:

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Weather Information:
0:10
Training:
0:05
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

  • Review Airman Certification Standards

Student Actions:

Instrument Rating - Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Airman Certification Standards:


Instrument Rating - Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate understanding of:
  • IR.III.A.K2:

    Pilot-in-Command (PIC) emergency authority
  • IR.III.A.K3:

    Lost communication procedures and procedures for flights outside of radar environments

Instrument Rating - Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
  • IR.III.A.R1:

    Less than full understanding of an ATC clearance
  • IR.III.A.R2:

    Inappropriate, incomplete, or incorrect ATC clearances
  • IR.III.A.R3:

    ATC clearance inconsistent with aircraft performance or navigation capability
  • IR.III.A.R4:

    ATC clearance intended for other aircraft with similar call signs

Instrument Rating - Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skill to:
  • IR.III.A.R1:

    Correctly copy, read back, interpret, and comply with simulated or actual ATC clearances in a timely manner using standard phraseology as provided in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
  • IR.III.A.R2:

    Correctly set communication frequencies, navigation systems (identifying when appropriate), and transponder codes in compliance with the ATC clearance
  • IR.III.A.R3:

    Use the current and appropriate paper or electronic navigation publications
  • IR.III.A.R4:

    Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner
  • IR.III.A.R5:

    Maintain the applicable airspeed ±10 knots, headings ±10°, altitude ±100 feet; track a course, radial, or bearing within 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI)
  • IR.III.A.R6:

    Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate
  • IR.III.A.R7:

    Perform the appropriate checklist items relative to the phase of flight

Re-Motivation:

Closure:

  • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
  • Assign study materials for the next lesson

Conclusion: