Instrument Rating Compliance With Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan
The Instrument Rating Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with ATC clearances and procedures while operating solely by reference to instruments.
Instrument Rating Compliance With Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances:0:10Part 3, Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 4, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Discuss motivation to become an instrument rated pilot.
- Relate similar personal experiences to the student to establish rapport.
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Motivator:
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Instrument Rating Compliance With Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) or an internet-enabled device to access FARs.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Instructor endorsement log.
- Pilot Logbook.
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Reference Materials:
- Aircraft Categories and Classes Supplement.
- Pilot Certificates and Ratings Supplement.
- Pilot Logbooks Supplement.
- Medical Certificate Supplement.
- Currency Supplement.
- Fitness for Flight Supplement.
- Aeronautical Decision-Making Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61.
- Advisory Circular 68-1.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Airman Certification Standards:
- Hard copies of the ACS and Oral Exam Guides are available on Amazon.
- Digital copies of the ACS are available on the FAA's website.
Instrument Rating Compliance With Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- If not previously discussed, provide expectations on time to train, ground instruction vs. flight instruction, and instructor/student availability.
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances:
- Baseline the discussion by covering aircraft categories and classes.
- Introduce instrument pilot eligibility requirements and start an eligibility checklist.
- Introduce instrument pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements and start an aeronautical knowledge checklist.
- Introduce Instrument pilot aeronautical experience requirements and start an aeronautical experience checklist.
- Introduce instrument pilot flight proficiency requirements and start an aeronautical proficiency requirements checklist.
- Discuss the WINGS program and have students register if they haven't already.
- Part 3, Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Guided Scenario(s):
- Lead a guided scenario.
- Part 4, Lesson Conclusion:
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
- Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Instrument Rating Compliance With Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
Instrument Rating Compliance With Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Register for the WINGS program, if not done so already.
- Complete initial BasicMed requirements.
- Complete a student pilot certificate application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1.
- Complete an electronic application for an FAA Medical Clearance, Medical Certificate, through the FAA's MedXPress system.
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Transitioning to Other Airplanes.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Instrument Rating Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with ATC clearances and procedures while operating solely by reference to instruments.
- References: 14 CFR parts 91; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-16, FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge).
Instrument Rating - Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Knowledge:
The applicant must demonstrate understanding of:.-
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 risks 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.R4:
ATC clearance intended for other aircraft with similar call signs.
Instrument Rating - Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills 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.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.
Instrument Rating Compliance With Air Traffic Control Clearances Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- With a foundation on the requirements to meet certification standards, students can envision a path to certification completion.
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Closure:
- Inform students that this lesson will serve as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Advise the student to register for the WINGS program if they have not already done so.
- Advise the student to complete BasicMed if they have not already done so.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about preparing for the practical test, visit the checkride page.