Instrument Rating Landing From An Instrument Approach Lesson Plan
The Instrument Rating Landing from an Instrument Approach Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing procedures for a landing from an instrument approach.
Instrument Rating Landing From An Instrument Approach Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Part 1, Introduction:0:05Part 2, Landing from an Instrument Approach:0:10Part 3, Landing from an Instrument Approach Risk Management:0:15Part 4, Landing from an Instrument Approach Guided Scenario(s):0:15Part 5, Conclude Lesson:0:10Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research a mishap case study:
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- Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
- Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.
- Research a mishap case study:
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Motivator:
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Instrument Rating Landing From An Instrument Approach Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Weight and Balance worksheet.
- Pilot Information/Operating Handbook.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 93.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations 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 Landing From An Instrument Approach Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Introduce Soft/Rough Field Approach and Landing.
- Part 2, Landing from an Instrument Approach:
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- Part 3, Landing from an Instrument Approach Risk Management:
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- Part 4, Landing from an Instrument Approach Guided Scenario(s):
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- Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
- Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
- 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 Landing From An Instrument Approach Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
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- Related scenarios:
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Instrument Rating Landing From An Instrument Approach Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Instrument Rating Landing From An Instrument Approach Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing procedures for a landing from an instrument approach.
- Note: For non-amphibious seaplanes, this task applies only when the applicant has immediate access to an instrument approach to a waterway.
- 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); POH/AFM.
Instrument Rating - Landing from an Instrument Approach Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
IR.VI.E.K2:
Airport signs, markings and lighting, to include approach lighting systems. -
IR.VI.E.K3:
Appropriate landing profiles and aircraft configurations.
Instrument Rating - Landing from an Instrument Approach Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
IR.VI.E.R1:
Attempting to land from an unstable approach. -
IR.VI.E.R2:
Flying below the glidepath. -
IR.VI.E.R3:
Transitioning from instrument to visual references for landing. -
IR.VI.E.R4:
Aircraft configuration for landing.
Instrument Rating - Landing from an Instrument Approach Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
IR.VI.E.S1:
Transition at the DA/DH, MDA, or visual descent point (VDP) to a visual flight condition, allowing for safe visual maneuvering and a normal landing. -
IR.VI.E.S2:
Adhere to all ATC or evaluator advisories, such as NOTAMs, windshear, wake turbulence, runway surface, and other operational considerations. -
IR.VI.E.S3:
Complete the appropriate checklist(s). -
IR.VI.E.S4:
Maintain positive airplane control throughout the landing maneuver. -
IR.VI.E.S5:
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Instrument Rating Landing From An Instrument Approach Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- 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.
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.