Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan
The Instrument Rating Missed Approaches Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing a missed approach procedure solely by reference to instruments.
Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Missed Approaches:0:30Part 3, Missed Approaches Risk Management:0:10Part 4, Missed Approaches Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research a mishap case study:
- 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.
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Motivator:
- When a landing cannot be accomplished, following an instrument approach, pilots execute what is called the missed approach procedure
- Executed once the missed approach criteria have been met, pilots are expected to fly in accordance with their missed approach clearance.
- Compliance with instructions will ensure obstacle clearance.
- It is important that both pilots and air traffic control understand their responsibilities to avoid making common errors.
Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Carbon Monoxide Detector.
- Supplemental oxygen devices.
- 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.
- 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 Missed Approach Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Missed Approaches:
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- Part 3, Missed Approaches Risk Management:
- Part 4, Missed Approaches Guided Scenario(s):
- Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
- Discuss aeromedical training locations/opportunities.
- 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 Missed Approach Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
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- None.
Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Do the Right Thing.
- 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 Missed Approach Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing a missed approach procedure solely by reference to instruments.
- References: 14 CFR parts 91, 97; 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); Terminal Procedures Publications.
Instrument Rating - Missed Approach Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:Instrument Rating - Missed Approach Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
IR.VI.C.R1:
Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions. -
IR.VI.C.R2:
Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again. -
IR.VI.C.R3:
Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach. -
IR.VI.C.R4:
Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the MAP or to a go-around below DA, DH, or MDA, as applicable.
Instrument Rating - Missed Approach Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
IR.VI.C.S1:
Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC. -
IR.VI.C.S2:
Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance. -
IR.VI.C.S3:
Configure the airplane in accordance with airplane manufacturer's instructions, establish a positive rate of climb, and accelerate to the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots. -
IR.VI.C.S4:
Follow the recommended checklist items appropriate to the missed approach/go-around procedure. -
IR.VI.C.S5:
Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure. -
IR.VI.C.S6:
Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient. -
IR.VI.C.S7:
Maintain the recommended airspeed ±10 knots; heading, course, or bearing ±10° and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure. -
IR.VI.C.S9:
Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. -
IR.VI.C.S10:
Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.
Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.