Instrument Rating Lesson Plans

Introduction:

Hard copies of the ACS & Oral Exam Guides can be purchased at: Amazon
Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf

Preflight Preparation:
Preflight Procedures:
- Task A. Aircraft Systems Related to IFR Operations
- Task B. Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment
- Task C. Instrument and Equipment Cockpit Check
Air Traffic Control Clearances and Procedures:
- Task A. Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances
- Task B. Holding Procedures
Flight by Reference to Instruments:
- Task A. Instrument Flight
- Task B. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
Navigation Systems:
- Task A. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs
- Task B. Departure, En route and Arrival Operations
Instrument Approach Procedures:
Emergency Operations:
- Task A. Loss of Communications
- Task B. One engine inoperative during straight-and-level flight and turns (AMEL, AMES)
- Task C. One Engine Inoperative – Instrument Approach (AMEL, AMES)
- Task D. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators
Postflight Procedures:
- Task A. Checking Instruments and Equipment