Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

The Instrument Rating - Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations Lesson Plans covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with IFR departure, en route, and arrival operations solely by reference to instruments.

Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating - Departure En-Route and Arrival Operations Lesson Plan Introduction

  • Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations:
    0:10
    Part 3, Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations Guided Scenario(s):
    0:20
    Part 4, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Discuss motivation to become an instrument rated pilot.
    • Relate similar personal experiences to the student to establish rapport.

  • Motivator:

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Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan Materials

Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating - Departure En-Route and Arrival Operations Lesson Plan Instructor Actions

Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating - Departure En-Route and Arrival Operations Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)

Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating - Departure En-Route and Arrival Operations Lesson Plan Student Actions

Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating - Departure En-Route and Arrival Operations Airman Certification Standards

  • Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with IFR departure, en route, and arrival operations solely by reference to instruments.
  • References: 14 CFR parts 91, 97; AC 90-100, AC 90-105, AC 91-74; 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 - Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:

  • IR.IV.B.K2:

    Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.

Instrument Rating - Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations Risk Management:

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:

  • IR.V.B.R1:

    ATC communications and compliance with published procedures.

  • IR.V.B.R2:

    Limitations of traffic avoidance equipment.

  • IR.V.B.R3:

    Responsibility to use "see and avoid" techniques when possible.

Instrument Rating - Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skills to:

  • IR.V.B.S1:

    Select, identify (as necessary) and use the appropriate communication and navigation facilities associated with the proposed flight.

  • IR.V.B.S2:

    Perform the appropriate checklist items relative to the phase of flight.

  • IR.V.B.S3:

    Use the current and appropriate paper or electronic navigation publications.

  • IR.V.B.S4:

    Establish two-way communications with the proper controlling agency, use proper phraseology, and comply in a timely manner with all ATC instructions and airspace restrictions.

  • IR.V.B.S5:

    Intercept all courses, radials, and bearings appropriate to the procedure, route, or clearance in a timely manner.

  • IR.V.B.S6:

    Comply with all applicable charted procedures.

  • IR.V.B.S7:

    Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±10°, and apply proper correction to maintain a course allowing no more than 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI).

  • IR.V.B.S8:

    Update/interpret weather in flight.

  • IR.V.B.S9:

    Use displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness.

  • IR.V.B.S10:

    Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating - Departure En-Route and Arrival Operations Lesson Plan Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • With a foundation on the requirements to meet certification standards, students can envision a path to certification completion.

  • 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.