Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Introduction

Schedule

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

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, Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations:
- Provide a background on departure procedure development criteria.
- Provide awareness of abbreviated IFR departure clearance procedures.
Part 3, Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations 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 Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
Register for the WINGS program if not done so already.
Complete or review BasicMed requirements.
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.
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 Departure En Route & Arrival Operations Lesson Plan

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.

Knowledge 2 ACS Elements

IR.V.B.K1:
Elements related to ATC routes, including departure procedures (DPs) and associated climb gradients; standard terminal arrival (STAR) procedures and associated constraints.
IR.IV.B.K2:
Pilot/controller responsibilities, communication procedures, and ATC services available to pilots.

Risk Management 3 ACS Elements

Skills 10 ACS Elements

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

Re-Motivation:
- Departure En Route and Arrival Operations develops the procedural discipline, instrument interpretation, and aircraft control required when outside visual references are limited or unavailable.
- Cross-checking instruments, anticipating clearances, monitoring navigation performance, and recognizing deviations early preserve situational awareness and safe margins.
- Accurate communication, checklist use, workload management, and timely missed-approach or alternate decisions connect technical proficiency with sound instrument-flight judgment.
- Continued practice with Departure En Route and Arrival Operations prepares instrument pilots for more complex procedures, system failures, and real-world IFR decision-making.
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.