Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Introduction

Topic:

Time:

Attention/Motivator:

0:05

Part 1, Lesson Introduction:

0:05

Part 2, Cross-Country Preparation:

0:45

Part 3, Flight Planning Factors:

0:10

Part 4, Completing a Flight Plan:

0:10

Part 5, Contingencies:

0:15

Part 6, Cross-Country Flight Planning Guided Scenario:

0:20

Part 7, Lesson Conclusion:

0:05

Remotivation/Closure:

0:05

Total Ground Time:

1:20
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
Motivator:
- Flight planning is the process in which a pilot prepares for an upcoming flight
  - While often associated with completing a navigation log for a cross-country, flight planning is a process that must be conducted even for local flights in the traffic pattern
- It is a descriptive process therefore involving more than one type of navigation
- If no wind information is available, plan using statistical winds, make them headwinds to be conservative in your fuel planning
- Pilots will chose a route of flight and select cruise altitude based on a variety of factors

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Materials

Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Pilot Operating Handbook.
- Electronic Flight Bag.
- Internet connection (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.).
  - Notices to Airman (NOTAMs).
- Phone.
  - Access to FSS.
- Current sectional chart.
- Current Chart Supplemental, U.S.
- Navigation flight log.
- Flight Plan form (FAA Form 7233-4).
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log
Reference Materials:
- Flight Planning Supplement.
- National Airspace System Supplement.
- Use of Electronic Flight Bags Supplement.
- Fuel Planning Supplement.
- VFR and IFR Flight Plans Supplement.
- Intercept Procedures Supplement.
- Fitness for Flight Supplement.
- FAA Radar Services Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Chart Supplement, U.S.
- Notice to Air Missions Supplement
- Risk Management Handbook
- Airplane Flying Handbook
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
- NOTAMs
- VFR Navigation Charts
- 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.
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page.

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Instructor Actions

Before the lesson, review reference materials.
Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention-getter and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
Part 2, Cross-Country Preparation:
- Introduce Route planning, including consideration of different classes and special use airspace (SUA) and selection of appropriate and available navigation/communication systems and facilities
- Cross-Country Flight Planning
- Review weather/self-briefing
- Performance Calculations
- Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs)
- Chart Supplement U.S.
- Introduce Fuel planning
- Introduce obstructions to flight
- Introduce use of an electronic flight bag
Part 3, Flight Planning Factors:
- Discuss fitness for flight
- Discuss aircraft preflight
- Discuss hazardous attitudes
Part 4, Completing a Flight Plan:
- Introduce Elements of a VFR flight plan.
- Introduce filing, activating, and closing a VFR flight plan
Part 5, Contingencies:
- Introduce intercept procedures
- Introduce diversions (discussed fully in diversion lesson plan)
Part 6, Guided Scenario:
- Lead a cross-country Flight planning guided scenario
Part 7, 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 Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Cross-Country Flight Planning Guided Scenario(s)

Complete a flight log
Related scenarios:

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning 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 Cross-Country Flight Planning Airman Certification Standards

Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with planning an IFR cross-country and filing an IFR flight plan.
Note: Preparation, presentation, and explanation of a computer-generated flight plan is an acceptable option.
References: 14 CFR part 91; AIM; Chart Supplements; 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); IFR Enroute Charts; NOTAMs; IFR Navigation Charts.

Instrument Rating - Cross-Country Flight Planning Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:.

IR.I.C.K1:
Route planning, including consideration of:.
- IR.I.C.K1a:
  Available navigational facilities.
- IR.I.C.K1b:
  Special use airspace.
- IR.I.C.K1c:
  Preferred routes.
- IR.I.C.K1d:
  Primary and alternate airports.
- IR.I.C.K1e:
  Enroute charts.
- IR.I.C.K1f:
  Chart Supplements.
- IR.I.C.K1g:
  NOTAMS.
- IR.I.C.K1h:
  Terminal Procedures Publications (TPP).
IR.I.C.K2:
Altitude selection accounting for terrain and obstacles, glide distance of airplane, IFR cruising altitudes, effect of wind, and oxygen requirements.
IR.I.C.K3:
Calculating:.
- IR.I.C.K3a:
  Time, climb and descent rates, course, distance, heading, true airspeed, and groundspeed.
- IR.I.C.K3b:
  Estimated time of arrival to include conversion to universal coordinated time (UTC).
- IR.I.C.K3c:
  Fuel requirements, including reserve.
IR.I.C.K4:
Elements of an IFR flight plan.
IR.I.C.K5:
Procedures for activating and closing an IFR flight plan in controlled and uncontrolled airspace.

Instrument Rating - Cross-Country Flight Planning Risk Management:

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

IR.I.C.R1:
Pilot.
IR.I.C.R2:
Aircraft.
IR.I.C.R3:
Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles).
IR.I.C.R4:
External pressures.
IR.I.C.R5:
Limitations of air traffic control (ATC) services.
IR.I.C.R6:
Limitations of electronic planning applications and programs.
IR.I.C.R7:
Fuel planning.

Instrument Flight - Cross-Country Flight Planning Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skills to:.

IR.I.C.S1:
Prepare, present, and explain a cross-country flight plan assigned by the evaluator including a risk analysis based on real time weather, which includes calculating time en route and fuel considering factors such as power settings, operating altitude, wind, fuel reserve requirements, and weight and balance requirements.
IR.I.C.S2:
Recalculate fuel reserves based on a scenario provided by the evaluator.
IR.I.C.S3:
Create a navigation plan and simulate filing an IFR flight plan.
IR.I.C.S4:
Interpret departure, arrival, en route, and approach procedures with reference to appropriate and current charts.
IR.I.C.S5:
Recognize simulated wing contamination due to airframe icing and demonstrate knowledge of the adverse effects of airframe icing during pre-takeoff, takeoff, cruise, and landing phases of flight as well as the corrective actions.
IR.I.C.S6:
Apply pertinent information from appropriate and current aeronautical charts, Chart Supplements; Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) relative to airport, runway and taxiway closures; and other flight publications.

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Conclusion

Re-Motivation:
- With a foundation on the requirements to meet certification standards, students can envision a path to certification completion.
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson

Instrument RatingCross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Introduction

Attention Getter:

Motivator:

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Materials

Required Materials:

Optional Materials:

Reference Materials:

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Instructor Actions

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Cross-Country Flight Planning Guided Scenario(s)

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Student Actions

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Airman Certification Standards

Instrument Rating - Cross-Country Flight Planning Knowledge:

IR.I.C.K1:

IR.I.C.K1a:

IR.I.C.K1b:

IR.I.C.K1c:

IR.I.C.K1d:

IR.I.C.K1e:

IR.I.C.K1f:

IR.I.C.K1g:

IR.I.C.K1h:

IR.I.C.K2:

IR.I.C.K3:

IR.I.C.K3a:

IR.I.C.K3b:

IR.I.C.K3c:

IR.I.C.K4:

IR.I.C.K5:

Instrument Rating - Cross-Country Flight Planning Risk Management:

IR.I.C.R1:

IR.I.C.R2:

IR.I.C.R3:

IR.I.C.R4:

IR.I.C.R5:

IR.I.C.R6:

IR.I.C.R7:

Instrument Flight - Cross-Country Flight Planning Skills:

IR.I.C.S1:

IR.I.C.S2:

IR.I.C.S3:

IR.I.C.S4:

IR.I.C.S5:

IR.I.C.S6:

Instrument Rating Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan Conclusion

Re-Motivation:

Closure:

Instrument Rating
Cross-Country Flight Planning Lesson Plan