Instrument Rating Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations Lesson Plan
Instrument Rating (Airplane) • ACS Area II, Task A
The Instrument Rating (Airplane) Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules Operations covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with anti-icing or deicing systems, and other systems related to IFR flight.
Instrument Rating Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations Lesson Plan
Introduction
-
Schedule
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Anti-Icing and Deicing Systems:1:15Part 3, Flight-Control and Automated Systems:0:55Part 4, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
-
Attention Getter:
- Research and present 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:
- Regardless of your experience level, weather is likely to be a key factor in your decision-making process.
- A pilot's ability to find and interpret weather is essential to make well-informed decisions.
- Failure to recognize deteriorating weather conditions leads to a exceptionally high mishap and associated lethality rate.
- Weather service to aviation is a joint effort between federal agencies, the military weather services, and other aviation-oriented groups and individuals.
- The National Weather Service operates a network of radar sites for detecting coverage, intensity, and movement of precipitation.
- FAA and DOD radar sites in the western sections of the country supplement the network.
- Local warning radar sites augment the network by operating on an as-needed basis to support warning and forecast programs.
Help Us Grow
Enjoy CFI Notebook? A one-time donation helps us create more high-quality lessons, quizzes, scenarios, graphics, and interactive tools.
Instrument Rating Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations Lesson Plan
Materials
-
Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Internet connection (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.).
- Phone (for preflight briefing).
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
-
Optional Materials:
- Pilot Operating Handbook, Electronic Flight Bag.
- Instructor endorsement log.
-
Reference Materials:
- Icing in the Aviation Environment Supplement.
- Turbulence Supplement.
- Thunderstorms Supplement.
- Mountain Flying Supplement.
- Aviation Fog Supplement.
- Microbursts Supplement.
- Instructor Endorsement Log.
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Fitness for Flight Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
Instrument Rating Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations 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 (ACS).
- Part 2, Anti-Icing and Deicing Systems:
- Use the aircraft POH (Pilot's Operating Handbook)/AFM (Aircraft Flight Manual) and installed-equipment documentation to distinguish ice-detection, anti-icing, and deicing capabilities and identify conditions that exceed the system's approval or capability.
- Cover the general operational characteristics and limitations of applicable anti-icing and deicing systems, including airframe, propeller, intake, fuel, and pitot-static systems. (IR.II.A.K1)
- Use guided questioning to have the learner explain and apply the consequences of airframe or system icing, including performance degradation, altered stall characteristics, blocked sensors, impaired visibility, system saturation, and the need for an early exit strategy.
- Use guided questioning to have the learner explain and apply risk management for operations in icing conditions. (IR.II.A.R1)
- Use guided questioning to have the learner explain and apply risk management for limitations of anti-icing and deicing systems. (IR.II.A.R2)
- Present an icing encounter and require the learner to locate and apply the manufacturer-published anti-icing or deicing procedures, explain system indications and limitations, identify an exit strategy, and justify the decision to continue, divert, or terminate the flight.
- Introduce, demonstrate, and assess the learner's familiarity with anti-icing or deicing procedures and information published by the manufacturer for the aircraft used on the practical test. (IR.II.A.S1)
- Part 3, Flight-Control and Automated Systems:
- Compare the normal procedures, modes, limitations, failure indications, and reversion strategies for the aircraft's flight-control systems, including the automatic flight control system when installed.
- Cover the operational characteristics and limitations of applicable flight-control systems. (IR.II.A.K2)
- Use guided questioning to have the learner explain and apply automation hazards in instrument conditions, including mode confusion, improper coupling, sensor or system failure, overreliance, inadequate monitoring, and delayed manual intervention.
- Use guided questioning to have the learner explain and apply risk management for use of automated systems in instrument conditions. (IR.II.A.R3)
- When applicable, present an automatic-flight-control-system mode or failure scenario and require the learner to verify active and armed modes, recognize improper system behavior, apply the published procedure, and transition safely to an appropriate level of automation or manual control.
- Introduce, demonstrate, and assess the learner's familiarity with automatic flight control system procedures and information published by the manufacturer for the aircraft used on the practical test, if applicable. (IR.II.A.S2)
- Part 4, Lesson Conclusion:
- Tie lesson back to previous lessons to reinforce past experiences (law of readiness).
- 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 Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations Lesson Plan
Interactive Guided Scenario
Interactive Guided Scenario
Loading scenario details...
Loading...
Decision 1
0%
Scenario Complete
Instrument Rating Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations Lesson Plan
Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete a personal weather minimums worksheet.
- Complete or review AOPA's Transitioning to Other Airplanes Online Course, emphasizing unfamiliar aircraft systems and avionics.
- 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 Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations Lesson Plan
Airman Certification Standards
Instrument Rating (Airplane) - Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with anti-icing or deicing systems, and other systems related to IFR flight.
- References: 14 CFR part 91; AC 91-74; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); POH/AFM.
▤ Knowledge 2 ACS Elements
-
IR.II.A.K1: The general operational characteristics and limitations of applicable anti-icing and deicing systems, including airframe, propeller, intake, fuel, and pitot-static systems. -
IR.II.A.K2: Flight Control Systems.
! Risk Management 3 ACS Elements
-
IR.II.A.R1: Operations in icing conditions. -
IR.II.A.R2: Limitations of anti-icing and deicing systems. -
IR.II.A.R3: Use of automated systems in instrument conditions.
✓ Skills 2 ACS Elements
-
IR.II.A.S1: Demonstrate familiarity with anti- or de-icing procedures or information published by the manufacturer specific to the aircraft used on the practical test. -
IR.II.A.S2: Demonstrate familiarity with the automatic flight control system (AFCS) procedures or information published by the manufacturer specific to the aircraft used on the practical test, if applicable.
Instrument Rating Aircraft Systems Related To Instrument Flight Rules Operations Lesson Plan
Conclusion
-
Re-Motivation:
- Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules 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 Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules Operations prepares instrument pilots for more complex procedures, system failures, and real-world IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) decision-making.
-
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.