Attention:
- 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
Motivator:
Overview:
Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Weather Information:
0:10
Training:
0:05
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30
Required Materials:
- Student Jacket, Paper & Pen or Marker & Whiteboard
Instructor Actions:
- Review Airman Certification Standards
Student Actions:
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - IFR Insights: A Practical Approach
- 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 - Instrument Flight Deck Check Airman Certification Standards:
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with conducting a preflight check on the aircraft’s instruments necessary for an IFR flight .
- References: 14 CFR part 91; AC 91.21-1; 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 .
Instrument Rating - Instrument Flight Deck Check Knowledge:
The applicant must demonstrate understanding of:.-
IR.II.C.K1:
Purpose of performing an instrument flight deck check and how to detect possible defects. -
IR.II.C.K2:
IFR airworthiness, including aircraft inspection requirements and required equipment for IFR flight. -
IR.II.C.K3:
Required procedures, documentation, and limitations of flying with inoperative equipment.
Instrument Rating - Instrument Flight Deck Check Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:.-
IR.II.C.R1:
Operating with inoperative equipment.
Instrument Rating - Instrument Flight Deck Check Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:.-
IR.II.C.R1:
Perform preflight inspection by following the checklist appropriate to the aircraft and determine if the aircraft is in a condition for safe instrument flight.
Re-Motivation:
Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
- Assign study materials for the next lesson
Conclusion:
- 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.