Commercial Pilot (Airplane)
Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Lesson Plan

The Private Pilot (Airplane) - Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal and emergency radio communications, air traffic control (ATC) light signals, and runway lighting systems.


Attention

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
  • Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario

Motivator

Motivator

Overview

Overview
Topic:
Time:
Attention/Motivator:
0:05
Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
0:05
Part 2, Radio Communications:
0:15
Part 3, ATC Services:
0:15
Part 4, Anomalies:
0:15
Part 5, National Transportation Safety Board:
0:10
Part 6, Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Guided Scenario:
0:20
Part 7, Lesson Conclusion:
0:05
Remotivation/Closure:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
1:35

Materials

Materials
  • Required Materials:
    • Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
    • Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
    • Airman Certification Standards.
    • Student jacket.
  • Optional Materials:

Instructor Actions

Instructor Actions

Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Guided Scenario(s)

Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Guided Scenario(s)

Student Actions

Student Actions

Private Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Airman Certification Standards

Private Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Airman Certification Standards
  • Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with normal and emergency radio communications, air traffic control (ATC) light signals, and runway lighting systems
  • References: 14 CFR part 91; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); AIM

Private Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Knowledge:

The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:

Private Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Risk Management:

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

  • PA.III.A.R1:

    Communication.

  • PA.III.A.R2:

    Deciding if and when to declare an emergency.

  • PA.III.A.R3:

    [Archived].

  • PA.III.A.R4:

    Use of non-standard phraseology.

Private Pilot (Airplane) Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems Skills:

The applicant exhibits the skills to:

  • PA.III.A.S1:

    Select and activate appropriate frequencies.

  • PA.III.A.S2:

    Transmit using standard phraseology and procedures as specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) and Pilot/Controller Glossary.

  • PA.III.A.S3:

    Acknowledge radio communications and comply with ATC instructions or as directed by the evaluator.

Re-Motivation

Re-Motivation

Closure

Closure
  • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson
  • Assign study materials for the next lesson

Reference Materials

Reference Materials