Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Lesson Plan
The Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns to Headings Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with attitude instrument flying during turns to headings solely by reference to instruments.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Turns to Headings:0:10Part 3, Turns to Headings Risk Management:0:20Part 4, Turns to Headings Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
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Motivator:
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Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) or an internet-enabled device to access FARs.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
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Reference Materials:
- Aeronautical Decision-Making Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 61.
- Advisory Circular 68-1.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge.
- Airman Certification Standards:
- 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.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
- If not previously discussed, provide expectations on time to train, ground instruction vs. flight instruction, and instructor/student availability.
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Part 2, Turns to Headings:
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- Part 3, Turns to Headings Risk Management:
- Part 4, Turns to Headings Guided Scenario(s):
- Lead a guided scenario.
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- Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
- Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
- Debrief the student's understanding of knowledge, risk management, and skill elements associated with approach and landing with an inoperative engine.
- Assign follow-on study emphasizing aircraft-specific emergency procedures, stabilized approach criteria, and checklist discipline.
- Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete initial BasicMed requirements.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with attitude instrument flying during turns to headings solely by reference to instruments
- References: 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)
Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns to Headings Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
PA.VIII.D.K1:
Flight instruments as related to:-
PA.VIII.D.K1a:
Instrument limitations and potential errors. -
PA.VIII.D.K1b:
Indication of the aircraft attitude. -
PA.VIII.D.K1c:
Function and operation. -
PA.VIII.D.K1d:
Proper instrument cross-check techniques.
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Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns to Headings Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
PA.VIII.D.R1:
Instrument flying hazards, including failure to maintain visual flight rules (VFR), spatial disorientation, loss of control, fatigue, stress, and emergency off airport landings. -
PA.VIII.D.R2:
When to seek assistance or declare an emergency in a deteriorating situation. -
PA.VIII.D.R3:
Collision hazards. -
PA.VIII.D.R4:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. -
PA.VIII.D.R5:
Fixation and omission. -
PA.VIII.D.R6:
Instrument Interpretation. -
PA.VIII.D.R7:
Control application solely by reference to instruments. -
PA.VIII.D.R8:
Trimming the aircraft.
Turns to Headings Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
PA.VIII.D.S1:
Turn to headings, maintain altitude &plsumn;200 feet, maintain a standard rate turn, roll out on the assigned heading &plsumn;10 degrees, and maintain airspeed &plsumn;10 knots.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Turns To Headings Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- Night will mess with your visual cues, resulting in increased change for spatial disorientation and temptation to maintain eyes down, inside the cockpit
- Instructors may sign off students to fly at night if in accordance with FAR 61.87(o)
- For more information read our section on logging flight time
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Closure:
- Inform students that this lesson will serve as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page.