Private Pilot (Airplane)
Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services Lesson Plan

Attention:

• Research a mishap case study:
  • Radio Communications Case Studies
• Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
• Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap
• Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario

Motivator:

• Communications are a critical link in the ATC system
• Talking on the radio however, can be intimidating to even experienced aviators
• Therefore, pilots practice effective communication techniques
• You must be familiar with ATC Radio Communications
  • Phraseology brings everyone to the same page and allows for an orderly flow of information for instances when you are in congested airspace and there is no time for extra verbiage
• Calls to air traffic control facilities may be monitored and recorded for records/training
• Visiting air traffic facilities is recommended, call ahead to ensure they can accommodate
• Communications are dynamic and can be broken into two environments:
  • Controlled
  • Non-Controlled

Overview:

Required Materials:

• Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

• Discuss radio communications, navigation systems/facilities, and radar services airman certification standards
• Discuss case studies
• Conclusion

Student Actions:

• Complete assigned reading (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

Private Pilot (Airplane) Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services Airman Certification Standards:

• Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with radio communications, navigation systems/facilities, and radar services available for use during flight 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)

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 can be purchased at: Amazon
• Digital copies of the ACS can be found on the FAA's website at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs/
• The FAA provides guidance for test taking at: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/training/pilot_tips/
• Test guides can be found on the FAA's website at: http://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_guides/media/faa-g-8082-17i.pdf
• To learn more about earning the practical test, visit the checkride page