Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) Lesson Plan
The Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll Before VMC (Simulated) Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with engine failure during takeoff before minimum controllable airspeed (VMC).
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC:1:15Part 3, Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC Risk Management:1:15Part 4, Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 2, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- 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.
- Research a mishap case study:
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Motivator:
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) Lesson Plan Materials
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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.
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Optional Materials:
- Pilot Operating Handbook, Electronic Flight Bag.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Aircraft Weather and Atmosphere Supplement.
- Mountain Flying Supplement.
- Pilot Logbooks Supplement.
- Air Masses and Weather Fronts Supplement.
- Clouds in the Aviation Environment Supplement.
- Turbulence Supplement.
- Thunderstorms Supplement.
- Microbursts Supplement.
- Icing in the Aviation Environment Supplement.
- Aviation Fog Supplement.
- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) Supplement.
- Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) Supplement.
- Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) Supplement.
- Surface Analysis Chart Supplement.
- Winds and Temperatures Aloft Supplement.
- Convective Outlook Supplement.
- In-Flight Weather Advisories Supplement.
- Pilot Reports Supplement.
- Preflight Briefing Supplement.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Advisory Circular (91-92) Pilot's Guide to a Preflight Briefing.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- 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) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) 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.
- Part 2, Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC:
- Discuss selecting an alternate destination, including runway length, services, weather, terrain, and familiarity.
- Discuss diversion decision making, emphasizing early recognition and timely action.
- Discuss situations requiring deviation from the flight plan or ATC instructions.
- Review risks associated with delaying Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) decisions, including fuel exhaustion, deteriorating weather, and increasing workload.
- Discuss task prioritization and distractions, emphasizing “aviate, navigate, communicate.”
- Introduce available resources (charts, GPS, ATC, onboard equipment) and how they support Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) decisions.
- Part 3, Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc Risk Management:
- Part 4, Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC Guided Scenario(s):
- Lead a guided scenarios.
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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.
- Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
- Take an existing flight plan and identify potential alternates
- What airports are suitable, have requisite services, or are most familiar?
- Discuss considerations for diverting for maintenance, weather, etc.
- Discuss resources available to make a Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) decision
- Walk through a diversion
- Related scenarios:
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Complete a personal weather minimums worksheet.
- Complete or review AOPA's Online Learning Course - Weather or Not Thunderstorm Challenge.
- 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) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with engine failure during takeoff before minimum controllable airspeed (VMC)
- Note: See Appendix 2: Safety of Flight and Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations for information related to this Task
- References: FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); FAA-P-8740-66; POH/AFM.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
PA.IX.E.K1:
Factors affecting minimum control airspeed with an inoperative engine (VMC). -
PA.IX.E.K2:
VMC (red line) and best single-engine rate of climb airspeed (VYSE) (blue line). -
PA.IX.E.K3:
Accelerate/stop distance.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
PA.IX.E.R1:
Potential engine failure during takeoff. -
PA.IX.E.R2:
Configuring the airplane. -
PA.IX.E.R3:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
PA.IX.E.S1:
Close the throttles smoothly and promptly when a simulated engine failure occurs. -
PA.IX.E.S2:
Maintain directional control and apply brakes (AMEL), or flight controls (AMES), as necessary.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc (Simulated) Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.