Navigation Systems and
Radar Services Lesson Plan

Introduction:

  • To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with a forward-slip to a landing
  • References: FAA-S-ACS-6, FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3; POH/AFM; AIM

Attention:

  • Research a case study
  • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap
  • Relate similar personal experience of the same type of incident/accident/mishap

Motivator:

  • A slip is a cross-control procedure where you are using "wing-low, top-rudder" to track the aircraft straight for altitude loss (forward-slip) or crosswind compensation (side-slip)
    • In doing this, you will need to lower the nose as the increase in drag without an increase in thrust will cause a rapid loss of airspeed, risking a stall
    • Simply stated, the higher the angle of bank, the lower the nose must be

Overview:

Topic:
Time:
Introduction:
0:05
Navigation Systems and Radar Services:
0:15
Review (quiz):
0:05
Case Studies:
0:05
Total Ground Time:
0:30

Required Materials:

  • Paper, Pen, Marker, Whiteboard

Instructor Actions:

Student Actions:

  • Complete assigned reading (see content above)
  • Ask pertinent questions
  • Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate

Private Pilot - Navigation Systems and Radar Services Airman Certification Standards:

  • To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with navigation systems and radar services
  • References: FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-6, FAA-H-8083-25; AIM; The manufacturer's equipment supplement(s) as necessary

Navigation Systems and Radar Services Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

Navigation Systems and Radar Services Risk Management:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, encompassing:

  • PA.VI.B.R1:

    Failure to manage automated navigation and autoflight systems

  • PA.VI.B.R2:

    Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management

  • PA.VI.B.R3:

    Limitations of the navigation system in use

  • PA.VI.B.R4:

    Loss of a navigation signal

Navigation Systems and Radar Services Skills:

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

  • PA.VI.B.S1:

    Use an airborne electronic navigation system

  • PA.VI.B.S2:

    Determine the airplane’s position using the navigation system

  • PA.VI.B.S3:

    Intercept and track a given course, radial, or bearing, as appropriate

  • PA.VI.B.S4:

    Recognize and describe the indication of station or waypoint passage, if appropriate

  • PA.VI.B.S5:

    Recognize signal loss or interference and take appropriate action, if applicable

  • PA.VI.B.S6:

    Use proper communication procedures when utilizing radar services

  • PA.VI.B.S7:

    Maintain the appropriate altitude ±200 feet and heading ±15°

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