Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Private Pilot (Helicopter) • ACS Area VIII, Task C

The Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills required by FAA-S-ACS-15.

Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, Knowledge Elements:
    0:20
    Part 3, Risk Management:
    0:15
    Part 4, Skill Development:
    0:30
    Part 5, Guided Scenario(s):
    0:20
    Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Present a helicopter scenario in which the outcome depends on sound approach and landing with one engine inoperative (oei) (simulated) (multiengine helicopter only) knowledge, risk management, and technique.
    • Ask the student to identify the earliest decision or control input that determines a safe outcome.

  • Motivator:

    • To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with approach and landing with one engine inoperative (simulated).

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Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Materials

  • Required Materials:

    • Writing instrument and instructional surface.
    • FAA-S-ACS-15, Private Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating Airman Certification Standards.
    • Student training record and applicable lesson records.

  • Optional Materials:

    • Model-specific Pilot's Operating Handbook or Rotorcraft Flight Manual (POH/RFM).
    • Manufacturer-approved checklist and performance data.
    • Current charts, Chart Supplement, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and electronic flight bag, as applicable.
    • Helicopter, cockpit procedures trainer, or approved training device, as appropriate.

  • Reference Materials:

Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review the reference materials, helicopter limitations, and local operating considerations.
  • Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    • Present the attention getter and motivator.
    • Review Area of Operation VIII, Task C, and the Airman Certification Standards.
    • State the lesson objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with approach and landing with one engine inoperative (simulated).
  • Part 2, Knowledge Elements:
    • Explain and assess the student's understanding of elements of approach and landing with one engine inoperative. (PH.VIII.C.K1)
    • Explain and assess the student's understanding of effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing. (PH.VIII.C.K2)
    • Explain and assess the student's understanding of stabilized approach. (PH.VIII.C.K3)
    • Explain and assess the student's understanding of approach and landing profiles and aircraft configuration. (PH.VIII.C.K4)
  • Part 3, Risk Management:
    • Use a helicopter scenario to have the student identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with consideration of altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available landing area. (PH.VIII.C.R1)
    • Use a helicopter scenario to have the student identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with planning and following a flightpath to the selected landing area. (PH.VIII.C.R2)
    • Use a helicopter scenario to have the student identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with collision hazards. (PH.VIII.C.R3)
    • Use a helicopter scenario to have the student identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. (PH.VIII.C.R4)
    • Require the student to verbalize trigger points for discontinuing or modifying the operation.
  • Part 4, Skill Development:
    • Demonstrate, then coach the student to maintain the operating powerplant within OEI limits. (PH.VIII.C.S1)
    • Demonstrate, then coach the student to maintain, prior to beginning the final approach segment, the recommended flight profile with altitude ±200 feet, airspeed, ±20 knots, heading ±10°, and maintain track. (PH.VIII.C.S2)
    • Demonstrate, then coach the student to make radio calls as appropriate. (PH.VIII.C.S3)
    • Demonstrate, then coach the student to plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. (PH.VIII.C.S4)
    • Demonstrate, then coach the student to complete the appropriate checklist(s). (PH.VIII.C.S5)
    • Demonstrate, then coach the student to maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing. (PH.VIII.C.S6)
    • Demonstrate, then coach the student to use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate. (PH.VIII.C.S7)
    • Apply the helicopter POH/RFM, checklist, limitations, and FAA safety-of-flight guidance throughout the demonstration and practice.
  • Part 5, Guided Scenario(s):
    • Lead the guided scenario.
    • Evaluate the student's decisions and performance against every applicable ACS element.
  • Part 6, Lesson Conclusion:
    • Review the lesson objective, identified risks, performance strengths, and items requiring additional practice.
    • Present the re-motivation and closure.
  • Update instructor records and the student's training record, as required.
Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

  • During a planned helicopter flight, conditions require the student to apply the knowledge and procedures associated with approach and landing with one engine inoperative (oei) (simulated) (multiengine helicopter only).
  • Ask the student to identify hazards, including Consideration of altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available landing area, and explain how each risk will be controlled.
  • Require the student to brief, perform, or explain how to Maintain the operating powerplant within OEI (one engine inoperative) limits, as appropriate to the task and training environment.
  • Introduce a realistic change in wind, power available, landing area, traffic, system status, or external pressure and require the student to reassess the plan.
  • Conclude with a self-critique tied to the ACS knowledge, risk management, and skill elements.
Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Student Actions

  • Complete assigned readings and review the model-specific POH/RFM and checklist.
  • Explain the applicable knowledge elements in scenario context rather than by rote recall.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate the risks associated with the task.
  • Demonstrate or explain each applicable skill within ACS standards and helicopter limitations.
  • Ask pertinent questions, perform a self-assessment, and make appropriate go/no-go or continue/discontinue decisions.
Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Airman Certification Standards

Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Airman Certification Standards

  • Task C: Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only).
  • Objective: To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with approach and landing with one engine inoperative (simulated).
  • 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, FAA-H-8083-21, FAA-H-8083-25; POH/RFM
Knowledge 4 ACS Elements
  • PH.VIII.C.K1:
    Elements of approach and landing with one engine inoperative.
  • PH.VIII.C.K2:
    Effects of atmospheric conditions on emergency approach and landing.
  • PH.VIII.C.K3:
    Stabilized approach.
  • PH.VIII.C.K4:
    Approach and landing profiles and aircraft configuration.
Risk Management 4 ACS Elements
  • PH.VIII.C.R1:
    Consideration of altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, and available landing area.
  • PH.VIII.C.R2:
    Planning and following a flightpath to the selected landing area.
  • PH.VIII.C.R3:
    Collision hazards.
  • PH.VIII.C.R4:
    Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Skills 7 ACS Elements
  • PH.VIII.C.S1:
    Maintain the operating powerplant within OEI limits.
  • PH.VIII.C.S2:
    Maintain, prior to beginning the final approach segment, the recommended flight profile with altitude ±200 feet, airspeed, ±20 knots, heading ±10°, and maintain track.
  • PH.VIII.C.S3:
    Make radio calls as appropriate.
  • PH.VIII.C.S4:
    Plan and follow a flightpath to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions.
  • PH.VIII.C.S5:
    Complete the appropriate checklist(s).
  • PH.VIII.C.S6:
    Maintain directional control and appropriate crosswind correction throughout the approach and landing.
  • PH.VIII.C.S7:
    Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
Private Pilot (Helicopter) Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only) Lesson Plan

Conclusion

  • Re-Motivation:

    • Consistent approach and landing with one engine inoperative (oei) (simulated) (multiengine helicopter only) performance protects the helicopter's limited margins and supports sound pilot-in-command decisions.

  • Closure:

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