Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Lesson Plan
The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision-Making Lesson Plan determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in aeronautical decision-making.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Lesson Plan Introduction
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Schedule:
Topic:Time:Part 1, Introduction:0:05Part 2, Aeronautical Decision-Making:0:10Part 3, Aeronautical Decision-Making Risk Management:0:10Part 4, Aeronautical Decision-Making Guided Scenario(s):0:15Part 5, Conclude Lesson:0:10Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research a mishap case study:
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- 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:
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Lesson Plan Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Weight and Balance worksheet.
- Pilot Information/Operating Handbook.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Personal Weather Minimums Worksheet.
- Instructor endorsement log.
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Reference Materials:
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.
- Federal Aviation Regulations Part 93.
- Aeronautical Information Manual.
- Risk Management Handbook.
- Airplane Flying Handbook.
- Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations 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.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Lesson Plan Instructor Actions
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Introduce the lesson:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention and motivator.
- Review the airman certification standards.
- Introduce soft/rough field takeoff and climb.
- Part 2, Aeronautical Decision-Making:
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- Part 3, Aeronautical Decision-Making Risk Management:
- Introduce collision hazards.
- Introduce low altitude maneuvering, including stall, spin and controlled flight into terrain risks.
- Introduce distractions, task prioritization, situational awareness, and disorientation.
- Introduce runway incursion risks.
- Part 4, Aeronautical Decision-Making Guided Scenario(s):
- Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
- Relate lesson to power-on stalls.
- 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.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Lesson Plan Guided Scenario(s)
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- Related scenarios:
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Lesson Plan Student Actions
- Complete the assigned readings (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.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in aeronautical decision-making.
- References: AC 107-2; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); FAA-G-8082-22 (Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Guide).
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Aeronautical Decision-Making Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
UA.V.D.K1:
Aeronautical decision-making (ADM)-
UA.V.D.K1a:
Effective team communication -
UA.V.D.K1b:
Task management
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UA.V.D.K2:
Crew Resource Management (CRM) -
UA.V.D.K3:
Situational awareness -
UA.V.D.K4:
Hazardous attitudes -
UA.V.D.K5:
Hazard identification and risk assessment
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Aeronautical Decision-Making Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with:-
NA:
Reserved.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Aeronautical Decision-Making Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
NA:
Not Applicable.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aeronautical Decision Making Lesson Plan Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
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Closure:
- The FAA provides test-taking guidance and test guides on its website.
- To learn more about preparing for the practical test, visit the checkride page.
- Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
- Assign study materials for the next lesson.