Sport Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach & Landing (Simulated) Lesson Plan
Sport Pilot (Airplane) • PTS Area IX, Task A
The Sport Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach And Landing (Simulated) Lesson Plan covers the knowledge and skills required by FAA-S-8081-29A.
Introduction
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Schedule
Topic:Time:Attention/Motivator:0:05Part 1, Lesson Introduction:0:05Part 2, Emergency Approach and Landing:0:10Part 3, Emergency Approach and Landing Risk Management:0:20Part 4, Emergency Approach and Landing Guided Scenario(s):0:20Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:0:05Remotivation/Closure:0:05Total Ground Time:0:00
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Attention Getter:
- Research and present 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.
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Motivator:
- Emergency Approach and Landing simulate an emergency situation where an aircraft is required to descend as rapidly as possible to a forced landing with little or no power (engine failure) available
- Additionally, Emergency Approach and Landing improve pilot technique for power off turns, wind drift control, planning, orientation, and division of attention
- Gliding distance varies by airspeed, altitude, obstructions, wind direction, landing directions, landing surface and gradient, and landing distance required
- When conducted for training expect the instructor to callout (over the ICS) "Simulate Emergency Landing"
Materials
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Required Materials:
- Writing instrument (pen, marker, etc.).
- Writing surface (paper, whiteboard, etc.).
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) or an internet-enabled device to access FARs.
- Airman Certification Standards.
- Student jacket.
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Optional Materials:
- Instructor endorsement log.
- Pilot Logbook.
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Reference Materials:
Instructor Actions
- Review the maneuver's common errors and assess the learner's understanding of their mitigations.
- Review Emergency Approach and Landing common errors and mitigations.
- Use the guidance appropriate to the aircraft and visual or instrument flight conditions.
- Before the lesson, review reference materials.
- Part 1, Introduction:
- Review the lesson plan, including the attention-getter and motivator.
- Use retrieval questioning to have the learner explain the emergency descent definition and objective.
- Review the airman certification standards for emergency descent.
- Part 2, Emergency Approach and Landing:
- Demonstrate where to find the emergency locator transmitter (ELT) in the aircraft and switchology, if able.
- Part 3, Emergency Approach and Landing Risk Management:
- Assess landing-area fixation, delayed checklist use, loss of airspeed control, low-altitude maneuvering, collision, stall/spin, CFIT (Controlled Flight into Terrain), configuration, distraction, and task-prioritization risks; require an early change of plan when the selected area becomes unreachable or unsafe.
- Required teaching coverage:
- Demonstrate and coach situation analysis, best-glide control within 10 knots, landing-area selection, an altitude/wind/terrain/obstacle-aware pattern, landing or evaluator-directed go-around preparation, and disciplined use of the aircraft checklist. (SP.2) (SP.3) (SP.4) (SP.5) (SP.6) (SP.7)
- Apply aircraft-specific immediate actions and checklist priorities while preserving control, best glide, landing options, and a deliberate sequence for navigation, communication, passenger preparation, and landing.
- Compare forced landing, precautionary landing, and ditching; best glide and minimum sink; wind and atmospheric effects on glide; and stabilized power-off energy management. (SP.1)
- Evaluate altitude, wind, terrain, obstructions, glide distance, landing distance, surface, and escape options together, continually reassessing reachability and changing plans early.
- Cover ELT and locating-device operation, 121.5 MHz (megahertz) monitoring and homing, 406 MHz alerting, testing and battery limitations, ATC (Air Traffic Control) assistance, distress versus urgency, emergency communications, and Part 91 emergency authority and reporting.
- Mitigate collision, low-altitude stall/spin/CFIT, configuration, distraction, fixation, confirmation-bias, and task-prioritization hazards throughout the emergency approach.
- Part 4, Emergency Approach and Landing Guided Scenario(s):
- Use guided questioning to have the learner explain and apply case studies and relate how initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
- Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario to evaluate application of ACS (Airman Certification Standards) knowledge, risk management, and skills.
- Part 5, Conclusion:
- Tie lesson back to previous lessons to reinforce past experiences (law of readiness).
- Present the conclusion and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
- Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
- Update the instructor log and student progress. Select the student and sign off completed objectives. If the student does not have a connected account, record the update manually in the instructor log and student training record.
Sport Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach & Landing (Simulated) Lesson Plan Interactive Guided Scenario
Sport Pilot Airplane Emergency Approach And Landing Simulated Guided Flight
Work through one integrated 30-decision guided scenario combining 2 linked lesson topics into a comprehensive training exercise.
Decision 1
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Scenario Complete
Student Actions
- Review the maneuver's common errors and explain how to prevent and correct each applicable error.
- Review Emergency Approach and Landing common errors and mitigations.
- Use the guidance appropriate to the aircraft and visual or instrument flight conditions.
- Complete the assigned readings (see content above).
- Register for the WINGS program, if not done so already.
- Complete initial BasicMed requirements.
- Complete a student pilot certificate application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website or by paper using FAA form 8710-1.
- Complete an electronic application for an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Medical Clearance, Medical Certificate, or Student Pilot Medical Certificate through the FAA's MedXPress system.
- Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, as appropriate.
- Ask pertinent questions.
- Make a go/no-go decision, as appropriate.
Airman Certification Standards
Sport Pilot (Airplane) Emergency Approach & Landing (Simulated) Practical Test Standards
- Source: FAA-S-8081-29A, Section 1 - Sport Pilot Airplane.
- Task: EMERGENCY APPROACH AND LANDING (SIMULATED) (ASEL and ASES).
- References: FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-23; AFM/POH.
- Objective: To determine that the applicant:
Objective Elements 7 PTS Elements
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SP.1: Exhibits knowledge of the elements related to emergency approach and landing procedures. -
SP.2: Analyzes the situation and selects an appropriate course of action. -
SP.3: Establishes and maintains the recommended best-glide airspeed ±10 knots. -
SP.4: Selects a suitable landing area. -
SP.5: Plans and follows a flight pattern to the selected landing area considering altitude, wind, terrain, and obstructions. -
SP.6: Prepares for landing or go-around, as specified by the evaluator. -
SP.7: Follows the appropriate checklist.
Conclusion
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Re-Motivation:
- Emergency Approach and Landing Simulated develops the calm, disciplined response needed when time, altitude, aircraft capability, or available options are limited.
- Early recognition, aircraft control, checklist use, clear priorities, and continuous evaluation of recovery or landing options help prevent an abnormal event from becoming unmanageable.
- Scenario practice strengthens situational awareness and aeronautical decision-making so pilots can adapt procedures to the aircraft, environment, and urgency of the event.
- Continued practice with Emergency Approach and Landing Simulated prepares sport pilots to manage more complex failures while preserving the margins needed for a safe outcome.
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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.