Flight Instructor Lesson Plans
- Fundamentals of Instructing:
- Human Behavior
- Learning Process
- Barriers to Learning
- Critique and Evaluation
- Effective Communication
- Planning Instructional Activities
- Teaching Methods
Private Pilot (Airplane) Lesson Plans:
Preflight Preparation:
- Task A. Pilot Qualifications
- Task B. Airworthiness Requirements
- Task C. Weather Information
- Task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
- Task E. National Airspace System
- Task F. Performance and Limitations
- Task G. Operation of Systems
- Task H. Human Factors
- Task I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)
Preflight Procedures:
- Task A. Preflight Assessment
- Task B. Flight Deck Management
- Task C. Engine Starting
- Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)
- Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)
- Task F. Before Takeoff Check
Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:
- Task A. Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems
- Task B. Traffic Patterns
- Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb
- Related: Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
- Related: Crosswind Approach and Landing
Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers:
- Task A. Steep Turns
- Task B. Ground Reference Maneuvers
Navigation:
- Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning
- Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services
- Task C. Diversions
- Task D. Lost Procedures
Slow Flight and Stalls:
- Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight
- Task B. Power-Off Stalls
- Task C. Power-On Stalls
- Task D. Spin Awareness
Basic Instrument Maneuvers:
- Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight
- Task B. Constant Airspeed Climbs
- Task C. Constant Airspeed Descents
- Task D. Turns to Headings
- Task E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
- Task F. Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services
Emergency Operations:
- Task A. Emergency Descent
- Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)
- Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunction
- Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
- Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
- Task F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
- Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
Multiengine Operations:
- Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES)
- Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES)
- One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES)
- Task D. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by reference to instruments) (AMEL, AMES)
Night Operations:
Postflight Procedures:
- Task A. After Landing, Parking and Securing (ASEL, AMEL)
- Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES)
Instrument Rating Airplane Lesson Plans:
Preflight Preparation:
- Task A. Pilot Qualifications
- Task B. Weather Information
- Task C. Cross-Country Flight Planning
Preflight Procedures:
- Task A. Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations
- Task B. Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment
- Task C. Instrument Flight Deck Check
Air Traffic Control (ATC) Clearances and Procedures:
- Task A. Instrument Flight
- Task B. Holding Procedures
Flight by Reference to Instruments:
- Task A. Instrument Flight
- Task B. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
Navigation Systems:
- Task A. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs
- Task B. Departure, En route, and Arrival Operations
Instrument Approach Procedures:
- Task A. Nonprecision Approach
- Task B. Precision Approach
- Task C. Missed Approach
- Task D. Circling Approach
- Task E. Landing from an Instrument Approach
Emergency Operations:
- Task A. Loss of Communications
- Task B. One engine inoperative (Simulated) during straight-and-level flight and turns (AMEL, AMES)
- Task C. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
- Task D. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators
Postflight Procedures:
Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Airman Certification Standards:
Preflight Preparation:
- Task A. Pilot Qualifications
- Task B. Airworthiness Requirements
- Task C. Weather Information
- Task E. National Airspace System
- Task F. Performance and Limitations
- Task G. Operation of Systems
- Task H. Human Factors
- Task I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)
Preflight Procedures:
- Task A. Preflight Assessment
- Task B. Flight Deck Management
- Task C. Engine Starting
- Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL)
- Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)
- Task F. Before Takeoff Check
Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:
Performance Maneuvers & Ground Reference Maneuvers:
- Task A. Steep Turns
- Task B. Traffic Patterns
- Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb
- Task B. Normal Approach and Landing
- Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL)
- Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL)
- Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)
- Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)
- Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)
- Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
- Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)
- Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
- Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)
- Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
- Task M. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES)
- Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing
Performance Maneuvers & Ground Reference Maneuvers:
- Task A. Steep Turns
- Task B. Steep Spirals (ASEL, ASES)
- Task C. Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)
- Task D. Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES)
- Task E. Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES)
Navigation:
- Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning
- Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services
- Task C. Diversion
- Task D. Lost Procedures
Slow Flight and Stalls:
- Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight
- Task B. Power-Off Stalls
- Task B. Power-On Stalls
- Task D. Accelerated Stalls
- Task E. Spin Awareness
High-Altitude Operations:
- Task A. Supplemental Oxygen
- Task B. Pressurization
Emergency Operations:
- Task A. Emergency Descent
- Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)
- Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
- Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
- Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
- Task F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
- Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
Multiengine Operations:
- Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES)
- Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES)
- Task C. One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES) Airman Certification Standards
- Task D. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by reference to instruments) (AMEL, AMES)
Postflight Procedures:
- Task A. After Landing, Parking and Securing (ASEL, AMEL)
- Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES)
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Lesson Plans:
Regulations:
- Task A. General Regulations
- Task B. Operating Rules
- Task C. Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating
- Task D. Waivers
- Task E. Operations Over People
- Task F. Remote Identification (RID)
Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements:
- Task A. Airspace Classification
- Task B. Airspace Operating Requirements
Weather:
- Task A. Sources of Weather
- Task B. Effects of Weather on Performance
Loading and Performance:
Operations:
- Task A. Radio Communications Procedures
- Task B. Airport Operations
- Task C. Emergency Procedures
- Task D. Aeronautical Decision-Making
- Task E. Physiology
- Task F. Maintenance and Inspection Procedures
