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EAGLE FLIGHT CENTRE

INSTRUMENT PILOT AIRPLANE

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Eagle Flight Centre

Located at the Willow Run Airport

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Holds Air Agency Certificate No. 2TAS662B,

and is owned and operated as:

Eagle Flight Centre

830 Willow Run

Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198
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RECORD OF CHANGES 

No. Date of Change Nature of Change Initial

1 05/02/12 Change of Chief Flight Instructor

2 07/08/13 Assistant Chief CFI added

Table of Contents
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Course objective................................................................ 7

Course completion standards............................................... 7

Course description............................................................. 7

Enrollment information........................................................ 7

Course graduation requirements ........................................... 7

Facilities........................................................................... 8

Airport.............................................................................. 8

Ground training facilities...................................................... 8

Chief and Assistant Chief Instructor....................................... 8

Training Aids..................................................................... 9

Ground trainers and simulators............................................. 9

Aircraft ........................................................................... 9

Instructor qualifications.................................................................... 9

Flight syllabus general notes................................................ 10

Minimum course times........................................................ 10

Flight Syllabus

Stage 4

Preface............................................................................. 12

Training times.................................................................... 13

Introduction....................................................................... 14

Course outline................................................................... 15

Lesson 1 FTD.................................................................... 16

Lesson 2 FTD..................................................................... 17

Lesson 3 Airplane............................................................... 20

Lesson 4 FTD..................................................................... 21

Lesson 5 Airplane............................................................... 22

Lesson 6 Airplane ............................................................ 23

Lesson 7 FTD.................................................................... 26

Lesson 8 Airplane .............................................................. 28

Lesson 9 PCATD................................................................ 29

Lesson 10 FTD................................................................... 30

Lesson 11 Airplane ............................................................ 36

Lesson 12 Briefing.............................................................. 37

Lesson 13 Stage Check - Airplane.......................................... 38
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Stage 5

Lesson 14 FTD.................................................................. 39

Lesson 15 Airplane............................................................ 41

Lesson 16 FTD.................................................................. 42

Lesson 17 Airplane............................................................ 43

Lesson 18 FTD.................................................................. 44

Lesson 19 Airplane............................................................ 48

Lesson 20 FTD.................................................................. 49

Lesson 21 Airplane............................................................ 51

Lesson 22 Airplane............................................................ 52

Lesson 23 Airplane............................................................ 53

Lesson 24 Airplane............................................................ 54

Lesson 25 Final Stage Check – Airplane ................................ 55

Ground Syllabus

Preface........................................................................... 56

Lesson 1.......................................................................... 57

Lesson 2.......................................................................... 58

Lesson 3.......................................................................... 59

Lesson 4.......................................................................... 60

Lesson 5.......................................................................... 61

Lesson 6.......................................................................... 62

Lesson 7.......................................................................... 63

Lesson 8.......................................................................... 64

Lesson 9.......................................................................... 65

Lesson 10....................................................................... 66

Lesson 11 Exam................................................................ 67

Appendix A ..................................................................... 68
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Course Objective

The course objective is to provide the student with the knowledge, skill, and 

aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for the Instrument Airplane 

Rating.

Completion Standards

The student will demonstrate through oral examinations, written and practical tests, and 

through appropriate records that he/she meets the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical 

experience requirements to obtain an Instrument Airplane Rating.

Course Description:

This training course meets all the curriculum requirements for the Instrument Airplane 

Course contained in Appendix C of Part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

This training course consists of two parts: Flight Training and Ground Training. To 

satisfy the Flight Training requirements, the student must successfully complete the 

Flight Syllabus contained in this training course. To satisfy the Ground Training 

requirements, the student has a choice of two options: (1) complete the Instrument

Ground School offered by Eagle Flight Centre, or (2) complete the Ground Syllabus 

contained in this training course with an approved instructor.

Enrollment Information

Each student is required to have at the time he/she is enrolled in this training course, 

the following:

 A copy of the training syllabus.

 A copy of the policy and procedures handbook developed by the school.

 Hold a Private Pilot Certificate.

Course Graduation Requirements

 Complete all required briefings and flight lessons.

 Meet the minimum flight time requirements listed on page 10.

 Pass the knowledge test for Instrument Rating.

 Satisfy the Ground Syllabus by successfully completing either:

o The Instrument Ground School course offered by Eagle Flight Centre with 

a passing grade.

-Oro Receiving a minimum grade of 70% on the final written examination for the 

Ground Syllabus of this training course.
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Facilities

Eagle Flight Centre is owned and operated by Suburban Aviation and is located at 

Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan. The complex includes the following 

rooms/spaces: lobby and aircraft dispatch area, flight planning room, offices for 

instructors and staff, a simulator room, lounge area, various restrooms, a conference 

room, and a classroom. A large ramp area is also included in the Flight Center 

complex.

Airport

Willow Run Airport (KYIP), Ypsilanti, Michigan, witch meets all of the requirements of 

FAR Part 141.38, is the main operation base. The airport is open 24 hours per day and 

the flight school has continuous use of the airport.

Ground	Training	Facilities

Ground instruction facilities are housed in three rooms, described below and in 

Appendix A. The rooms are located at 830 Willow Run at the Willow Run Airport.

1. Training room 1 "Classroom": (see Appendix A) dimensions are 19'x27' with two entry/exit doors. 

The room will accommodate 25 students. A 16'x4' whiteboard and 7'x7' retractable projection 

screen are permanent equipment.

2. Training room 2 "Conference": (see Appendix A) dimensions are 10'x13' with one entry/exit door. 

The room will accommodate 4 students. A 4'x3' whiteboard is permanent equipment.

3. Training room 3 "Briefing Room 111": (see Appendix A) dimensions are 11'x10' with one 

entry/exit door. The room will accommodate 3 students. A 3'x2' whiteboard is permanent 

equipment.

4. Training room 4 "Briefing Room 107": (see Appendix A) dimensions are 13'x10' with one 

entry/exit door. The room will accommodate 3 students. A 3'x2' whiteboard is permanent 

equipment.

5. Training room 5 "Briefing Room 106": (see Appendix A) dimensions are 13'x10' with one 

entry/exit door. The room will accommodate 3 students. A 3'x2' whiteboard is permanent 

equipment.

All training rooms meet or exceed all local building, health and sanitation codes. 

Restrooms are provided in the building. Each room is well lit and has heating, ventilation 

and air conditioning. The rooms are designed and located so that students will not be 

distracted by instruction conducted in other rooms or by airport operations.

Chief/Assistant Chief Instructors

Christopher Sorenson holder of pilot certificate 2772289CFI is the Chief Flight 

Instructor. He meets the qualifications under 141.35. Edward C. St. Antoine holder of 

pilot certificate 3315547 is the Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. He meets the 

qualifications under 141.36.
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Training Aids

The following audiovisual and training aids will be provided for use in each ground 

training room:

 Wireless internet access.

 Mock ups of flight instruments and displays.

 Whiteboards.

Training Room 1, the Classroom, is equipped with the following additional audio visual 

aids:

 Overhead projector.

 Projection screen.

 Various aircraft flight instruments.

 Oversized E6B flight computer.

Ground Trainers and Simulators

Eagle Flight Centre owns and operates:

 One Frasca Mentor Advanced Aviation Training Device

 The FTD is equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics

The above is FAA approved and meets the requirements outlined in FAR 

141.41(b)

Aircraft

Eagle Flight Centre utilizes Cessna aircraft for training purposes.

All airplanes used in this course of training meet the requirements of FAR 141.39.

The airplanes used are as follows:

 CE-172SP

Airplane equipment includes:

 The minimum instrumentation and equipment required for powered airplane in 

FAR 91.205 (b) visual flight rules (day), and 91.205 (c) visual flight rules (night); 

and for IFR flight, Part 91.205 (d).

Instructor Qualifications

Each flight instructor for the Instrument Rating course will hold a Flight Instructor Single 

Engine Airplane-Instrument rating. An instructor for the ground portion of this syllabus 

will have either a Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane rating or an Instrument Ground 

Instructor rating.
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Flight Syllabus General Notes

The suggested flight and ground hours listed for each lesson are not mandatory. They 

are meant to serve as a guide to ensure compliance with minimum flight hours at the 

end of the flight course. A student must fly whatever hours are necessary to 

satisfactorily complete each lesson.

Each flight lesson is very specific regarding the tasks and maneuvers that must be 

accomplished. Changes or deviations from equipment, content, etc. must be approved 

by the Chief Flight Instructor or an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor.

Course Times

Stage 4 Stage 5 Total X/C

FSTD Training 9.0 4.8 13.8 0.0

Flight Training 5.0 16.2 21.2 11.2

Total 14.0 21.0 35.0 11.2

Mandatory Minimum Flight Hours for Course Graduation

 Total Training Time 35

 Instrument Training 35

 FSTD Credit (Max) 14

 Long Cross Country 250 nm. 100nm straight line, 3 types of approaches

The student must also receive 3 hours of flight training in a single engine 

aircraft in preparation for the Practical Test within the proceeding two 

calendar months preceding the date of the test.
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EAGLE FLIGHT CENTRE

INSTRUMENT SYLLABUS

PART 141

Rev. 2010-03-19

© Eagle Flight Centre, 2008-2010
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PREFACE

This Instrument Syllabus is designed for use by Eagle Flight Instructors to prepare pilots for their 

Instrument Single-Engine Land Airplane Certificate.

This Syllabus meets or exceeds the standards of FAR 141

In flight, all Maneuvers, Takeoffs and Landings must be briefed between the instructor and student 

prior to execution.
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141 Instrument Syllabus Training Times

Lesson Lesson Name Ground Mentor Elite C172S X/C

Stage 4

1-F Basic Attitude Instrument 1 1.0 1.0

2-F Basic Attitude Instrument 2 0.8 1.0

3-F Basic Attitude Instrument 3 0.6 1.0

4-F Basic AI & Partial Panel 0.8 1.0

5-A Basic AI & Partial Panel 0.6 1.0

6-A Performance & Unusual Attitude 0.6 1.0

7-F VOR Procedures 0.8 1.0

8-A VOR Procedures 0.8 1.0

9-B NDB Procedures & 6 Pack Inst. 0.8 1.0

10-F Holding Procedures 1.3 3.0

11-A Holding Procedures 0.6 1.0

12-G Charts, Airways, Nav. Facilities 2.0

13-F Stage 4 Check 0.8 1.0

Total Stage 4 11.5 8.0 1.0 5.0

Stage 5

14-F Non-Precision Approaches 0.8 1.3

15-A Non-Precision Approaches 0.6 1.0

16-F Precision Approaches 0.6 1.0

17-A Precision Approaches 0.6 1.0

18-F

Timed, Compass Turns, DME 

Arcs 0.8 1.0

19-A

Timed, Compass Turns, DME 

Arcs 0.6 0.0 1.0

20-F IFR Cross Country Introduction 2.0 1.5

21-A IFR Cross Country Skill Dev. 0.8 2.4 2.4

22-A ASR/No-Gyro Approach 0.8 2.4 2.4

23-A Approach Skill Practice 0.8 2.4 2.4

24-A Long Dual Cross-Country Flight 1.6 4.0 4.0

25-A Stage 5 Check 4.5 2.0

Total Stage 5 14.5 4.8 0.0 16.2 11.2

Total 26.0 12.8 1.0 21.2 11.2

FSTD & 

CE172 35.0
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THE PROCESS OF INSTRUMENT FLYING - INTRODUCTION

How we successfully achieve instrument flight has been evolving away from just being an "art form." 

The current thrust is toward more structured processes as airspace and technology mature. No longer are 

we able to execute high quality instrument flight using freeform methods. The thesis of this introduction 

is the concept of applying structured process techniques while flying instruments. 

The analogy I like to use is; Instrument Flight is like a cookie factory. If you put all the right ingredients 

in the cookie dough at the right time and cook it at the right temperature for the right time, you end up 

with really good cookies. If you leave anything out, you get really bad cookies!

Repeatable steps, which have been demonstrated to work consistently, make instrument flight easier and 

safer. Following those steps each and every time results in high quality performance. The most common 

faults I see on practical tests and proficiency checks are related to leaving out (forgetting) process steps. 

There are solid concepts behind the titles Terminal Procedures (approach plates), Standard Departure 

Procedures, Obstacle Departure Procedures and Standard Terminal Arrival Procedures. Airline and Part 

135 operators are required to have Standard Operating Procedures.

The whole concept of Total Quality Management started to evolve in the United States a number of years 

ago. Dr. W. Edwards Deming introduced these methods in other countries that were competing with us in 

manufacturing. With time, U.S. industry learned this concept; the key to having successful quality 

products evolves from understanding and improving process steps. The same is true for instrument flight.

The concept of continuous process improvement is a key contributor to our being proficient. If new steps 

are learned, they should be evaluated and incorporated (as long as they contribute to safety first or ease of 

flight). Process steps are not meant to be stagnant, but should evolve as learning continues.

It must be emphasized that there is not just one set of good process steps. Many varieties exist which 

describe viable and correct techniques. The more important idea is that each one of us should have a set 

of processes that work for us individually. These steps should become a part of our flying "fiber." Now 

the question arises; "Should you ever deviate from your process?" The answer is a definite YES! If your 

normal environment changes (for example, an equipment failure), then you may deviate from your normal 

process. When this happens, a conscious effort must be made to evaluate the best action path. However, 

having an engrained normal process in mind will help you through the possible rough spots.

There are many processes in instrument flying. The most fundamental is having a good instrument scan. 

You need a scan that is regular, repeatable and not random like the often taught hub and spoke method. 

The key is to frequently scan the specific instruments that are critical for the mode of flight being used. 

Other processes include: Recovering from Unusual Attitudes, Intercepting and Tracking Courses, 

Holding Procedures, "Six Ts", "Missed Approach", Timed Turns, Approach Briefing, IFR Flight 

Planning, Use of Checklists, etc. Process steps for each of these will enhance your safety and comfort 

while flying IFR.

Another consideration of striving for excellence in IFR flight is to debrief yourself after each flight. 

Make an honest assessment of how well you did against the standards and your existing processes. 

Constantly strive for process improvement, but most importantly: "Have a Process."

Do not "wing it" during IFR.

Bill Lewis, MCFI, DPE
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COURSE OUTLINE

STAGE 4

LESSON 1 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying - Session 1 - FTD

LESSON 2 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying - Session 2 - FTD

LESSON 3 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying - Session 3 - Airplane

LESSON 4 - Basic Attitude Instrument and Partial Panel Flying - FTD

LESSON 5 - Basic Attitude Instrument and Partial Panel Flying - Airplane

LESSON 6 - Performance and Unusual Attitude Instrument Flying - Airplane

LESSON 7 - VOR Procedures - FTD

LESSON 8 - VOR Procedures - Airplane

LESSON 9 - NDB Procedures and 6 Pack Instruments - PCATD

LESSON 10 - Holding Procedures - FTD

LESSON 11 - Holding Procedures - Airplane

LESSON 12 - Charts, Airways, Navigation Facilities

LESSON 13 - Stage Check - Airplane

STAGE 5

LESSON 14 - Non-Precision Approach Procedures - FTD

LESSON 15 - Non-Precision Approach Procedures - Airplane

LESSON 16 - Precision Approach Procedures - FTD

LESSON 17 - Precision Approach Procedures - Airplane 

LESSON 18 - Timed Turns, Compass Turns and DME ARC Procedures - FTD

LESSON 19 - Timed Turns, Compass Turns and DME ARC Procedures - Airplane

LESSON 20 - IFR Cross-Country Introduction - FTD

LESSON 21 - IFR Cross-Country Skill Development - Airplane

LESSON 22 - ASR/No-Gyro Approach Procedures - Airplane

LESSON 23 - Approach Skill Practice - Airplane

LESSON 24 - Long Dual Cross-Country Flight - Airplane

LESSON 25 - Final Stage Check - Airplane
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LESSON 1 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying - Session 1 - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To familiarize the student with the flight instruments; how changes in attitude 

and power affect the instruments, the instrument scan, trimming, hands-off, 

straight-and-level flight and introduction to turns.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 3

 Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapter 4, Section II, with special 

attention to pp. 4-23 through 4-28

ELEMENTS: Discuss Instrument Flying as a Process

Introduce the Following Instruments:

Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator, Turn Coordinator

Altimeter, Airspeed Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator

RPM/Manifold Pressure Indicator

Attitude Indicator and Power Indicators 

Primary and Supporting Instrument

Selected Radial Cross-Check (see IFH pp. 4-24)

Standby Instrument Cross-Check

Straight-and-Level Flight

Standard Rate Turns

Power and Pitch

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

FTD Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student understands the

STANDARDS: function and operation of the six flight instruments and power instruments. 

The student understands that "Attitude + Power = Performance", and is able to 

maintain straight-and-level flight using the selected radial cross-check

process.
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LESSON 2 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying - Session 2 - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in the performance of the four basic flight

maneuvers (climbs, descents, turns, and straight-and-level flight) while under

simulated instrument flight rules (IFR).

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 3

 Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapter 4, Section II

ELEMENTS: Review of the Selected Radial Cross-Check Scan

Power Settings, Airspeeds and Attitudes - Power Card for the FTD

Straight-and-Level, Cruise and Approach Airspeeds

Required Bank Angle for Standard Rate Turns

Constant Rate Turns, Cruise and Approach Airspeeds

Setting Power for Climbs and Descents

Climbs and Descents, Constant Rate

Climbs and Descents, Constant Airspeed

Pattern B

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

FTD Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute

STANDARDS: straight-and-level flight, climbs, descents at 500 feet per minute ±50 feet per 

minute and standard rate turns ±10%.

NOTES _______________________________________________________________

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.......					A	few	words	about	the	Power	Card:

Please recognize that the power cards you fill out for the Simulator/FTD/Airplane are not absolute 

settings. The settings merely represent a starting point for typical conditions of flight. The concept 

revolves around the concept that PITCH + POWER = PERFORMANCE.

We all know that changes in Temperature, Altitude, Humidity (Density Altitude), aircraft loading, 

and center of gravity will require slight modifications of the required pitch and power to maintain 

the chosen mode of flight. Also each aircraft of the same type may perform slightly differently due 

to age, condition and rigging. Also increasing the flap settings will significantly change the 

required settings

So, in using the card, constantly be aware that you may have to set the power and pitch somewhat 

differently than what your power card specifies. 

The	settings	on	the	Power	Card	are	just	initial	targets!		

AIRCRAFT ________________________  H. William Lewis 2002

MP RPM PITCH A/S VSI

CLIMB _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

CRUISE _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

CRUISE DESCENT _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

APPROACH _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

APPR. DESCENT _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

FAST DESCENT _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
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090 DESCEND 3000

270 DESCEND 3000

18

0

C

LIM

B

4

0

0

0

3

6

0

C

LIM

B

4

0

0

0

START 3000

PATTERN B
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LESSON 3 - Basic Attitude Instrument Flying - Session 3 - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To further develop the student's skill in the performance of the four basic flight

maneuvers (climbs, descents, turns, and straight-and-level flight) while under

simulated IFR in the airplane.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 3

Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapter 4, Section II, with special 

 attention to pp 4-23 through 4-28

ELEMENTS: Review of the Selected Radial Cross-Check

Power Settings, Airspeeds and Attitudes - Power Card for 172 SP

Straight-and-Level, Cruise and Approach Airspeeds

Constant Rate Turns, Cruise and Approach Airspeeds

Climbs and Descents, Constant Rate

Climbs and Descents, Constant Airspeed

Pattern B

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

Airplane Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute

STANDARDS straight-and-level flight, climbs, descents at 500 feet per minute ±50 feet per 

minute and standard rate turns ±10%.

NOTES _______________________________________________________________

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LESSON 4 - Basic Attitude Instrument and Partial Panel Flying - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in the performance of constant vertical speed 

climbs and descents, climbing and descending turns with intermediate 

level-offs and rollouts, basic coordination maneuvers, primary flight display

(PFD) failure, and partial panel flying.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapter 4, pp. 4-23 through 4-28

ELEMENTS: Review of the Selected Radial Cross-Check Scan - Pattern B

100 feet Step Climbs and Descents

Vertical S

Constant Rate Turns in Climb and Descent

PFD Failure - Straight-and-Level and Turns

Compass and Timed Turns

PFD Indicator Failure - Climbs and Descents

Autopilot Introduction, ROL, HDG, ALT, VS

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

FTD Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: straight-and-level flight, climbs, descents at 500 feet per minute ±50 feet per 

minute, and standard rate turns ±10%.

NOTES _______________________________________________________________

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LESSON 5 - Basic Attitude Instrument and Partial Panel Flying - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in the performance of constant vertical speed 

climbs and descents; climbing and descending turns with intermediate 

level-offs and rollouts; basic coordination maneuvers; primary flight display

(PFD), failure, and partial panel flying in the airplane.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapter 4, pp. 4-23 through 4-28

ELEMENTS: Review of the Selected Radial Cross-Check Scan

100 Feet Step Climbs and Descents

Vertical S

Constant Rate Turns in Climb and Descent

PFD Failure - Straight-and-Level and Turns

PFD Failure - Climbs and Descents

Autopilot Introduction, ROL, HDG, ALT, VS

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

Airplane Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: straight-and-level flight, climbs, descents at 500 feet per minute ±50 feet per 

minute, and standard rate turns ±10%.

NOTES _______________________________________________________________

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LESSON 6 - Performance and Unusual Attitude Instrument Flying - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in the performance of steep turns, stall recoveries,

and recovery from unusual attitudes including recovery from high speed spirals 

with and without the primary flight display (PFD).

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 5, pp. 5-26

through 5-30, paragraphs on Unusual Attitudes and Recoveries

"The Process of Recovery from Unusual Attitudes" by Bill Lewis

ELEMENTS: Review:

Selected Radial Cross-Check Scan

Steep Turns

Recoveries from Unusual Attitudes with the Primary Flight Display:

Power-Off Stall Recovery

Power-On Stall Recovery

Steep Climbing Turn Recovery

High Speed Spiral Dive Recovery

Recoveries from Unusual Attitudes without the Primary Flight Display:

Power-Off Stall Recovery

Power-On Stall Recovery

Steep Climbing Turn Recovery

High Speed Spiral Dive Recovery

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

Airplane Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes 

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute basic

STANDARDS: attitude flying to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards and can 

recover from unusual attitudes safely using the FAA recommended procedures.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________
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THE PROCESS OF RECOVERING FROM UNUSUAL ATTITUDES

An unusual attitude may be caused by turbulence, improper control pressures, inattention, failure of the trim 

system/autopilot, or often, a pilot following an attitude indicator that is in the process of failing. Severe unusual 

attitudes may exceed the limits of the attitude indicator. It is therefore important to practice recoveries using partial 

panel technique and to not trust the attitude indicator, as it may have tumbled or is inaccurate. If an unusual attitude is 

suspected, always look at the airspeed indicator first.

There are two types of unusual attitudes: nose high and nose low.

The most frequent unusual attitude is the descending turn. Because of the bank, a steep dive will tend to develop and 

airspeed can rapidly build to dangerous levels. If the turn exceeds medium bank, it will tend to continue rolling 

steeper, accelerating the spiral dive and increasing the chances of exceeding the design load factor of the aircraft.

In a spiral dive ("Graveyard Spiral"), the airspeed will be high and increasing, and the turn coordinator will be pegged 

in the direction of the turn.

For HIGH AIRSPEED spiral dives, the steps to recover, in the proper sequence, are:

1. REDUCE POWER to eliminate the accelerating thrust of the engine. Also, the wind-milling 

 propeller will produce some additional drag.

2. LEVEL THE WINGS. Do not attempt to raise the nose while the airplane is banked. This would

 tighten the spiral and increase the stress on the airframe.

PAUSE, do not rush the next step.

3. RAISE THE NOSE. At high airspeeds, strong control pressure is unnecessary. The nose will tend to 

rise and without a direct indication of pitch attitude it is easy to over-control. There is a danger of causing 

a high pitch attitude and a near stall condition. Level flight is reached when altitude stops decreasing. If it 

starts to increase, the airplane is climbing and you should dampen this tendency with light forward pressure.

Unless the trim system or autopilot fails, dangerous nose high unusual attitudes are uncommon in general aviation 

aircraft. If the airplane gets into an inadvertent climb, airspeed will bleed off and the nose will drop. If it is banked, a 

spiral dive may develop.

However, severe turbulence, inattention, or poor technique may cause an inadvertent climb, indicated by low and 

decreasing airspeed.

For LOW SPEED turning climbs, the steps for recovery, in the proper sequence, are:

1. APPLY POWER to increase airspeed and avoid the stall.

2. NEUTRALIZE THE AILERONS. Do not try to bank out of the turn yet!

3. LOWER THE NOSE to increase airspeed and avoid the stall. Level flight is reached when the altitude 

 stops increasing.

PAUSE, do not rush the next step.

4. LEVEL THE WINGS. Leveling the wings prematurely could result in a spin, due to the greater angle of 

 attack of the aileron on the low wing.

In unusual attitude recoveries, as in all partial panel work, emphasize light control pressures and rapid instrument scan. 

The greatest danger is in over-controlling and creating another unusual attitude during the recovery. For additional 

reading on this subject, consult the Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 5, pp. 5-26 through

5-30.

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UNUSUAL ATTITUDES

In 3 Words

Low Airspeed (Nose High)

Power PUSH

Pitch PUSH

Bank ROLL

High Airspeed (Nose Low)

Power PULL

Bank ROLL

Pitch PULL

 
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LESSON 7 - VOR Procedures - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in VOR orientation, VOR intercepts, VOR

tracking, and further development of the instrument scan.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 7, pp. 7-8 

through 7-16, paragraphs on VORs

ELEMENTS: VOR Orientation

VOR Intercepts

VOR Tracking

Tracking Radials Inbound and Outbound at Litchfield VOR (LFD)

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

FTD Instruction 1.0 hours

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: straight-and-level flight ±100 feet and standard rate turns ±10% while

intercepting and tracking VOR radials.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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The Process of Intercepting and Tracking VORs

Intercepting and tracking VOR radials is not a complex process, however, it can sometimes be 

confusing. Many instructors teach techniques to mentally add or subtract 180 degrees to obtain 

reciprocal headings. The following process eliminates the requirement to do any math in the 

cockpit for this purpose, and results in better positional awareness and fewer errors.

1. TUNE - Tune in the appropriate VOR.

2. IDENTIFY - Identify the VOR station to assure that you have the correct navigational aid 

selected and that it is not in a test mode.

3. VISUALIZE - Mentally visualize your airplane right on top of the VOR that you are using. 

Mentally visualize that the airplane is pointed in the proper direction for the airway you want to 

intercept and track. Decide if the radial is on the nose or tail of your phantom airplane.

4. TWIST - Twist your Omni Bearing Selector (OBS) such that you put the radial either on the 

nose or the tail of the OBS card as visualized in step three above.

5. TURN - Turn the airplane to a heading that corresponds to the number that is now on the top of 

the OBS card (the Course Index). You are now flying parallel to the radial in the correct direction.

6. TURN - If the course deviation needle is pinned off scale, turn it 45 degrees toward the needle 

and intercept the radial. For smaller needle deviations, a smaller intercept angle may be used.

7. TRACK - Track the radial inbound or outbound using appropriate wind correction.

Steps number three and four are the keys to not having to compute reciprocal courses. The OBS 

card is doing the work for you.

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LESSON 8 - VOR Procedures - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in VOR orientation, VOR intercepts, and VOR

tracking in the airplane.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 7, pp. 7-8 

through 7-16, paragraphs on VORs

ELEMENTS: VOR Orientation

VOR Intercepts

VOR Tracking

Tracking Radials Inbound and Outbound at Litchfield VOR (LFD)

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

Airplane Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral Notebook and 3-Ring Binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: straight and level flight ±100 feet and standard rate turns ±10% while

intercepting and tracking VOR radials.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 9 – NDB Procedures - 6 Pack Instruments – PCATD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in basic attitude instrument flying using 

mechanical 6 pack instruments. To develop the student's skill in non-directional 

radio beacon (NDB) orientation, NDB intercepts, NDB tracking, and further 

development of the instrument scan.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 7, pp. 7-2 

through 7-8

ELEMENTS: Six Pack Basic Attitude Instrument Flying

Straight-and-Level

Level Turns

Constant Rate Climbs and Descents

Constant Speed Climbs and Descents

Pattern B

Explanation of the ADF and NDB

ADF Orientation

ADF Intercepts

ADF Tracking

Tracking Bearings Inbound and Outbound at Howell (OZW)

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

PCATD Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: PCATD

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: straight-and-level flight ±100 feet and standard rate turns ±10% while

intercepting and tracking NDB bearings.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 10 - Holding Procedures - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in holding patterns; use of the six T checklist 

and further development of the instrument scan.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 10, pp. 10-9 

through 10-13, paragraphs related to Holding Procedures

ELEMENTS: Explanation of Holding Pattern Entries

Explanation of the Six T Checklist

VOR Holding

Intersection Holding

Holding with Headwinds, Tailwinds and Crosswinds

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 1.0 hour

FTD Instruction 3.0 hours - (two sessions)

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: Frasca Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute holding 

STANDARDS: procedures using the recommended procedures in the AIM.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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The Process of Holding Patterns

Holding patterns are the nemesis of many instrument pilots. I have known several instrument 

students who have given up on their training because of the difficulty of visualizing and executing 

the holds. The following process was taught to me by my good friend, Captain Jim Eliason:

1. Always... Always write down the holding clearance. Draw a circle around the holding 

radial (I call this the "Number”). Never accept a holding clearance without being given an 

expect further clearance time. 

2. Fly direct to the holding fix. 

3. Mentally overlay the appropriate diagram below over the Directional Gyro. One picture is 

 for right turns, the other for left turns.

4. Visually determine where radial (the "Number") falls on the overlay. That will tell you 

 what kind of entry is required. (After some practice, you can identify the required holding 

 entry in less than a second.)

5. Follow the Six T Rules that follow in order to execute the required hold.

This system requires you to memorize a few simple rules. However, it is much faster and more 

reliable than trying to sketch the holding pattern and muddling your way through the procedure. If 

you follow the few simple rules, you will get it right every time!

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SIX Ts

Turn

Time

Twist

Throttle

Track

Talk
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Holding Pattern Rule Matrix

 DIRECT TEARDROP PARALLEL

Turn Turn to the "Number" Turn so the "Number" is Turn to the "Number"

30 degrees off the nose

Time Start Timer Same Same

Twist "Number" to Bottom of OBS Same Same

Throttle Check Setting for Approach AS Same Same

Track Check and correct your Heading Same Same

Talk Report "In the Hold" Same Same

After one minute outbound:

Turn Turn to the Inbound Heading Same Turn opposite direction 

to the Inbound Heading

Time Start Timer Same Same

Twist No No No

Throttle No No No

Track Intercept and Track the Same Same 

Inbound course

Talk No No No

As you cross the fix, note the time it took to go inbound.

You will adjust the next outbound leg in order to achieve 1 minute

inbound on subsequent circuits.

Turn.... Time..... Twist.... Throttle.... Track..... Talk ... and around you go!

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Hold North of the JXN VOR on the 360o Radial

 
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Intersection Hold at ROSSI

 
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LESSON 11 - Holding Procedures - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in holding patterns; use of the six T checklist 

and further development of the instrument scan.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 10, pp. 10-9 

through 10-13, paragraphs related to Holding Procedures

ELEMENTS: VOR holding - SVM (talking to approach)

Direct, Teardrop and Parallel

Intersection Holding - BROVI

Holding with Headwinds, Tailwinds and Crosswinds

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

Airplane Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach Student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute holding 

STANDARDS: procedure using the recommended procedures in the AIM.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 12 - Charts, Airways, Navigation Facilities

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's understanding of IFR Enroute Charts, Airways and 

Navigation Facilities

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 8, pp. 8-1 

through 8-10.

Aeronautical Information Manual, 5-3-1 through 5-3-6

Aeronautical Information Manual, Chapter 9

ELEMENTS: IFR Enroute Charts.

Currency, Victor Airways, MORCA, Mandatory Reporting Points, Remote 

FSS communications at VORs, Center boundaries and Frequencies

Airways

Victor Airways, Change in MEA, MRA, MCA, VOR Change Over

Points, DME distances, Intersections

Navigation Facilities

VORs, Frequencies, Identifiers, Service Volumes, 

NDBs, Frequencies, Identifiers

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 2.0 hours

EQUIPMENT: Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

NACA Chart 

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INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Test for understanding

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can explain the 

STANDARDS: contents of enroute charts, Airways and Navigation Facilities. Performance must 

be to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards as currently amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 13 – Stage Check - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To test the student's skill in the performance of instrument straight-and-level 

flight, level turns, constant rate climbs and descents, constant airspeed climbs 

and descents, climbing and descending turns, stall recoveries, and recovery from 

unusual attitudes including recovery from high speed spirals with and without 

the primary flight display (PFD). To additionally test the student’s ability to 

Intercept and track VOR radials and execute holding patterns.

PRESTUDY: Review: "The Process of Recovery from Unusual Attitudes" by Bill Lewis

ELEMENTS: Instrument Straight-and-Level Flight

Change of Airspeed

Level Turns

Constant Rate Climbs and Descents

Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents, with and without turns

Recoveries from Unusual Attitudes with the Primary Flight Display:

Power-Off and Power-On Stall Recoveries

Steep Climbing Turn Recovery

High Speed Spiral Dive Recovery

Recoveries from Unusual Attitudes without the Primary Flight Display:

Power-Off and Power-On Stall Recoveries

Steep Climbing Turn Recovery

High Speed Spiral Dive Recovery

Intercept and Tracking VOR Radials

Holding patterns, Direct, Teardrop, Parallel at Intersections

SCHEDULE: Briefing 0.5 hours

Airplane Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Test the student through the required maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes 

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute basic

STANDARDS: attitude flying to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards and can 

recover from unusual attitudes safely using the FAA recommended procedures.
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LESSON 14 – Non-precision Approach Procedures - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in non-precision approaches, approach briefings 

and use of the six Ts and The missed approach checklists. 

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, pp. 10-12 through 

10- 22, paragraphs related to Approaches and pp.8-12 through 8-32.

ELEMENTS: Explanation of Nonprecision Approaches

Explanation of Approach Briefings

Use of Checklists

VOR Approach - Vectors to Final, Missed Approach

VOR Approach - Full Approach, Missed Approach

Localizer Approaches, Missed Approach

GPS Approach, Missed Approach

Localizer Back Course Approach, Missed Approach

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

FTD Instruction 1.3 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: non-precision approach procedures using the recommended procedures in the 

AIM.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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MISSED APPROACH

Pitch Up for appropriate airspeed.

Power Up

Pitch Up/Power up should be done 

simultaneously in a smooth, coordinated,

non- rushed fashion.

Positive Rate Up?

Flaps UP slowly, 1 notch at a time

Gear Up

Talk Up
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LESSON 15 - Nonprecision Approach Procedures - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in non-precision approaches, approach briefings 

and use of the six Ts and five Cs checklists in the airplane.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 10, pp. 

10-12 through 10-22, paragraphs related to Approaches

ELEMENTS: Use of Checklists

VOR Approach - Vectors to Final, Missed Approach

VOR Approach - Full Approach, Missed Approach

Localizer Back Course Approach, Missed Approach

GPS Approach, Missed Approach

Localizer Approach, Land

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

Airplane Instruction 1 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: non-precision approach procedures using the recommended procedures in the 

AIM. Performance must be to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards 

as currently amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 16 - Precision Approach Procedures - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in precision approaches, approach briefings

and further develop the instrument scan.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 7, pp. 7-37 

through 7-46, paragraphs related to Instrument Approach Systems

ELEMENTS: Explanation of Instrument Flight Rules (ILS) approaches

Review of Approach Briefing

Instrument Takeoff

ILS Approaches, Missed Approaches

ILS Approaches with Crosswind, Missed Approaches

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

FTD Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: precision approach procedures using the recommended procedures in the AIM.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 17 - Precision Approach Procedures - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in precision approaches in the airplane.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 7, pp. 7-37 

through 7-46, paragraphs related to Instrument Approach Systems

ELEMENTS: Instrument Takeoff

ILS Approaches, Missed Approaches

ILS Approaches with Crosswind, (if practical), Land 

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

Airplane Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: precision approach procedures using the recommended procedures in the AIM.

Performance must be to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards as 

currently amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 18 - Timed Turns, Compass Turns and DME ARC Procedures - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in flying timed turns, compass turns, and Distance 

Measurement Equipment (DME) arcs.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 5, pp. 5-21 

 through 5-22, paragraphs related to Timed Turns and Magnetic Turns

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 7, pp. 7-16 

 through 7-19, paragraphs related to DME and DME Arcs

ELEMENTS: Timed Turns

Compass Turns

No PFD VOR/GPS Approach, Missed Approach

DME Arcs

DME Arc to Cheboygan (SLH) VOR 9, Missed Approach

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

FTD Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: Flight Training Device

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: timed turns, magnetic turns and DME arcs using the recommended procedures in 

the AIM.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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THE PROCESS OF TIMED TURNS

Partial panel flying after the loss of your primary flight instruments certainly can be stressful. Trying to make magnetic 

compass turns can be filled with many errors because of compass magnetic dip and acceleration errors. Thus, the 

recommended way to change the airplane's heading is by timing and using standard rate turns. Many instructors teach 

that you should do mental arithmetic by subtracting your current heading from the desired heading, then divide by

three. Example: a turn from 90 degrees to 120 degrees would require a 30 degree heading change. Since standard rate 

is three degrees per second, this turn would require 10 seconds. Research has shown that it is very difficult to do 

mathematics while trying to use your central vision to scan the instruments. Interestingly, the same part of our brain is 

used for both mathematics and central vision.

The following process eliminates the requirement to do any math in the cockpit for this purpose, and results in better 

positional awareness and fewer errors. The basic concept is to treat each 30 degree heading increment as ten seconds 

in time rather than a number of degrees.

Here are the steps:

1. Using the Turn Coordinator, hold the airplane as level as possible, and read the compass.

2. Rotate your OBS (preferably one not being used for navigation) so that the number at the top cursor 

 matches the magnetic heading. This example shows 090 degrees:

3. Let's say that you want to make a heading change from 090 to 210. Think of each major numbered 

 division (12, 15, 18, 21) as 10 seconds each. Thus, a 40 second right turn would be required. It is easy to 

 interpolate for fractions of a major number division.

If you have your primary OBS set for an inbound course, you can use the same method of counting major divisions 

from the current magnetic heading position to the desired inbound course. No math required!

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The Process of Magnetic Turns

Partial panel flying after the loss of your primary flight instruments is often stressful. Trying to 

make magnetic compass turns can be filled with many errors because of compass magnetic dip and 

acceleration errors. Thus, the recommended way to change the airplane's heading is by timing and 

using standard rate turns. See the section entitled, "The Process of Timed Turns."

When using the technique of Timed Turns, the variability of timing, rolling into the turn, rolling 

out of the turn, and turn coordinator accuracy/precision, it is very difficult to get to the exact 

desired heading. You can usually "just get close." When you are close to the desired heading, 

small corrections in heading may be made by using magnetic turns.

Because of magnetic dip and acceleration errors, use of the magnetic compass has its complications 

as well:

When on an East or West heading, any acceleration or climb will show a compass reading of a 

more Northerly indication. Conversely, any deceleration or dive will have a compass reading 

showing a more Southerly indication 

Also, when turning near Southerly headings, the compass indication will lead (be ahead of) the 

actual desired heading.

Conversely, when turning near Northerly headings, the compass indication will lag (be behind) the 

actual desired heading. 

Detailed understanding of these factors will allow the pilot to make compensations and get 

relatively close.

Here are useful steps:

1. Fly the airplane so that the Turn Coordinator shows absolutely NO TURN and is STABLE.

2. Note the current and desired heading on the magnetic compass.

3. If the desired heading shows on the RIGHT of the magnetic compass, you must turn LEFT.

4. Conversely, if the desired heading shows on the LEFT of the magnetic compass, you must 

turn RIGHT. 

 (This is similar to the concept of a localizer back course approach where you turn away

 from the needle.)

5. The timing of your turns should be: "ROLL IN TWO THREE, ROLL OUT TWO THREE". 

 If you roll into a standard rate turn during this step, you will get approximately a ten degree 

 change of heading. 

 These steps should be done successively until the desired heading is achieved.

Another orientation concept to keep in mind, is that if you want the numbers on the compass to be 

BIGGER, you must turn RIGHT. If you want the numbers to get SMALLER, you must turn 

LEFT. At first this might seem very simple, however, it is extremely helpful to keep this in mind.

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 LESSON 19 - Timed Turns, Compass Turns and DME ARC Procedures -Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To further develop the student's skill in flying timed turns, compass turns, and 

DME arcs.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 5, pp. 5-21 

 through 5-22, paragraphs related to Timed Turns and Magnetic Turns

Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 7, pp. 7-16 

 through 7-19, paragraphs related to DME and DME Arcs

ELEMENTS: Timed Turns

Compass Turns

DME Arcs

No PFD VOR/GPS Approach

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.3 hours

Flight Instruction 1.0 hour

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Spiral Notebook and 3-Ring Binder

Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15A

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through maneuvers

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Perform required maneuvers

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: timed turns, magnetic turns and DME arcs using the recommended procedures in 

the AIM. Performance must be to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test 

Standards as currently amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 20 - IFR Cross-Country Introduction - FTD

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in flying a short IFR cross-country, introduction to 

obtaining IFR weather briefings, flight plan filing and copying clearances.

PRESTUDY: Read: Instrument Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-15A, Chapter 10, pp. 10-1 

through 10-9, paragraphs related to IFR Flight

Prepare: A Flight Plan from YIP Airport, JXN VOR to Coldwater Airport

 A Flight Plan from Coldwater Airport to JXN Airport

 A Flight Plan from JXN airport YIP Airport

ELEMENTS: Review of Weather Theory

Explanation of IFR Weather Briefings

Introduction of Flight Planning and Filing

Lost Communication Procedures

Introduction to Copying Clearances

Entering GPS Flight Plans:

Leg 1: YIP JXN LFD Coldwater, 

VOR Approach at Coldwater with a Landing

Leg 2: Coldwater JXN, 

GPS Approach at JXN

Leg 3: JXN YIP, 

ILS Approach at YIP, Missed Approach

Second ILS Approach at YIP, Land

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 1.7 hours

Frasca Instruction 1.5 hours

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Flight Plan Log

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

View Limiting Device

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through the flight

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Fly the specified cross-country flight

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COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can plan and fly the

STANDARDS: specified cross-country flight.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 21 - IFR Cross-Country Skill Development Cont. - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To further develop the student's skill in flying IFR cross-country flights.

PRESTUDY: Prepare a flight plan for each one of the Element Legs below:

ELEMENTS: Leg 1: YIP to LAN

ILS Approach at LAN, with a Landing (Touch and Go)

Leg 2: LAN to PTK

LOC BC Approach at PTK, Missed Approach

Leg 3: PTK to YIP

VOR Approach at YIP, Missed Approach,

ILS Approach at YIP, Landing 

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

Airplane Instruction 2.4 hours

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Flight Plan Log

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

View Limiting Device

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through the flight

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Fly the specified cross-country flight

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: a cross-country flight with three different kinds of approaches. Performance 

must be to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards as currently 

amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 22 - ASR / No Gyro Approach Procedures - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To further develop the student's skill in flying IFR cross-country flights.

PRESTUDY: Prepare a flight plan for each one of the element legs below:

ELEMENTS: ASR and No-Gyro Approach Explanation

Leg 1: YIP LAN, or TOL if LAN is Not Possible, With a Landing

ASR / No-Gyro Approach

Leg 2: LAN YIP

Localizer Approach, Missed Approach

ILS Approach

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

Airplane Instruction 2.4 hours

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Flight Plan Log

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

View Limiting Device

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through the flight

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Fly the specified cross-country flight

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: a cross-country flight with an ASR and no-gyro approach. Performance must be 

to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards as currently amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 23 - Approach Skill Practice - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To further develop the student's skill in flying IFR cross-country flights.

PRESTUDY: Prepare a flight plan for each one of the Element legs below:

ELEMENTS: Leg 1: YIP to Battle Creek BTL

VOR Approach at BTL, With a Landing

Leg 2: BTL to YIP

ILS Approach at YIP 

Leg 3: YIP to YIP

VOR Approach at YIP Without AI

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 0.5 hours

Airplane Instruction 2.4 hours

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Flight Plan Log

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

View Limiting Device

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through the flight

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Fly the specified cross-country flight

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: a cross-country flight with three different kinds of approaches. Performance 

must be to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards as currently 

amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 24 - Long Dual Cross-Country Flight - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To develop the student's skill in flying a long cross-country flight.

PRESTUDY: Prepare a flight plan for each one of the Element legs below:

ELEMENTS: Leg 1: YIP to GRR

 ILS Approach and Landing

Leg 2: GRR to MBS

LOC Approach

Leg 3: MBS to OZW

 VOR Approach Partial Panel, Without PFD

Leg 4: OZW to YIP

 ILS Approach

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Instruction 1.3 hours

Airplane Instruction 4.0 hours

Debrief 0.3 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Flight Plan Log

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

View Limiting Device

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer questions from Prestudy

Interactively discuss the above tasks

Coach student through the flight

Debrief

STUDENT Take notes

ACTION: Ask and answer questions

Fly the specified cross-country flight

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: a long cross-country flight with three different kinds of approaches. 

Performance must be to the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards as 

currently amended

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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LESSON 25 - Final Stage Check - Airplane

OBJECTIVE: To determine if the student is prepared to pass the Instrument Airplane Practical 

Test.

PRESTUDY: Study: All Areas of the PTS

Read: The introduction to the PTS

ELEMENTS: All Area of Operations in the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standard

SCHEDULE: Suggested Ground Testing 4.0 hours

Airplane Instruction 2.0 hours

Debrief 0.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: CE 172S - G1000 Aircraft

Flight Plan Log

Spiral notebook and 3-ring binder

Timer

View Limiting Device

Power Card

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Objectives and Completion Standards

ACTION: Administer a complete simulated Practical Test

Debrief

STUDENT Answer PTS oral questions

ACTION: Execute the PTS flight requirements

COMPLETION The lesson will be successfully completed when the student can execute 

STANDARDS: all the Areas of Operations in the Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards 

as currently amended.

NOTES ________________________________________________________________

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EAGLE FLIGHT CENTRE

Instrument Ground Syllabus

PREFACE

This ground syllabus will provide the student with the knowledge to pass the required knowledge 

test and prepare the student for the Instrument Airplane Practical test

To complete this syllabus, the student must complete a minimum of 30 hours ground instruction 

from a certified flight or ground instructor. This syllabus meets and exceeds the requirements of 

FAR 141 Appendix C. The Student must attain a minimum score of 70% on the final examination 

to receive credit for the syllabi, and all applicable quizzes must be completed and graded to 100%.

The student may apply for test or quiz retakes if a satisfactory score is not received on the first 

attempt.

Special Note: If the student has previously completed or is enrolled in the Instrument Airplane 

academic ground school offered at Eagle Flight Centre, the student need not complete this ground 

syllabus.
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LESSSON 1- Physiology of Flight, Human Factors

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge and safety practices related to physiological 

issues, decision making and human factors in flight.

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook Chapter 1, AIM Chapter 8

ELEMENTS: Hypoxia

Hyperventilation

Middle Ear and Sinus

Spatial Disorientation

Motion Sickness

Stress and Fatigue

Single Pilot Resource Management

Crew Resource Management

Respiration

Illusions in Instrument Conditions

Night Vision

ADM

Over the counter Medications

Drug and Alcohol Effects

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student
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LESSON 2- Operation of Flight Instruments

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge involving operation and use of flight instruments

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook Chapter 3

ELEMENTS: Pitot-static

Altimeter

Airspeed Indicator

Vertical Speed Indicator

Attitude Indicator

HSI, Heading Indicator 

Magnetic Compass

Turn and Slip Coordinator/Slip skid

Electrical system

Vacuum System

Electronic Flight Display Components

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Flight Instrument Mock-ups

Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student
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LESSSON 3- Instrument Navigation

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge relating to Instrument Navigation and Navigation 

Instruments

PRESTUDY: Instrument Flying Handbook Chapter 7, AIM Chapter 1

ELEMENTS: VOR

NDB, ADF

DME

RNAV

LORAN-C

GPS, WAAS, LAAS

Localizer, and ILS

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student.
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LESSSON 4- Federal Aviation Regulations, AIM

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge relating to applicable FARs

and NTSB 830

PRESTUDY: Current FAR and AIM 

ELEMENTS: FAR Part 1

FAR part 43

FAR Part 61

FAR PART 91

FAR Part 141

NTSB 830 accident/incidents

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Current FAR/AIM

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student.
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LESSSON 5- Meteorology and Weather Theory

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge related to weather theory and meteorology

PRESTUDY: Pilot’s handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Chapter 10

ELEMENTS: The Atmosphere Levels and Composition

Solar Heating

Pressure and Temperature Basics

Coriolis Force

Weather Patterns

Cloud Families

Air mass Weather

Fronts

Hazardous Weather: Thunderstorms, Wind shear

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

Computer with Internet Access

White Board and Markers

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student.
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LESSSON 6- Weather Services and Forecasting

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge related to weather forecasts, textual, graphical,

automated reports, and weather briefing services.

PRESTUDY: Pilot’s handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Chapter 11, AIM Chapter 7

ELEMENTS: Forecasting Methods

Textual Weather Reports (METARS,TAFs,UA,FA,FD,WA,WS,WST

Graphical Weather Presentations

Surface Analysis, Weather Depiction, Radar Summary, Prognostic

Doppler Radar

Sources of Online Weather Information 

FSS, DUATS, EFAS, AWOS, ASOS, ATIS

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

Computer with Internet Access

White Board and Markers

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student.
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LESSON 7- Airports and Airspace

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge involving safe and efficient airport operations, 

and the National Airspace System in the IFR environment

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook Chapter 8, 9, AIM Chapter 2

ELEMENTS: Towered and Non-Towered Operations

Signs and Markings

Airport Lighting, Approach Lighting

ATC Clearances

ARTCC’s

National Airspace System A,B,C,D,E,G

Special Use Airspace

Other Airspace

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student
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LESSON 8- IFR Departure, Enroute and Holding Procedures

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge related to IFR Departure and holding procedures

PRESTUDY: Review: Instrument Flying Handbook Chapter 10, AIM Chapter 5

ELEMENTS: Departure Charts & Procedures

Takeoff Minimums: to include visibility, standard, and non-standard

Enroute Charts

Airways, Intersections

Enroute Procedures

IFR, VFR Cruising Altitudes

Holding Procedures and Entries

IFR Mandatory Reporting

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Bound Terminal Procedures

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Instrument Flying Handbook

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student.
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LESSSON 9- Instrument Arrival Procedures

OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge related to IFR Arrival Procedures

PRESTUDY: Instrument Flying Handbook Chapter 10, AIM Chapter 5, General Review of 

Bound Terminal Procedures

ELEMENTS: Arrival Charts, and Procedures

STAR’s

Precision and Non Precision Approaches

Straight In and Circling Approaches

Visual and Contact Approaches

Interpreting Approach Plates

Inoperative Approach Components

Course Reversals

Landing Minimums

Missed Approach Procedures

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Applicable Aircraft Information Manuel with system schematics 

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Instrument Flying Handbook

Bound Terminal Procedures

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take notes and complete quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student.
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LESSSON 10- IFR FLIGHT PLANNING AND PTS EMPHASIS AREAS

OBJECTIVES: To Attain the knowledge related to IFR flight Planning Procedures and the PTS 

Emphasis Areas

PRESTUDY: Instrument Flying Handbook Chapter 9, 10

ELEMENTS: Cross Country Planning

Aircraft Performance Capabilities

Calculating Flight Times and Fuel Burns

Selecting Appropriate IFR/VFR Altitudes

Interpreting ODP’s, SID’s, and STAR’s

Interpreting Weather Related to IFR Flight

Related NOTAMS

Selecting Appropriate Alternate Airports

Completing Flight Logs and Flight Plans

Filing, Opening, and Closing of Flight Plans

SCHEDULE: Ground Instruction 3.5 Hours

EQUIPMENT: Briefing Room

White Board and Markers

Overhead Projector (Optional)

Computer with Internet Access

Power Point Presentation (Optional)

Instrument Flying Handbook

Bound Terminal Procedures

Flight Planning Equipment E6-B, Plotter, Navigation Log

Written Quiz

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Answer Pre-study Questions

Discuss Lesson Topics

Administer Quiz

STUDENT Take Notes, Complete Quiz

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when instructor has covered all applicable 

STANDARDS: lesson areas and administered the appropriate quiz to the student.
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LESSSON 11- Final Examination

OBJECTIVES: Final examination of the student over all previous knowledge items

PRESTUDY: Previous Lesson’s notes, Quizzes, and Applicable Exam Guide (Optional)

ELEMENTS: Final Examination in Multiple Choice Format

SCHEDULE: Test Time 3.5 hours

EQUIPMENT: Quiet Testing Area

60 Question Exam

Test supplement book

Calculator, E6-B

Scrap Paper

INSTRUCTOR Discuss Lesson Objective and Completion Standards

ACTION: Administer and Proctor and grade the Test

STUDENT Complete Final Exam

ACTION:

COMPLETION This lesson will be complete when the student has passed the exam with 

STANDARDS: a score of at least 70% or better.
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Appendix A: Existing Floor Plan