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Instrument Rating Syllabus

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Instrument Rating Syllabus

The Route to Enhancing Your Pilot Certificate

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Instrument Rating Knowledge Test Course
Instrument Rating Practical Test Course
Special Subject Takeoff Courses

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 King Schools Instrument Rating Syllabus
The Route to Enhancing Your Pilot Certificate

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
To the pilot choosing to expand horizons ............................................................ i
What is involved in earning an Instrument Rating? ............................................. i
To flight instructors and flight schools using this syllabus ................................... ii
14 CFR Part 61 Training ..................................................................................... ii
14 CFR Part 141 Training ................................................................................... ii
Scenario Based Training ..................................................................................... ii
Task Grading ....................................................................................................... ii
Lesson Completion ............................................................................................ iii
Learner-Centered Grading ................................................................................. iii
General information for pilots in training and instructors .................................... iii
Aviation Training Devices ................................................................................... iii
View-Limiting Device .......................................................................................... iii
IMC Exposure .................................................................................................... iii
FAA Special Emphasis Areas ............................................................................ iv
Task Standards .................................................................................................. iv
Equipment Not Installed ..................................................................................... iv
Pilot in Command ............................................................................................... iv
GROUND TRAINING
Recommended King Course Ground Lesson Schedule .................................... v
FLIGHT TRAINING
Course Completion Flight Training Minimums Table ......................................... ix
Stage 1 Learning and Refining Aircraft Control Using the Instruments .............. 1
Stage 2 Navigating While Flying on Instruments ............................................... 8
Stage 3 Finding the Airport – Flying Instrument Approaches ........................... 15
Stage 4 Instrument Cross Countries ................................................................ 23
Stage 5 Becoming Instrument Rated ............................................................... 27

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Instrument Rating Syllabus
The Route to Enhancing Your Pilot Certificate
To the pilot choosing to expand horizons:

You have already added a significant dimension to your life by becoming a pilot, but perhaps
you have a touch of envy of those who are not always “grounded” by the weather. So you want
to reach beyond those VFR limitations and continue your pursuit of aviation knowledge and skill
by getting an Instrument Rating. You will find this task both a challenge and a source of great
satisfaction.
The syllabus you find here provides your “navigation” leading to an instrument rating. The King
Instrument syllabus is a sequence of flight lessons that build on basic instrument skills while
adding the whole new environment of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations. You will learn to
combine precise aircraft control, navigation, and ATC communications and the skills to achieve
confidence in this demanding environment. You will also gain an understanding of the additional
risks associated with instrument flying and be given effective ways to manage and mitigate
them.
Since you will need to acquire the knowledge unique to IFR operations, you will find a
recommended sequence for studying the King Schools Instrument Rating Knowledge Test
Course and the King Schools Instrument Rating Practical Test Course to complement your flight
training. These courses will prepare you for the FAA knowledge test and the oral portion of your
FAA practical test. You will also find a number of recommended “Takeoff Courses” listed that
will supplement your knowledge on specific topics.
You will want to review this syllabus with your flight instructor to establish a schedule and
mutual expectations for your training. Your instructor is there to facilitate your learning, mentor
and guide you, keep the training environment safe, and incrementally transfer all flight elements
such that when you complete your training, you will be qualified to be “Pilot-in-Command” of
flights conducted under Instrument Flight Rules.

What is involved in earning an Instrument Rating?

Earning an Instrument Rating requires the items listed below. Your instructor can explain each
and can answer any question you may have.
• Hold a Private Pilot certificate
o Appropriate to instrument rating sought (airplane, helicopter, etc.)
• Pass a test on aeronautical knowledge
o The King Schools Instrument Rating Knowledge Test Course prepares you for that
test
• Complete the required flight training for the course
o See the table summary on pages ix and x
• Pass a practical test with a Pilot Examiner
o Meeting or exceeding the criteria in the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test
Standards
o Take the King Schools Instrument Rating Practical Test Course
ƒ View a model performance on the instrument practical test with an FAA
designated pilot examiner
ƒ Includes the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards

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To flight instructors and flight schools using this syllabus:

14 CFR Part 61 Training

This syllabus is coordinated with King Schools courses with which you are probably already
familiar. The Knowledge Test Course and the Practical Test Course are foundational to this
syllabus, and the 13 single-topic Takeoff Courses applicable to the Instrument Rating are highly
recommended augmentation. There are package options your client can take advantage of. You
and your client should discuss a study schedule to match their goals and flight schedule. You
will want to encourage and monitor your client’s study so that they are prepared for the tests at
the appropriate time without loss of continuity in their training.
King Schools Instrument Rating Knowledge Test Course:
Ground School for the required aeronautical knowledge areas and the FAA knowledge test.
This course may be taken prior to starting training for your instrument rating or incrementally
thorough it as suggested in the Ground Lesson Schedule on page v.
King Schools Instrument Rating Practical Test Course:
Ground school preparation for the FAA practical test (oral and in-flight portions). This
course is most effective when taken later in the training.
King Schools Takeoff Courses (Individual single-topic courses):
Each applicable course is listed with a suggested progress point for taking it.
14 CFR Part 141 Training
Both the Recommended King Course Ground Lesson Schedule on page v and the Course
Completion Flight Minimums Table on page ix reflect the requirements of an Instrument Rating
course under 14 CFR Part 141 Appendix C for Aeronautical Knowledge Training and Flight
Training.
The Supplemental Ground Training courses (right-hand column) in the Recommended King
Course Ground Lesson Schedule augment the ground training in the King Knowledge and
Practical Test courses under the Core Ground Training (left-hand column). If your client studies
all of the courses under the Supplemental list, they will exceed the requirements of Appendix C.
If your Training Course Outline does not specify the courses on the Supplemental list, you will
need to provide 4.1 hours of additional ground training to ensure the client has the required 30
hours.
Scenario Based Training
You are encouraged to create and use a realistic scenario for each of these lessons such that
your client has an intellectual and emotional investment making every flight. Each scenario will
include a plausible reason for making the flight…on that day…at that time. It will also state or
imply consequences if the flight is not completed (your wife won’t speak to you for a week if you
miss her sister’s birthday party; this meeting is crucial to your company’s future; etc.).
Using such scenarios goes hand-in-hand with the early involvement of your client identifying
and managing risks.
Task Grading
You will want to make sure your client clearly understands the objective of each flight and task
and the acceptable performance standard for each. The grading for each task/maneuver is
either “Meets” indicating the pilot you are training met or exceeded the minimum standard, or
“Continue” indicating that the task was either not performed or not performed per the minimum
standard. A continued task may be added to a subsequent lesson instead of repeating the
lesson.

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Lesson Completion
The task list on several of the lessons may be challenging to complete during a single flight due
to any number of factors including geographical positioning of airports and facilities and
procedure design. To avoid unrealistic expectations, you will want to make sure your client
understands that some tasks are more difficult than others to master, and that some lessons will
naturally require more than one flight to complete in your local area.
Learner-Centered Grading
You may want to employ the postflight “learner-centered grading” technique of asking your client
to mark and evaluate their performance with each of the tasks on a copy of that lesson page at
the same time you mark your form. You can then use a comparison of the marks for your lesson
debrief. It may be very revealing to see where you and your client matched and where you
didn’t.
General information for pilots in training and instructors:

Aviation Training Devices

This syllabus is designed for integrated use with a wide variety of Aviation Training Devices
(ATD) including both Basic Aviation Training Devices (BATD) and Advanced Aviation Training
Devices (AATD).
Capable Aviation Training Devices (ATD) are available at costs within reach of most all levels of
flight training organizations and have proven quite effective for gaining the skill and proficiency
required of various instrument flight tasks. This syllabus is focused on providing an efficient, but
a complete path to an instrument rating and appropriate use of an ATD will support that goal.
You will see a number of lessons in this syllabus marked “ATD” indicating that an Aviation
Training Device may be used in lieu of an airplane. Training received under both Federal
Aviation Regulation Part 61 (a business operating as a flight school or an independent flight
instructor) and training conducted under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 141 (a business
certificated and given direct oversight by the FAA) may use an ATD within certain limitations.
The maximum ATD hours that may count for the required Instrument Rating aeronautical
experience or flight training are different for Part 61 and Part 141. If all the lessons marked
“ATD” are flown in an ATD, you will most likely exceed the allowed ceilings for credit. There is
no penalty for logging additional ATD time provided the minimum in-the-airplane training
requirements are met before completing the course. Therefore, the instructor and the pilot being
trained will want to choose ATD flights to maximize the learning/cost benefit while carefully
tracking the course requirements.
View-limiting Device
When safely airborne after takeoff to no later than the missed approach point prior to landing, all
in-flight maneuvers will be flown with a view-limiting device unless in instrument meteorological
conditions (IMC).
IMC Exposure
FAA regulations have no requirement to train in IMC (instrument meteorological conditions) or to
log actual instrument time prior to obtaining an instrument rating. In fact it’s possible to see very
little IMC in many training locations. Experience has shown training with a view-limiting device
still provides cues that are not available when in IMC. Instructors are strongly encouraged to
create opportunities to expose their trainees to some actual IMC appropriate to the training level
and good risk management.

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FAA Special Emphasis Areas
The Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards list several special emphasis areas that will be
evaluated throughout the practical test, i.e. positive exchange of controls, use of checklists, etc.
You will see these topics listed on most of the lessons to make sure they are incorporated by
the pilot being trained.
Task Standards
“Review” implies that the item listed is new and the pilot-being-trained may need guidance from
the instructor during the preflight briefing.
“Brief” implies that the pilot-being-trained has previously been introduced to the concept and has
sufficient understanding to brief the instructor during the preflight briefing (i.e. evaluating the
weather for the flight).
In order to develop a higher level of flight skills, task tolerances (altitude, heading, airspeed,
etc.) become tighter while progressing through the syllabus flight lessons, and will in some
cases, go beyond the PTS standards. The final progress check is evaluated to PTS standards.
Equipment Not Installed
The practical test requirements allow the use of aircraft that are not equipped for NDB or IFR
GPS navigation. This syllabus was written to cover all equipment possibilities. If your aircraft
does not have one of these systems, you may consider using an ATD or substituting another
system.
Pilot in Command
A key concept of this syllabus that starts with the first flight and continues throughout is to
develop the pilot-in-command level knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage the risks
of instrument flight. Performance in risk management as well as the other elements of the Single
Pilot Resource Management concepts will be evaluated concurrent with the flight maneuvers.

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 RECOMMENDED KING COURSE GROUND LESSON SCHEDULE
If the pilot-in-training does not complete the Knowledge Test Course before beginning flight training, recommend following schedule of ground lessons
be done prior to the paired flight lesson. Recommend that the pilot-in-training successfully complete the FAA knowledge test before the Long IFR Cross
Country Progress Check. The training times noted account for video instruction and answering questions. Although this schedule applies to both Part
61 and Part 141 courses, the “Pt 141 App C pp” columns identify the paragraphs of Part 141 Appendix C (aeronautical knowledge requirement) covered
in those topics.
KTC—refers to the King Schools Instrument Rating Knowledge Test TOC—refers to a King Schools Takeoff Course by title
Course with subject title
PTC—refers to the King Schools Instrument Rating Practical Test
Course
FLIGHT TRAINING CORE GROUND TRAINING SUPPLEMENTAL GROUND TRAINING
Lessons KING SCHOOLS KNOWLEDGE & Training Pt 141 KING SCHOOLS TAKEOFF AND RISK Training Pt 141
PRACTICAL TEST COURSES Time App C pp MANAGEMENT COURSES Time App C pp
Stage 1: Learning and Refining Aircraft Control Using the Instruments
1-Preflight and Basic KTC Flight Instruments 2.8 3(b)(7),
Instrument Control
2-Expanding Instrument TOC Airport Signs, Markings & 1.1 3(b)(1),
Skills Procedures (2)
3-Using the Magnetic KTC En Route Charts 1.9 3(b)(5) TOC METAR/TAF Made Easy 1.3 3(b)(6)
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Compass
4-IFR Flight Plans and
Clearances
5-Primary Flight KTC Weather 3.4 3(b)(6), TOC Weather Wise 0.9 3(b)(6),
Instrument/Display Failure (8) (8)
6-Review of Instrument TOC Practical Risk Management 1.3 3(b)(9),
Control and Progress Check for Pilots (10)
Stage 2: Navigating While Flying on Instruments
7-GPS and VOR for IFR KTC Navigation 2.4 3(b)(4) TOC GPS From A to Z featuring the 2.8 3(b)(4)
KLN 94
8-NDB/ADF Navigation and KTC Departures and Arrivals 0.5 3(b)(3), TOC Navigation From A to Z 2.2 3(b)(4)
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Departure Procedures (4),(5)

 FLIGHT TRAINING CORE GROUND TRAINING SUPPLEMENTAL GROUND TRAINING
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Lessons KING SCHOOLS KNOWLEDGE & Training Pt 141 KING SCHOOLS TAKEOFF AND RISK Training Pt 141
PRACTICAL TEST COURSES Time App C pp MANAGEMENT COURSES Time App C pp
9-Building Skill with GPS,
VOR and NDB Navigation
10-DME Arcs KTC Holding Patterns 0.7 3(b)(2), TOC Surviving Your Most Feared 1.1 3(b)(7),
(3) Emergencies (9),(10)
11-Holding Procedures
12-Progress Check
Stage 3: Finding the Airport – Flying Instrument Approaches
13-ILS Approaches and KTC Approach Charts 4.1 3(b)(4) TOC Complete Jeppesen Chart 2.3
Procedures Turns (5) Review
14-RNAV Approaches with KTC Aeronautical Information 1.9 3(b)(2)
Vertical Guidance Manual
15-LNAV and Localizer
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Approaches
16-VOR and NDB KTC Federal Aviation Regulations 2.6 3(b)(1)
Approaches
17-Circling Approaches
18-Partial Panel and Using TOC Surviving Systems 1.8 3(b)(7),
the Autopilot for Emergencies (9),(10)
Approaches
19-Progress Check
Stage 4: Instrument Cross Countries
20-Short IFR Cross Country KTC Flight Planning 1.3 3(b)(3), TOC IFR With Confidence 1.8 3(b)(3),(7)
(4),(5)
21-Refining Approaches
22-Long Cross Country Take FAA Knowledge Test TOC How to Avoid Unwanted 0.9 3(b)(9),
Progress Check Adventure (10)
 FLIGHT TRAINING CORE GROUND TRAINING SUPPLEMENTAL GROUND TRAINING
Lessons KING SCHOOLS KNOWLEDGE & Training Pt 141 KING SCHOOLS TAKEOFF AND RISK Training Pt 141
PRACTICAL TEST COURSES Time App C pp MANAGEMENT COURSES Time App C pp
Stage 5: Becoming Instrument Rated
23-Honing the Edge PTC (entire course) 4.3 3(b) TOC IFR Regulations Refresher 1.9 3(b)(1)
(1-10)
24-Pre-Checkride Progress TOC Practical Risk Management 1.1 3(b)(7),
Check for Single-Pilot IFR (8),(9),
(10)

Total KTC & PTC 25.9 Total TOC 20.5

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 Course Completion Flight Training Minimums Table
This syllabus was designed to be used for a 14 CFR Part 141 FAA certificated Pilot School training
course as well as a course meeting the requirements Part 61 training.
Since logable flight time in an aircraft may include ground operations (taxi, etc.), Total Flight Time will
normally exceed Instrument Flight Training time except for those lessons flown in a simulation device
(ATD, FTD, Flight Sim). Instrument Flight Training time is the controlling minimum.
This table reflects a typical number of flights and the minimum number of hours to complete the FAA
time/event requirements. Interruptions in the training schedule for weather, personal schedules, etc. can
require additional review to achieve/regain the necessary proficiency.
Stage Lesson Total Instrument Instrument Aviation Flight Training Simulator
# # Flight Flight Cross Training Device 141.41(a)
Time Training Country Device 141.41(b)
1 1 1.2
2 1.2
3 1.2
4 1.2
5 1.2
6 Prg9 1.5
Stage Totals 7.5
2 7 1.3
8 1.3
9 1.3
10 1.3
11 1.3
12 Prg9 1.5
Stage Totals 8.0
3 13 1.3
14 1.3
15 1.3
16 1.3
17 1.3
18 1.3
19 Prg9 1.6
Stage Totals 8.1

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# # Flight Flight Cross Training Device 141.41(a)
Time Training Country Device 141.41(b)
4 20 1.8
21 1.3
22 Prg9 *3.0
Stage Totals 6.1
5 23 **2.0
24 Prg9 **2.0
Stage Totals 4.0

Final Totals

Pt.141 35 Min 3.5 Max 14 Max 17.5 Max

Pt.61 ***40 Min 10 Max *** ***

*Pt 141 Long IFR XC: No minimum time. Under IFR and must be at least 250 nm along airways or ATC-
directed routing with one segment of at least 100 nm straight-line distance between airports involving an
approach at each airport and a total of three different kinds of approaches using navigation systems.

*Pt 61 Long IFR XC: No minimum time. Under IFR and must be at least 250 nm along airways or ATC-
directed routing involving an approach at each airport and a total of three different kinds of approaches
using navigation systems.

**Pt 61 requires 3 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in an airplane that is
appropriate to the instrument-airplane rating within 2 calendar months before the date of the practical test.

***Pt 61 requires 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time of which 15 must be received from an
Instructor with an instructor-airplane instructor rating. A maximum of 20 hours of instrument time is
allowed if provided by an authorized instructor when performed in a flight simulator or a flight training
device but not in accordance with Part 142. A maximum of 30 hours of instrument time is allowed if
provided by an authorized instructor when performed in a flight simulator or a flight training device in
accordance with Part 142.

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STAGE 1

Learning and Refining Aircraft Control

Using the Instruments

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Flight Lesson 1 — Preflight and Basic Instrument Control — Local
Objective: Learn actions to prepare for instrument flight including risk management, preflighting the aircraft,
and checking the instruments. Exercise instrument control in flight and conduct an IFR focused postflight.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Review & explain the PAVE checklist with emphasis on environmental conditions
Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
2 Understands and uses the positive three-step exchange of controls
Collision Avoidance Procedures
3 Clear understanding of responsibilities & procedures for visual & Instrument reference
Using the Checklists
4 Exercises an effective flow and check process for procedures
Preflight for Instrument Flight
5 Perform aircraft inspection with emphasis on systems associated with instrument flight
Checking the Instruments on the Ground
6 Systematically checks instruments & systems for proper indications during ground operations
Runway Incursion Avoidance
7 Uses airport diagram, notes taxi clearances, requests clarification as needed
Normal Takeoff and Climb
8 Completes pre-takeoff checks, checks HI on runway, notes airspeed indications on takeoff roll
Constant Airspeed Climbs
9 Smooth transition level to climb, maintains airspeed ±15kts, heading ±15°, bank ±10°
Level-Off from Climb
10 Smooth transition climb to level ±100 ft, accelerates to cruise airspeed, trims
Straight and Level
11 Maintains airspeed ±15kts, heading ±15°, altitude ±150 ft
Level Standard Rate Turns to Heading
12 Maintains ±15kts, target bank angle ±5°, stops on assigned heading ±10°, ±150 ft
Constant Airspeed Descents
13 Smooth transition level to descent, maintains airspeed ±15kts, heading ±15°, bank ±10°
Level-Off from Descent
14 Smooth transition descent to level ±100 ft, returns to cruise airspeed, trims
Normal Approach and Landing
15 Completes pre-landing checks, smooth landing with appropriate crosswind correction.
After landing, Taxi, Parking
16 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions
Postflight Procedures
17 Notes equipment operation, conducts postflight inspection, documents discrepancies

Note: When safely airborne after takeoff, to no later than the missed approach point prior to landing, all in-flight
maneuvers will be flown with a view-limiting device.

A/C Type: Hobbs In:

N-#: Hobbs Out:
Avionics: Total Time:
Instrument Time:
Customer signature: Instructor signature:

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Flight Lesson 2 — Expanding Instrument Skills — Local/ATD
Objective: Challenge and enhance basic instrument control skills by holding a constant climb/descent rate when
changing altitude, making airspeed changes in level flight, and combining turns with climbs and descents.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist in indentifying & mitigating flight risks, briefs the weather
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
2 Briefs local area vertical obstructions & charted maximum elevation figures
Pre-takeoff Calculations
3 Briefs Weight & Balance and Takeoff and Landing performance data for conditions
Preflight for Instrument Flight
4 Complete aircraft inspection with emphasis on systems associated with instrument flight
Checking the Instruments on the ground
5 Systematically checks instruments & systems for proper indications during ground operations
Runway Incursion Avoidance
6 Uses airport diagram, notes taxi clearances, requests clarification as needed
Constant Rate Climbs
7 Smooth transition level to climb, rate ±200 fpm, heading ±15°, levels ±100 ft
Constant Rate Descents
8 Smooth transition level to descent, rate ±200 fpm, heading ±15°
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents with Constant Airspeed
9 Notes pitch & power, rate ±200 fpm, airspeed ±15kts, heading ±15°, levels ±100 ft
Level Standard Rate Turns to Headings
10 Up to 180° of turn, airspeed ±15kts, heading ±10°, alt ±150 ft, bank angle ±5°
Climbs and Descents While Turning to a Heading
11 Maintains airspeed ±15kts, heading ±15°, bank ±10°, levels ±100 ft
Straight and Level While Changing Airspeed
12 Maintains ±150 ft, heading ±15°, airspeed ±10kts, correct use of trim
After landing, Taxi, Parking
13 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions
Postflight Procedures
14 Notes equipment operation, conducts postflight inspection, documents discrepancies

A/C Type: Hobbs In:

N-#: Hobbs Out:
Avionics: Total Time:
Instrument Time:
Customer signature: Instructor signature:

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Flight Lesson 3 — Using the Magnetic Compass — Local
Objective: Learn to deal with an unreliable heading indicator by using the magnetic compass to hold heading
and for making turns to a heading. Work on refining overall basic instrument control.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist, briefs weight & balance, takeoff & landing performance, & weather
Controlled Flight into Terrain Avoidance
2 Briefs local area minimum safe altitudes for IR operations
Automation Management
3 Review installed technically advanced systems & application for situation awareness & failures
Task Management
4 Review priorities regarding aircraft control, equipment failures, navigation & communications
Preflight for Instrument Flight
5 Complete aircraft inspection with emphasis on systems associated with instrument flight
Checking the Instruments on the Ground
6 Systematically checks instruments & systems for proper indications during ground operations
Runway Incursion Avoidance
7 Uses airport diagram, notes taxi clearances, requests clarification as needed
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents with Constant Airspeed
8 Notes pitch & power, rate ±200 fpm, airspeed ±10kts, heading ±10°, levels ±100 ft
Level Standard Rate Turns to Headings
9 Up to 180° of turn, alt ±150 ft, airspeed ± 10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±10°
Climbs and Descents While Turning to a Heading
10 Maintains airspeed ± 10kts, heading ±15°, bank ±10°, heading ±10°, levels ± 100 ft
Straight and Level While Changing Airspeed
11 Maintains ±150 ft, heading ±10°, airspeed ±10kts, correct use of trim
Turns to Headings Using Magnetic Compass
12 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ± 10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±20°
Timed Turns to Headings Using Magnetic Compass
13 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ± 10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±20°
After Landing, Taxi, Parking
14 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions
Postflight Procedures
15 Notes equipment operation, conducts postflight inspection, documents discrepancies

A/C Type: Hobbs In:

N-#: Hobbs Out:
Avionics: Total Time:
Instrument Time:
Customer signature: Instructor signature:

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Flight Lesson 4 — IFR Flight Plans and Clearances — Local/ATD
Objective: Prepare a simulated IFR flight plan to nearby airport. Copy and read back a simple clearance to that
airport. Fly the clearance route and simulated ATC vectors. Continue building basic instrument proficiency.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist, briefs weight & balance, takeoff & landing performance, & weather
Enroute Charts
2 Review chart symbology for planned route
Flight Plan
3 Using route provided, prepares an IFR flight plan to a nearby airport
Situational Awareness
4 Review planned route for leg courses, distances, and ETE for an in-flight mental picture
Preflight for Instrument Flight
5 Complete aircraft inspection with emphasis on systems associated with instrument flight
Checking the Instruments on the Ground
6 Systematically checks instruments & systems for proper indications during ground operations
Copy and Read Back IFR Clearance
7 Simulated: requests clearance, copies simple clearance & correctly reads back clearance
Flying an "ATC" Route, Vectors and Altitudes
8 Conforms to assigned route, vectors, and altitudes in clearance or as assigned by "ATC"
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents with Constant Airspeed
9 Notes pitch & power, rate ± 200 fpm, airspeed ± 10kts, heading ±10°, levels ± 100 ft
Level Standard Rate Turns to Headings
10 Up to 180° of turn, alt ±150 ft, airspeed ± 10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±10°
Climbs and Descents While Turning to a Heading
11 Maintains airspeed ± 10kts, heading ±15°, bank ±10°, heading ±10°, levels ± 100 ft
Straight and Level While Changing Airspeed
12 Maintains ±150 ft, heading ±10°, airspeed ±10kts, correct use of trim
Turns to Headings Using Magnetic Compass
13 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ± 10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±20°
Timed Turns to Heading Using Magnetic Compass
14 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ± 10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±20°
After landing, Taxi, Parking
15 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions
Postflight Procedures
16 Notes equipment operation, conducts postflight inspection, documents discrepancies

A/C Type: Hobbs In:

N-#: Hobbs Out:
Avionics: Total Time:
Instrument Time:
Customer signature: Instructor signature:

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Flight Lesson 5 — Primary Flight Instrument/Display Failure — Local/ATD
Objective: Learn to recognize primary flight instrument/display failure and how to control the airplane using
standby or "partial-panel" instruments.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (W&B, Performance, Weather), reviews instrument systems
Situational Awareness
2 Review aircraft control using standby or partial-panel instruments
Aeronautical Decision Making
3 Review managing in-flight risk (CARE ) & decisions regarding primary instrument failure
Automation Management
4 Review autopilot use in the event of primary instruments/display failure
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
5 Complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
Copy and Read Back IFR Clearance
6 Simulated: requests clearance, copies simple clearance & correctly reads-back clearance
Straight and Level Using Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
7 Maintains ±150 ft, heading ±15°, airspeed ±10kts
Standard Rate Turns to Headings Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
8 Up to 180° of turn, alt ±150 ft, airspeed ± 10kts, heading ±15°
Constant Airspeed Climbs Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
9 Airspeed ± 15kts, heading ±15°, levels ±200 ft
Constant Airspeed Descents Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
10 Airspeed ± 15kts, heading ±15°, levels ±200 ft
Unusual Attitudes Recovery (Nose High/Low) Full Panel
11 Returns to stabilized level flight within operating limitations or not entering unsafe conditions
Unusual Attitudes Recovery (Nose High/Low) Standby/Partial-Panel
12 Returns to stabilized level flight within operating limitations or not entering unsafe conditions
Straight and Level While Changing Airspeed
13 Maintains ±150 ft, heading ±10°, airspeed ±10kts, correct use of trim
Timed Turns to Heading Using Magnetic Compass
14 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±20°
After landing, Taxi, Parking
15 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions
Postflight Procedures
16 Notes equipment operation, conducts postflight inspection, documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 6 — Review of Instrument Control and Progress Check — Local
Objective: Refine and check basic instrument proficiency as well as partial panel skills in preparation for
incorporating them with using navigation systems.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Weather)
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
2 Briefs ways to maintain situational awareness & avoid terrain in instrument conditions
Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
3 Briefs the positive three-step exchange of controls
Automation Management
4 Briefs autopilot use in the event of primary instruments/display failures
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
5 Conducts complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
Copy and Read-back IFR Clearance
6 Simulated: requests clearance, copies simple clearance & correctly reads-back clearance
Using the Checklists
7 Exercises an effective flow and check process for procedures
Collision Avoidance Procedures
8 Clear understanding of responsibilities & procedures for visual & Instrument reference
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents with Constant Airspeed
9 Maintains rate ±150 fpm, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, levels ±100 ft
Straight and Level While Changing Airspeed
10 Maintains ±120ft, heading ±10°, airspeed ±10kts, correct use of trim
Level Standard Rate Turns to Headings
11 Up to 180° of turn, maintains alt ±120 ft, airspeed ±10kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±10°
Climbs and Descents While Turning to a Heading
12 Maintains airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, bank ±10°, levels ± 100 ft
Straight and Level Using Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
13 Maintains ±150 ft, heading ±15°, airspeed ±10kts
Standard Rate Turns to Headings Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
14 Up to 180° of turn, maintains alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±10kts, heading ±15°
Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
15 Maintains airspeed ±15 kts, heading ±15°, levels ±200 ft
Timed Turns to Heading Using Magnetic Compass
16 Maintains alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, bank angle ±5°, heading ±20°
Unusual Attitudes Recovery (Nose High/Low) Standby/Partial-Panel
17 Returns to stabilized level flight within operating limitations or not entering unsafe conditions
After landing, Taxi, Parking
18 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions
Postflight Procedures
19 Notes equipment operation, conducts postflight inspection, documents discrepancies

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Navigating While Flying on Instruments

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Flight Lesson 7 — GPS and VOR for IFR — Local/ATD
Objective: Determine position and navigate using GPS (if installed) and VOR. Establish correct orientation,
select/track course direct to waypoint or station, and intercept and track designated GPS and VOR courses.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Weather)
Situational Awareness
2 Reviews situational awareness issues with RNAV (GPS) and VOR systems
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
3 Briefs charted minimum altitudes and hazards of off-airway routes
Automation Management
4 Review autopilot use for instrument flight
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
5 Conducts complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
Using GPS for IFR Flight
6 Review certification level, capabilities & limitations of installed GPS equipment
Using VOR for IFR Flight
7 Reviews requirements & options for checking whether a VOR is suitable for IFR; does VOR check
GPS Flight Plan
8 Enters flight plan into GPS(RNAV) unit & confirms that it matches prebriefed route.
GPS Orientation
9 Position with GPS, selects appropriate course/altitude to specified route or waypoint
GPS Course Interception and Tracking
10 Altitude ±150 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, intercepts and tracks course < full-scale deflection
VOR Tune and Identification
11 Determines & selects VOR frequency, identifies station by comparing audio code with chart
VOR Orientation
12 Orientation with 1 VOR & position with 2 or more, selects course/altitude to designated VOR
VOR Radial Interception and Tracking
13 Altitude ±150 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, intercepts and tracks radial < full-scale deflection
Timed Turns to Heading Using Magnetic Compass
14 Maintains alt ±120 ft, airspeed ± 10 kts, heading ±15°
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
15 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 8 — NDB/ADF Navigation and Departure Procedures — Local/ATD
Objective: Learn to determine position and navigate with ADF (if installed). Track courses and airways using
VOR. Become familiar with departure procedures. Review partial panel control.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Weather)
Situational Awareness
2 Reviews situational awareness issues with NDB/ADF and VOR systems and published procedures
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
3 Reviews climb requirements and minimum altitudes on published procedures
Single Pilot Resource Management
4 Review the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Using NDB for IFR Navigation
5 Review NBD signals, ADF system operation/limitations & installed instrumentation
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
Instrument Departure Procedure
7 Conforms to procedure restrictions, courses, & altitudes.
NDB Orientation
8 Tunes, identifies & finds bearing to/from NDB, selects heading/altitude for specified route
NDB Bearing Interception and Tracking
9 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, intercepts and tracks ±15° desired bearing inbound/outbound
VOR Orientation
10 Orientation with 1 VOR & position with 2 or more, selects course/altitude to designated VOR
Airway Interception and Tracking
11 Intercepts & tracks VOR airway, identifies intersection, alt ±120 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, ≤3/4 CDI
Turns, Climbs and Descents Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
12 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±15kts, heading ±15°, levels ±150 ft
Unusual Attitudes Recovery (Nose High/Low) Standby/Partial-Panel
13 Returns to stabilized level flight within operating limitations or not entering unsafe conditions
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
14 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 9 — Building Skill with GPS, VOR and NDB Navigation — Local
Objective: Building skill navigating with GPS, VOR, and NDB (as equipped) while refining aircraft control under
instrument reference. Navigate while controlling the aircraft with standby or partial-panel instruments.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Weather)
Situational Awareness
2 Briefs situational awareness issues with GPS, NDB & VOR systems and published procedures
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
3 Briefs climb requirements and minimum altitudes on published procedures
Single Pilot Resource Management
4 Briefs resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
5 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
Instrument Departure Procedure
7 Conforms to procedure restrictions, courses, & altitudes
GPS Course Interception and Tracking
8 Altitude ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, intercepts and tracks course ≤3/4CDI
VOR Radial Interception and Tracking
9 Intercepts & tracks VOR radial, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, ≤3/4CDI
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents while Tracking a VOR Radial
10 Rate ±100 fpm, airspeed ±10kts, ≤3/4 CDI, levels ±100 ft
NDB Bearing Interception and Tracking
11 Altitude ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, intercepts and tracks ±10° desired bearing inbound/outbound
Airway Interception and Tracking Standby/Partial-Panel
12 Intercepts & tracks VOR airway, identifies intersection, alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, ≤3/4CDI
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
13 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 10 — DME Arcs — Local/ATD
Objective: Learn to navigate a curved path using DME . Build skill intercepting and tracking navigational courses.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Reserves, Weather)
Task Management
2 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Holding Procedures
3 Review what ATC expects for holds (concepts, procedures and restrictions)
Situational Awareness
4 Review ATC reasons for holds, consequences, alternatives, minimum fuel & emergency fuel
Single Pilot Resource Management
5 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
DME Arcs Intercepting and Tracking
7 Alt ±120 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, DME ± 1.5 nm, ≤3/4CDI
VOR Radial Interception and Tracking
8 Intercepts & tracks VOR radial, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, ≤3/4CDI
NDB Bearing Interception and Tracking
9 Altitude ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, intercepts and tracks ±10° desired bearing inbound/outbound
GPS Course Interception and Tracking
10 Altitude ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, intercepts and tracks course ≤3/4CDI
Turns, Climbs and Descents Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
11 Alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±15 kts, heading ±15°, levels ±150 ft
Unusual Attitudes Recovery (Nose High/Low) Standby/Partial-Panel
12 Returns to stabilized level flight within operating limitations or not entering unsafe conditions
Airway Interception and Tracking Standby/Partial-Panel
13 Intercepts & tracks VOR airway, identifies intersection, alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, ≤3/4CDI
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
14 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 11 — Holding Procedures — Local/ATD
Objective: Learn aviation's version of dropping the anchor. Enter charted and ATC-clearance defined holding
patterns at NAVAIDs, waypoints and VOR-defined intersections. Review DME arcs and partial-panel navigation.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Reserves, Weather)
Aeronautical Decision Making
2 Review techniques for dealing with ATC imposed changes during a flight, use the CARE checklist
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Single Pilot Resource Management
4 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Situational Awareness
5 Briefs ATC reasons for holds, consequences, alternatives, minimum fuel & emergency fuel
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
Holding at a VOR or an NDB
7 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Holding at a VOR with DME or GPS Waypoint
8 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Non-Published Holding at a VOR or an NDB
9 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Non-Published Holding at a VOR Intersection
10 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Holding at a VOR, NDB or GPS Waypoint Standby/Partial-Panel
11 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Intercepting and Tracking DME Arcs
12 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, headings ±5°, DME ± 1.0 nm, ≤3/4CDI
Airway Interception and Tracking Standby/Partial-Panel
13 Intercepts & tracks VOR airway, identifies intersection, alt ±150 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, ≤3/4CDI
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
14 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 12 —Progress Check — Local
Objective: Demonstrate skills using navigation systems for orientation, intercepting and tracking courses and
DME arcs as well as the correct procedures for ATC assigned holding.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk Before and During Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE & CARE checklists
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs navigation systems, backups, minimum altitudes, local minimum safe altitude
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
5 Conducts complete preflight, taxi, pretakeoff checks with emphasis on instrument flight
GPS Flight Plan
6 Enters flight plan into GPS(RNAV) unit & and confirms that it matches prebriefed route.
Instrument Departure Procedure
7 Conforms to procedure courses, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
GPS Orientation and Course Interception and Tracking
8 Locates position, intercepts course, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
VOR Orientation and Radial Interception and Tracking
9 Orients with VOR, intercepts course, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
NDB Orientation and Bearing Interception and Tracking
10 Orients with NDB, intercepts bearing, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤10° RMI
Intercepting and Tracking DME Arcs
11 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, headings ±5°, DME ± 1 nm, ≤3/4CDI
Holding at a GPS Waypoint
12 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Holding at a VOR
13 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Holding at an NDB
14 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤10° RMI, wind correction
Holding with DME (or GPS) Legs
15 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Holding at a VOR Intersection
16 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Airway Interception and Tracking Standby/Partial-Panel
17 Intercepts & tracks VOR airway, identifies intersection, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, ≤3/4CDI
Holding at a VOR, NDB or GPS Waypoint Standby/Partial-Panel
18 Uses recommended entry, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, < 3/4 CDI/10° RMI, wind
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
19 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Finding the Airport –

Flying Instrument Approaches

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Flight Lesson 13 — ILS Approaches and Procedure Turns — Local/ATD
Objective: Track the more sensitive localizer course and the glide slope of the precision ILS system. Fly a
procedure turn course reversal. Transition from instrument approach to missed approach or visual landing.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Reserves, Weather)
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs navigation systems, backups, minimum altitudes, local minimum safe altitude
Approach Briefing
5 Review the key elements of a pre-approach briefing & when to conduct it
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, navigation, taxi, pretakeoff checks for instrument flight
Checklist Use
7 Reviews use of checklists during instrument approaches
Instrument Departure Procedure
8 Conforms to procedure courses, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 3/4 CDI
Intercepting and Tracking Localizer Front Course (No Descent)
9 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 3/4CDI
Intercepting and Tracking Localizer Back Course (No Descent)
10 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Procedure Turn Course Reversal
11 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Constant Rate Descent while Tracking a VOR Radial
12 Rate ±100 fpm, airspeed ±10kts, ≤3/4CDI, levels ±100 ft
ILS Approach
13 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Missed Approach Procedure
14 Initiates at DA/DH if no visual reference, +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10kts, hdg ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Transition to Normal Landing
15 Normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
VOR Radial Interception and Tracking
16 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
17 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 14 — RNAV Approaches with Vertical Guidance — Local
Objective: Apply techniques from ILS approaches for flying course/glide path of GPS WAAS approaches. Load
approach and apply appropriate minima. Fly a Terminal Arrival Area (TAA) procedure.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Reserves, Weather)
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs navigation systems, backups, minimum altitudes, local minimum safe altitude
Checklist Use
5 Briefs how will use checklists during instrument approaches and uses them
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, navigation, taxi, pretakeoff checks for instrument flight
RNAV (GPS) Setup for Approach
7 Confirms nav data, calls up & verifies correct procedure/waypoints, notes mode & minima
Approach Briefing
8 Procedure, NAVAID, runway, course, min altitude/visibility, missed approach, notes
Terminal Area Arrival Procedure
9 Conforms to published procedure, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
RNAV (GPS WAAS) Approach with Vertical Guidance
10 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
ILS Approach
11 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Missed Approach Procedure
12 Initiates at DA/DH if no visual reference, +100/-0 ft, a/s ±10 kts, hdg ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Transition to Landing from Straight-In Approach
13 From DH/DA normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
Intercepting and Tracking DME Arcs
14 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, headings ±5°, DME ±1 nm, ≤3/4CDI
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
15 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 15 — LNAV and Localizer Approaches — Local/ATD
Objective: Learn to use minimum descent and step-down altitudes while flying approaches that have "precision"
courses but no vertical guidance for descent. Build your standby/partial-panel skills.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Reserves, Weather)
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs navigation systems, backups, minimum altitudes, local minimum safe altitude
Checklist Use
5 Uses appropriate checklists during all flight operations
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, navigation, taxi, pretakeoff checks for instrument flight
RNAV (GPS) Setup for Approach
7 Confirms nav data, calls up & verifies correct procedure/waypoints, notes mode & minima
Approach Briefing
8 Procedure, NAVAID, runway, course, min altitude/visibility, missed approach, notes
LNAV Approach (GPS–No Electronic Vertical Guidance)
9 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Localizer Approach (No Glideslope)
10 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
ILS Approach
11 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Holding Pattern Course Reversal
12 Correct entry, alt +100/-0 ft after FAF, a/s ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI, wind correction
Missed Approach Procedure
13 Initiates at DA/DH/MAP if no visual reference, +100/-0 ft, a/s ±10 kts, hdg ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Turns, Climbs and Descents Standby/Partial-Panel Instruments
14 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, levels ±100 ft
Transition to Landing from Straight-In Approach
15 From DH/DA normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
16 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 16 — VOR and NDB Approaches — Local/ATD
Objective: Become familiar with the "Grand-Daddy" approaches, VOR and NDB. Learn to safely adapt the
transition to landing for each unique situation due to different MAP locations and MDA heights.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Reserves, Weather)
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs navigation systems, backups, minimum altitudes, local minimum safe altitude
Checklist Use
5 Uses appropriate checklists during all flight operations
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, navigation, taxi, pretakeoff checks for instrument flight
Approach Briefing
7 Procedure, NAVAID, runway, course, min altitude/visibility, missed approach, notes
VOR Approach
8 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
NDB Approach
9 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4CDI
Localizer Approach
10 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤1/2CDI
Missed Approach Procedure
11 Initiates at DA/DH/MAP if no visual reference, +100/-0 ft, a/s ±10 kts, hdg ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
Transition to Landing from Straight-In Approach
12 From DH/DA/MDA normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
13 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 17 — Circling Approaches — Local
Objective: Become familiar with flying an approach that takes you to the airport but is not aligned with the
landing runway. Learn to perform a circling maneuver in order to get lined-up for the runway.

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Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Uses PAVE checklist (Pilot, W&B, Performance, Reserves, Weather, day/night, area lighting)
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs nav systems, backups, min altitudes, local min safe altitude, obstructions near airports
Checklist Use
5 Uses appropriate checklists during all flight operations
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, navigation, taxi, pretakeoff checks for instrument flight
Approach Briefing
7 Procedure, NAVAID, runway, course, min altitude/visibility, missed approach, notes
ILS or RNAV (GPS WAAS) Circling Approach
8 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
VOR or NDB Circling Approach
9 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
Transition to a Landing from Circling Approach
10 Maintains MDA +100/-0 ft, normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
ILS Approach
11 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤1/2 CDI
LNAV Approach
12 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2 CDI
Missed Approach Procedure
13 Initiates at DA/DH/MAP if no visual reference, +100/-0 ft, a/s ±10 kts, hdg ±10°, ≤ 3/4 CDI
Transition to Landing from Straight-In Approach
14 From DH/DA/MDA normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
15 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 18 — Partial-Panel and Using the Autopilot for Approaches — Local
Objective: Fly approaches using the standby or partial-panel instruments under simulated failure scenarios.
Become comfortable using the installed autopilot for flying instrument approaches.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist, incorporates installed advanced/automated equipment in planning
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs navigation systems, backups, minimum altitudes, local minimum safe altitude
Automation Management
5 Understands autopilot functions/modes, clear on failure indications and responses
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, navigation, taxi, pretakeoff checks for instrument flight
Approach Briefing
7 Procedure, NAVAID, runway, course, min altitude/visibility, missed approach, notes
ILS Approach Standby/Partial-Panel
8 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
VOR Approach Standby/Partial-Panel
9 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
NDB Approach Standby/Partial-Panel
10 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
LNAV or Localizer Approach Standby/Partial-Panel
11 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
VOR, NDB, LNAV or Localizer Approach Using Autopilot
12 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤1/2 CDI
ILS Approach Using Autopilot
13 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤1/2 CDI
Missed Approach Procedure
14 Initiates at DA/DH/MAP if no visual reference, +100/-0 ft, a/s ±10 kts, hdg ±10°, ≤3/4 CDI
Transition to a Landing (Straight-in or Circling Approach)
15 Maintains MDA +100/-0 ft, normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
16 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Flight Lesson 19 — Progress Check — Local
Objective: Demonstrate skill with precision and non-precision approaches, both for straight-in and circle to land.
Fly approaches referencing partial panel and also using the autopilot.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Managing Risk for Instrument Flight
1 Employs PAVE checklist, incorporates installed advanced/automated equipment in planning
Single Pilot Resource Management
2 Briefs the resources available for single-pilot IFR operations
Task Management
3 Briefs priorities of aircraft control, navigation & communications
Situational Awareness and Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
4 Briefs navigation systems, backups, minimum altitudes, local minimum safe altitude
Automation Management
5 Briefs autopilot functions/modes, failure indications and responses, approach techniques
Before Instrument Flight Ground Operations
6 Conducts complete preflight, navigation, taxi, pretakeoff checks for instrument flight
Approach Briefing
7 Procedure, NAVAID, runway, course, min altitude/visibility, missed approach, notes
ILS Approach
8 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2CDI
RNAV (GPS WAAS) Approach with Vertical Guidance
9 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2CDI
VOR or NDB Circling Approach
10 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2CDI
LNAV or Localizer Approach Standby/Partial-Panel
11 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤1/2CDI
VOR, NDB, LNAV or Localizer Approach Using Autopilot
12 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤1/2CDI
Procedure Turn Course Reversal
13 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2CDI
Terminal Area Arrival Procedure
14 Conforms to published procedure, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2CDI
Holding Pattern Course Reversal
15 Correct entry, alt +100/-0 ft after FAF, a/s ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤1/2CDI, wind correction
Missed Approach Procedure
16 Initiates at DA/DH/MAP if no visual reference, +100/-0 ft, a/s ±10 kts, hdg ±10°, ≤1/2CDI
Transition to a Landing (Straight-in or Circling Approach)
17 Maintains MDA +100/-0 ft, normal rate of descent, normal maneuvering, uses visual glideslope
After landing, Taxi, Parking, Postflight
18 Exercises good practices to avoid runway incursions, notes & documents discrepancies

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Instrument Time:
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Instrument Cross Countries

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Flight Lesson 20 — Short IFR Cross Country — Cross-Country
Objective: IFR cross country to an airport greater than 50 nm straight-line distance to experience en route ATC
communications, procedures, and navigation and fly three instrument approaches.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Single-Pilot Resource Management
1 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aeronautical Decision Making
2 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Risk Management
3 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Task Management
4 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Situational Awareness
5 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
6 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Automation Management
7 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Required ATC Reports
8 Review all required ATC reports
Cross-Country Flight Planning
9 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Instrument Cockpit Check
10 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Compliance with Departure, En Route, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
11 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Autopilot Use
12 Uses autopilot appropriately; instructor simulated failure to fully exercise manual flying skills
Precision Approach
13 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Non-Precision Approach (Full Panel)
14 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Non-Precision approach (Standby/Partial Panel)
15 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Diversion
16 Responds to instructor scenario, plans & requests diversion to an alternate
Holding
17 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Lost Communications
18 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Landing from a Straight-in or Circling Approach
19 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Runway Incursion Avoidance
20 Studies airport diagram, anticipates post-landing taxi, aware of hot spots
Postflight Checking Instruments and Equipment
21 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
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Flight Lesson 21 — Refining Approaches — Local/ATD
Objective: Refine your skills flying approaches prior to your long IFR cross country. Be introduced to either a
precision or surveillance radar approach (if available).

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Single Pilot Resource Management
1 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Instrument Cockpit Check
2 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
ILS Approach
3 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
RNAV (GPS WAAS) Approach with Vertical Guidance
4 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
NDB (VOR if NDB not available) Circling Approach
5 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
VOR Approach Standby/Partial-Panel
6 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
VOR, NDB, LNAV or Localizer Approach Using Autopilot
7 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
PAR or ASR Approach (if available)
8 Alt ±100 ft until FAF then +100/-0 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±5°, ≤1/2 CDI
Procedure Turn Course Reversal
9 Alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2 CDI
Terminal Area Arrival Procedure
10 Conforms to published procedure, alt ±100 ft, airspeed ±10 kts, heading ±10°, ≤ 1/2 CDI
Lost Communications
11 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Missed Approach
12 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Landing from a Straight-in or Circling Approach
13 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Postflight Checking Instruments and Equipment
14 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards

A/C Type: Hobbs In:

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Avionics: Total Time:
Instrument Time:
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Flight Lesson 22 — Long IFR Cross Country Progress Check — Cross Country
Objective: IFR cross-country at least 250 nm, airways or ATC directed routing, 1 leg at least 100 nm straight-line
distance between airports. Approach at each airport, 3 different types of approaches using nav systems.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Single-Pilot Resource Management
1 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aeronautical Decision Making
2 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Risk Management
3 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Task Management
4 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Situational Awareness
5 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
6 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Automation Management
7 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Required ATC Reports
8 Review all required ATC reports
Cross-Country Flight Planning
9 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Instrument Cockpit Check
10 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
ATC Clearances
11 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Compliance with Departure, En Route, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
12 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Lost Communications
13 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Autopilot Use
14 Uses autopilot appropriately; instructor simulated failure to ensure demonstrates manual skill
Instrument approaches (3 approaches, each a different type nav system)
15 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Missed Approach
16 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Landing from a Straight-in or Circling Approach
17 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Runway Incursion Avoidance
18 Studies airport diagram, anticipates post-landing taxi, aware of hot spots
Postflight Checking Instruments and Equipment
19 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards

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N-#: Hobbs Out:
Avionics: Total Time:
Instrument Time:
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Becoming Instrument Rated

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Flight Lesson 23-1 — Honing the Edge — Local
Objective: With your instructor, review special emphasis areas, single-pilot resource management items and the
applicable tasks in the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Practical Test Standards
1 Introduction (Special Emphasis Areas), Applicant's Checklist, Areas of Operation & Tasks
Positive Aircraft Control
2 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
3 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Stall/Spin Awareness
4 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Collision Avoidance
5 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Wake Turbulence Avoidance
6 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)
7 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Runway Incursion Avoidance
8 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Checklist Usage
9 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Icing Condition Operational Hazards, Anti-icing and Deicing Equipment
10 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Single-Pilot Resource Management
11 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aeronautical Decision Making
12 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Risk Management
13 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Task Management
14 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Situational Awareness
15 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
16 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Automation Management
17 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Pilot Qualifications
18 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Weather Information
19 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Cross-Country Flight Planning
20 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aircraft Systems Related to IFR Operations
21 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment
22 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Instrument Cockpit Check
23 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Air Traffic Control Clearances
24 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards

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Flight Lesson 23-2 — Honing the Edge — Local
Objective: Continue Flight Lesson 23

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Compliance with Departure, En Route, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
25 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Holding Procedures
26 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers
27 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
28 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs
29 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Nonprecision Approach
30 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Precision Approach
31 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Missed Approach
32 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Circling Approach
33 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Landing from a Straight-In or Circling Approach
34 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Loss of Communications
35 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators
36 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Postflight Checking Instruments and Equipment
37 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards

A/C Type: Hobbs In:

N-#: Hobbs Out:
Avionics: Total Time:
Instrument Time:
Customer signature: Instructor signature:

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Flight Lesson 24-1 — Pre-Checkride Progress Check — Local
Objective: Conduct this flight as a simulated checkride with a progress-check instructor making sure that all tasks
meet/exceed the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards.

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Practical Test Standards
1 Introduction (Special Emphasis Areas), Applicant's Checklist, Areas of Operation & Tasks
Positive Aircraft Control
2 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
3 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Stall/Spin Awareness
4 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Collision Avoidance
5 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Wake Turbulence Avoidance
6 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)
7 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Runway Incursion Avoidance
8 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Checklist Usage
9 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Icing Condition Operational Hazards, Anti-icing and Deicing Equipment
10 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Single-Pilot Resource Management
11 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aeronautical Decision Making
12 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Risk Management
13 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Task Management
14 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Situational Awareness
15 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Controlled Flight into Terrain Awareness
16 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Automation Management
17 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Pilot Qualifications
18 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Weather Information
19 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Cross-Country Flight Planning
20 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aircraft Systems Related to IFR Operations
21 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment
22 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Instrument Cockpit Check
23 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Air Traffic Control Clearances
24 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards

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Flight Lesson 24-2 — Pre-Checkride Progress Check — Local
Objective: Continue Flight Lesson 24

Date: Name of pilot in training:

Task # 9 Tasks/Standards Meets Continue
Compliance with Departure, En Route, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
25 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Holding Procedures
26 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers
27 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
28 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs
29 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Nonprecision Approach
30 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Precision Approach
31 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Missed Approach
32 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Circling Approach
33 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Landing from a Straight-In or Circling Approach
34 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Loss of Communications
35 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators
36 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
Postflight Checking Instruments and Equipment
37 Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards

A/C Type: Hobbs In:

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Instrument Time:
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