FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR FLIGHT
TRAINING SYLLABUS
STAGE I
STAGE OBJECTIVES
During this stage, the applicant will learn the analysis and performance of all the
maneuvers required for private and commercial pilot certification from the right seat of
the training airplane. Appropriate maneuvers and procedures will be practiced using
visual and instrument reference, as indicated in the lesson content. Throughout the
course, the applicant will use proper crew resource management (CRM) techniques,
exhibit positive exchange of aircraft control procedures, and display sound aeronautical
decision making (ADM) skills.
STAGE COMPLETION STANDARDS
The applicant must successfully complete each of the lessons in Stage I and demonstrate
use of proper CRM procedures, including the positive exchange of flight controls and
effective ADM skills. Additionally, the applicant will be able to analyze and perform all
maneuvers from the right seat of the airplane in accordance with the criteria set forth in
the current Thai DCA private pilot, commercial pilot, and flight instructor practical test
standards, as appropriate.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON I
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will learn the fundamental of analyzing and performing
the listed flight maneuvers and procedures and become familiar with the new visual
perspectives used when flying in the right seat of the airplane. The applicant will discuss
how the use of checklist is an essential element of effective resource use and workload
management.
CONTENT:
LESSON INTRODUCTION
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
Certificates and Documents
Weather Information
National Airspace System
Operation of System
Performance and Limitations
Aeromedical Factors
Airworthiness Requirements
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
Preflight Inspection
Cockpit Management
Use of Checklist
Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
Engine Starting
Before Takeoff Check
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Radio Communication and ATC Light Signals
Airport, Runway and Taxiway Signs, Marking and Lighting
Runway Incursion Avoidance
TAXING
Normal
Crosswind
TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS
Normal
Crosswind
TRAFFIC PATERNS
BASIC MANEUVERS
Straight-and-Level Flight
Level Turns
Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns
Straight Descents and Descending Turns
APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
Normal
Crosswind
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
After Landing
Parking and Securing
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to perform and analyze the
proper procedures for conducting the airplane and systems preflight inspection, basic
airport operations, and ground reference maneuvers. During airport operations, the
applicant will maintain a constant vigilance and awareness of all other traffic. In
additional, the applicant will demonstrate the correct entry and execution techniques for
the listed maneuvers.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 2
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the accurate analysis and performance
of those maneuvers and procedures listed for review. In addition, the applicant will begin
to learn the analysis and performance of maneuvering during slow flight and stalls, as
well as slips to a landing. The applicant will explain the importance of maintaining
situational awareness to prevent runway incursion incidents.
CONTENT:
LESSON INTRODUCTION
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
Certificates and Documents
Weather Information
National Airspace System
Operation of System
Performance and Limitations
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
Preflight Inspection
Cockpit Management
Use of Checklist
Positive Exchange of Flight Controls
Engine Starting
Before Takeoff Check
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Radio Communication and ATC Light Signals
Airport, Runway and Taxiway Signs, Marking and Lighting
Runway Incursion Avoidance
TAXING
Normal
Crosswind
TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS
Normal
Crosswind
TRAFFIC PATERNS
BASIC MANEUVERS
Straight-and-Level Flight
Level Turns
Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns
Straight Descents and Descending Turns
APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
Normal
Crosswind
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
After Landing
Parking and Securing
MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT
STALLS
Power On
Power Off
Crossed-Control Stalls (Demonstration)
Elevator Trim Stalls (Demonstration)
Secondary Stalls (Demonstration)
Use of Distractions
FORWARD SLIP TO A LANDING
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to analyze and perform the
listed proficiency and demonstration stalls with a minimum loss of altitude. While
maneuvering during slow flight, altitude will be maintained within 50 feet and heading
maintained within 5 of that assigned. In addition, the applicant will correctly and
accurately analyze and perform crosswind takeoffs and landings and slips while
maintaining airspeed within five knots of the recommended climb or approach airspeed.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 3
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the accurate analysis and performance
of those maneuvers and procedures listed for review. In addition, the applicant will
develop the ability to properly perform the listed takeoffs and climbs, approached and
landing, and go-arounds. The applicant will describe how aeronautical decision making
(ADM) principles apply to exercising good judgment when executing takeoffs, landings,
and go-arounds.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
Preflight Preparation
Preflight Procedures
Taxiing
Normal Takeoff and Climb
Maneuvering During Slow Flight
STALLS
Power On
Power Off
Crossed-Control Stalls(Demonstration)
Elevator Trim Stalls (Demonstration)
Secondary Stalls (Demonstration)
Use of Distractions
Forward Slip to Landing
LESSON INTRODUCTION
TAKEOFFS, LANDING, AND GO-AROUND/REJECTED LANDING
Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb
Short-Field Approach and Landing
Go-Arounds/Rejected Landing
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING (ADM)
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to demonstrate the correct
procedures for short-field takeoffs and climbs, short-field approaches and landing, and
go-around. During the demonstration of short-field takeoffs and maximum performance
climb and approaches and landings, the applicant will maintain airspeed within five knots
of the manufacturers’ recommendations. While performing the go-around/rejected
landing, the manufacture’s recommended airspeed and flap retraction sequence will be
used. In addition, the applicant will be able to analyze and perform the elements involved
in the performance of each of the review maneuvers and explain how each element is
important to the performance of the entire maneuver, while exhibit sound aeronautical
decision making and judgment skills.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 4
DUAL
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the analysis and performance of the
maneuvers listed for review. In addition, the applicant will apply the correct emergency
procedures. The applicant will demonstrate how situational awareness is maintained
during emergency by effectively using resources and workload management principles.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
Preflight Preparation
Preflight Procedures
TAKEOFFS, LANDING, AND GO-AROUND/REJECTED LANDING
Short-Field Takeoff and Climb
Short-Field Approach and Landing
Go-Around/Rejected Landing
Maneuvering During Slow Flight
STALLS
Power On
Power Off
LESSON INTRODUCTION
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Emergency Approach and Landing
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
POWER-OFF 180 ACCURACY APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, all emergency procedures will be conducted in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and safe operating procedures. The
applicant also will be able to analyze and perform the elements involved in the
performance of each of the listed takeoffs, landing, and go-arounds, and explain how
each element is important to the performance of the entire procedure.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 5
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will practice the review maneuvers and procedures to
learn the analysis and performance of each element required for their performance.
Additionally, the applicant will learn the elements required for the performance of those
maneuvers listed for introduction.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
Preflight Preparation
Preflight Procedures
TRAFFIC PATTERNS
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Emergency Approach and Landing
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Steep Turn
Steep Spiral
S-Turn
Turn Around A Point
Rectangular Course
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the proper entry and
procedure for listed maneuvers: steep spirals and power-off 180 accuracy approaches
and landings. The applicant will correctly perform and analyze the elements of each of
the review maneuvers and procedures and will be able to explain how each element is
important to the performance of the entire maneuver or procedure.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 6
DUAL, CROSS-COUNTRY (VFR)
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the analysis and performance of the
maneuvers listed for review, including the completion of a cross-country flight under
VFR. In addition, the applicant will apply the correct emergency procedures. The
applicant will demonstrate how situational awareness is maintained during cross-country
flight by effectively using resources, proper communication skills, and workload
management principles. The applicant will describe how aeronautical decision making
(ADM) principles apply to exercising good judgment when planning a cross-country
flight.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
Preflight Preparation
Preflight Procedures
TAKEOFF, LANDING, AND GO-AROUND/REJECTED LANDING
Normal/Cross-wind Takeoff and Climb
Normal/Cross-wind Approach and Landing
Short-Field Takeoff and Climb
Short-Field Approach and Landing
Go-Around/Rejected Landing
GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Emergency Approach and Landing
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
LESSON INTRODUCTION
NAVIGATION
Pilotage and Dead Reckoning
Navigation Systems and Radar Services
Diversion
Lost Procedures
COLLISION AVOIDANCE
LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR
WAKE TURBULENCE AVOIDANCE
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate each element required to
complete a cross-country flight under VFR safely and accurately. All emergency
procedures will be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and safe operating procedures. The applicant also will be able to analyze and perform the
elements involved in the performance of each of the listed takeoffs, landings, and go-
arounds and exhibit sound aeronautical decision making and judgment skills.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 7
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will practice the review maneuvers and procedures to
learn the analysis and performance of each element required for their performance.
Additionally, the applicant will learn the elements required for the performance of those
maneuvers listed for introduction.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
Preflight Preparation
Preflight Procedure
Use of Checklists
TAXIING
Normal
Crosswind
TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS
Normal
Crosswind
Short-Field
APPROACHES AND LANDING
Normal
Crosswind
Short-Field
GO-AROUNDS/REJECTED LANDING
STEEP SPIRALS
POWER-OFF 180
ACCURACY APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Emergency Approach and Landing
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Chandelles
Lazy Eights
Eights-on-Pylons
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the proper entry and
recovery for chandelles, lazy eights, eights-on pylons. During the chandelle, the
applicant will maintain coordination and complete the maneuver within 10 of the desired
heading and within five knots of the power-on stalling speed. Lazy eights will be
conducted smoothly using proper coordination and symmetrical loops. The applicant will
correctly perform and analyze the elements of each of the review maneuvers and
procedures and will be able to explain how each element is important to the performance
of the entire maneuver or procedure.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 8
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will practice the review maneuvers and procedures to
learn the analysis and performance of each element required for their performance. In
addition, the applicant will gain more proficiency to further develop instructional
techniques in demonstrating maneuvers and procedures in preparation for stage I check.
CONTENT:
LESSON INRODUCTION
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
TAXIING
Normal
Crosswind
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Traffic Patterns
TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS
Normal
Crosswind
Short-Field
APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
Normal
Crosswind
Short-Field
Forward Slip
GO-AROUNDS/REJECTED LANDING
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
RECTANGULAR CORUSE
S-TURNS
TURNS AROUND A POINT
STEEP TURNS
CHANDELLES
LAZY EIGHTS
STEEP SPIRALS
POEWR-OFF 180 ACCURACY APPROACHES AND LANDING
MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT
STALLS
Power On
Power Off
Crossed-Control Stalls (Demonstration)
Elevator Trim Stalls (Demonstration)
Secondary Stalls (Demonstration)
Use of Distractions
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to analyze and perform
maneuvers at a proficiency level that meets or exceeds that outlined in the current Thai
DCA commercial pilot practical test. In addition, The applicant will exhibit sound
aeronautical decision making skills.
STAGE I
FLIGHT LESSON 9
DUAL – STAGE CHECK
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
This flight lesson is a stage check, conducted by the chief instructor, the assistant chief,
or designated check Instructor, to the evaluate the applicant’s ability to correctly analyze
and safely perform the listed maneuvers and procedures, In addition, the applicant’s
ability to apply the ADM principles of pilot-in-command responsibility, communication,
workload management, resource use, and situational awareness to ground and flight
operator will be evaluated.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
Preflight Preparation
Preflight Procedures
TAXIING
Normal
Crosswind
AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Traffic Patterns
TAKEOFFS AND CLIMBS
Normal
Crosswind
Short-Field
APPROACHES AND LANDINGS
Normal
Crosswind
Short-Field
Forward Slip
GO-AROUNDS/REJECTED LANDING
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
RECTANGULAR CORUSE
S-TURNS
TURNS AROUND A POINT
STEEP TURNS
CHANDELLES
LAZY EIGHTS
STEEP SPIRALS
POEWR-OFF 180 ACCURACY APPROACHES AND LANDING
MANEUVERING DURING SLOW FLIGHT
STALLS
Power On
Power Off
Crossed-Control Stalls (Demonstration)
Elevator Trim Stalls (Demonstration)
Secondary Stalls (Demonstration)
Use of Distractions
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the skill and instructional
knowledge required to successfully complete the flight instructor practical test. Each
maneuver or procedure will be performed at a proficiency level that meets or exceeds the
criteria outlined in the current Thai DCA private pilot, commercial pilot, and flight
instructor practical test standard, as appropriate and exhibit sound ADM and judgment
skills.
STAGE II
STAGE OBJECTIVES
During this stage, the applicant will learn the analysis and performance of the maneuvers
and procedures required for an instrument rating, airplane from the right seat of the
training airplane, including appropriate safety of flight practices.
STAGE COMPLETION STANDARDS
This applicant must successfully complete each of the lessons in Stage II and demonstrate
appropriate crew resource management and collision avoidance precautions, including
the positive exchange of aircraft control when necessary. Additionally, the applicant will
be able to analyze and perform all the maneuvers and procedures from the right seat of
the training airplane in accordance with the criteria set forth in the current Thai DCA
instrument rating and instrument flight instructor practical test standards, as appropriate.
STAGE II
FLIGHT LESSON 10
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant is introduced to the performance of attitude instrument
maneuvers while flying from the right seat of the training airplane. In addition, the
applicant will learn to analyze and perform the elements of the listed maneuvers. The
applicant also will explain the importance of maintaining situational awareness to prevent
runway incursion incidents in instrument conditions.
CONTENT:
LESSON INTRODUCTION
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
Weather Information
Cross-Country Flight Planning
Use of Checklists
Operation of Systems
Instrument Cockpit Check
Crew Resource Management
Positive Exchange of Controls
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
Airport, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting
Runway Incursion Avoidance
Collision Avoidance Precautions
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RELATED
TO IFR OPERATIONS
Aircraft Anti-Icing
Aircraft Deicing.
ATTITUDE INSTRUMENT FLYING
Fundamentals of Attitude instrument Flying
Pitch Control
Bank control
Power control
FLIGHT BY REFERENCE
TO INSTRUMENT
Straight-and-Level Flight
Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents
Turns
Change of Airspeed in Straight-and-Level and Turning Flight
Timed Turns to Magnetic Compass Headings
Steep Turns
Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
Engine Shutdown
Securing the Aircraft
Checking Instruments and Equipment
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to analyze and perform the procedures
for basic attitude instrument flying. During the performance of all maneuvers, both full
and partial panel, altitude will be maintained within 100 feet, heading within 10, and
airspeed within 10 knots of that assigned. Recoveries from unusual flight attitudes will
be smooth and accurately executed within the operating limitations of the airplane.
STAGE II
FLIGHT LESSON 11
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will develop the ability to demonstrate accurate
instrument navigation and compliance with air traffic control clearances and procedures.
In addition, the applicant will develop the ability to perform holding patterns. The
applicant will learn to correctly analyze and perform the elements of each maneuver or
procedure listed for review. The applicant will discuss how the use of checklists is an
essential element of effective resource use and workload management.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
Weather Information
Cross-Country Flight Planning
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
Airport, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting
Runway Incursion Avoidance
Collision Avoidance Precautions
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RELATED
TO IFR OPERATIONS
Aircraft Anti-Icing
Aircraft Deicing.
ATTITUDE INSTRUMENT FLYING
Fundamentals of Attitude instrument Flying
Pitch Control
Bank control
Power control
FLIGHT BY REFERENCE TO INSTRUMENT
Straight-and-Level Flight
Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents
Turns
Change of Airspeed in Straight-and-Level and Turning Flight
Timed Turns to Magnetic Compass Headings
Steep Turns
Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
LESSON INTRODUCTION
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARNACE
AND PROCEDURES
Air Traffic Control Clearances
Compliance with Departure, Enroute, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
NAVIGATION AIDS
Intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME Arcs
HOLDING PROCEDURES
Standard and Non-Standard Patterns
Published and Non-published Patterns
DME Holding
Holding at Navigation Aids
Intersection Holding
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to demonstrate the correct
procedures for instrument navigation and proper procedures for holding patterns. The
applicant will perform all the maneuvers correctly and accurately while maintaining
constant orientation. The applicant will promptly and correctly comply with all ATC
instructions and clearances. In addition, the applicant will be able to analyze and perform
the important elements of full and partial panel basic instrument maneuvers.
STAGE II
FLIGHT LESSON 12
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will develop the ability to perform non-precision
approaches, and lost communications and navigation equipment procedures, in addition,
the applicant will learn the analysis and performance of air traffic control clearances and
procedures and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs. The applicant also will
discuss the importance of maintaining situational awareness and position orientation
when navigating in the IFR environment.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARNACE
AND PROCEDURES
Air Traffic Control Clearances
Compliance with Departure, Enroute, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
NAVIGATION AIDS
Intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME Arcs
Holding Procedures
LESSON INTRODUCTION
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
Non-Precision Instrument Approach
Missed Approach
Circling Approach
Landing from a Straight-In-approach
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
Loss of Radio Communications
Loss of Navigation Equipment
Loss of Gyro Attitude and Heading Indicators
Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGEMENT
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to demonstrate the proper
procedures for non-precision instrument approaches. Instrument navigation will be
demonstrated correctly and accurately, while maintaining constant orientation. During
the review portion of the lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the correct analysis and
performance of air traffic control clearance and procedures and tracking navigational
systems and DME arcs.
STAGE II
FLIGHT LESSON 13
DUAL
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE:
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will learn the correct performance of localizer and
ILS/RNAV approaches and the technique used for circling approaches and landings from
straight-in and circling approaches. The applicant will develop the ability to correctly
analyze and perform non-precision approaches, and missed approaches. In addition, the
applicant will demonstrate effective resource use, proper communication skills, and
workload management skills.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
Non-Precision Instrument Approach
Missed Approach
Circling Approach
Landing from a Straight-In-approach
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGEMENT
LESSON INTRODUCTION
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
Localizer Instrument Approach Procedures Including Back Course
ILS Instrument Approach Procedures
RNAV Approach (if so equipped)
Landing from a Straight-In and Circling Approaches
Partial Panel Non-precision Approach
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will be able to perform precision and non-
precision approaches in accordance with the Thai DCA instrument rating practical test
standards. Missed approaches will be performed as outlined on the approach chart. The
applicant will be able to correctly analyze and perform lost communications and
navigation procedures.
STAGE II
FLIGHT LESSON 14
DUAL, CROSS-COUNTRY (IFR)
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the analysis and performance of the
maneuvers listed for review, including the completion of a cross-country flight under
IFR. In addition, the applicant will apply the correct emergency procedures. The
applicant will demonstrate how situational awareness is maintained during cross-country
flight by effectively using resources, proper communication skills, and workload
management principles. The applicant will describe how aeronautical decision making
(ADM) principles apply to exercising good judgment when planning a cross-country
flight.
CONTENT:
LESSON REVIEW
Preflight Preparation
Preflight Procedures
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARNACE
AND PROCEDURES
Air Traffic Control Clearances
Compliance with Departure, Enroute, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
NAVIGATION AIDS
Intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME Arcs
Holding Procedures
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
Precision and Non-Precision Instrument Approaches
Missed Approach
Circling Approach
Landing from a Straight-In-approach
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate each element required to
complete a cross-country flight under IFR safely and efficiently. All emergency
procedures will be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and safe operating procedures while complying with ATC clearance and procedures. The
applicant also will be able to demonstrate the instructional knowledge of the elements of
the maneuvers and procedures, including recognition, analysis, and correction of
common student errors. In addition, the applicant will able to exhibit sound aeronautical
decision making and judgment skills.
STAGE II
FLIGHT LESSON 15
DUAL – STAGE CHECK
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE
1. Preflight Orientation
2. Flight
3. Postflight Evaluation
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
This flight lesson is a stage check, conducted by the chief instructor, the assistant chief,
or designated check Instructor, to the evaluate the applicant’s ability to correctly analyze
and safely and efficiently perform the listed maneuvers and procedures to meet the
proficiency requirements for an instrument flight instructor. In addition, the applicant’s
ability to apply the ADM principles of pilot-in-command responsibility, communication,
workload management, resource use, and situational awareness to ground and flight
operator will be evaluated.
CONTENT:
LESSON INTRODUCTION
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION
Weather Information
Cross-Country Flight Planning
Use of Checklists
Operation of Systems
Instrument Cockpit Check
Crew Resource Management
Positive Exchange of Controls
PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES
Airport, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings, and Lighting
Runway Incursion Avoidance
Collision Avoidance Precautions
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS RELATED
TO IFR OPERATIONS
Aircraft Anti-Icing
Aircraft Deicing.
ATTITUDE INSTRUMENT FLYING
Fundamentals of Attitude instrument Flying
Pitch Control
Bank control
Power control
FLIGHT BY REFERENCE
TO INSTRUMENT
Straight-and-Level Flight
Constant Airspeed Climbs and Descents
Constant Rate Climbs and Descents
Turns
Change of Airspeed in Straight-and-Level and Turning Flight
Timed Turns to Magnetic Compass Headings
Steep Turns
Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARNACE
AND PROCEDURES
Air Traffic Control Clearances
Compliance with Departure, Enroute, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
NAVIGATION AIDS
Intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME Arcs
Holding Procedures
INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURES
Precision and Non-Precision Instrument Approaches
Missed Approach
Circling Approach
Landing from a Straight-In-approach
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING AND JUDGMENT
POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES
COMPLETION STANDARDS:
At the completion of this lesson, the applicant will demonstrate the skill and instructional
knowledge required to successfully complete the instrument flight instructor practical
test. Each maneuver or procedure will be performed at a proficiency level that meets or
exceeds the criteria outlined in the current Thai DCA instrument and instrument flight
instructor practical test standard, as appropriate.
