Objective: To introduce the pilot to VOR time and distance calculations and the interception and tracking of DME arcs, if the airplane is DME equipped. Additionally, the pilot will gain more proficiency in VOR orientation, radial interception, and tracking.

Text References:

Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM)

Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

1. Flight Lesson 8 complete? Yes ___ Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes ___

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

Pattern “B”

Vertical S-2

Holding pattern

VOR accuracy test

VOR orientation

Intercepting and tracking a VOR radial

4. New items

VOR time and distance calculations -FM App D

Intercepting and tracking DME arcs (if the airplane is DME equipped) -FM 14

Additional items at CFI’s discretion

5. Postflight critique and preview of next lesson

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot can demonstrate an understanding of VOR time and distance calculations and how to intercept and track a DME arc (if the airplane is DME equipped). Additionally, the pilot will demonstrate increased proficiency in VOR orientation, intercepting and tracking VOR radials, and attitude instrument flight. The pilot will be able to maintain the desired altitude, ±100 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and heading, ±10°; and to track a radial allowing no more than a 3/4-scale deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI) or remaining within 10° in the case of an RMI.