Objective: To introduce the pilot to IFR cross-country procedures that include flight planning. Additionally, the pilot will be introduced to departure, en route, arrival, and loss of communications procedures.

Text References:

Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM)

Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

1. Flight Lesson 23 complete? Yes ___ Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes ___

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

Airplane systems related to IFR operations

Airplane flight instruments and navigation equipment

Instrument flight deck check

Instrument takeoff

Intercepting and tracking navigational systems and DME arcs

Holding procedures

Arrival procedures

Instrument approach procedures

Loss of primary flight instrument indicators

Postflight procedures

4. New items

Weather information -FM 5

Cross-country flight planning -FM 6

Air traffic control clearances -FM 10

Departure, en route, and arrival operations -FM 15

Emergency operations

Loss of communications -FM 21

Instrument, system, and equipment failures -POH 3, 9

Turbulence -FM 5; POH 3

Icing awareness, recognition, correction, and prevention -FM 5-7

Engine failure -POH 3

Low fuel status -CFII, POH 3

Calculating ETEs and ETAs -CFII

En route course changes -CFII

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 demonstrates an understanding of IFR flight planning; copying, readback, and compliance with ATC clearances; IFR departures and arrivals; and emergency operations. Additionally, the pilot will be able to calculate ETEs and ETAs and understand the reasons for course changes that are issued by ATC or requested due to weather conditions. The pilot will be able to maintain the desired altitude, ±100 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and heading, ±10°; and to track a course or radial.