SEQUENCE:

1. Preflight Orientation

2. Flight

3. Postflight Evaluation

LESSON OBJECTIVE:

During this lesson, the cheif instructor, assistant cheif, or a designated check instructor will evaluate the student’s proficiency in the proper execution of holding patterns and instrument approach procedures.

CONTENT:

• VOR Holding
• NDB Holding
• VOR Time and Distance
• Intercepting and Tracking DME Arcs (If Equipped)
• VOR Approaches
• NDB Approaches
• ILS Approaches
• Approach Procedures to Circling Landing Minimums
• Approach Procedures to Straight-In Landing Minimums
• Missed Approach Procedures
• Partial Panel Nonprecision Instrument Approach Procedures

COMPLETION STANDARDS:

The student will demonstrate instrument pilot proficiency, as outlined in the current FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test Standard, in each of the listed procedures.