Flight Training Lesson 5
1.2 Hours Dual; Pre/Post Flight Discussion 1.0 Hours
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised November 2008
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
This lesson introduces GPS from an instructional perspective. The
instructor will simulate a student and the CFII-H candidate will
simulate teaching using a GPS receiver as a primary means of
navigation on an instrument flight terminating with a GPS instrument
approach.
Elements
Preflight Discussion
- Coaching students on use of the GPS in instrument flight
- GPS system and GPS receivers
- requirements for a GPS receiver to be used for IFR navigation
- GPS modes: enroute, terminal, and approach
- Checking availability of RAIM; RAIM unavailability message before and after the final approach fix
- GPS approach plate
CFII-H Instructional Practice
- Programming a GPS flight plan
- Programming GPS user waypoints (helpful for off-airport operations)
- Note GPS mode changes throughout flight: terminal, enroute, terminal, then approach
- Using the GPS for point-to-point navigation
- OBS Mode
- Determining position relative to VORs with the GPS receiver
- Determining position relative to nearest airports with the GPS receiver
- Checking RAIM availability
- Checking sunset time at destination and comparing it to arrival time
- Retrieving airport information such as field elevation, runways, and approaches from the GPS receiver
- Retrieving radio frequencies for airports, ATC, and Flight Service from the GPS receiver and automatically tuning those frequencies
- Programming GPS receiver user waypoints (helpful for off-airport operations)
- Using GPS receiver ground speed readout for a quick determination of wind direction (helpful for off-airport operations)
- Using GPS receiver auxiliary pages to determine wind speed and direction
- Teaching one GPS instrument approach
Schedule
- Program a user waypoint at least 25 nautical miles NW of
BED, picking an identifiable feature from the sectional chart such as
a town
- Program a GPS flight plan from KBED to the user waypoint to KEEN
- Depart and maintain the plotted course by using the GPS
- Determine position using the GPS and report it to ATC
- Check RAIM availability
- Return to KBED on the GPS 23
Study Assignments
- GPS receiver handbook
- Manufacturer's PC-based simulator for GPS receiver
- FAA Instrument Flying Handbook, Chapter 7, section on GPS
- FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 15, section on GPS
Completion Standards
During GPS navigation, the CFII-H candidate should demonstrate
accurate CDI interpretation and tracking, and apply proper correction
to maintain the course, allowing no more than three-quarter-scale
deflection of the CDI while simultaneously explaining procedures. The
candidate should also maintain an altitude of ±100 feet
and airspeed of ±10 knots during tracking.
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Flight Training Record, Lesson 5
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Date of Lesson:
- Aircraft Type/Registration:
- Route of Flight:
- Number of Landings:
- Hours Dual/Solo:
- Hours Cross-Country:
- Hours Night:
- Hours Simulated Instrument: