Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

Instrument Rating • ACS Area VI, Task C

The Instrument Rating Missed Approaches Lesson Plan covers the knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing a missed approach procedure solely by reference to instruments.

Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

Introduction

  • Schedule

    Topic:
    Time:
    Attention/Motivator:
    0:05
    Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
    0:05
    Part 2, Missed Approaches:
    0:30
    Part 3, Missed Approaches Risk Management:
    0:10
    Part 4, Missed Approaches Guided Scenario(s):
    0:20
    Part 5, Lesson Conclusion:
    0:05
    Remotivation/Closure:
    0:05
    Total Ground Time:
    0:00

  • Attention Getter:

    • Research and present a mishap case study:
    • Discuss how the initial conditions developed into an incident/accident/mishap.
    • Relate similar personal experiences of the same type of incident/accident/mishap.
    • Consider incorporating a case study as a guided scenario.

  • Motivator:

Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

Materials

Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

Instructor Actions

  • Before the lesson, review reference materials.
  • Part 1, Lesson Introduction:
  • Part 2, Missed Approaches:
    • .
  • Part 3, Missed Approaches Risk Management:
  • Part 4, Missed Approaches Guided Scenario(s):
  • Part 5, Conclude Lesson:
    • Discuss aeromedical training locations/opportunities.
    • Present the remotivation, conclude, and provide guidance for follow-on lessons.
    • Review student actions required ahead of the next lesson.
  • Update instructor endorsement records and the student's jacket, as required.
Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

Guided Scenario(s)

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  • Related scenarios:
    • None.
    • Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

    Student Actions

    Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

    Airman Certification Standards

    Instrument Rating Missed Approach Airman Certification Standards

    • Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with performing a missed approach procedure solely by reference to instruments.
    • References: 14 CFR parts 91, 97; AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-15, FAA-H-8083-16, FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge); Terminal Procedures Publications.
    Knowledge 1 ACS Element
    Risk Management 5 ACS Elements
    • IR.VI.C.R1:
      Deviations from prescribed procedures or ATC instructions.
    • IR.VI.C.R2:
      Holding, diverting, or electing to fly the approach again.
    • IR.VI.C.R3:
      Aircraft configuration during an approach and missed approach.
    • IR.VI.C.R4:
      Factors that might lead to executing a missed approach procedure before the MAP or to a go-around below DA, DH, or MDA, as applicable.
    • IR.VI.C.R5:
      Management of automated navigation and autoflight systems.
    Skills 10 ACS Elements
    • IR.VI.C.S1:
      Promptly initiate the missed approach procedure and report it to ATC.
    • IR.VI.C.S2:
      Apply the appropriate power setting for the flight condition and establish a pitch attitude necessary to obtain the desired performance.
    • IR.VI.C.S3:
      Configure the airplane in accordance with airplane manufacturer's instructions, establish a positive rate of climb, and accelerate to the appropriate airspeed, ±10 knots.
    • IR.VI.C.S5:
      Comply with the published or alternate missed approach procedure.
    • IR.VI.C.S6:
      Advise ATC or the evaluator if unable to comply with a clearance, restriction, or climb gradient.
    • IR.VI.C.S7:
      Maintain the recommended airspeed ±10 knots; heading, course, or bearing ±10° and altitude(s) ±100 feet during the missed approach procedure.
    • IR.VI.C.S8:
      Use an MFD and other graphical navigation displays, if installed, to monitor position and track to help navigate the missed approach.
    • IR.VI.C.S9:
      Use single-pilot resource management (SRM) or crew resource management (CRM), as appropriate.
    • IR.VI.C.S10:
      Request ATC clearance to attempt another approach, proceed to the alternate airport, holding fix, or other clearance limit, as appropriate, or as directed by the evaluator.
    Instrument Rating Missed Approach Lesson Plan

    Conclusion

    • Re-Motivation:

      • Missed Approach requires disciplined planning, stabilized energy management, and precise control from the approach through touchdown and rollout.
      • Evaluating wind, runway conditions, obstacles, aircraft performance, and personal limitations helps pilots recognize when an approach remains safe and when a timely go-around is required.
      • Consistent airspeed control, runway alignment, traffic scanning, communication, and checklist discipline integrate aircraft handling with sound operational judgment.
      • Continued practice with Missed Approach prepares instrument pilots for changing conditions and increasingly demanding landing scenarios in later training.

    • Closure:

      • Advise students that this lesson will be used as a starting point for the next lesson.
      • Assign study materials for the next lesson.