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Professional Curriculum by Training Category
Instrument Rating Lessons
Advanced IFR training for licensed pilots
10 Lessons
Objectives
- Execute Precision Approaches (ILS, LPV) to decision altitude using flight director and autopilot
- Learn missed approach automation and use of TO/GA
- Understand and brief SID procedures (IFR departures)
- Practice GPS approaches with LNAV/VNAV, LPV minimums
- Manage G1000 sequencing and annunciators during complex approaches
Pilot Preparation (Homework and Study Resources)
- Optional Flight Plan Practice: Plan IFR route: KMMU to KLGA. IFR Clearance Audio
- Filed Route: KMMU V3 SBJ ROBER KLGA | Altitude: 4,000 | Distance: 28 nm | ETE: 0:16
More KMMU ForeFlight Briefings: KMMU → KMDT (PDF) | KMMU → KALB (PDF)
- Read:
- IPH: 4-63 to 4-66 (ILS Categories + Simultaneous Approaches)
- IFH: Review Missed Approach Section, Attitude Recovery
- Sporty's Video: "Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs)"
- Review: Re-brief missed approach actions (PDF), Load and Fly LOC 11 at KPRB in sim
- From Everything Explained: Instrument Approaches, Take-off and Alternates, IFR departures, Precision Approaches
- Assigned Videos:
Review from Lesson 4
- VOR and LOC approaches flown to MDA
- Practice using autopilot, HDG, NAV, and VNAV modes
- Understanding IAF vs vector-to-final setups
- Identifying step-down fixes and MAP
- Hold integration into approach segments
Pre-Flight Briefing Topics
- Define and compare Precision vs. Non-Precision Approaches
- Review SID procedures for IFR departures
- Take-off and Alternate minimums
- Introduce Precision Approaches
- Brief missed approach procedure actions step-by-step
- Review missed approach configuration: Disconnect AP, full forward configuration, TO/GA pitch, gear/flaps, SUSP mode, missed alt set, tower call
In-Flight Tasks (Simulator)
- Start at KTEB:
- Load and brief TEB SID
- KTEB Frequencies: ATIS 132.85 | Clearance 128.05 | Ground 121.9 | Tower 119.5 | Approach 127.6
- Practice the departure from every runway to the top altitude
- Identify the threats for each runway
- Use flight director through climb
- Debrief SID performance after reaching top altitude
- Reposition at KPRB: Join LOC 11 at PRB IAF, Perform full procedure with briefing and configuration
- Execute a Missed Approach:
- Disconnect Autopilot
- Mixture Forward
- Prop Forward
- Throttle forward (TO/GA)
- Pitch for 10 degrees nose up
- Positive rate - Gear UP
- Clear of obstacles - Flaps up
- Select SUSP (if TO/GA was not used)
- Set Missed Approach Alt
- Notify the tower
- Precision Approach Practice: Introduce ILS 11 at KSBP, Track GS and LOC using FD/AP, Practice transitions from vector to intercept
- Approach Configuration Guide
What's Coming Next (Lesson 6)
- Expand on non-precision and precision approach
- Intro to GPS approaches
- Execute full approach procedures without vectors
Additional Resources
- G1000 Approach Sequencing Video Series
- Pilot Cafe Quick Reference Guide
- Read from Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot: Precision Approaches, GPS Approaches, Take-off and Alternates, IFR departures, IFR General
Sporty's Video: "Precision Approaches - ILS, LPV" and "Missed Approach Procedures"
Resources
- IFR Clearance Audio
- KMMU → KMDT (PDF)
- KMMU → KALB (PDF)
- Part 1: Instrument Approach Configuration
- Approach Configuration 1/2 a DOT
- How to Fly an RNAV Approach? | KTIX RNAV 18
- Approach Activation: Vector-to-Final, Approach, Leg, Extended
- Approach Configuration Guide
- G1000 Approach Sequencing Video Series
- Pilot Cafe Quick Reference Guide
These lesson plans are a work in progress and are provided as supplementary training guidance only. They do not supersede FAA publications, aircraft manufacturer documentation, or your instructor's direction. Always refer to the FAA Instrument Flying Handbook, Airplane Flying Handbook, AIM, and applicable POH/AFM as the official sources.