IG Format Template — DO NOT DELETE
Describe the lesson goal — what skill or knowledge the student will develop
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- 1
Activities
- Perform [maneuver] to completion standards
- Practice skill with variations as directed by instructor
- Demonstrate [technique] to ACS standards
Completion Standards
When complete, the pilot
- is able to recognize and correct deviations from desired flight parameters
- can demonstrate the maneuver to ACS standards without instructor prompting
- understands the underlying principles and can explain them verbally
Instructor Guide Materials
Lesson Tools
Instructor Resources
SCFC’s Lesson Scope and Sequence
- Prerequisites: [lesson name] must be completed before this lesson
- Returning after a break: re-brief [key concept] before flying
- Lesson flow: begin with ground brief, then [flight exercise 1], then [flight exercise 2]
SCFC Teaching Method
- Brief the student on key concepts:
- Demonstrate the maneuver once, narrating each step aloud
- Guide the student through a first attempt, correcting as needed
- Have the student perform the maneuver independently to completion standards
SCFC Terminology
- SCFC term for [concept A]: "specific phrase we use"
- SCFC term for [concept B]: "specific phrase" — avoid saying "[common alternative]"
Instructor Tips and Optional Additional Exercises
- Watch for students who [common error] — correct by [teaching technique]
- If the student struggles with [concept], try [alternative approach]
- Optional exercise: Have the student [exercise] to reinforce [concept]
Cautions for Instructors
- Safety: [specific hazard for this maneuver] — brief the student before the lesson
- If the student [describes dangerous situation], take the controls immediately and debrief on the ground
More Guidance on Completion Standards
- CS met when the student can [specific observable behavior] without instructor prompting
- Do not sign off until the student demonstrates [criterion] on at least two consecutive attempts
Supporting Material for Students