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Describe the lesson goal — what skill or knowledge the student will develop

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References

Assignments

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

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

Location

SCFC Terminology

  • SCFC term for [concept A]: "specific phrase we use"
  • SCFC term for [concept B]: "specific phrase" — avoid saying "[common alternative]"

Instructor Resources

Instructor Tips and Optional 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

FAA Logging

Supporting Material for Students

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