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ATU Certified - Instrument Ground Instructor


Learning Plan For The ATU CertifiedTM Instrument Ground Instructor -- IGI Training & Certification

Fundamentals of Instructing -- (Review)

The Learning Process

Human Behavior

Effective Communications

The Teaching Process

Teaching Methods

The Instructor as a Critic

Evaluation

Instructional Aids

Flight Instructor Characteristics & Responsibilities

Techniques of Flight Instruction

Planning Instructional Activity

Aerodynamics and the Principles of Flight -- (Review)

The Axes of an Aircraft

Airfoils and Aerodynamic Shapes

The Aerodynamic Forces

The Balance of Forces

Maneuverability, Controllability, and Stability

Aerodynamic Efficiency

Load Factors and Maneuvering Speed

Stalls and Spins

Wing Shapes

High-Lift Devices

Ground Effect

Aircraft Systems -- (Review)

Magnetic Compass

Pitot-Static Instruments

Gyroscopic Instruments

The Electrical System

Oxygen Systems

Cold Weather Operation

The Powerplant

The Ignition System

Fuel Systems

Fuel-Air Mixture Control

Induction Systems

Detonation

Propeller Design

Propeller Forces

Critical Engine of a Multi-Engine Airplane

Constant-Speed Propellers

Aircraft Performance -- (Review)

Attitude

Effect of Density Altitude on Aircraft Performance

Takeoff Performance

Climb Performance

Range Performance

Glide Distance

Stall Speed Performance

Landing Performance

Multi-Engine Performance

Wind Components

Principles of Weight and Balance

Locating the Balance Point

Finding the Center of Gravity

Weight to be Added or Removed

Weight to be Shifted

Flight Instruments

Airspeeds

Altitudes

Altimeter Settings

Vertical Speed Indicator

Attitude Indicator

Turn Coordinator

Heading Indicator

Magnetic Compass

Slaved Gyro

Instrument Errors

Fundamental Skills

Attitude Instrument Flying

Unusual Attitude Recoveries

Weather

The Earth’s Atmosphere

High Altitude Weather

Temperature, Pressure, and Density

Wind

Moisture and Precipitation

Stable and Unstable Air

Clouds

Air Masses and Fronts

Turbulence

Microbursts

Wind Shear

Icing

Thunderstorms

Common IMC Procedures

Weather Services

Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)

Pilot Reports (UA) and Radar

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

Aviation Area Forecast (FA)

Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FD)

Transcribed Weather Broadcasts (TWEB)

Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS)

In-Flight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST)

Surface Analysis Chart

Weather Depiction Chart

Radar Summary Chart

Constant Pressure Analysis Charts

Convective Outlook Chart

Composite Moisture Stability Chart

Enroute Flight and Navigation

Enroute Flight

The Wind Triangle

The Flight Computer

Finding Time, Distance, Ground Speed

Finding Magnetic Heading and Ground Speed

Finding Wind Direction and Velocity

Finding Distance Traveled

Finding Fuel Required

Finding Range Available

Finding the Required Airspeed

Off-Course Correction

NAVAID Classes

Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR)

Time and Distance to the Station Using VOR

VOR Test (VOT)

VORTAC

Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HIS)

RNAV and LORAN

ILS

MLS and GPS

Procedures and Airport Operations

Airspace

Airport/Facility Directory

Runway Gradient Control Tower Operational Hours

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)

Communications

Airport Lighting

Airport Marking Aids and Signs

Airport Operation

Wake Turbulence

Flight Plans

FAA Regulations and Procedures

Requirements for Instrument Rating

Instrument Currency Requirements

Equipment Requirements

Inspection Requirements

Oxygen Requirements

Logbook Requirements

Preflight Requirements

Airspace

Cloud Clearance and Visibility Requirements

Aircraft Accident/Incident Reporting and NOTAMS

Spatial Disorientation

Optical Illusions

Cockpit Lighting and Scanning

Altitude and Course Requirements

Communication Reports

Lost Communication Requirements

Departure

Flight Plan Requirements

Clearance Requirements

ATC Clearance/Separations

Departure Procedures (DPs)

Services Available to Pilots

Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities

Airport Lighting, Signs and Marking Aids

VFR-On-Top Operations

Enroute

Instrument Altitudes

Enroute Low Altitude Chart

Holding

Estimated Time Enroute (ETE)

Fuel Consumption

Arrival and Approach

STARs

Communications During Arrival

Instrument Approach Terms and Abbreviations

Instrument Approach Procedures Chart (IAP)

Radar Approaches

Visual and Contact Approaches

Visual and Contact Approaches

Timed Approaches from Holding

Missed Approach

RVR

Inoperative Components

Hazards on Approach

Closing the Flight Plan


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