Fundamentals of Instructing · Area I: Fundamentals of Instructing
Task F. Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- FI.I.F.K1Teaching risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
- FI.I.F.K2Teaching risk management tools, including:
- FI.I.F.K2aPilot/Aircraft/enVironment/External Pressures (PAVE) checklist
- FI.I.F.K2bFlight Risk Assessment Tools (FRATs)
- FI.I.F.K3When and how to introduce risk management.
- FI.I.F.K4Risk management teaching techniques by phase of instruction.
- FI.I.F.K5Managing risk during flight instruction, including:
- FI.I.F.K5aCommon flight instruction risks
- FI.I.F.K5bBest practices
- FI.I.F.K5cSpecial considerations while teaching takeoffs and landings
- FI.I.F.K6Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- FI.I.F.R1Hazards associated with providing flight instruction.
- FI.I.F.R2Obstacles to maintaining situational awareness during flight instruction.
- FI.I.F.R3Recognizing and managing hazards arising from human behavior, including hazardous attitudes.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).