OBJECTIVES
Increase the student&amp;rsquo;s proficiency in planning and conducting all phases of the IFR cross-country flight in preparation for the Stage III Exam.
The student should understand the appropriate emergency procedures as well as resource management and decision making practices for enroute IFR operations.
Develop student competency in utilizing resource management and decision making skills.


CONTENT
Review
Weather Information Related to IFR Cross-Country 
Aircraft Performance, Limitations, and Systems Related to IFR Cross-Country
Cockpit Management
Filing an IFR Flight Plan
Obtaining an IFR Clearance
Clearance Copying
Clearance Readback
IFR Departure Procedures and Clearances
IFR Enroute Procedures and Clearances
IFR Approach Procedures and Clearances
Canceling an IFR Flight Plan
VOR Holding
NDB Holding
VOR Time and Distance
VOR Approaches
NDB Approaches
ILS Approaches
Missed Approach Procedures
Partial Panel Non-precision Instrument Approach Procedures
Aeronautical Decision Making and Judgment


COMPLETION STANDARDS
The student should demonstrate instrument pilot knowledge and proficiency, as outlined in the current FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards, in each of the listed procedures.