Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, the student will:
•	Be able copy and correctly read back air traffic control approach clearances in a timely manner, using standard phraseology.
•	Be able to determine whether or not it is possible to comply with an ATC clearance.
•	Set communications and navigation equipment based on ATC clearances.
•	Be able to fly the airplane in compliance with ATC clearances.
Elements:
•	ATC Clearances
•	STARs
•	Approach clearances
•	Altitude assignments and restrictions
•	Holding instructions
•	Clearance readback
•	Clearance shorthand notation
•	Adherence to ATC clearances in flight
Schedule:
•	Pre-lesson briefing								00:05
•	Preflight airplane								00:10
•	Receive, copy and readback departure and route clearance from instructor	00.05
•	Fly route as prescribed by clearance and simulated ATC instructions en-route	00:20
•	Receive, copy and readback simulated ATC arrival and approach procedure	00:05
•	Fly the arrival and approach procedures as cleared				00:10
•	Repeat for several different arrival and approach procedures			00:25
•	Post-lesson debriefing								00:10
Total:	01:30
Equipment:
•	CRAFT – RVR Forms
•	Appropriate Departure procedure, STARs and Approach charts.
•	Appropriate IFR en-route charts.
•	Airplane suitably equipped for IFR flight
•	View limiting device 
Instructor Actions:
1.	Pre-lesson briefing
•	Present lesson objective and outline of the lesson.
2.	Preflight airplane.
•	Observe that the student performs the proper preflight checks of the instruments, navigation equipment and airplane systems appropriate for an IFR flight.
3.	Obtain and readback clearance.
•	Instructor will give the student a departure and route clearance.
•	Observe that the student copies and reads the clearance back accurately and in a timely manner.
•	Observe that the student sets the communications and navigation equipment appropriately based on the clearance received.
4.	Fly route as prescribed by clearance and simulated ATC instructions en-route.
•	Coach as necessary.
•	Issues new instruction while en-route, observe that the student correctly copies and reads back the instructions, then complies.
5.	Receive, copy and readback simulated ATC arrival and approach procedure.
•	Instructor will give the student clearance for arrival and approach
•	Observe that the student copies and reads back the clearance correctly and in a timely manner.
•	Observe that the student sets radios and navigation equipment appropriately.
•	Observe that the student complies with the clearance.
6.	Fly the arrival and approach procedures as cleared.
•	Coach as necessary
7.	Post Lesson Debriefing
•	Critique student’s performance of tasks with constructive suggestions to improve technique.
•	Answer student questions.
•	Ask student questions to evaluate what was learned.
•	Explain what will be covered in the next lesson and assign reading material.
Student Actions:
1.	Pre-lesson briefing
•	Ask questions concerning previous lessons and/or this one.
2.	Preflight airplane.
•	The student performs the proper preflight checks of the instruments, navigation equipment and airplane systems appropriate for an IFR flight.
3.	Obtain and readback clearance.
•	The student will copy and readback the departure and route clearance given by the instructor.
•	The student sets the communications and navigation equipment appropriately based on the clearance received.
4.	Fly route as prescribed by clearance and simulated ATC instructions en-route.
•	Student will depart and fly the route in accordance with the clearance received.
5.	Receive, copy and readback simulated ATC arrival and approach procedure.
•	The student copies and reads back an arrival and approach clearance given by the instructor clearance correctly and in a timely manner.
•	The student sets radios and navigation equipment appropriately.
6.	Fly the arrival and approach procedures as cleared.
•	The student complies with the clearance.
7.	Post-flight debriefing.
•	Ask questions about the lesson.
Completion Standards:
This lesson will be completed when the student is able to receive, copy and read back ATC arrival procedure and approach procedure clearances accurately in a timely manner, and is able to comply with those clearances.
Common Errors:
•	Student misses parts of the clearance.
•	Student fails to ask for clarification when parts of the clearance are not completely understood.
•	Student fails to fly the departure procedure or route as specified in the clearance.
References:
•	Instrument Flying Handbook (AC 61-27C); Chapter XII
•	Instrument PTS Area of Operation III Tasks A, B
Possible Review Questions:
Give student example clearances and see that he or she copies and reads them back correctly.