Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, the student will:
•	Be able copy and correctly readback air traffic control 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
•	Clearance limits and EFC times
•	Departure procedure and frequency
•	Route of flight
•	Altitude assignments and restrictions
•	Transponder code
•	Clearance void time
•	Holding instructions
•	Clearance readback
•	Clearance shorthand notation
•	Adherence to ATC clearances in flight
Schedule:
•	Pre-lesson briefing								00:05
•	Review ATC Clearances Ground Lesson					00:10
•	File IFR flight plan for a short flight						00:05
•	Preflight airplane								00:10
•	Obtain and readback clearance							00:05
•	Depart according to clearance received						00:05
•	Fly route as prescribed by clearance and ATC instructions en-route		00:20
•	Return to departure airport							00:20
•	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.	Review material from the ATC Clearances ground lesson:
•	Clearance Limit
•	Route of flight (including departure procedure)
•	Altitude (initial, final, crossing restrictions)
•	Departure Frequency
•	Transponder Code 
•	Release time
•	Void time
•	Recall time
•	Shorthand notations for copying clearance information and explain the CRAFT – RVR form.
3.	File (or simulate filing) IFR flight plan for a short flight.
•	Coach the student through the process of filing the flight plan as required
4.	Preflight airplane.
•	Observe that the student performs the proper preflight checks of the instruments, navigation equipment and airplane systems appropriate for an IFR flight.
5.	Obtain and readback clearance.
•	Observe that the student copies and reads the clearance back accurately and in a timely manner (real ATC clearance if on IFR flight plan or simulated clearance from the instructor).
•	Observe that the student sets the communications and navigation equipment appropriately based on the clearance received.
6.	Depart according to clearance received.
•	Coach the student as necessary through the departure procedure.
7.	Fly route as prescribed by clearance and ATC instructions en-route.
•	Coach as necessary.
•	If ATC issues new instructions while en-route, observe that the student correctly copies and reads back the instructions, then complies.
•	If on simulated clearance, instructor can issue ad-lib amendments to the clearance.
8.	Return to departure airport.
•	Assuming the weather permits VFR flight, on the return flight, give the student holding instructions
•	Observe that the student copies and reads the holding instructions back correctly in a timely manner.
•	Observe that the student complies with the holding instructions.
•	Observe that the student selects the appropriate entry into the holding pattern.
9.	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.	Review material from the ATC Clearances ground lesson.
•	Ask questions related to the information contained in a standard ATC clearance.
3.	File IFR flight plan for a short flight.
•	Student will plan the route, estimate the time en-route and file (or simulate filing) a flight plan with FSS.
4.	Preflight airplane.
•	The student performs the proper preflight checks of the instruments, navigation equipment and airplane systems appropriate for an IFR flight.
5.	Obtain and readback clearance.
•	Student copies and reads the clearance back accurately and in a timely manner (Clearance may be real if flight plan is filed or given by the instructor).
•	Observe that the student sets the communications and navigation equipment appropriately based on the clearance received.
6.	Depart according to clearance received.
•	Student will depart in accordance with the clearance received.
7.	Fly route as prescribed by clearance and ATC instructions en-route.
•	Student will fly the route as given in the clearance, or in accordance with subsequent instructions given by ATC (or simulated by the instructor).
8.	Return to departure airport.
•	If the flight is being conducted under VFR, the student will copy, readback and comply with holding instructions given by the instructor.
•	Student selects the appropriate entry into the holding patterns.
9.	Post-flight debriefing.
•	Ask questions about the lesson.
Completion Standards:
This lesson will be completed when the student is able to receive, copy and readback ATC clearances and holding instructions 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 ask for an EFC time from a hold if one is not specified in the holding instruction.
•	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, C
Possible Review Questions:
Instructor gives student simulated clearances and makes sure he or she copies and reads them back correctly.