Plain English Meaning

The student pretends to be a pilot (or controller, or passenger) in a made-up but realistic situation, and works through it as if it were really happening. Afterwards, the instructor talks through what went well and what could be improved.

Full Definition

A teaching method in which the learner acts out an assigned part in a realistic scenario in order to practice decisions, communication, or procedures under conditions that resemble real flight operations. The instructor sets up the situation, defines the roles, observes performance, and debriefs afterward.

Context Anchor

Used in flight instructor training, ground lessons, and scenario-based discussions where a student practices how to respond to another pilot, a passenger, an instructor, or an .