CFI Syllabus & Lessons
Syllabus
*Please note that the class schedule may vary depending on the lesson being taught from the CFI syllabus. The CFI syllabus serves as an outline of the material to be covered throughout the 12-day period. Students will receive their detailed schedule prior to arrival.*
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Morning:
Introduction & documentation
Afternoon:
Audit Flight, audit Quiz, & Teaching (the first day audit is to evaluate your preparedness for the course)
Evening:
Class: Area of operation I. Fundamentals of Instructing:
Task A: Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process
Task B: Learning Process
Resources
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Area of Operation I. Fundamentals of Instructing:
Task C: Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques
Task D: Student Evaluation, Assessment, and Testing
Task E: Elements of Effective teaching in a Professional Environment
Area of Operation IV: Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight
Task A: Maneuver Lesson
Resources:
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Spin Lecture
Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Area
Task J: 14 CFR and Publications
Resources:
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Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Area
Task J: 14 CFR and Publications
Task K: Endorsements and Logbook Entries
Area of Operation III. Preflight Preparation:
Task A: Pilot Qualifications
Sport Pilot
Resources:
FAR/AIM Part 61
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Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Area
Task K: Endorsements and Logbook Entries
Resources
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Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Area
Task D: Principles of Flight
Resources
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Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Area:
Task G: National Airspace System
Task H: Navigation Systems and Radar Services
Resources:
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Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Area:
Task F: Performance and Limitations
Task I: Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning
Task M: Night Operations
Area of Operation III. Preflight Preparation
Task C: Weather Information
Resources:
Weight & Balance (All Aircraft)
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Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Area
Task E: Aircraft Flight Controls and Operation of Systems
Task M: Night Operations
Task N: High Altitude Operations - Supplemental Oxygen
Task O: High Altitude Operations - Pressurization
Resources:
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Area of Operation I: Fundamentals of Instructing:
Task F: Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention
Area of Operation III: Preflight Preparation:
Task A: Pilot Qualifications
Task B: Airworthiness Requirements
Area of Operation V: Preflight Procedures
Task A: Preflight Assessment
Resources
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Will teach a variety of lessons in a group setting.
Area of Operation II: Technical Subject Areas
Task A: Human Factors
Task B: Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance
Task C: Runway Incursion Avoidance
End of Course (Mock Oral and Flight)
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Finish Classroom teaching
Insurance
MX Logs
91.205/91.213
End of Course (Mock Oral and Flight)
Teaching Lessons
*The lesson schedule takes place outside of regular class hours and involves either two students with one CFI, or one student with one CFI. The teaching schedule will be provided to students at the start of each class. Please note that lesson teaching times may vary. The following is just an example*
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Turns Around a Point & 8’s on Pylons
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Lazy 8’s & Chandelle’s
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Principles of Flight
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Runway Incursion Avoidance