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Certified Flight Instructor Syllabus
Certified Flight Instructor Syllabus
Certified Flight Instructor Syllabus
● Lessons may be completed in any order necessary to meet goals set by the instructor
and student. Flight and ground lessons may happen concurrently as the instructor
deems necessary.
● Multiple instructional periods may be required to meet the lesson objective.
● The line items listed in the lessons below are recommended topics to be covered to
sufficiently meet the objective of each lesson. Instructors may elaborate on each topic at
their discretion.
Ground Lesson A - Instructor Responsibilities and
Professionalism
Objective: To introduce the student to the CFI training course, instructor responsibilities, and
professionalism.
➢ Human Behavior
➢ Human Needs and Motivation
➢ Defense Mechanisms
➢ Student Emotional Reactions
➢ Basic Elements of Communication
➢ Barriers to Effective Communication
➢ Developing Communication Skills
➢ Learning Theory
➢ Perception and Insights
➢ Acquiring Knowledge
➢ The Laws of Learning
➢ Domains of Learning
➢ Characteristics of Learning
➢ Acquiring Skill Knowledge
➢ Types of Practice
➢ Scenario Based Training
➢ Errors
➢ Memory and Forgetting
➢ Retention of Learning
➢ Transfer of Learning
➢ Preparation of a Lesson
➢ Organization of Material
➢ Training Delivery Method
➢ Problem Based Learning
➢ Instructional Aids and Training Technologies
➢ Purpose of Assessment
➢ General Characteristics of an Effective Assessment
➢ Traditional Assessment
➢ Authentic Assessment
➢ Oral Assessment
➢ Characteristics of Effective Questioning
➢ Types of Questions to Avoid
➢ Instructors/Student Critique
➢ Student-Lead Critique
➢ Small Ground Critique
➢ Individual Student Critique by Another Student
➢ Self-Critique
➢ Written Critique
➢ Preflight Procedures
➢ Airport Operations
➢ Normal/Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
➢ Short Field Takeoff and Climb
➢ Soft Field Takeoff and Climb
➢ Fundamentals of Flight
➢ Basic Instrument Maneuvers
➢ Steep Turns
➢ Slow Flight
➢ Power-On Stalls (Level and Turning)
➢ Power-Off Stalls (Level and Turning)
➢ Emergency Approach and Landing
➢ Turns Around a Point
➢ S-Turns
➢ Rectangular Course
➢ Normal/Crosswind Approach and Landing
➢ Short Field Approach and Landing
➢ Soft Field Approach and Landing
➢ Forward Slip to a Landing
➢ Go-Around
Stage 2: Flight Instructor Practical Test Preparation
Objective: To gain proficiency in teaching technical subject areas and demonstrating and
describing all required procedures and maneuvers. To complete the aeronautical knowledge
and flight training required for the Certified Flight Instructor Practical Exam.
Completion Standards:
● The student must complete at least 20 hours of ground training throughout the entire
Flight Instructor Course.
● Prior to completion of the stage, students must pass the FAA Flight Instructor Airplane
Knowledge Exam.
● Prior to completion of the stage, students must pass a stage check to evaluate their:
1. Ability to demonstrate all applicable tasks as specified in the Flight Instructor
Practical Test Standards or Airmen Certification Standards within the established
standards.
2. Knowledge of the fundamentals of instruction, technical subject areas, and
instructor responsibilities.
3. Ability to demonstrate the procedures and maneuvers to at least the Commercial
Pilot skill level while giving effective instruction.
4. Competence in teaching the selected procedures and maneuvers.
5. Competence in describing, recognizing, analyzing, and correcting common
errors.
6. Knowledge of the development and effective use of a course of training, syllabus,
and lesson plan.
Notes:
● Lessons may be completed in any order necessary to meet goals set by the instructor
and student. Flight and ground lessons may happen concurrently as the instructor
deems necessary.
● Multiple instructional periods may be required to meet the lesson objective.
● The line items listed in the lessons below are recommended topics to be covered to
sufficiently meet the objective of each lesson. Instructors may elaborate on each topic at
their discretion.
Ground Lesson N - Aeromedical Factors
Objective: To gain proficiency in ground instruction by presenting a lesson on aeromedical
factors.
➢ Preflight Procedures
➢ Fundamentals of Flight
➢ Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers
➢ Steep Turns
➢ Chandelles
➢ Lazy Eights
➢ Steep Spirals
➢ Maneuvering During Slow Flight
➢ Power Off Stalls (Level and Turning)
➢ Power On Stalls (Level or Turning)
➢ Demonstration Stalls
➢ Emergency Descent
➢ Emergency Approach and Landing
➢ Eights on Pylons
➢ S-Turns
➢ Rectangular Course
➢ Turns Around a Point
➢ Normal/Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
➢ Normal/Crosswind Approach and Landing
➢ Short Field Takeoff and Climb
➢ Short Field Approach and Landing
➢ Soft Field Takeoff and Landing
➢ Soft Field Approach and Landing
➢ 180-Degree Power Off Accuracy Approach and Landing
➢ Forward Slip to a Landing
➢ Go-Around
➢ Preflight Procedures
➢ Fundamentals of Flight
➢ Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers
➢ Steep Turns
➢ Chandelles
➢ Lazy Eights
➢ Steep Spirals
➢ Maneuvering During Slow Flight
➢ Power Off Stalls (Level and Turning)
➢ Power On Stalls (Level or Turning)
➢ Demonstration Stalls
➢ Emergency Descent
➢ Emergency Approach and Landing
➢ Eights on Pylons
➢ S-Turns
➢ Rectangular Course
➢ Turns Around a Point
➢ Normal/Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
➢ Normal/Crosswind Approach and Landing
➢ Short Field Takeoff and Climb
➢ Short Field Approach and Landing
➢ Soft Field Takeoff and Landing
➢ Soft Field Approach and Landing
➢ 180-Degree Power Off Accuracy Approach and Landing
➢ Forward Slip to a Landing
➢ Go-Around