Flight Instructor Course Links
Local Places for Spin Training
Bravo Flight Training (FDK): FDK C172, C140
Frederick Flight Center (FDK): C150, C152, Citabria
Piston2Jet (KHEF):
Aero Elite Flight Training (JYO): C140
SnapFlightUSA (KUNV): PA-38
Nova Pilots (JYO): Super Decathlon
Open Air (JYO): Super Decathlon
DC Aerobatics (VKX): Super Decathlon
YouTube University
We highly recommend some of the free on-line training seminars by Todd Shellnut, especially for the FOI material.
CFI PTS/ACS Task Matrix
Thank you to Lance Tuscany for putting this together!
Before Ground Lesson 1
Home Work:
Flight Instructor Renewal
Ground Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Instruction
Home Work:
I Ain't Declaring No Steenkin' Emergency
Ditching
Water or Trees
Improving Your Chances When You Have to Put It Down
How ELTs Work
Presolo Written Exam Guide
Flight Review Guide
Dealing with Difficult Students
AC 61-98D - Guidance for the Flight Review
Teaching Rusty Pilots
Ground Lesson 2: Other SPI/CFI Duties
Home Work:
AC 61-65H
FAA Wings Program
CFI Guide to Light Sport
Ground Lesson 3: Part 61 for Students and Sport Pilots
Home Work:
A CFI's Guide to Light Sport Maintenance
Outside the Box: The Rotax Engine
Rotax Factory Tour
Ground Lesson 4: Rotax 101 and SPI/CFI Resources
AOPA Resources
AOPA Air Safety Institute
Free Student Subscription to Flight Training
FAA Resources
Runway Markings Handout
AFS 610
Other Great Sites:
NTSB Database
EAA Sportpilot.org
AvWeb
NACO
AirNav.com
skyvector.com
aviationweather.gov
Sign Ups:
National Association of Flight Instructors
FAA Safety Briefing Sign Up
FAA: SPANS
Homework
Ground Lesson 5: Administrative Duties
TSA Rules
TSA: 2004-19147 Types of Aircraft
TSA: 18-USC-1001 False Statements
TSA: 44-USC-44939 Training Aliens
TSA: 49-CFR-1552 General
TSA: Logbook Endorsement
TSA: AOPA Guide to TSA Rules
TSA: 2004-1019 Rule Change
TSA Recurrency Training Guide Lines
FAA Materials
IACRA
Form 8710-1a - PP Applicants
Form 8710-11 - Sport Pilot Applicants
Knowledge Test Codes
Homework
Peeved: 10 Things Flight Instructors Do That Drive Their Students Crazy
Ground Lesson 6: SPI/CFI Responsibility, Professionalism, and Customer Service
Home Work:
Teaching Ground School
Ground School - Improving Presentation
Before Flight Lesson 1
Home Work:
The First Timer and the Family Trip
CSP Intro Lesson Guidance
Flight Lesson 1: The Introductory Flight and Lesson 1
Home Work:
Instructional Safety
Passenger Briefings - How To Teach
Teaching_Technology
Flight Lesson 2: Basic Aircraft Control
Home Work:
Collaborative Critique
Flight Lesson 3: Slow Flight and Stalls
Home Work:
Teaching Emergencies
Teaching Risk Management
Flight Lesson 4: Emergency Procedures
Home Work:
Visualization for Students
Flight Lesson 5: Steep Turns and Ground Reference Maneuvers
Home Work:
Ground Work: One-On-One
Flight Lesson 7: Landings and First Solo
Home Work:
Soft Field Operations
LSA Accidents
Flight Lesson 9: Cross Country
Homework:
Falling Leaf Stalls