My CFI Book

My CFI Book

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1) Fundamentals of Instructing

  1. Human Behavior
  2. The Learning Process
  3. Effective Communication
  4. The Teaching Process
  5. Assessment
  6. Planning Instructional Activity
  7. Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism
  8. Techniques of Flight Instruction
  9. Teaching Risk Management

2) General Subjects

  1. Aeromedical Factors
  2. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance
  3. Principles of Flight
  4. Flight Controls
  5. Flight Instruments
  6. Powerplants and Propellers
  7. Airplane Systems
  8. Airport Signs, Markings, and Lighting
  9. Radio Communications and ATC Services
  10. Airspace and Weather Minimums
  11. Security Related Airspace
  12. Pilot Deviations and Runway Incursions
  13. Federal Aviation Regulations
  14. Investigative and Enforcement Procedures
  15. Flight Training Security

3) Advanced Subjects

  1. Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
  2. Navigational Facilities and Instruments
  3. Area Navigation
  4. IFR Departure Procedures
  5. IFR En Route Procedures
  6. IFR Arrival and Approach Procedures
  7. Holding Procedures
  8. Multi-Engine Airplanes
  9. Tailwheel Airplanes

4) Preflight Preparation and Procedures

  1. Risk Management
  2. Flight Deck Management
  3. Airworthiness Requirements
  4. Instrument and Equipment Requirements
  5. Maintenance, Inspections, and Repairs
  6. Weight and Balance
  7. Aircraft Performance
  8. Inflight Emergencies
  9. Aviation Publications
  10. Navigation and Flight Planning
  11. Aviation Weather
  12. Aviation Weather Services

5) Airport and Ground Operations

  1. Preflight Assessment
  2. Engine Starting
  3. Taxiing
  4. Before-Takeoff Check
  5. Traffic Patterns
  6. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb
  7. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb
  8. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb
  9. Rejected Takeoff
  10. Engine Failure After Liftoff–ASEL
  11. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing
  12. Soft-Field Approach and Landing
  13. Short-Field Approach and Landing
  14. Power-Off 180-Degree Approach and Landing
  15. Emergency Approach and Landing
  16. Forward Slip to a Landing
  17. Go-Around/Rejected Landing
  18. After Landing, Parking, and Securing

6) Flight Operations

  1. Basic Flight Maneuvers
  2. Steep Turns
  3. Steep Spirals
  4. Chandelles
  5. Lazy Eights
  6. Rectangular Course
  7. S-Turns
  8. Turns Around a Point
  9. Eights on Pylons
  10. Stall Awareness
  11. Spin Awareness
  12. Maneuvering During Slow Flight
  13. Power-Off Stalls
  14. Power-On Stalls
  15. Accelerated Maneuver Stalls
  16. Cross-Controlled Stalls
  17. Elevator Trim Stalls
  18. Secondary Stalls
  19. Basic Instrument Maneuvers
  20. Instrument Approaches
  21. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
  22. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
  23. Emergency Descent
  24. Airspeed/Configuration Demonstration−ASEL
  25. Airspeed/Drag Demonstration−AMEL
  26. Vmc Demonstration

7) Instructor Resources

  1. IACRA Instructor’s Guide
  2. Pilot Training and Testing Standards
  3. Professional Aviation Organizations and Programs
  4. PIC Flight Time Scenarios
  5. Common Training Questions
  6. Remote Pilot Certificates
  7. Issuance of a Student Pilot Certificate
  8. Conduct of a Flight Review
  9. Conduct of an Instrument Proficiency Check
  10. Conduct of a Sport Pilot Proficiency Check
  11. Conduct of Aircraft Transition Training
  12. Conduct of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
  13. Conduct of Scenario-Based Training
  14. Recency Requirements for Instructor Certificates
  15. Risk Management Examples
  16. Pilot Certification Memory Aid
  17. Instructor Endorsement Guide
  18. Sample Endorsements

8) Appendix

  1. FOI Quick Review
  2. Risk Management Quick Review
  3. Aeromedical Factors Quick Review
  4. IFR Quick Review
  5. V-Speed Quick Review
  6. FAR/AIM Quick Reference
  7. Pilot and Medical Certificate Comparisons
  8. Aviation Mnemonics
  9. Aviation Rules of Thumb
  10. Phonetic Alphabet
  11. Duration of Medical Certificates
  12. Primary and Supporting Instruments
  13. Interception Procedures
  14. Stabilized Approach Criteria
  15. Energy Management Matrix
  16. Airspace Rules and Weather Minimums
  17. Stratification of the U.S. Airspace System
  18. Relationships of Decision-Making Models
  19. Crosswind and Headwind Component Chart
  20. Braking Action Codes and Definitions Matrix
  21. METAR and TAF Abbreviations
  22. Common NOTAM Contractions
  23. Common Aviation Units and Conversions
  24. Density Altitude Chart
  25. ICAO Standard Atmosphere

Supplements

Practical Test Areas of Operation

  1. Sport Pilot Areas of Operation
  2. Private Pilot Areas of Operation
  3. Instrument Rating Areas of Operation
  4. Commercial Pilot Areas of Operation
  5. ATP Areas of Operation
  6. Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Areas of Operation
  7. Flight Instructor–ASEL Areas of Operation
  8. Flight Instructor–AMEL Areas of Operation
  9. Flight Instructor–Instrument Areas of Operation

Solo Checklists

  1. Presolo Checklist–ASEL
  2. Presolo Cross-Country Checklist–ASEL

Practical Test Checklists

  1. Practical Test Checklist
  2. Part 61: Additional Category or Class Rating
  3. Part 61: Sport Pilot Checklist
  4. Part 61: Recreational Pilot Checklist
  5. Part 61: Private Pilot Checklist−ASEL
  6. Part 61: Private Pilot Checklist−AMEL
  7. Part 61: Instrument Rating Checklist
  8. Part 61: Commercial Pilot Checklist−ASEL
  9. Part 61: Commercial Pilot Checklist−AMEL
  10. Part 61: ATP Checklist−AMEL
  11. Part 61: Sport Pilot Flight Instructor Checklist
  12. Part 61: Flight Instructor Checklist
  13. Part 141: Private Pilot Checklist−ASEL
  14. Part 141: Instrument Rating Checklist−ASEL
  15. Part 141: Commercial Pilot Checklist−ASEL
  16. Part 141: ATP Checklist−AMEL

Briefing Aids

  1. Crew and Passenger Briefings
  2. Standard Crew Callouts
  3. Task Briefing Guide
  4. Flight Lesson Briefing Guide
  5. Ground Training Rubric
  6. Flight Maneuver Rubric
  7. Approach and Landing Rubric
  8. Flight Scenario Rubric
  9. Instructor’s Presentation Rubric

Instructor Checklists

  1. Flight Review Checklist
  2. Instrument Proficiency Check Checklist
  3. Light-Sport Aircraft Transition Checklist
  4. Experimental Airplane Transition Checklist
  5. High-Performance Airplane Training Checklist
  6. Complex Airplane Training Checklist
  7. Tailwheel Airplane Training Checklist
  8. Pressurized Airplane Training Checklist
  9. Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Checklist

Flight Planning Forms

  1. Weather Briefing Record
  2. VFR Cross-Country Checklist
  3. IFR Cross-Country Checklist

Training Forms

  1. Endorsement Records
  2. Flight Risk Assessment Tool
  3. Hazardous Attitude Self-Assessment Test
  4. Personal Minimums Worksheet
  5. Personal Proficiency Plan Worksheet
  6. Case Study Worksheet
  7. Aircraft Performance Profiles
  8. Ramp Inspection Checklist
  9. Flight Computer Practice Problems
  10. Knowledge Test Deficiencies
  11. Presolo Written Exam