The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Course introduces you to the fundamentals of instruction (FOI) and teaches you to be a successful flight instructor. Becoming a CFI and teaching students is a great learning process for your self. It will increase your flying skills and allow you to gain a deeper understanding of concepts introduced to you during previous flight training. This certificate allows you to give flight and ground instruction as well as flight reviews.
Overview:
Enrollment Prerequisites:
Students enrolling in the Certified Flight Instructor Course must have a Commercial Pilot Certificate and a current 3rd class medical.
Aircraft:
The Piper Arrow PA-28RT201 aircraft is used for training.
Ground Training at a glance:
- Creating lesson plans
- The learning process
- Effective teaching
- Evaluation and testing
- Review of recreational, private, and commercial pilot knowledge
- Flight instructor responsibilities
Flight Training at a glance:
- Introduction to flying from the right seat
- Fundamentals of instruction
- Pre and post flight briefings
- Performance maneuvers from the right seat
- Emergency operation
- Common student errors and recognition
