Flight Instructor Notebook
The Certified Flight Instructor's (CFI) notebook is the critical reference material for flight training.
Introduction
- The Certified Flight Instructor's (CFI) notebook is the compilation of material gathered throughout flight training.
- While there is a high expectation of knowledge among pilots, none can do so without periodically referencing old topics.
- This notebook compiles the black-and-white text of manuals, regulations, and guides, adding the context of experience.
- At the bottom of each page is a list of references used to provide the information.
- Topics include:
- Flight Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Aeromedical & Human Factors
- Aerodynamics & Performance
- Maneuvers & Procedures
- Operation of Aircraft Systems
- Weather & Atmosphere
- National Airspace System
- Avionics & Instruments
- Publications & References
- Rules & Regulations
- Flight Hazards & Safety
- Air Traffic Control
- Remotely-Piloted Aircraft
- Aviation Maintenance
Flight Training
The flight training chapter prepares students for the nuance of flight instruction, including:
- Finding an FAA Certified Flight Instructor.
- Finding an FAA Certified Flight School.
- Introducting the applicable pilot certificates and rating requirements.
- Finding a Designee (FAA Evaluator).
- Introducing the instrument rating.
- Cockpit management techniques.
- Navigating aircraft transitions.
- Getting back into flying.
- Acquiring and using an electronic flight bag.
Aircraft Operations
Aircraft operations cover various procedures based on the phase of flight, including:
- Ground operations.
- Departures into the en-route structure.
- The en-route structure.
- Terminal area procedures.
- Arrivals from the enroute structure.
- Instrument approach procedures.
- Night considerations.
- Gliding condiderations.
Aeromedical & Human Factors
The aeromedical & human factors chapter reviews the human element of the flight environment, including:
Aerodynamics & Performance
The aerodynamics & performance chapter contextualizes the why behind maneuvers by describing flight characteristics, including:
- Breaking apart Aircraft Components & Structure.
- Performance Calculations
- The factors influencing Aircraft Stability.
- Cold Temperature Operations impact on flight execution.
- Warm Temperature Operations impact on flight execution.
- Stall Performance
- Cruise Performance
- Weight and Balance
- Principles of Flight
- Turn Performance
- Effects of Atmospherics
- Takeoff & Climb Performance
- Descent and Landing Performance
Maneuvers & Procedures
The maneuvers & procedures chapter describes the steps required when performing ground and flight maneuvers, including:
Operation of Aircraft Systems
The operation of aircraft systems chapter reviews the form, function, and interaction of airborne and ground-based systems, including:
Weather & Atmosphere
The weather & atmosphere chapter describes atmospheric phenomena and the products that aim to predict their impacts, including:
- Prognostic Charts
- Area Forecast
- ATC In-Flight Weather Avoidance Assistance
- Atmosphere
- Aviation Routine Weather Report (METARs)
- Convective Outlook
- ERAU Weather Information Sheet
- FAA Weather Services
- Fog
- Air Masses and Weather Fronts
- Aircraft Icing
- In-Flight Weather Advisories
- Low-Level Wind Shear & Microburst Detection Systems
- Microbursts
- Pilot Reports (PIREPs)
- Preflight Briefing
- Radar Summary Chart
- Surface Analysis Chart
- Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
- Terminal Broadcast Services and Systems
- Thunderstorms
- Wind and Temperature Aloft (FB)
- W.M.O. Present Weather Code List
Navigation & Flight Planning
The navigation & flight planning chapter explains how to plan flights, utilizing navigation tools and techniques, including:
Remotely-Piloted Aircraft
The remotely-piloted aircraft chapter uncovers the latest aviation technologies and automation, including:
National Airspace System
The national airspace system chapter describes the rules of the sky as they relate to controlled and uncontrolled airspace areas, including:
Controlled/Uncontrolled Airspace:
- Class Alpha Airspace
- Class Bravo Airspace
- Class Charlie Airspace
- Class Delta Airspace
- Class Echo Airspace
- Class Golf Airspace
Special Use Airspace:
- Prohibited
- Restricted
- National Security Area (NSA)
- Warning Areas
- Military Operating Area (MOA)
- Alert Areas
- Controlled Firing Area (CFAs)
Other Airspace:
Avionics & Instruments
The avionics & instruments chapter introduces the instruments, both airborne and ground-based for pilots to reference in flight, including:
- Airspeed Indicator
- Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
- Altimeter
- Attitude Indicator
- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
- Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
- Non-Directional Radio Beacon (NDB)
- Heading Indicator
- Magnetic Compass
- Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)
- Transponder
- Turn Coordinator
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- VHF Omni-Directional Range (VOR)
- Instrument Landing System (ILS)
Publications & References
The publications & references chapter identifies important documents for pilot use in flight planning and execution, including:
- Operating Handbooks
- FAA Manuals
- Other Publications:
- Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
- Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
- Pilot Safety Brochures
- Pilot/Controller Glossary (P/CG)
- Advisory Circular (AC)
- Chart Supplement U.S.
- Airport Diagram
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMS)
- Airworthiness Documentation
- Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
- Registration Certificate
- Pilots Information Manual (PIM)
Rules & Regulation
The rules & regulation chapter reviews the regulatory environment surrounding aviation operations, including:
Flight Hazards & Safety
The flight hazards & safety chapter covers potential hazards to safe flight and procedures to mitigate them, including:
- Aircraft Arresting Systems
- Accident Cause Factors
- Bird Hazards
- Obstructions To Flight
- Flight Operations in Volcanic Ash
- Lost Communication
- Emergency Voice Reports
- Intercept Procedures
- Light Gun Signals
- Emergency Equipment
- Emergency Procedures
- Lost Aircraft Procedures
- Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Seaplane Safety
- Mountain Flying
- Traffic Avoidance Systems
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Regulations
Air Traffic Control
The air traffic control chapter covers the national air traffic control system and its management of the national airspace system, including:
- Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)
- Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON)
- Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)
- Radio Communications
- Radio Detection And Ranging (RADAR)
- Radar Vectors
- Terminal Broadcast Services and Systems
- FAA Weather Services
- FAA Radar Services
- Separation Standards
- JO (7110.65) Air Traffic Organization Policy
Aviation Maintenance
The aviation maintenance chapter covers the procedures required to maintain an aircraft's physical and legal airworthiness, including:
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