CFI Lesson Plans

Private pilot (airplane) lesson plans review all topics and standards necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including:

• Preflight Preparation:

  • Task A. Pilot Qualifications.
  • Task B. Airworthiness Requirements.
  • Task C. Weather Information.
  • Task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning.
  • Task E. National Airspace System.
  • Task F. Performance and Limitations.
  • Task G. Operation of Systems.
  • Task H. Human Factors.
  • Task I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES).

• Preflight Procedures:

  • Task A. Preflight Assessment.
  • Task B. Flight Deck Management.
  • Task C. Engine Starting.
  • Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task F. Before Takeoff Check.

• Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:

  • Task A. Communications, Light Gun Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems.
  • Task B. Traffic Patterns.

• Takeoffs, Landing and Go-Arounds:

  • Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb.

    • Related: Crosswind Takeoff and Climb.
  • Task B. Normal Approach and Landing.

    • Related: Crosswind Approach and Landing.
  • Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL).
  • Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL).
  • Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)
  • Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task M. Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing.

• Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Steep Turns.
  • Task B. Ground Reference Maneuvers.

• Navigation:

  • Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning.
  • Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services.
  • Task C. Diversions.
  • Task D. Lost Procedures.

• Slow Flight and Stalls:

  • Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight.
  • Task B. Power-Off Stalls.
  • Task C. Power-On Stalls.
  • Task D. Spin Awareness.

• Basic Instrument Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight.
  • Task B. Constant Airspeed Climbs.
  • Task C. Constant Airspeed Descents.
  • Task D. Turns to Headings.
  • Task E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes.
  • Task F. Radio Communications, Navigation Systems/Facilities, and Radar Services.

• Emergency Operations:

  • Task A. Emergency Descent.
  • Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunction.
  • Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear.
  • Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).

• Multiengine Operations:

  • Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES).
  • One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task D. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by reference to instruments) (AMEL, AMES).

• Night Operations:

  • Task A. Night Preparation.

• Postflight Procedures:

  • Task A. After Landing, Parking and Securing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES).

Private pilot (helicopter) lesson plans review all topics and standards necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including:

• Preflight Preparation:

  • Task A. Pilot Qualifications.
  • Task B. Airworthiness Requirements.
  • Task C. Weather Information.
  • Task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning.
  • Task E. National Airspace System.
  • Task F. Performance and Limitations.
  • Task G. Operation of Systems.
  • Task H. Human Factors.

• Preflight Procedures:

  • Task A. Preflight Assessment.
  • Task B. Flight Deck Management.
  • Task C. Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement.
  • Task D. Before Takeoff Check.

• Airport and Heliport Operations:

  • Task A. Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting.
  • Task B. Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems.
  • Task C. Traffic Patterns.

• Hovering Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Vertical Takeoff and Landing.
  • Task B. Hover Taxi.
  • Task C. Air Taxi.
  • Task D. Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear.
  • Task E. Slope Operations.

• Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds:

  • Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb.
  • Task B. Normal and Crosswind Approach.
  • Task C. Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb.
  • Task D. Steep Approach.
  • Task E. Go-Around.
  • Task F. Confined Area Operations.
  • Task G. Pinnacle Operations.
  • Task H. Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing.
  • Task I. Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear).

• Performance Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop.
  • Task B. Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter.
  • Task C. Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter.

• Navigation:

  • Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning.
  • Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services.
  • Task C. Diversion.
  • Task D. Lost Procedures.

• Emergency Operations:

  • Task A. Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter.
  • Task B. Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter.
  • Task C. Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only).
  • Task D. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions.
  • Task E. Vortex Ring State (VRS).
  • Task F. Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery.
  • Task G. Antitorque System Failure.
  • Task H. Dynamic Rollover.
  • Task I. Ground Resonance.
  • Task J. Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery.
  • Task K. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear.

• Night Operations:

  • Task A. Night Operations.

• Postflight Procedures:

  • Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing.

Sport pilot (airplane) lesson plans review all topics and standards necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including:

• Preflight Preparation:

  • Task A. Certificates and Documents (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Airworthiness Requirements (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Weather Information (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task E. National Airspace System (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task F. Operation of Systems (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task G. Aeromedical Factors (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task H. Water and Seaplane Characteristics (ASES).
  • Task I. Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES).
  • Task J. Performance and Limitations (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task K. Principles of Flight (ASEL and ASES).

• Preflight Procedures:

  • Task A. Preflight Inspection (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Flight Deck Management (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Engine Starting (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task D. Taxiing (ASEL).
  • Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES).
  • Task F. Before Takeoff Check (ASEL and ASES).

• Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:

  • Task A. Radio Communications (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Traffic Patterns (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Airport/Seaplane Base, Runway, and Taxiway Signs, Markings and Lighting (ASEL and ASES).

• Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds:

  • Task A. Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL).
  • Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL).
  • Task E. Short-Field (Confined Area - ASES) Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task F. Short-Field (Confined Area - ASES) Approach and Landing (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task G. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES).
  • Task H. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES).
  • Task I. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES).
  • Task J. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES).
  • Task K. Forward Slip to a Landing (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task L. Go-Around/Rejected Landing (ASEL and ASES).

• Performance Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Steep Turns (ASEL and ASES).

• Ground Reference Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Rectangular Course (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. S-Turns (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Turns Around a Point (ASEL and ASES).

• Navigation:

  • Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Diversion (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Lost Procedures (ASEL and ASES).

• Slow Flight and Stalls:

  • Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Power-Off Stalls (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Power-On Stalls (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task D. Spin Awareness (ASEL and ASES) (Oral Only).

• Emergency Operations:

  • Task A. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear (ASEL and ASES) (Oral Only).

• Postflight Procedures:

  • Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task B. Anchoring (ASES).
  • Task C. Docking and Mooring (ASES).

Instrument rating lesson plans review all topics and standards necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including:

• Preflight Preparation:

  • Task A. Pilot Qualifications.
  • Task B. Weather Information.
  • Task C. Cross-Country Flight Planning.

• Preflight Procedures:

  • Task A. Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations.
  • Task B. Aircraft Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment.
  • Task C. Instrument Flight Deck Check.

• Air Traffic Control (ATC) Clearances and Procedures:

  • Task A. Instrument Flight.
  • Task B. Holding Procedures.

• Flight by Reference to Instruments:

  • Task A. Instrument Flight.
  • Task B. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes.

• Navigation Systems:

  • Task A. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs.
  • Task B. Departure, En route, and Arrival Operations.

• Instrument Approach Procedures:

  • Task A. Nonprecision Approach.
  • Task B. Precision Approach.
  • Task C. Missed Approach.
  • Task D. Circling Approach.
  • Task E. Landing from an Instrument Approach.

• Emergency Operations:

  • Task A. Loss of Communications.
  • Task B. One engine inoperative (Simulated) during straight-and-level flight and turns (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task C. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task D. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators.

• Postflight Procedures:

  • Task A. Checking Instruments and Equipment.

Commercial pilot (airplane) lesson plans review all topics and standards necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including:

• Preflight Preparation:

  • Task A. Pilot Qualifications.
  • Task B. Airworthiness Requirements
  • Task C. Weather Information
  • Task D. Cross-Country Flight Planning.
  • Task E. National Airspace System
  • Task F. Performance and Limitations
  • Task G. Operation of Systems
  • Task H. Human Factors
  • Task I. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)

• Preflight Procedures:

  • Task A. Preflight Assessment
  • Task B. Flight Deck Management.
  • Task C. Engine Starting.
  • Task D. Taxiing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task F. Before Takeoff Check.

• Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:

  • Task A. Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems.
  • Task B. Traffic Patterns.

• Takeoffs, Landings and Go-Arounds:

  • Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb.
  • Task B. Normal Approach and Landing.
  • Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL).
  • Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL).
  • Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task M. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing.

• Performance Maneuvers & Ground Reference Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Steep Turns.
  • Task B. Steep Spirals (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task C. Chandelles (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task D. Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task E. Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES).

• Navigation:

  • Task A. Pilotage and Dead Reckoning.
  • Task B. Navigation Systems and Radar Services.
  • Task C. Diversion.
  • Task D. Lost Procedures.

• Slow Flight and Stalls:

  • Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight.
  • Task B. Power-Off Stalls.
  • Task B. Power-On Stalls.
  • Task D. Accelerated Stalls.
  • Task E. Spin Awareness.

• High-Altitude Operations:

  • Task A. Supplemental Oxygen.
  • Task B. Pressurization.

• Emergency Operations:

  • Task A. Emergency Descent.
  • Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions.
  • Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear.
  • Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task F. Engine Failure After Lift-Off (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).

• Multiengine Operations:

  • Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task C. One Engine Inoperative (Simulated) (solely by Reference to Instruments) During Straight-and-Level Flight and Turns (AMEL, AMES) Airman Certification Standards.
  • Task D. Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (by reference to instruments) (AMEL, AMES).

• Postflight Procedures:

  • Task A. After Landing, Parking and Securing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES).

Flight instructor (airplane) lesson plans review all topics and standards necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including:

• Fundamentals of Instructing:

  • Task A. Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process.
  • Task B. Learning Process.
  • Task C. Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques.
  • Task D. Student Evaluation, Assessment, and Testing.
  • Task E. Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment.
  • Task F. Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention.

• Technical Subject Areas:

  • Task A. Human Factors.
  • Task B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance.
  • Task C. Runway Incursion Avoidance.
  • Task D. Principles of Flight.
  • Task E. Aircraft Flight Controls and Operation of Systems.
  • Task F. Performance and Limitations.
  • Task G. National Airspace System.
  • Task H. Navigation Systems and Radar Services.
  • Task I. Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning.
  • Task J. 14 CFR and Publications.
  • Task K. Endorsements and Logbook Entries.
  • Task L. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES).
  • Task M. Night Operations.
  • Task N. High Altitude Operations - Supplemental Oxygen.
  • Task O. High Altitude Operations - Pressurization.
  • Task P. One Engine Inoperative (OEI) Performance (AMEL, AMES).

• Preflight Preparation:

  • Task A. Pilot Qualifications.
  • Task B. Airworthiness Requirements.
  • Task C. Weather Information.

• Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight:

  • Task A. Maneuver Lesson.

• Preflight Procedures:

  • Task A. Preflight Assessment.
  • Task B. Flight Deck Management.
  • Task C. Engine Starting.
  • Task D. Taxiing, Airport Signs, and Lighting (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task F. Before Takeoff Check.

• Airport and Seaplane Base Operations:

  • Task A. Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems.
  • Task B. Traffic Patterns.

• Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds:

  • Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb.
  • Task B. Normal Approach and Landing.
  • Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL).
  • Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL).
  • Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES).
  • Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES).
  • Task M. Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing.
  • Task O. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES).

• Fundamentals of Flight:

  • Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight.
  • Task B. Level Turns.
  • Task C. Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns.
  • Task D. Straight Descents and Descending Turns.

• Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Steep Turns.
  • Task B. Steep Spiral (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task C. Chandelles (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task D. Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task E. Ground Reference Maneuvers.
  • Task F. Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES).

• Slow flight, Stalls, and Spins:

  • Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight.
  • Task B. Demonstration of Flight Characteristics at Various Configurations and Airspeeds (ASEL and ASES).
  • Task C. Power-Off Stalls.
  • Task D. Power-On Stalls.
  • Task E. Accelerated Stalls.
  • Task F. Cross-Controlled Stall Demonstration (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task G. Elevator Trim Stall Demonstration (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task H. Secondary Stall Demonstration (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task I. Spin Awareness and Spins.

• Basic Instrument Maneuvers:

  • Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight.
  • Task B. Constant Airspeed Climbs.
  • Task C. Constant Airspeed Descents.
  • Task D. Turns to Headings.
  • Task E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes.

• Emergency Operations:

  • Task A. Emergency Descent.
  • Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES).
  • Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions.
  • Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear.
  • Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task F. Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES).

• Multiengine Operations:

  • Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES).
  • Task C. Demonstration of Effects of Various Airspeeds and Configurations during Engine Inoperative Performance (AMEL and AMES).

• Postflight Procedures:

  • Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL).
  • Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES).

Small unmanned aircraft systems lesson plans review all topics and standards necessary to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements, including:

• Regulations:

  • Task A. General Regulations
  • Task B. Operating Rules
  • Task C. Remote Pilot Certification with an sUAS Rating
  • Task D. Waivers
  • Task E. Operations Over People
  • Task F. Remote Identification (RID)

• Airspace Classification and Operating Requirements:

  • Task A. Airspace Classification
  • Task B. Airspace Operating Requirements

• Weather:

  • Task A. Sources of Weather
  • Task B. Effects of Weather on Performance

• Loading and Performance:

  • Task A. Loading and Performance.

• Operations:

  • Task A. Radio Communications Procedures
  • Task B. Airport Operations
  • Task C. Emergency Procedures
  • Task D. Aeronautical Decision-Making
  • Task E. Physiology
  • Task F. Maintenance and Inspection Procedures