Flight Instructor Lesson Plans

CFI Lesson Plans are guides for use by flight instructors and applicants alike to achieve a desired certification or rating.


Introduction

Introduction

Fundamentals of Instructing

Baseline with the Fundamentals of Instruction

The Fundamentals of instructing chapter prepares instructors for their role as teacher, mentor, and coach, including:


Possible Test Outcomes

Preparing for Possible Test Outcomes
  • There are three possible outcomes of the practical test:
    1. Temporary Airman Certificate (satisfactory);
    2. Notice of Disapproval (unsatisfactory), or;
    3. Letter of Discontinuance
  • If the evaluator determines that a Task is incomplete, or the outcome is uncertain, the evaluator must require the applicant to repeat that Task, or portions of that Task.
    • This provision does not mean that instruction, practice, or the repetition of an unsatisfactory Task is permitted during the practical test

  • Satisfactory Performance:

    • Refer to 14 CFR part 61, section 61.43, for satisfactory performance requirements for Private Pilot Airplane
    • Satisfactory performance will result in the issuance of a temporary certificate

  • Unsatisfactory Performance:

    • If, in the judgment of the evaluator, the applicant does not meet the standards for any Task, the applicant fails the Task and associated Area of Operation and the evaluator issues a Notice of Disapproval of Application.
      • The evaluator lists the Area(s) of Operation in which the applicant did not meet the standard, any Area(s) of Operation not tested, and the number of practical test failures
      • The evaluator should also list the Tasks failed or Tasks not tested within any unsatisfactory or partially completed Area(s) of Operation
      • 14 CFR part 61, section 61.43(c)-(f) provides additional unsatisfactory performance requirements and parameters
    • Typical areas of unsatisfactory performance and grounds for disqualification include:
      • Any action or lack of action by the applicant that requires corrective intervention by the evaluator to maintain safe flight
      • Failure to use proper and effective visual scanning techniques to clear the area before and while performing maneuvers
      • Consistently exceeding tolerances stated in the skill elements of the Task
      • Failure to take prompt corrective action when tolerances are exceeded
      • Failure to exercise risk management
    • The evaluator or the applicant may end the test if the applicant fails a Task.
      • The evaluator may continue the test only with the consent of the applicant. The applicant receives credit only for those Areas of Operation and the associated Tasks performed satisfactorily

  • Letter of Discontinuance:

    • Refer to 14 CFR part 61, section 61.43(e)(2) for conditions to issue a letter of discontinuance for Private Pilot Airplane.
    • If discontinuing a practical test for reasons other than unsatisfactory performance (e.g., equipment failure, weather, illness), the evaluator must return all test paperwork to the applicant.
      • The evaluator must prepare, sign, and issue a Letter of Discontinuance that lists those Areas of Operation the applicant successfully completed and the time period remaining to complete the test to receive credit for previously completed Areas of Operation.
      • The evaluator should advise the applicant to present the Letter of Discontinuance to the evaluator when the practical test resumes to receive credit for the items successfully completed.
      • The Letter of Discontinuance becomes part of the applicant's certification file.
    • Refer to 14 CFR part 61, sections 61.39(f) and 61.43(f) after issuance of a Letter of Discontinuance or Notice of Disapproval of Application.

Private Pilot (Airplane) Lesson Plans

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


Instrument Rating Lesson Plans

Reviewing Instrument Rating Lesson Plans

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


Commercial Pilot (Airplane) Lesson Plans

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


Flight Instructor (Airplane) Lesson Plans

Reviewing Flight Instructor (Airplane) Lesson Plans

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 (ASEL, AMEL)
    • Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)
    • 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

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


Conclusion

Conclusion

References

References