Instant CFI Lesson Plans for Instructors - Save Hours

Ask any Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) what their most time-consuming task is, and you'll likely hear the same answer: creating lesson plans. The sheer effort required to develop comprehensive, accurate, and effective plans from scratch is staggering. This extensive preparation time eats into hours that could be spent teaching, flying, or simply recharging. For instructors juggling a busy schedule, this prep work can become an overwhelming burden.

The solution is to reclaim those hundreds of hours with pre-made CFI lesson plans. At Backseat Pilot, we provide the definitive resource for flight instructors. Our materials offer instant access to checkride-ready lesson plans, empowering you to move past the paperwork and focus on what truly matters—your students' success.

The Challenge: The Mountain of Prep Work for Every Lesson

Creating a single lesson plan from the ground up is a multi-step process. Every lesson must align perfectly with FAA standards and the specific tasks outlined in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). This means an instructor has to meticulously research, structure, write, and design materials for every topic, from basic preflight procedures to complex instrument approaches.

The workload for a flight instructor is already immense, balancing ground instruction, flight time, administrative duties, and personal study ^[1]. The FAA itself emphasizes that effective instruction depends on well-planned instructional activities, which must be organized into a logical sequence and tailored to the student's learning style ^[2]. Trying to create this level of detail for every single required lesson while managing an active teaching schedule is a recipe for burnout. It becomes incredibly difficult to stay organized and ensure no critical topics are accidentally missed.

The Solution: Downloadable, Checkride-Ready CFI Lesson Plans

Backseat Pilot's lesson plans are a complete, out-of-the-box solution designed to eliminate this mountain of prep work. As one instructor noted, our plans are, "Well worth the money to save time and effort from making your own!!"

These aren't just generic outlines. Our materials are meticulously crafted to meet and exceed ACS requirements, making them the perfect tool for CFI candidates preparing for their checkride and experienced instructors looking to streamline their workflow. The content directly aligns with certification standards to ensure you and your students are prepared for success ^[3]. Each plan comes in multiple formats (PowerPoint, Word, and PDF), allowing you to either use them immediately or customize them to fit your unique teaching style. Explore our complete CFI Lesson Plans and see how you can transform your preparation process.

What's Inside? A Look at the "Whole Shebang"

When you invest in a Backseat Pilot package, you receive a comprehensive toolkit designed to cover every aspect of flight instruction. We've been told, "It's so much content," because we leave nothing out. Another instructor stated, "There is an unbelievable amount of high-quality content in this package."

Here is what you can expect to find inside:

• Detailed lesson plans for CFI, CFII, and MEI.
• Professionally designed PowerPoint and Keynote presentations ready for classroom or ground instruction.
• Fully editable Microsoft Word documents for easy personalization.
• Print-ready PDFs for quick use and student handouts.
• Complete syllabi, extra endorsement plans, ACS reviews, and much more.

Our goal is to provide more than just lessons; we provide content to help learn as an instructor and better yourself for your student. With our CFI Lesson Plans, you have a complete system at your fingertips.

Built for Success: Pass Your Checkride and Be a Better Instructor

Our materials are built to achieve two primary goals: help you pass your checkride with confidence and become a more effective instructor. The results speak for themselves. One CFI told us our plans were the "Only reason I passed my CFI-initial on the first try. Worth its weight in gold."

Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs) also appreciate the quality and organization. As one user shared, "I used the cfi PowerPoint on my checkride and my DPE was very impressed." This level of organization translates directly to the cockpit. The structured plans help you deliver consistent, high-quality instruction, ensuring your students receive the best possible training. You can read more feedback from successful CFIs on our reviews page.

Always Improving: Free Lifetime Updates Based on Your Feedback

One of the features that sets Backseat Pilot apart is our commitment to providing free lifetime updates. Aviation standards and FAA guidance evolve, and our lesson plans evolve with them. We are constantly refining and improving our content to ensure it remains the most accurate and effective resource available.

We actively listen to customer feedback. When a user suggested we improve formatting with more bolding and spacing for better readability, we implemented those changes in the next update. This commitment to continuous improvement builds trust and ensures you always have the best version of the materials. As one instructor put it, "Honestly, I almost feel guilty that you continue to update and improve your content and still make it available for free." This is part of our core commitment at Backseat Pilot.

An Investment in Your Most Valuable Asset: Time

Purchasing a set of CFI lesson plans isn't an expense; it's an investment in your most valuable and non-renewable asset: your time. As one instructor astutely calculated, the Whole Shebang is $295... I instruct... at $45/hr. Is this set of documents more than I could do in just under a day? Yes, and it's not even a close race.

By saving hundreds of hours on preparation, you can book more clients, fly more hours, and significantly reduce the risk of burnout. Effective time management is crucial for a successful career in aviation, and our lesson plans are a foundational tool for achieving it ^[4]. In the words of another satisfied customer, "Stop reading reviews and just buy it."

Start Teaching Smarter, Not Harder

Backseat Pilot's CFI lesson plans empower instructors to become more efficient, effective, and successful. By eliminating the time-consuming burden of creating materials from scratch, you can dedicate your energy to what you do best—teaching. The benefits are clear: you save time, reduce stress, build checkride confidence, and ultimately improve your students' outcomes.

Ready to take your instruction to the next level? Explore our comprehensive CFI-I Lesson Plans and start teaching smarter, not harder.

Citations

• [1] https://flighttrainers.ca/workload-management
• [2] https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/09_aih_chapter_7.pdf
• [3] https://thebackseatpilot.com/blogs/flight-training/cfi-acs-lesson-plans
• [4] https://learntofly.com.sg/time-management-strategies-for-busy-flight-instructors