Well worth the low cost for everything you get. Along with free updates. As a CFI, new or seasoned, this is a great item to place and review in your toolbox of training tools.
If you’re looking for the ultimate CFI binder, here it is!
MEI Add-On Lesson Plans
MEI Add-On Lesson Plans
Sale price$ 49.00
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Prep - Check - Teach
Spend your time flying! We've compiled all of the information required for the multi-engine specific tasks in the CFI PTS into an awesome, easy to use eBook and PowerPoints to make your life, checkride, and instructing easier, and we'll keep them up to date for you.
Prep & Check: MEI Add-On checkride (CFI is already complete)
Teach: Multi-engine students
Outstanding and accurate lessons. Best value of any of these types of products I have found. Great job!
Backseat Pilot lectures are great! This seems to have all the info I need to get ready for MEI add on. I wish I had found this when I did my original CFI and CFII. I'm certainly going to tell my students to check this out when they're ready for CFI!
Samples
Sample lessons from our MEI Add-On eBook and their associated PowerPoints.
Sample Lessons
Emergency Operations
Multiengine Operations
Lessons Included
Emergency Operations
- Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
- Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc
- Engine Failure After Lift-Off
- Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine
- Emergency Descent
- Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
Multiengine Operations
- Operation of Systems (8 lessons - see below)
- Performance and Limitations
- Flight Principles - Engine Inoperative
- Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative
- Vmc Demonstration
- Demonstrating the Effects of Airspeed and Configurations during Engine Inoperative Performance
Recent Updates
Your work is done! We'll do the work to keep your lesson plans current! As changes are made, regulations are updated, or we make improvements to the lesson plans, they're all yours for free. Here's what's been in the works:
February 2024
CFI, CFII & MEI
Updated the Weather Theory lesson with new graphics as well as information on vertical motion and cloud formation, cloud forms, and mountain/valley & freezing fog
Created new PowerPoint slides for the Weather Theory lesson
SYLLABI (Private, Instrument & Commercial)
Updated to include suggested Flight Training Device (FTD) flight lessons based on the FAR FTD hour allowances
What's Next
Professionally designed PowerPoints - we're talking to different developers
December 2023
CFI
Added Cirrus SR20 Operation of Systems & Systems and Equipment Malfunctions lessons
Added Piper Archer III Operation of Systems & Systems and Equipment Malfunctions lessons
Removed references to the ACs incorporated into the Aviation Weather Handbook
CFII
Sections VIII, IX, X & XI: Overhauled all PowerPoints with new pictures, content and layouts (minimal changes to the lesson eBook to coincide with PPTs)
Removed references to the ACs incorporated into the Aviation Weather Handbook
ACS Reviews
Removed references to the ACs incorporated into the Aviation Weather Handbook
What's Next
A new website!
With the CFII PowerPoint overhaul complete, we'll move on to the CFI and MEI PowerPoints
Syllabi improvements & updates
October 2023
CFI & MEI
II.B. Runway Incursion Avoidance: Added a section on low visibility operations
III.C. Operation of Systems (Generic): Added turn indicator information & picture
CFII
V.XX. Low Visibility Taxi: New lesson & PowerPoint focusing on low visibility operations (not PTS required)
Sections V, VI & VII: Overhauled all PowerPoints with new pictures, content and layouts (minimal changes to the lessons to coincide with PPTs)
July/August 2023
CFI & MEI
Minor updates to terminology
CFII
Updated all PowerPoints in Sections I, II, and III
Expanded content, a lot more pictures, and more modern and engaging design and layout
Updated lesson plans to coincide with new PowerPoint presentations
What's Next
The rest of the CFII PowerPoints followed by the CFI and MEI
Syllabi improvements and additions are in the works
Continued updates to coincide with the anticipated Instructor ACS
Updates based on YOUR feedback
May/June 2023
We're continuing to update our CFI lesson plans to coincide with the FAA's latest pre-release of the Instructor ACS (haven't seen an official release date for the Instructor ACS at this point)
CFI & MEI
Added a Download All Content zip file for easier downloads
CFII
Added a Download All Content.zip file for easier downloads
II.A. Instruments & Navigation Equipment: Updated the entire lesson and added pitot/static blockage content
All Users
Creating accounts and logging in has been simplified! You can now use your Shopify account to login to your account and access the content from the website
What's Next
Continued updates to coincide with the anticipated Instructor ACS
More modern and improved PowerPoint presentations
Updates based on YOUR feedback
April 2023
We've started updating our CFI lesson plans to coincide with the FAA's latest pre-release of the Instructor ACS
CFI & MEI:
II.K. National Airspace System: Reorganized ADS-B info, added SFRA & Special VFR info
II.M. Logbooks & Endorsements: Reorganized lesson, added info and examples
III.B. Weather Information: Added Aviation Weather Handbook to references
CFII:
II.A. Instruments & Navigation Equipment: Added info on GPS backup nav requirements
III.A. Weather Information: Added Aviation Weather Handbook as a reference
III.B. Cross-Country Flight Planning: Updated RNAV & GPS backup nav requirements
February / March 2023
New Commercial Pilot Syllabus added!
Designed around our CFI lesson plans & PowerPoints, and Commercial ACS Reviews
Added to all products containing the CFI Lesson Plans
CFI & MEI Content:
XV.C. Common Carriage: Added a Common Carriage lesson to the appendix to supplement the new Commercial syllabus
CFII Content:
II.A. Instruments & Navigation Equipment: CDI deflection update
January 2023
New Instrument Rating Syllabus added!
Designed around our CFII lesson plans, PowerPoints, and ACS Reviews
Added to all products containing the CFII Lesson Plans
CFII:
Numerous updates to supplement the Instrument Syllabus
II.B. Aeromedical Factors: Added Illusions
II.C. Regs & Pubs Related to IFR: Expanded IFR specific AIM references
III.A. Weather Information: Added section on recognizing weather hazards
V.A. ATC Clearances: Reorganized and added information for clarity
V.B. Compliance with Procedures: Reorganized and added ATC required pilot reports
V.X. The ATC System: New lesson to supplement the instrument syllabus
VIII. Lessons A, B, C & D: Added Safety & Efficiency section to match ACS req.
XI.A. ADM, CRM, & Risk Management: New lesson to supplement syllabus and ACS req.
CFI & MEI:
II.B. Runway Incursion Avoidance: Added LAHSO info
Private Pilot Syllabus: Added numerous lesson plan references to the GND/FLT lessons
November 2022
New Private Pilot Syllabus added!
Private Pilot syllabus designed around our lesson plans, PowerPoints, and ACS Reviews
Added to all products containing the CFI Lesson Plans
CFI & MEI:
Updates to coincide with the new syllabus training schedule
II.C. Scanning & Collision Avoidance - Added CFIT information
II.J. 14 CFR & Publications - Added info on FAR Parts 21, 39,43 & 67 as well as NTSB notification requirements, and links to FAR 61 subparts to facilitate teaching
September 2022
All Lessons and ACS Reviews:
Added VOR MON (Minimum Operating Network) information and new service ranges
Added MOS (Model Output Statistics) weather information
June & August 2022
All Lessons:
Updated NOTAM (Notice to Air Mission) terminology
Added content on preflight self-briefings and AC 91-92
CFI & MEI:
Updated downwind leg to reference approach end of runway
Added note for incorrect text on trim tab picture from Airplane Flying Handbook
May 2022
All Lessons:
Updated NOTAM information
CFI & MEI:
Added airfoil design characteristics info to II.D. Principles of Flight
Removed WAC and added Walling Planning Chart to lesson II.G. Navigation & Flight Planning
Rephrased pitch correction terminology in VIII.D. Straight & Turning Descents
Added the ACS stall definition to XI.A. Slow Flight
April 2022
All Lessons:
Updated to latest convective outlook chart information
Updated/reorganized information to coincide with PowerPoints
MEI:
Added propeller feathering system information to XIV.A. Operation of Systems
March 2022
Uploaded NEW PowerPoint Presentations for all CFI, CFII and MEI Lessons
February 2022
All Lessons:
Updated all FAR links
CFI & MEI:
Updated elevator terminology in II.E. Airplane Flight Controls
Added a generic systems & equipment malfunctions lesson to section XIII
Major Updates we've Incorporated
- Commercial Pilot Syllabus
- Instrument Rating Syllabus
- Private Pilot Syllabus
- PowerPoint Presentations for all CFI, CFII, & MEI lessons
- ADS-B, TIS-B, FIS-B information
- 2020 Aviation Instructor's Handbook
- Discontinuation of NTAP
- Transition to the ICAO Flight Plan
- BasicMed
- Using a Driver's License as a Medical
- Discontinuation of Flight Watch (122.0)
- Updates to the Student Pilot Certificate
- FAR Training updates for Technically Advanced Aircraft
Coming Soon
- New products to work alongside the lesson plans!
- Instructor's ACS Updates (when the ACS are released) - in the works!
- Additional Aircraft Systems (CFI and MEI)
- More Links to make the Lessons more User Friendly
- More Pictures, Reformatting Lesson Plans
- FAA updates to the Private, Instrument, and Commercial ACS (annually)
Anyone owning our PTS lesson plans will be transitioned to the ACS lessons for free when the FAA releases the documents.
Getting the Updated Lesson Plans
Create an account and access your downloads, and any updates, whenever you need.
You'll receive an email letting you know anytime new products are added and updates are made to your lesson plans!
Emergency Operations
Multiengine Operations
Emergency Operations
- Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
- Engine Failure During Takeoff Before Vmc
- Engine Failure After Lift-Off
- Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine
- Emergency Descent
- Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
Multiengine Operations
- Operation of Systems (8 lessons - see below)
- Performance and Limitations
- Flight Principles - Engine Inoperative
- Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative
- Vmc Demonstration
- Demonstrating the Effects of Airspeed and Configurations during Engine Inoperative Performance
Your work is done! We'll do the work to keep your lesson plans current! As changes are made, regulations are updated, or we make improvements to the lesson plans, they're all yours for free. Here's what's been in the works:
February 2024
CFI, CFII & MEI
Updated the Weather Theory lesson with new graphics as well as information on vertical motion and cloud formation, cloud forms, and mountain/valley & freezing fog
Created new PowerPoint slides for the Weather Theory lesson
SYLLABI (Private, Instrument & Commercial)
Updated to include suggested Flight Training Device (FTD) flight lessons based on the FAR FTD hour allowances
What's Next
Professionally designed PowerPoints - we're talking to different developers
December 2023
CFI
Added Cirrus SR20 Operation of Systems & Systems and Equipment Malfunctions lessons
Added Piper Archer III Operation of Systems & Systems and Equipment Malfunctions lessons
Removed references to the ACs incorporated into the Aviation Weather Handbook
CFII
Sections VIII, IX, X & XI: Overhauled all PowerPoints with new pictures, content and layouts (minimal changes to the lesson eBook to coincide with PPTs)
Removed references to the ACs incorporated into the Aviation Weather Handbook
ACS Reviews
Removed references to the ACs incorporated into the Aviation Weather Handbook
What's Next
A new website!
With the CFII PowerPoint overhaul complete, we'll move on to the CFI and MEI PowerPoints
Syllabi improvements & updates
October 2023
CFI & MEI
II.B. Runway Incursion Avoidance: Added a section on low visibility operations
III.C. Operation of Systems (Generic): Added turn indicator information & picture
CFII
V.XX. Low Visibility Taxi: New lesson & PowerPoint focusing on low visibility operations (not PTS required)
Sections V, VI & VII: Overhauled all PowerPoints with new pictures, content and layouts (minimal changes to the lessons to coincide with PPTs)
July/August 2023
CFI & MEI
Minor updates to terminology
CFII
Updated all PowerPoints in Sections I, II, and III
Expanded content, a lot more pictures, and more modern and engaging design and layout
Updated lesson plans to coincide with new PowerPoint presentations
What's Next
The rest of the CFII PowerPoints followed by the CFI and MEI
Syllabi improvements and additions are in the works
Continued updates to coincide with the anticipated Instructor ACS
Updates based on YOUR feedback
May/June 2023
We're continuing to update our CFI lesson plans to coincide with the FAA's latest pre-release of the Instructor ACS (haven't seen an official release date for the Instructor ACS at this point)
CFI & MEI
Added a Download All Content zip file for easier downloads
CFII
Added a Download All Content.zip file for easier downloads
II.A. Instruments & Navigation Equipment: Updated the entire lesson and added pitot/static blockage content
All Users
Creating accounts and logging in has been simplified! You can now use your Shopify account to login to your account and access the content from the website
What's Next
Continued updates to coincide with the anticipated Instructor ACS
More modern and improved PowerPoint presentations
Updates based on YOUR feedback
April 2023
We've started updating our CFI lesson plans to coincide with the FAA's latest pre-release of the Instructor ACS
CFI & MEI:
II.K. National Airspace System: Reorganized ADS-B info, added SFRA & Special VFR info
II.M. Logbooks & Endorsements: Reorganized lesson, added info and examples
III.B. Weather Information: Added Aviation Weather Handbook to references
CFII:
II.A. Instruments & Navigation Equipment: Added info on GPS backup nav requirements
III.A. Weather Information: Added Aviation Weather Handbook as a reference
III.B. Cross-Country Flight Planning: Updated RNAV & GPS backup nav requirements
February / March 2023
New Commercial Pilot Syllabus added!
Designed around our CFI lesson plans & PowerPoints, and Commercial ACS Reviews
Added to all products containing the CFI Lesson Plans
CFI & MEI Content:
XV.C. Common Carriage: Added a Common Carriage lesson to the appendix to supplement the new Commercial syllabus
CFII Content:
II.A. Instruments & Navigation Equipment: CDI deflection update
January 2023
New Instrument Rating Syllabus added!
Designed around our CFII lesson plans, PowerPoints, and ACS Reviews
Added to all products containing the CFII Lesson Plans
CFII:
Numerous updates to supplement the Instrument Syllabus
II.B. Aeromedical Factors: Added Illusions
II.C. Regs & Pubs Related to IFR: Expanded IFR specific AIM references
III.A. Weather Information: Added section on recognizing weather hazards
V.A. ATC Clearances: Reorganized and added information for clarity
V.B. Compliance with Procedures: Reorganized and added ATC required pilot reports
V.X. The ATC System: New lesson to supplement the instrument syllabus
VIII. Lessons A, B, C & D: Added Safety & Efficiency section to match ACS req.
XI.A. ADM, CRM, & Risk Management: New lesson to supplement syllabus and ACS req.
CFI & MEI:
II.B. Runway Incursion Avoidance: Added LAHSO info
Private Pilot Syllabus: Added numerous lesson plan references to the GND/FLT lessons
November 2022
New Private Pilot Syllabus added!
Private Pilot syllabus designed around our lesson plans, PowerPoints, and ACS Reviews
Added to all products containing the CFI Lesson Plans
CFI & MEI:
Updates to coincide with the new syllabus training schedule
II.C. Scanning & Collision Avoidance - Added CFIT information
II.J. 14 CFR & Publications - Added info on FAR Parts 21, 39,43 & 67 as well as NTSB notification requirements, and links to FAR 61 subparts to facilitate teaching
September 2022
All Lessons and ACS Reviews:
Added VOR MON (Minimum Operating Network) information and new service ranges
Added MOS (Model Output Statistics) weather information
June & August 2022
All Lessons:
Updated NOTAM (Notice to Air Mission) terminology
Added content on preflight self-briefings and AC 91-92
CFI & MEI:
Updated downwind leg to reference approach end of runway
Added note for incorrect text on trim tab picture from Airplane Flying Handbook
May 2022
All Lessons:
Updated NOTAM information
CFI & MEI:
Added airfoil design characteristics info to II.D. Principles of Flight
Removed WAC and added Walling Planning Chart to lesson II.G. Navigation & Flight Planning
Rephrased pitch correction terminology in VIII.D. Straight & Turning Descents
Added the ACS stall definition to XI.A. Slow Flight
April 2022
All Lessons:
Updated to latest convective outlook chart information
Updated/reorganized information to coincide with PowerPoints
MEI:
Added propeller feathering system information to XIV.A. Operation of Systems
March 2022
Uploaded NEW PowerPoint Presentations for all CFI, CFII and MEI Lessons
February 2022
All Lessons:
Updated all FAR links
CFI & MEI:
Updated elevator terminology in II.E. Airplane Flight Controls
Added a generic systems & equipment malfunctions lesson to section XIII
Major Updates we've Incorporated
- Commercial Pilot Syllabus
- Instrument Rating Syllabus
- Private Pilot Syllabus
- PowerPoint Presentations for all CFI, CFII, & MEI lessons
- ADS-B, TIS-B, FIS-B information
- 2020 Aviation Instructor's Handbook
- Discontinuation of NTAP
- Transition to the ICAO Flight Plan
- BasicMed
- Using a Driver's License as a Medical
- Discontinuation of Flight Watch (122.0)
- Updates to the Student Pilot Certificate
- FAR Training updates for Technically Advanced Aircraft
Coming Soon
- New products to work alongside the lesson plans!
- Instructor's ACS Updates (when the ACS are released) - in the works!
- Additional Aircraft Systems (CFI and MEI)
- More Links to make the Lessons more User Friendly
- More Pictures, Reformatting Lesson Plans
- FAA updates to the Private, Instrument, and Commercial ACS (annually)
Anyone owning our PTS lesson plans will be transitioned to the ACS lessons for free when the FAA releases the documents.
Getting the Updated Lesson Plans
Create an account and access your downloads, and any updates, whenever you need.
You'll receive an email letting you know anytime new products are added and updates are made to your lesson plans!
MEI Add-on Specifics
Get a clear picture of our MEI Add-On content and additions. We added a specific Operation of Systems lesson and Systems & Equipment Malfunctions lesson for each of the aircraft listed.
PTS Lessons
12
Multi-engine specific PTS sections & tasks (XIII. Emergency Operations & XIV. Multiengine Operations)
Aircraft Systems
8
- Generic Systems Operation
- Beechcraft Baron 58
- Beechcraft Duchess 76
- Diamond DA42
- Piper Aztec
- Piper Seminole
- Piper Seneca II
- Tecnam P2006T
Appendix
1
Flight Review
01
We'll do the work to keep your content current!
And not just that, we're constantly adding & improving content (over 12 years of updates so far). Login to your account to access the most current documents. No subscription fees, just FREE updates for life!
02
A specific lesson for each multi-engine task in the MEI PTS, and we aren't stopping there. We've added numerous specific aircraft systems & malfunctions, with more to come!
03
FULLY editable with built in navigation!
With our 100% editable content you're not tied to someone else's teaching style & program. Built in navigation allows you to access any lesson with a tap. Follow links to additional eBook & online content.
04
Save time & start instructing sooner!
Our easy to use eBooks contain detailed lessons for each task in each Instructor PTS (FOI included). Combine that with a PowerPoint for each lesson, our ACS Reviews, and our syllabi, and your work is done!
01
We'll do the work to keep your content current!
And not just that, we're constantly adding & improving content (over 12 years of updates so far). Login to your account to access the most current documents. No subscription fees, just FREE updates for life!
02
A specific lesson for each multi-engine task in the MEI PTS, and we aren't stopping there. We've added numerous specific aircraft systems & malfunctions, with more to come!
03
FULLY editable with built in navigation!
With our 100% editable content you're not tied to someone else's teaching style & program. Built in navigation allows you to access any lesson with a tap. Follow links to additional eBook & online content.
04
Save time & start instructing sooner!
Our easy to use eBooks contain detailed lessons for each task in each Instructor PTS (FOI included). Combine that with a PowerPoint for each lesson, our ACS Reviews, and our syllabi, and your work is done!
Compare
Package vs Individual Content
Find the deal that's best for you. Compare our package deals to the individual CFI content.
The Whole Shebang
Sale price$ 149.00
CFI Lesson Pack
Sale price$ 119.00
MEI Add-On Lesson Plans
Sale price$ 49.00
SAVINGS
$135
$96
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Lessons & PowerPoints
CFI, CFII, MEI
CFI, CFII, MEI
MEI specific
ACS Reviews
Private, Instrument, Commercial
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Syllabi
Private, Instrument, Commercial (SE)
Private, Instrument, Commercial (SE)
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Reference Card
IFR / VFR
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FAQ
Let's clear up some common questions
How do I get the downloads?
You'll receive a link to the content on the checkout page as well as in an email. No need to save either of those though, just create an account on the website and login to access the most current content whenever you need to!
Will the content be shipped to me?
Only our reference cards are shipped. Everything else (lessons, PowerPoints, ACS Reviews, syllabi, etc.) is only delivered digitally.
After checkout you'll receive a link on the website as well as via email to download the content. No need to keep the email. Just create an account on the website. You can access the most current content there whenever you need to.
Can I print the content?
Yep! You're free to print the content. We recommend finding a commercial printer (FedEx Office, Kinkos, etc.) to keep the costs down. The lesson plans and other content is quite lengthy.
What aircraft is the content designed for?
While the lessons were originally developed around the Diamond aircraft, over the years they have been updated to be more generic and useful to everyone. The limited aircraft specific information remaining has been annotated with a highlighted yellow asterisk for easy recognition and updates.
Additionally, we've been adding a number of aircraft specific systems lessons and equipment & malfunctions lessons. Here's what we have so far!
Single Engine
- Cessna 152
- Cessna 172S
- Cirrus SR20
- Diamond DA20
- Diamond DA40
- Piper Archer II
- Piper Archer III
- Piper Arrow
Multi-Engine
- Beechcraft Baron 58
- Beechcraft Duchess 75
- Diamond DA42
- Piper Aztec F (PA-23-250)
- Piper Seminole (PA-44-180)
- Piper Seneca II (PA-34-200T)
- Tecnam P2006T
More Questions? Email info@thebackseatpilot.com