Backseat Pilot CFI Lessons & Samples

A lesson & PowerPoint for every task in the CFI ACS with every single Knowledge & Risk Management element included & annotated. Use the links below to view sample lessons & PowerPoints!

 

I. Fundamentals of Instructing A. Effects of Behavior & Communication on the Learning Process / Slides B. Learning Process C. Course Development, Lesson Plans & Classroom Training Techniques D. Student Evaluation, Assessment & Testing E. Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment F. Elements of Effective Teaching (Risk Management/Accident Prevention) / Slides	II. Technical Subject Areas A. Human Factors B. Visual Scanning & Collision Avoidance C. Runway Incursion Avoidance D. Principles of Flight / Slides D. Forces of Flight (Addt'l info) E. Flight Controls & Operation of Systems F. Performance & Limitations G. National Airspace System H. Navigation Systems & Radar Services I. Navigation & Flight Planning J. 14 CFR & Publications K. Endorsements & Logbook Entries M. Night Operations N. Supplemental Oxygen O. Pressurization	III. Preflight Preparation A. Pilot Qualifications B. Airworthiness Reqs / Slides B. Airworthiness Reqs (FARs) C. Weather Information
IV. Preflight on a Lesson A. Maneuver Lesson	V. Preflight Procedures A. Preflight Assessment B. Flight Deck Management C. Engine Starting D. Taxiing, Airport Signs & Lighting E. Before Takeoff Check	VI. Airport Operations A. Comms, Light Signals & Runway Lighting B. Traffic Patterns
VII. TOs, LDGs & Go-Arounds A. Normal Takeoff & Climb B. Normal Approach & Landing C. Soft-Field Takeoff & Climb D. Soft-Field Approach & Landing E. Short-Field Takeoff & Climb / Slides F. Short-Field Approach & Landing M. Slip to a Landing N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing O. Power-Off 180 Approach & Landing	VIII. Fundamentals of Flight A. Straight-and-Level B. Turns C. Straight Climbs & Climbing Turns D. Straight Descents & Descending Turns	IX. Maneuvers A. Steep Turns B. Steep Spirals C. Chandelles D. Lazy Eights E. Ground Reference Maneuvers F. Eights on Pylons / Slides
X. Slow Flight, Stalls & Spins A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight B. Demonstration of Flight Characteristics C. Power-Off Stalls D. Power-On Stalls E. Accelerated Stalls F. Cross-Controlled Stalls G. Elevator Trim Stalls H. Secondary Stalls I. Spin Awareness & Spins	XI. Basic Instrument Mnvrs A-D. BAI Flight / Slides E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes	XII. Emergency Operations A. Emergency Descent B. Emergency Approach & Landing / Slides C. System & Equipment Malfunctions D. Emergency Equipment & Survival Gear
XIV. Postflight Procedures A. After Landing, Parking & Securing	XV. Appendix A. Energy Management B. Flight Review C. Plan of Action D. Common Carriage E. ADM, CRM & SRM	Syllabi Private Pilot Single Engine Commercial Pilot Single Engine CFI Hour Breakdown Student Trackers