CFI Class Pass

Weekly Live Classes to Ace Your CFI Checkrides


Live CFI Checkride Prep

Hosted on Zoom, interact with Marcus, the instructor, mock oral, teach lessons, build confidence, ask questions, prep for success!

Every Week

  • Mock Checkride Prep
  • Office Hours
  • CFI-I & MEI Topics

Unlimited Classes

Up to 18 hours of instruction for the cost of one. Attend as many or as few classes as you choose, cancel anytime!

FREE Trial

We wouldn't want you to commit to something you weren't excited about so try a week of classes on us!

All Classes

  • Format: Live Zoom sessions
  • Schedule: Weekly
  • Duration: As needed, up to 1.5 hours

Our goal is to give you an easy place to:

  • Get Ongoing Support & Guidance: Drop into live classes whenever you need help.
  • Prepare with Confidence: Use mock orals and topic sessions to get ahead and stay checkride-ready
  • Ask Real Questions: Bring current training or teaching challenges and get clear answers
  • Sharpen Weak Areas: Target the exact topics holding you back
  • Set You Up for Success!

Mock CFI Checkride Prep

Sundays - 15:00-16:30 PT / 18:00-19:30 ET

  • Mock oral prep BEFORE the checkride
  • Identify and fix weak areas
  • Ask & Answer Questions

Office Hours

Sundays 17:00-18:30 PT / 20:00-21:30 ET

  • Whatever YOU need help with
  • Get unstuck with CFI guidance
  • Ask real questions, get personal answers
  • Sign up to teach a lesson and get feedback
  • Lesson prep, study guidance, general questions, we've got your back!

CFI-I & MEI

Saturdays 13:00-14:30 PT / 16:00-17:30 ET

  • Prep specifically for your Instrument and ME checkrides
  • Every other week CFI-I or MEI focused topics and conversation
  • Ask & Answer Questions

Meet your Instructor

MARCUS
Gold Seal CFI | Assistant Chief Pilot | FAASTeam Rep | USAF Vet

Marcus is the instructor every future CFI wants - experienced, clear, and fully invested in your success.

With a wealth of aviation expertise, from flight instruction and USAF combat missions to commercial jet operations, Marcus brings real-world insights to your training. His extensive experience includes:

  • Gold Seal CFI
  • Part 141 Assistant Chief Instructor
  • FAASTeam Safety Rep
  • ATP with an A320 type rating
  • 3,000+ hours (1,000 in combat) as a USAF KC-10 Flight Engineer

Whether preparing for your first checkride or honing your instructional style, Marcus knows exactly what it takes to create outstanding instructors. He delivers the mentorship and depth you need to excel.

Want Even More Personalized Instruction?

CFI Prep Course

Our monthly, small-group training designed to provide structure, guidance, feedback on teaching, and MORE! (limited to 4 students)

1:1 Instruction

Book 1:1 CFI prep with Marcus. Tailored to exactly what YOU need. Marcus will help get your ready for your checkride!

Questions

Interested, but have questions or need more details?
Reach out to info@thebackseatpilot.com. Always happy to help!

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