CFI Lesson Pack

CFI Lesson Pack

Sale price$ 149.004.7

Prep - Check - Teach

ALL content has been updated to the latest Instructor ACS requirements.
All content is provided in PC (Word & PowerPoint), Mac (Pages & Keynote), and PDF format!

Just what you need for your Instructor checkrides and to teach future students! We've compiled all of the information required for each task in just each instructor PTS into awesome, easy to use eBooks to make your life, checkrides, and teaching easier, and we'll keep them up to date for you.

Prep & Check: CFI, CFII & MEI checkrides

Teach: Private, Instrument & Commercial students

What's Included

Lessons & PowerPoints

  • CFI ACS Lessons & PowerPoints
  • CFI ACS Condensed Lessons
  • MEI ACS Lessons & PowerPoints
  • CFII PTS Lessons & PowerPoints

Word, PDF & PowerPoint documents

Syllabi

  • Private Pilot (SE)
  • Instrument Rating (SE)
  • Commercial Pilot (SE)
  • Hourly Breakdowns
  • Student Trackers

Word, PDF & Excel documents

Fantastic notes. I utilized several different companies, but this one was far and away the best.

Nathanael

Amazing lesson plans! Just starting the CFI path and couldn’t do it without these plans. Well worth the investment!

Anonymous

Well-structured in-depth information that exceeds standards! The organized information is easy to draw from for your own lesson plans or to use by itself. Condensed plans are good for easy reference. The Backseat Pilot team knocked it out of the park!

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Samples

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
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
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
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
XII. Emergency Operations
XIV. Postflight Procedures
  • A. After Landing, Parking & Securing
XV. Appendix
  • A. Flight Review
  • B. Plan of Action
  • C. Common Carriage
  • D. ADM, CRM & SRM
Syllabi

146

Individual CFI, CFII & MEI Lessons

Just about $1.25 a lesson! And that's not counting the Appendix content covering Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Checks, Plans of Action, ADM, CRM & Risk Management, and Common Carriage, or the Private, Instrument & Commercial Syllabi, and our numerous other features.

CFI Pack Specifics

Get a clear picture of CFI Pack content and additions! We added a specific Operation of Systems lesson and Systems & Equipment Malfunctions lesson for each of the aircraft listed.

PTS Lessons

72 CFI
38 CFII
67 MEI & MEI Add-on

Covers all CFI, CFII & MEI sections & tasks

Additional Lessons

3 CFI
3 CFII
3 MEI

  • Forces of Flight & Maneuvers
  • Weather Theory
  • Airworthiness Requirements (FARs)
  • ATC System
  • Low Visibility Taxi
Aircraft Systems

9 Single-engine
8 Multi-engine

  • Generic System Operation (SE & ME)
  • Cessna 152 & 172S
  • Cirrus SR20
  • Diamond DA20 & 40
  • Piper Archer II & III
  • Piper Arrow
  • Beechcraft Baron 58
  • Beechcraft Duchess 76
  • Diamond DA42
  • Piper Aztec
  • Piper Seminole
  • Piper Seneca II
  • Tecnam P2006T
Appendices

3 CFI
2 CFII
3 MEI

  • Flight Review
  • Instrument Proficiency Check
  • Plan of Action
  • Common Carriage
  • ADM, CRM & Risk Management
Syllabi

3

  • Private (SE)
  • Instrument (SE)
  • Commercial (SE)
  • Hourly Breakdowns
  • Student Trackers
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Free Updates

We'll do the work to keep your content current!

And not just that, we're constantly adding & improving content (over 10 years of updates so far). Login to your account to access the most current documents. No subscription fees, just FREE updates for life!

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Additional Content

A specific lesson for each task in each CFI PTS (FOI included), and we aren't stopping there. We've added content on sample plans of action, Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Checks, Common Carriage, ADM, CRM & Risk Management, and specific aircraft systems & malfunctions, with more to come!

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Work Efficiently

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.

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Your Work is Done

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

Free Updates

We'll do the work to keep your content current!

And not just that, we're constantly adding & improving content (over 10 years of updates so far). Login to your account to access the most current documents. No subscription fees, just FREE updates for life!

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Additional Content

A specific lesson for each task in each CFI PTS (FOI included), and we aren't stopping there. We've added content on sample plans of action, Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Checks, Common Carriage, ADM, CRM & Risk Management, and specific aircraft systems & malfunctions, with more to come!

03

Work Efficiently

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

Your Work is Done

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!

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$999

$499

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Lessons & PowerPoints

CFI, CFII, MEI

CFI, CFII, MEI

CFI

ACS Reviews

Private, Instrument, Commercial

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Syllabi

Private, Instrument, Commercial (SE)

Private, Instrument, Commercial (SE)

Private, Commercial (SE)

Reference Card

IFR / VFR

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FAQ

Let's clear up some common questions

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Customer Reviews

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Mark Ladwig, OLY
Bought the CFI Combo - Worth every penny!

I am great presenter, but poor presentation maker, the CFI Combo kit had everything. That way I could study the material and prep vs formatting and building. Backseat Pilot’s lesson plan are great (I printed them ALL out - kept me on task and topic in my briefing, ensuring I covered everything), student tracker to help plot a path, ebook for my iPad/EFB, and PPT slides with good graphics and FAA images. The best part is the editable feature, so as I grow and have more examples I can add to PPTs, and Lessons. Lastly, the best part is they are up to date with the ACS. Thank you, CFI - Initial passed
**Be sure to check with your DPE, mine premised and thought they were great— as long as I reviewed the material, knew it, and had personalized. ie, Pre Solo Test, re-worked for my practical flight aircraft a CE-172M.

First off, congrats on earning your CFI, Mark! That's 100% the best feedback on our end. And secondly, I can't thank you enough for the awesome review! It's great to hear everything is working out for you.

You're absolutely right about the DPEs. The most common feedback I've gotten from them lines up with your experience: as long as you know the material, can teach it effectively, and personalize it as needed, they're generally pretty happy. And there shouldn't be any issue using our lessons on your checkrides - this comes from the Aviation Instructor's Handbook (pg. 7-9):

'Commercially developed lesson plans are acceptable for most training situations, including use by flight instructor applicants during their practical tests. However, all instructors should recognize that even well-designed preprinted lesson plans may need to be modified. Therefore, instructors are encouraged to use creativity when adapting preprinted lesson plans or when developing their own lesson plans for specific learners or training circumstances.'

Again, huge congrats, and thank you for sharing your experience! Best of luck with the instructing!

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William Scheremet
Awesome Product and Great Customer Service

I’ve been using their curriculum to help me in my ground instruction classes and it has been awesome. It’s detailed and the presentations are aesthetically pleasing. I’ve also had a few questions I had along the way, and their support has been great. They have responded quickly and helped me with everything I needed. I’d highly recommend their products.

Thank you for the awesome review, William! Always happy to help! Don't hesitate to reach out if you run into any more questions or issues.

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Jan Aleman - CFI
Probably one of the best investments of a future or current CFI

Consistent and great quality of materials, easy to use format. Both great for Mac/PC/ipad usage. Easy to navigate and a superb tool to teach students. And last but not least also great to brush up my own skills as an instructor on certain topics.

Highly recommended.

Thank you so much, Jan! So glad to hear the content is working out so well. Expect more updates soon, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, issues, or improvements.

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Josue Guzman
Great Source of Inspiration

This is a great tool that I’ve been utilizing to create my own lesson plans and slideshows.

Looking forward to future updates.

Thanks, Jose! Future updates are ALWAYS in the works - the newly refreshed slides are back from the developer. I'm making a few adjustments, but they'll be uploaded soon.

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Charles McBride
Really great product!

Just did my CFI initial. Using these lesson plans made it really easy and the DPE was really impressed.

Congratulations, Charles! I'm so glad to hear that the lesson plans helped, but the credit goes to you for being so well-prepared and impressing the DPE — that’s no small feat on such a big checkride! Thank you for sharing your success, and we’re proud to have been a part of your journey. Best of luck as you take this next exciting step in your aviation career! ✈️

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