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Our most popular product and our best deal! Everything you need for your Instructor checkrides and to teach future students! We've compiled all of the information required for each task in just about every FAA ACS and 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, CFI-I & MEI checkrides

Teach: Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI students

All content is provided in PC (Word & PowerPoint), Mac (Pages & Keynote), and PDF formats!

What's Included

Lessons & PowerPoints

CFI ACS Lessons & Slides
Additional CFI Extra Detailed ACS Lessons
MEI ACS Lessons & Slides
CFI-I PTS Lessons & Slides

ACS Reviews

Private Pilot ACS
Instrument Pilot ACS
Commercial Pilot ACS
NEW CFI ACS!

Syllabi

Private Pilot (SE)
Private Multi-Engine Add-on - NEW!
Instrument Rating (SE)
Commercial Pilot (SE)
CFI (SE) - NEW!
Hourly Breakdowns
Student Trackers

Reference Card

IFR / VFR Reference Card

Physical product (not a download)

As a CFI this product has helped me provide next level instruction to my students. Worth every penny!

John

This helps mitigate the high level of stress already involved when you're preparing for a check ride! Now I can better focus on cleaning up the areas I'm not as proficient in. Thank you!

Topnotch. Saves a ton of time buying this product and you can build off of it. Highly recommended.

Michael

Samples

CFI ACS Lessons

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

MEI ACS Lessons

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 / PowerPoint
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) / PowerPoint

II. Technical Subject Areas

A. Human Factors
B. Visual Scanning & Collision Avoidance
C. Runway Incursion Avoidance
D. Principles of Flight / PowerPoint
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
P. One Engine Inoperative Performance / PowerPoint

III. Preflight Preparation

A. Pilot Qualifications
B. Airworthiness Reqs / PowerPoint
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
E. Short-Field Takeoff & Climb / PowerPoint
F. Short-Field Approach & Landing
N. Go-Around/Rejected 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
E. Ground Reference Maneuvers

X. Slow Flight, Stalls & Spins

A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight
C. Power-Off Stalls
D. Power-On Stalls
E. Accelerated Stalls
F. Cross-Controlled Stalls
I. Spin Awareness & Spins

XI. Basic Instrument Mnvrs

A-D. BAI Flight / PowerPoint
E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

XII. Emergency Operations

A. Emergency Descent
C. System & Equipment Malfunctions
D. Emergency Equipment & Survival Gear
E. Engine Failure during Takeoff
F. Engine Failure after Liftoff / PowerPoint
G. Approach & Landing with OEI

XIII. Multiengine Operations

A. Maneuvering with OEI
B. VMC Demonstration
C. Effects of Airspeeds & Configurations OEI

XIV. Postflight Procedures

A. After Landing, Parking & Securing

XV. Appendix

A. Energy Management
B. Flight Review
C. Common Carriage
D. ADM, CRM & SRM

CFI-I PTS Lessons

A lesson & PowerPoint for every task in the CFI-I PTS.
Use the links below to view sample lessons & PowerPoints!

I. Fundamentals of Instructing

A. The Learning Process
B. Human Behavior & Effective Communication
C. The Teaching Process
D. Teaching Methods
E. Critique & Evaluation
F. Flight Instructor Characteristics & Responsibilities
G. Planning Instructional Activity

II. Technical Subject Areas

A. Flight Inst & Navigation Equip / PowerPoint
B. Aeromedical Factors
C. Regs & Pubs Related to IFR Operations / PowerPoint
D. Logbook Entries Related to Instrument Instruction

III. Preflight Preparation

A. Weather Information
A. Weather Theory (Addt'l info)
B. XC Flight Planning
C. Instrument Cockpit Check / PowerPoint

IV. Preflight on a Lesson

A. Maneuver Lesson

V. Air Traffic Controls Clearances & Procedures

A. ATC Clearances
B. Compliance with Departure, En Route, and Arrival Procedures & Clearances
X. ATC System
XX. Low Visibility Taxi

VI. Flight by Reference to Instruments

A-E. BAI Flight / PowerPoint
A. Straight-and-Level Flight
B. Turns
C. Change of Airspeed
D. Constant Airspeed Climbs & Descents
E. Constant Rate Climbs & Descents
F. Timed Turns to Magnetic Compass Headings
G. Steep Turns / PowerPoint
H. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

VII. Navigation Systems

A. Intercepting & Tracking Nav Systems and DME Arcs / PowerPoint
B. Holding Procedures

VIII. Instrument Approach Procedures

A. Non-Precision Instrument Approach
B. Precision Instrument Approach
C. Missed Approach
D. Circling Approach
E. Landing from a Straight-In Approach
X. Procedure Turns

IX. Emergency Operations

A. Loss of Communications
B. Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instruments
C. Engine Failure during Straight-and-Level & Turns
D. Instrument Approach & Landing with an Inoperative Engine

X. Postflight Procedures

Checking Instruments & Equipment

XI. Appendix

A. ADM, CRM & SRM
B. Instrument Proficiency Check

Syllabus

ACS Reviews

A thorough review of EVERY Knowledge and Risk Management task for each element in the ACS.
Use the links below to view sample Commercial Pilot ACS Reviews!

I. Preflight Preparation

A. Pilot Qualifications
B. Airworthiness Requirements
C. Weather Information
D. Cross-Country Flight Planning
E. National Airspace System
F. Performance & Limitations
G. Operation of Systems
H. Human Factors

II. Preflight Procedures

A. Preflight Assessment
B. Flight Deck Management
C. Engine Starting
D. Taxiing
E. Before Takeoff Check

III. Airport Operations

A. Comms, Light Signals & Runway Lighting
B. Traffic Patterns

IV. 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
F. Short-Field Approach & Landing
M. Power Off 180 Approach & Landing
N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing

V. Maneuvers

A. Steep Turns
B. Steep Spiral
C. Chandelles
D. Lazy Eights
E. Eights on Pylons

VI. Navigation

A. Pilotage & Dead Reckoning
B. Navigation Systems & Radar Services
C. Diversion
D. Lost Procedures

VII. Slow Flight & Stalls

A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight
B. Power-Off Stalls
C. Power-On Stalls
D. Accelerated Stalls
E. Spin Awareness

VIII. High Altitude Operations

A. Supplemental Oxygen
B. Pressurizations

IX. Emergency Operations

A. Emergency Descent
B. Emergency Approach & Landing
C. System & Equipment Malfunctions
D. Emergency Equipment & Survival Gear
E. Engine Failure during Takeoff
F. Engine Failure After Liftoff
G. Approach & Landing with an Inop Engine

X. Multiengine Operations

A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative
B. VMC Demonstration
C. One Engine Inop by Reference to Instruments
D. Instrument Approach & Landing with One Engine Inop

XI. Postflight Procedures

A. After Landing, Parking & Securing

Latest Updates

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May 2026 ⚡ Coming Soon

Lesson reorganizations + new airworthiness content

Hey pilots! May content updates are live with some major reorganizations and important new regulatory content.

CFI & MEI Lessons & Slides

II.D. Principles of Flight — Totally reorganized for smoother, more logical flow with new info on AOA (for teaching - not ACS required), load factors, and risk management
II.E. Flight Controls & Systems — Light reorganization for better flow and structure
II.F. Performance & Limitations — Light reorganization for better flow and structure
II.G. National Airspace System — Reorganized for smoother progression. Now flows from Class A to Class G airspace with a separate Rules section
III.B. Airworthiness Requirements — Added "Key Nuances" on 100-hour inspection requirements referencing the FAA's Colvin, Fly By Knight, and Pipitone Letters of Interpretation
III.C. Weather Information — Added depth and clarification on task R2a - Onboard Weather Equipment

ACS Reviews

Private & Commercial — I.B. Airworthiness: Added applicable information from the Colvin LOI
CFI — III.B. Airworthiness Requirements: Added "Key Nuances" on 100-hour inspection requirements

Understanding the 100-Hour Inspection Changes

The updated airworthiness content references some important FAA Letters of Interpretation that clarify when the 100-hour inspection is actually required. I've put together two blog posts to help clarify these nuances — these aren't just academic, they're real scenarios.

Start here: The 100-Hour Inspection Rule Explained — Covers the foundational Fly By Knight LOI
Then read: Who Provides the Aircraft? It Matters More Than You Think — Dives deeper into the Colvin and Pipitone letters

CFI Class Pass — Changes Coming

We're restructuring the Class Pass to combine the best parts of the CFI Prep Course with what's working in the current format. Still $95/month. We'll keep you posted as these changes roll out.

New structure for better learning and accountability
More communication — updates when videos are posted and notes on each week's classes
Different day options to give you more flexibility
And A LOT more ideas we're testing
Get your Class Pass here

New: PPL Ground School

I'm putting together a structured Private Pilot ground school — an entirely new product aimed at Flight Schools and Independent CFIs who want formal training materials. Bonus: as we format and structure these PPL lessons, it's leading to improvements in the CFI content too. That's one of the reasons you're seeing reorganizations and new content added to CFI lessons in this month's update.

Complete structured syllabi
Will expand to additional ratings over time
Still in development but making solid progress

What's Next

Improvements to the FOI Study Tool and launching it as a standalone product
PPL Ground School development continues
New website is VERY close to launch
CFI Class Pass improvements rolling out
TONS more ideas in the pipeline

April 2026 ⚡

New turbine content + FOI Study Tool progress

Hey pilots! April content updates are in your account and we've got some exciting additions this month. Here's everything:

CFI & MEI Content

NEW! — XV.F. Turbine Engine Operations: As turbine content becomes more common in Commercial checkrides and airline interviews, we've got you covered
II.I. Navigation & Flight Planning: Updated flight intercept procedures & DA calculation
X.A. to E. Slow Flight & Stalls: Clarified yaw effects, specifically gyroscopic action

CFI-I Content

V.B. Compliance with Procedures: Updated Position Report items to read next succeeding point

ACS Reviews

Quick fix of DA calculation references (replaced 15°C with ISA)

Syllabi

All Student Trackers cleaned up — Removed default dates for each lesson and restructured date entry

FOI Study Tool — Making Real Progress

The FOI Study Tool continues to evolve. Not its own product yet (only accessible as part of 'TWS Pro' at the moment), but it's getting close! Stay tuned.

Meet BSP (Backseat Pilot) — Your AI study helper rooted in the Aviation Instructor's Handbook for accurate Q&A and insights
Edit and save your lessons digitally on the site
Approve or Deny BSP updates to your digital lessons
Multiple study tools including a mock oral based on the FOI ACS requirements
Use the study tools alongside the digital BSP lessons

CFI Prep Course — 4 Days, Next Week

We're running one intensive session next week in a new format. Four students max (only 3 spots left). Four focused sessions. Real personalized feedback and mock checkride prep on the final day.

April 6th–9th (4 consecutive days)
4:00–5:30pm PT daily
Perfect if you're struggling with structure, unsure where to start, looking for a head start on CFI training, or ready to sharpen your teaching skills
Check out the killer reviews and grab your spot here.

CFI Class Pass

Three focused live classes every week. Expect some restructuring soon to make it even more convenient and structured.

Saturdays at 1pm PT — CFI-I / MEI Checkride Prep
Sundays at 3pm PT — CFI Checkride Prep
Sundays at 5pm PT — Office Hours (whatever you need!)
$95/month for all of it — get your Class Pass here.

What's Next

CFI Class Pass restructuring — Making it more convenient and structured
FOI Study Tool — Will be its own product in the near future and will grow outside the FOIs
New website — Close to complete and much cleaner and faster
MORE updates and improvements coming your way

March 2026 ⚡

Mac formats + FOI Study Tool progress

Hey pilots! Spring is getting closer, the days are getting (slightly) longer, your March content updates are live, and I've got some updates on what's happening at Backseat Pilot.

Content Updates

As promised, this month brings the Mac versions (Pages/Keynote) of all the updates we released in February.

CFI & MEI Content

All FOI lessons with the new restructured format
Link and formatting updates throughout

CFI-I Content

Various Lessons — Slide fixes and clean up

ACS Reviews

Link fixes and formatting updates

FOI Study Tool

A lot of changes and progress here!
Latest Addition: A conversational DPE/mock checkride feature for the FOI topics!
Beta Test: I'll send out another email within a week describing the process and what it entails, and asking for 5–10 volunteers for a 4-week test.

What's Next

Consistent content updates and improvements
Once I finish the FOI work, I'll start reformatting the rest of the lessons
Digital study tools beta testing and expansion (I have so many ideas)
New website is getting closer
So much has changed over the last 6 months with the Class Pass and new digital tools and I'm really excited to see where it goes over the next few months!

February 2026 ⚡

FOI restructure + AI study tool launch

Hey pilots! February content updates are live, and we've got some exciting news to share.

Content Updates

This month's updates are just for the Word/PowerPoint and PDF formats. Mac versions (Pages/Keynote) coming in the next update - my apologies, things got very busy launching our new Class Pass and finishing the FOI tool.

CFI & MEI Content

Section I Lessons — All FOI lessons are now completely restructured — Cleaner logical progression, concepts tied together, building toward practical application
This new structure works seamlessly with our new FOI training tool (see below!)
All Lessons — Link and formatting updates throughout

CFI-I Content

Various Lessons — Links cleaned up and typos fixed

The Big One: Our FOI Tool is Built

The FOIs are where I see most CFI candidates struggle - and it makes sense. These concepts are completely new, but they're also the foundation of your Instructor checkride. So we're building something to fix that. And it's just the start.

Learn — Study concepts alongside your BSP lessons (focused on application)
Listen — Audio versions of lessons
Quiz — Test your knowledge with practice questions and explanations
Teach — Practice teaching concepts with immediate AI feedback
Oral — Practice DPE oral questions with immediate AI feedback

The restructured FOI content you just downloaded? It's designed to work hand-in-hand with this tool.
And here's the vision: This same approach (and A LOT more) will eventually expand to all ACS tasks. FOI is the proving ground. Once we dial this in, we'll have this level of interactive training for everything from stalls to systems to checkride prep.
We're finalizing logins now, then I'll be looking for more FOI trial users. I'll keep you posted.

What's Next

Mac FOI content updates (Pages/Keynote)
FOI Tool launch and expansion
New website is moving along
Continued growth of Class Pass and CFI Prep Course offerings
New ways to support your path to CFI (and farther)
And, of course, more content refinement - because we're never really "done"

January 2026 ⚡

CFI Class Pass launch + content updates

Happy New Year, Pilots! We're kicking off 2026 with something we've been working hard on, and I think you're going to love it.

Launching This Weekend: The CFI Class Pass

Your new secret weapon for checkride prep. Weekly live classes starting Saturday, January 3rd, designed to get (or keep) you sharp, ready, and confident.

Saturdays 1pm PT - CFI-I & MEI Topics
Sundays 3pm PT - Mock Checkride Oral Prep
Sundays 5pm PT - CFI Office Hours (bring your questions!)

Up to 18 hours of live instruction each month for just $95. Quick math: that's about $5 per hour of expert instruction, community support, and real checkride prep.

And your first week of classes? FREE. Try it out, see if it's for you, then decide.

CFI & MEI Updates

I.A. Behavior & Communication – Added new "attention" + reorganized for clearer concept grouping
II.K. Endorsements & Logbooks – Updated AC 61-65K links and corrected 61.39(g) & (h) references

Content Updates

I.B. Learning Process - Improved flow and org (building toward our upcoming FOI study system!)
II.K. Endorsements & Logbook Entries - Match the new AC 61-65K order and phrasing
Plus various typo fixes and clarity improvements across multiple lessons

CFI-I Content

II.D. Logbook Entries - Endorsements now match AC 61-65K standards

ACS Reviews & Syllabi

AC 61-65K alignment

What's Next

1:1 CFI Prep Instruction - Coming soon for targeted, personal attention
FOI + AI Study System - Making FOIs actually stick
A new website is in the works
And, of course, ongoing content refinement - Because we're never "done" improving

December 2025 ⚡

AC 61-65K updates + new CFI Prep Courses

A handful of improvements across the board this month! With the transition to AC 61-65K, nearly every document received an update — even if just refreshed links to the new AC.

Two New CFI Prep Courses

This class is designed for anyone: Struggling with structure, unsure where to start, looking for a head start on CFI training, or just wanting to sharpen teaching skills.

Meets once a week for 4 weeks via Google Meet — only 4 students per class!
Teach, learn, ask and answer questions, give and get feedback, and build real confidence before your checkride.
Now includes mock checkride prep in the final week!
Next classes start: Saturday, Dec 6th and Sunday, Dec 7th

CFI & MEI Updates

I.A. Behavior & Communication – Added new "attention" section + reorganized for clearer concept grouping
II.K. Endorsements & Logbooks – Updated links to AC 61-65K and corrected FAR 61.39(g) and (h) references

CFI-I Updates

II.A. Instruments & Navigation Equipment – Added detail on electrically vs. pneumatically powered gyros
Various Lessons – Updated links to the new AC 61-65K

ACS Reviews & Syllabi

CFI ACS Review – Updated to include recent CFI lesson revisions
All syllabi – Updated with refreshed AC 61-65K links

What's Next

🧠 FOI Test Group (Free!) — I need 10 people currently working on the FOIs to test a new concept/product (hinted at in last month's update — and it's evolving fast!)
🎓 More Classes Coming Soon — Mock checkride prep, office hours, and additional training options are on the way
📦 Ongoing Improvements — Continuous updates to your content, slides, and syllabi

November 2025 ⚡

CFI-I Keynote refresh + content fixes

🎃 Happy Halloween, Pilots! Here are your November Content Updates - and they're packed with progress! The biggest news: The CFI-I Keynote slides have been fully refreshed to match the new, modern style. Plus, new two CFI Prep Course dates, a few small content fixes, and some new things brewing behind the scenes!

CFI Prep Course

This class is designed for anyone: Struggling with structure, unsure where to start, looking for a head start on CFI training, or just wanting to sharpen teaching skills.

Meets once a week for 4 weeks via Google Meet — only 4 students per class!
Teach, learn, ask and answer questions, give and get feedback, and build real confidence before your checkride.
Now includes mock checkride prep in the final week!
Next classes start: Saturday, Nov 8th and Sunday, Nov 9th

CFI & MEI Updates

II.E. Flight Controls & Systems: Added info on impulse couplings — common in GA magneto systems
XV.B. Flight Review: Clarified FAR 61.56 notes and updated for the new CFI recent experience requirements
IX.E. Rectangular Course: Fixed a wind direction typo

CFI-I Updates

Uploaded: NEW Keynote refreshed slides! (PowerPoint and PDFs were in the last update.)
II.A. XXX: Fixed the "coarse" acquisition typo

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

The Whole Shebang Specifics

Get a clear picture of the incredible content included in our most popular package!

We added a specific Operation of Systems lesson and Systems & Equipment Malfunctions lesson for each of the aircraft listed.

Lessons

72 CFI
38 CFI-I
67 MEI & MEI Add-on

Covers all CFI, CFII & MEI sections & tasks

Additional Lessons

3 CFI
3 CFI-I
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

Appendix Content

5 CFI
2 CFI-I
4 MEI

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

ACS Review Tasks

125

Covers all Private, Instrument, Commercial, & CFI ACS tasks

Syllabi

Private (SE)
Multi-Engine Add-On - NEW!
Instrument (SE)
Commercial (SE)
CFI (SE) - NEW!
Hourly Breakdowns
Student Trackers

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Only our reference cards are shipped. Everything else (lessons, PowerPoints, ACS Reviews, syllabi, etc.) is only delivered digitally.

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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

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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

III. Preflight Preparation

IV. Preflight on a Lesson

V. Preflight Procedures

VI. Airport Operations

VII. TOs, LDGs & Go-Arounds

VIII. Fundamentals of Flight

IX. Maneuvers

X. Slow Flight, Stalls & Spins

XI. Basic Instrument Mnvrs

XII. Emergency Operations

XIV. Postflight Procedures

XV. Appendix

Syllabi

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

III. Preflight Preparation

IV. Preflight on a Lesson

V. Preflight Procedures

VI. Airport Operations

VII. TOs, LDGs & Go-Arounds

VIII. Fundamentals of Flight

IX. Maneuvers

X. Slow Flight, Stalls & Spins

XI. Basic Instrument Mnvrs

XII. Emergency Operations

XIII. Multiengine Operations

XIV. Postflight Procedures

XV. Appendix

A lesson & PowerPoint for every task in the CFI-I PTS.Use the links below to view sample lessons & PowerPoints!

I. Fundamentals of Instructing

II. Technical Subject Areas

III. Preflight Preparation

IV. Preflight on a Lesson

V. Air Traffic Controls Clearances & Procedures

VI. Flight by Reference to Instruments

VII. Navigation Systems

VIII. Instrument Approach Procedures

IX. Emergency Operations

X. Postflight Procedures

XI. Appendix

Syllabus

A thorough review of EVERY Knowledge and Risk Management task for each element in the ACS.Use the links below to view sample Commercial Pilot ACS Reviews!

I. Preflight Preparation

II. Preflight Procedures

III. Airport Operations

IV. TOs, LDGs & Go-Arounds

V. Maneuvers

VI. Navigation

VII. Slow Flight & Stalls

VIII. High Altitude Operations

IX. Emergency Operations

X. Multiengine Operations

XI. Postflight Procedures

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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

III. Preflight Preparation

IV. Preflight on a Lesson

V. Preflight Procedures

VI. Airport Operations

VII. TOs, LDGs & Go-Arounds

VIII. Fundamentals of Flight

IX. Maneuvers

X. Slow Flight, Stalls & Spins

XI. Basic Instrument Mnvrs

XII. Emergency Operations

XIV. Postflight Procedures

XV. Appendix

Syllabi

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 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!

A lesson & PowerPoint for every task in the CFI-I PTS.
Use the links below to view sample lessons & PowerPoints!

A thorough review of EVERY Knowledge and Risk Management task for each element in the ACS.
Use the links below to view sample Commercial Pilot ACS Reviews!

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!

A lesson & PowerPoint for every task in the CFI-I PTS.
Use the links below to view sample lessons & PowerPoints!

A thorough review of EVERY Knowledge and Risk Management task for each element in the ACS.
Use the links below to view sample Commercial Pilot ACS Reviews!