Matthew Waugh
Flight Training
This is the Flight Training syllabus for the initial Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate. This syllabus will provide you with training and practice in a complex aircraft to prepare you for the check-ride. Also included is 4 hours of ground training in preparation for the check-ride oral.
This syllabus does not include aircraft time for the check-ride and can only be used as a guideline for training. For those candidates who have extensive recent experience, perhaps with some experience flying from the right seat, the times may be shorter. For candidates with less recent experience and who may need additional time to transition to the right seat some additional time may be need to be added.
This syllabus does not include spin training and the spin endorsement. This training can typically be accomplished in an hour in an appropriate aircraft.
The flight training consists of 10 flight hours and typically requires 4-5 days with an additional day for the check-ride.
| Lesson 1Pre-flight preparationCertificates and documentsWeatherAircraft systemsPerformance and limitationsVisual InspectionCockpit ManagementEngine StartRadio CommunicationsAirport Runway MarkingsTaxiPre-takeoff checksUse of checklistsNormal TakeoffSteep TurnsSlow FlightPower on stallsPower off stallsForward SlipsSide SlipsTraffic PatternsNormal/Cross-wind Takeoff and LandingGo-arounds | Ground 1.5 hoursFlight 2 hours |
| Lesson 2Flight by Reference to InstrumentsUnusual Flight AttitudesChandellesLazy-EightsReview Slow FlightReview Steep TurnsEmergency Approach and LandingEmergency DescentsEights on PylonsNormal LandingsShort Field Takeoff and Landing | Ground 1 hourFlight 2 hours |
| Lesson 3Operations at Controlled AirportsSoft Field Takeoff and LandingReview Short Field Takeoff and LandingReview ChandellesReview Lazy-EightsReview Slow FlightReview Power On StallsReview Power Off StallsReview Emergency DescentsReview Emergency ApproachesS-Turns Across a RoadTurns Around a PointReview Eights on Pylons | Ground 1 hourFlight 2 hours |
| Lesson 4Practice Check-ride – all maneuversCross-controlled stallElevator Trim stallSecondary stall | Ground 1 hourFlight 2 hours |
| Lesson 5Review deficient maneuvers from practice check-ridePractice Check-ride | Ground 1 hourFlight 2 hours |
| As ScheduledCheck-ride oral preparation | Ground 4 hours |