Matthew Waugh

Ground Training

This is the Ground Training syllabus for Initial CFI candidate training. During the ground training each CFI candidate will prepare lesson plans on each of the various areas of operation that may be tested during the check-ride. These lesson plans can be used during the check-ride.

This training will prepare you to take the FOI and CFI knowledge tests. If you plan to take these tests during this training please ensure your instructor knows so that the schedule can accommodate time for you take these tests.

This ground training takes 8 days.

Fundamentals of Instruction – includingThe learning processElements of effective teachingStudent evaluation and testingCourse developmentLesson planningClassroom training techniques8 hours
Lesson Plans – prepare and practiceTakeoff – normal and cross-windLanding – normal and cross-windFour Fundamentals4 hours
Federal Aviation RegulationsPart 1, 61, 91, 119, 141NTSB 830 Accident Reporting Requirements4 hours
Lesson Plans – prepare and practiceSteep TurnsRectangular CourseS-TurnsTurns around a point4 hours
Airman’s Information Manual and Advisory Circulars4 hours
Lesson Plans – prepare and practiceSlow FlightsStallsBasic Instrument Maneuvers4 hours
Use of Aeronautical Charts2 hours
Radio Communication Procedures1 hour
Collision Avoidance/Wake Turbulence1 hour
Lesson Plans – prepare and practiceChandellesLazy-EightsEights on Pylons4 hours
Weather2 hours
Aircraft Performance and Weight and Balance2 hours
Lesson Plans – prepare and practiceEmergency OperationsNight FlightPre-flightAirport Operations4 hours
Aerodynamics, powerplants and aircraft systems2 hours
Stall awareness, spins30 mins
Aeronautical Decision Making1 hour
Pre-flight actions30 mins
Lesson Plans – prepare and practiceShort Field LandingsSoft Field LandingsForward Slip to LandingGo-Around4 hours
Endorsements2 hours
Certificates and Documents and Minimum Equipment Lists1 hour
Aeromedical Factors1 hour
Practice Oral Exam4 hours