The practical test standards pts guide students, instructors, and faadesignated examiners through checkrides. The certified flight instructors cfi notebook is the critical reference material gathered over the course of flight training. After you have met all the requirements for training and experience specified in the far federal aviation regulations. I had a hard time finding all the resources i needed online, so i decided to make interactive lesson plans for easy reference either one on one, or in the classroom. Hayes was written to help prepare applicants for their oral exam with faa examiners. The comprehensive guide to prepare you for the faa checkride oral exam guide series. The certified flight instructor instrument rating, cfii, singleengine airplane. No hour requirement, however you must train to proficiency and obtain an endorsement from an authorized instructor. The flight instructor practical test standards include the areas of operation and tasks for the issuance of an initial flight instructor certificate. Certified flight instructor oral exam guide from sporty.
The complete cfi binder covers every testable subject area required for the faa cfi practical. Instrument proficiency check ipc guidance basic 6 aviation. Certified flight instructor requirements for helicopter instructor and airplane instructor. The flight instructorairplane practical test standards book has been published by the federal aviation administration faa to establish the standards for the flight instructor certification practical tests for the airplane category and the single engine and multiengine classes. Professional cfi lesson plans professional cfi lesson plans. This pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the flight standards service web site. Fits generic flight instructor certification syllabus june 25, 2008. We provide detailed answers and explanations organized by subject matter so you will avoid surprises and. Covers every detail of every maneuver you might be asked to perform. Using a questionandanswer format, this guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners and provides succinct, ready responses.
Use the valuable resources of the aopa flight training web sites flight test prep page to answer frequently asked questions and sharpen your knowledge. The only time requirement is that an instrument instructor candidate must have least 15 hours of pilotincommand time in the category and class of aircraft appropriate to the flight instructor certificate and rating sought. Instrument rating practical test standards for airplane. Commercial pilot practical test standards for glider faas808123a with changes 1 and 2 pdf, nov 2006, 09032014. The certified flight instructors cfi notebook is the critical reference material. The instrument rating practical test standards pts book is published by the federal aviation administration faa to establish the standards for instrument rating certification practical tests for the airplane, helicopter, and powered lift, category and classes. Reading and understanding it should be the first thing anyone wanting to get their cfi should do. Knowledge of cfi responsibilities re logbook entries and pilot certificate endorsements. Fits generic flight instructor certification syllabus. Attitude indicator attitude instrument, ai, artificial horizon, gyro horizon. Hold at a certified flight instructor certificate airplane.
Access any updates to the lessons through your account on the website or via email. Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for. Must be able to read speak, and understand the english language. Review practical test standards and be sure that maneuvers will be practiced to tolerances equal to or exceeding the requirements, and to become familiar with the flighttesting process.
Cfi lesson plans flight instructor resources define. Airline transport pilot and aircraft type rating practical test standards for airplane has been superseded by the airline transport pilot and type rating for airplane airman certification standards. The pts guide students, instructors, and faadesignated examiners through checkrides. Ifr as set out in 14 cfr part 91 and in the aeronautical information manual. Flight instructor instrument airplane and helicopter. Also see the section applicable to the type of practical test for. Flight instructor practical test standards for rotorcraft. Faas80814 instrument rating practical test standards faas808112commercial pilot practical test standards faas808114private pilot practical test standards faah808315instrument flying handbook faaasy20 95001 airport markings, signs, and selected surface lighting aim aeronautical information manual iaps instrument approach. Faas808112b commercial pilot practical test standards.
Faa test standards and practical test standard requirements for airline transport pilot, type rating, airplane. These affordable, valuepacked references cover the latest faa standards to which checkride applicants are evaluated. Instrument rating faa knowledge test prep 2020 edition. Your work is done well do the work to keep your lessons current. Pilot pilot test prep books online ground school prepware online pilot prepware download pilot prepware software pilot test prep bundles pilot prepware apps apps for apple apps for android apps for windows virtual test prep series remote pilot private commercial instrument cfi flight maneuvers proficient pilot series helicopter checkride. Cfi practical exam a practical is a two part final exam for each pilot certificate or rating comprising an oral exam and then a flight portion conducted by a dpe designated pilot examiner.
The faa issues a certified flight instructor certificate cfi and a certified flight instructor instrument cfii or cfii addon certificate. Cfi certified flight instructor training requirements email. Flight instructor practical test standards description areas of operation are phases of the practical test. The more i work with students, the more i find a disconnect between the task of preparing a wouldbe flight instructor and what the certificated flight instructor cfi practical test standards pts is all about. Volumes are available for every certificate and rating. The cfi pts the cfi pts is the bible when it comes to cfi training and testing.
Cfi instrument cfii you come to us or we come to you. This pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from. Its great for both flight students and certified flight instructors. The following endorsements are reproduced from ac 6165.
Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for airplane and helicopter july 2010 instrument rating practical test standards for airplane, helicopter, and powered lift january 2010. Standards pts registration certificate pilots information manual pim. The comprehensive guide to prepare you for the faa checkride oral exam guide series hayes, michael d. All chapters from the complete cfi binder are available and sold on an individual basis, below. Applicants should be familiar with this pts and refer to these standards during their training.
Pts for the instrument rating stipulate that the flight portion of an ipc must. The flight instructor instrument practical test standards pts book has been published by the federal aviation administration faa to establish the standards for flight instructor certification and instrument rating practical tests for airplanes and helicopters. Cfi instrument practical test standards, faas80819b, june 2001 ii. Ask your cfi what is the local protocol as some pilot examiners prefer to talk to the cfi or require it and some dont care. Welcome to airline pilot forums connect and get the inside scoop on airline companies if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq. Instrument rating practical test standards ace cfi.
How to become a flight instructor and get paid to fly. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the certified flight instructor cfi endorsing the student to take the practical test to ensure the student has met the requirements specified in the fars. This syllabus consists of 30 flying lessons 40 hours of planned flight time. Each endorsement must be legible and include the following information. Join our community today and start interacting with existing members. Certificated flight instructor preparation guide take flight san diego. Since 2016, cfis programs and certifications have been delivered to over 400,000 individuals at top universities, investment banks, accounting firms, and operating companies around the world. Faas80814 instrument rating practical test standards. Cfi to cfithe air safety institutes newsletter for the serious flight instructor. The complete cfi binder is a unified suite of professionally engineered, comprehensively built lesson plans that fit directly in the palm of your hand.
The cfi ptss all talk about exhibits instructional knowledge. Then drag out the airplane flight manual and go to chapter 6. This notebook was put together from not only experience, but the black and. It should be in the students hands whenever receiving training or practicing teaching. For your initial flight instructor certificate, the check ride is done with an faa examiner. Cfii instrument rating instructor pilot training america. This guide offers additional optional guidance, with special emphasis on conducting a. Any reproduction or modification of this material from original faa source material is solely the responsibility of the publisher. This is a free download of faas808122, practical test standards glider for private and commercial pilot, and flight instructors. Faas80816b, flight instructor practical test standards. Knowledge of cfi responsibilities re the pilot certification process. While there is a high expectation of knowledge among pilots, none can do so without periodically referencing old topics.
Safe society of aviation and flight educators safe is a memberoriented organization of aviation educators. Please login or join to access the complete cfi book and lesson plans. Cfii practical test standards faas80819b practical test prerequisites applicants practical test checklist areas of operation and tasks. Presolo exam, airplane pdf cfi resources instruction safety accident stats in flight training faa advisory circular 6165e student endorsements. Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for airplane and. Cfi lesson plan ebookcompare all of our lesson plans and packages features save months of time and frustration your lessons are complete. Updated to reflect the latest regulations and procedures, the flight instructor oral exam guide by michael d. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Take the stress and mystery out of your upcoming checkride with asas practical test standards pts books. Commercial pilot practical test standards for airplane has been superseded by the commercial pilot airplane airman certification standards. Nafi national association of flight instructors founded in 1967, nafi is dedicated exclusively to raising and maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor in the aviation community. The certified flight instructor instrument rating, cfii. The flight instructorinstrument practical test standards pts book has been published by the federal aviation administration faa to establish. This book also includes a full reprint of the practical test standards and a comprehensive oral exam guide with over 1,400 sample questions.
Flight instrument systems and their operating characteristics. All other pilot certification standards remain in pts practical test standard format until further notice. Instrument flight instructors must meet the proficiency standards above. Flight instructor practical test standards for airplane. Pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the flight standards service web site at. If youre looking for individual cfi lesson plans and do not want to purchase the whole edition of the complete cfi binder series. Aircraft flight instruments and navigation equipment. Getting the appointment when you are ready for a checkride, you or your flight instructor will contact the examiner to set the appointment. These practical test standards shall also be used for the instrument portion. Pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the flight. Endorsements in this section apply to multiple types of practical tests.
The cfi pts is the bible when it comes to cfi training and testing. Asa reprints the most current faa practical test standards in this series of handy cockpitsized guides. The complete cfi binder series divergent aerospace, ltd. Applicants for a combined private pilot certificate with instrument rating, in accordance with 14 cfr part 61, section 61. There is no required ground training, although you must be proficient in teaching the different aspects. This pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the flight.
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