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# Awesome List for Cerfied Flight Instructor



This is source material I found useful in preparing for the CFI, specifically for Single-Engine Airplanes.



## CFI Training Material



### Essential Materials



#### FAA



* [Aviation Instructor's Handbook](https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/)

* [CFI PTS (Airplane)](https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/training_testing/testing/test_standards/FAA-S-8081-6D.pdf)

* [Airplane Flying Handbook](https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/)

* [Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge](https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/phak/)

* [FAA Regulations](https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14tab_02.tpl)

* [AIM](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/index.html)

* [FAA AC Search](https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars/)



#### External



[Certificated Flight Instructor Preparation Guide](https://www.takeflightsandiego.com/assets/documents/Certificated%20Flight%20Instructor%20Preparation%20Guide.pdf) -  Lots of good information and I used this as a baseline reference of how to prepare and organize my binder.



### CFI Binder / Resources



* [How to build your binder](BINDER.md)



### Oral Exam Preparation



* [ASA: Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide: The comprehensive guide to prepare you for the FAA checkride](https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Instructor-Oral-Exam-Guide-ebook-dp-B07MCVVLBV/dp/B07MCVVLBV/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1612977197) - *Store link*



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### Fundamentals of Instruction



Note: The examiner shall select Task E and one other Task



#### External Resources



* [FOI Quick Reference](https://mycfibook.com/book_pages/foi-quick-reference/) - MyCFIBook.com

* [FOI Quick Reference](https://www.cfinotebook.net/documents/fundamentals/FOI-Quick-Reference.pdf)

* [FOI Study Suppliment](https://www.stevenflesch.com/writing/FOI-Study-Supplement.pdf) - Prepared by Steven Flesh - DPE / FAA Examiner

* [Teaching Risk Management](https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2006/Oct/6107/Teaching%20Risk%20Management.pdf) - FAA produced article on Risk Management



#### Video Content by Task



##### Fundamentals of Instruction



###### General Information on Area of Operation



* [How to teach the Fundamentals of Instruction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO8lRHET8wU) - How to use the Aviation Instructors Handbook to create compelling lessons. (Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw))



###### Task A - Human Behavior and Effective Communication

* [Human Behavior & Effective Communication](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2MIniFJG5s) - Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw)

* [CFI FOI Task A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3SEaJv7zvs) - Youtube / [Christopher Johnston](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgckA-q5xXtNYhyf92pcG8Q)

* [CFI FOI Task A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdJNzS30HKo) - Youtube / [Joseph Swope](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHTm2mjL8hEWlTtlkAN7ugA/featured)

* [FOI Task B learning process CFI lesson plan Part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQNu7ODMHfs) - Youtube / [Priya Thomas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-YhEB9x5ZruZH9iBgx2fg)

  

###### Task B - The Learning Process

* [The Learning Process](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-CI1Ufk0NM) - Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw)

* [CFI FOI Task B](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvivsaPj3s) - Youtube / [Christopher Johnston](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgckA-q5xXtNYhyf92pcG8Q)

* [FOI Task B learning process CFI lesson plan Part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chgVG5yyrAI) - Youtube / [Priya Thomas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-YhEB9x5ZruZH9iBgx2fg)

* [FOI Task B learning process CFI lesson plan Part 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQNu7ODMHfs) - Youtube / [Priya Thomas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-YhEB9x5ZruZH9iBgx2fg)



###### Task C - The Teaching Process



* [The Teaching Process](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80qL9ipdqUs) - Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw)

* [CFI FOI Task C](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnfiGj2fsAk) - Youtube / [Christopher Johnston](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgckA-q5xXtNYhyf92pcG8Q)

* [The Teaching Process](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pERBj5KXZY) - Youtube / [Priya Thomas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-YhEB9x5ZruZH9iBgx2fg)



###### Task D - Assessment and Critique



* [The Teaching Process](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80qL9ipdqUs) - Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw)

* [CFI FOI Task D](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvivsaPj3s) - Youtube / [Christopher Johnston](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgckA-q5xXtNYhyf92pcG8Q)

* [ASSESSMENT AND CRITIQUE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWA5bgFGmI8) - Youtube / [Priya Thomas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-YhEB9x5ZruZH9iBgx2fg)



###### Task E - Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism



* [Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQpFN2YopHM) - Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw)

* [CFI FOI Task E](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvivsaPj3s) - Youtube / [Christopher Johnston](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgckA-q5xXtNYhyf92pcG8Q)

* [ASSESSMENT AND CRITIQUE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD96fre8X5M) - Youtube / [Priya Thomas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-YhEB9x5ZruZH9iBgx2fg)



###### Task F - Techniques of Flight Instruction



* [Techniques of Flight Instruction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl7NLZhJC-E) - Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw)

* [CFI FOI Task F](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvivsaPj3s) - Youtube / [Christopher Johnston](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgckA-q5xXtNYhyf92pcG8Q)

* [Techniques of Flight Instruction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzFunzrRKI0) - Youtube / [Priya Thomas](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-YhEB9x5ZruZH9iBgx2fg)



###### Task G - Risk Management



* [Risk Management](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMYLfTmMxLg) - Youtube / [Todd Shellnutt](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ76TJjqQ8yCfK85lG56Tw)

* [CFI FOI Task G](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIvivsaPj3s) - Youtube / [Christopher Johnston](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgckA-q5xXtNYhyf92pcG8Q)



##### Technical Subject Areas



*Note: The examiner must select Tasks B, M, and at least one other Task.*



##### Flying Courses



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## Resources



### General Guide / Books



* [Certificated Flight Instructor Preperation Guide - Book](https://www.takeflightsandiego.com/assets/documents/Certificated%20Flight%20Instructor%20Preparation%20Guide.pdf)



### Syllabus



#### Free / Open



* [FAA FITS Reference Syllabus](https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/library/documents/2010/Aug/46575/cfi.pdf) - FAA Reference Syllabus, typically used by aircraft manufacturers and flight schools to base a developed syllabus. This is a great example of a full complete syllabus. ***- Read THIS!!!***



#### Purchased (Commercially Sold)



* [King's School Private Pilot](https://www.kingschools.com/cfi/documents/king-schools-private-pilot-syllabus.pdf)

* [Sporty's Training Syllabus](https://www.sportys.com/syllabus)



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### Lesson Plans



#### Open Plans



These plans are meant to be used as an example.



* [AOPA](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/LESSON-PLANS_4411.pdf)

* [Derek Beck's lesson plans](http://flight.derekbeck.com/index.php)

* [Greg Gordon's lesson plans](http://greggordon.org/flying/flightInstructor.htm)

* [Joe Cox's Lesson Plans](http://joecox.com/aviation.html)



#### Commercially Purchased Plans



Not necessarily intended for purchase, but they have a few examples of well thought out and professionally done plans.



* [MyCFIBook.com - Sample Lesson Plan (Steep Turns)](https://mycfibook.com/lesson-plans/steep-turns/)

* [Sample CFI Bootcamp Lesson Plan](https://919a5f15-c4f3-4e59-aa32-f1c6aff2c8b2.filesusr.com/ugd/1b05d8_f90ff086c25e41d28e93c34e96a27e80.pdf)

* [The Backseat Pilot](https://thebackseatpilot.com/)



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### Endorsement Resources



These were gathered from the [AOPA - Flight instructor resource](https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/cfis/flight-instructor-resources/cfi-resources) website. This is included here, because they are that good but be sure to check for updates on AOPA. These endoresement labels are made with [Avery 5162](https://www.amazon.com/Avery-Address-Printers-Permanent-Adhesive/dp/B00004Z6IY/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=avery+5162&qid=1612889962&sr=8-5) labels.



* [61.87(c)(o)-61.87(p)](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/endorcements_6187c_o_6187p.pdf) - Presolo flight training at night / Solo flight (each additional 90-day period)

* [61.95(a)-91.131(b)(1)](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/endorsements_6195a_91131b_1.pdf) - Solo flight in Class B airspace / Solo flight to, from or at an airport located in Class B airspace

* [61.35(a)(1), 61.103(d) & 61.105 / 61.103(f), 61.107(b) & 61.109](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/endorsements_aero_knowl_flt_prof.pdf) - Aeronautical knowledge test / Flight proficiency/practical test

* [61.93(c)(2)-61.93(b)(2)](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/endorsements_6193c_2_6193b_2.pdf) - Solo cross-country flight / Repeated solo cross-country flights not more than 50 nm from the point of departure.

* [61.87(b)-61.87(c)](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/endorsements_6187b_6187c.pdf) - Presolo aeronautical knowledge / Presolo flight training

* [61.93(b)(1)-61.93(c)(1)](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/endorsements6193b16193c1.pdf) - Solo takeoffs and landings at another airport within 25 nm / Initial solo cross-country flight)

* [61.56(a) and (c)](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/61-56a-and-c.pdf) - Completion of a flight review



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### eFIRC Resources



* [AOPA](https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/cfis/flight-instructor-resources/cfi-renewal/efirc-resources) - AOPA Resources

* [FAA](https://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/firc/) - FAA resources

* [FAA](https://www.faa.gov/pilots/training/firc/media/FIRC_PROVIDER_list.pdf) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Authorized Flight Instructor Refresher Course

(FIRC) Provider List



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### Software / Presentation Tools



* [Slides.com](https://slides.com/) - Commercial presentation software.

* [Reveal.JS](https://revealjs.com/) - Javascript Framework for Slide/Presentation (From the creators of Slides.com).



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### 👩🏻‍🎓 Student Handouts



#### 👨🏽‍✈️👩🏻‍✈️ New Pilot Tips / Motivation



* [PAVE - Your Personal Minimum Checklist (Worksheet)](https://ilearn.kingschools.com/FIRC/content/course/airplane/library/PAVE_checklist.pdf)

* [10 Things Every Student Needs](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/10-Things-Every-Student-Needs.pdf)

* [25 Questions — Answers That Every Pilot Should Know](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/25-Questions--Answers-That-Every-Pilot-Should-Know.pdf)

* [Cost Effective Training–Make Every Minute Count](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Cost-Effective-Training_Make-Every-Minute-Count.pdf)

* [Five Steps to Efficient Flight Training](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/5-Steps-to-Efficient-Flight-Training.pdf)

* [10 Ways to Regain Piloting Confidence](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/10-Ways-to-Regain-Piloting-Confidence.pdf)

* [The Plateau Problem–What to Do](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/10-Ways-to-Regain-Piloting-Confidence.pdf)

* [Why Do Some Students Quit–Make Sure You’re Not One](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Why-Do-Some-Students-Quit--Make-Sure-Youre-Not-One.pdf)

* [Women in Aviation - Statistics](https://pilotinstitute.com/women-aviation-statistics/)



#### 📻 Communication / Radios



* [Communicating with ATC — Talk Like a Pro](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Learn-to-Talk-Like-a-Pro_ATC.pdf)

* [Just the Facts–Radio Communications](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Just-the-Facts_Radio-Communication.pdf)

* [Learning the Right Words — New Pilot’s Guide to ATC](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Learning-Right-WordsNew-Pilots-Guide-to-ATC.pdf)

* [Radio Communications](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Radio-Communications.pdf)

* [Talk Less, Say More](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Talking-the-Talk_Radio-Use.pdf)

* [Talking the Talk — Radio Use](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Talking-the-Talk_Radio-Use.pdf)

* [Traffic Signals–Understanding Aviation’s Sign Language](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Traffic-Signals--Understanding-Aviations-Sign-Language.pdf)



#### 🛫🛬 First Solo Flight / Preparedness



* [When Will I Solo?](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/When-Will-I-Solo.pdf)

* [Your First Solo](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Your-First-Solo.pdf)



#### 🛩️🗺️ Flight Tips



* [10 Reasons to Go Around](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/10-Reasons-to-Go-Around.pdf)

* [Fly Slow, Bank Steep](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Fly-Slow-Bank-Steep_Twin-Paths-to-Precision.pdf)

* [Phantom Wind — Correcting for What Isn’t There](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Phantom-Wind_Correcting-for-What-Isnt-There.pdf)

* [Wind Strategies — Tips](https://www.aopa.org/-/media/Files/AOPA/Home/Training-and-Safety/Flight-Training-Resources/Wind-Strategies_Tips.pdf)