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CFI Pro Courses - Introduction to FSIMS

This great video will introduce you to the Flight Standards Information Management System (FSIMS), where you will learn lots of great information on how to really be successful as a highly educated CFI!

FSIMS is the FAA's tool that walks the Aviation Safety Inspector through his/her job. This is a useful tool that is hardly ever used by the DPE or the CFI in regards to knowing exactly how...

CFI Pro Courses - CFI Renewal & Reinstatement (61.197 - 61.199)

In this final installment of the regulations, you will find out how to renew or reinstate your CFI certificate. Although there are more ways to renew and reinstate, we will only review those items that are listed in 14 CFR Part 61.

CFI Pro Courses - CFI Regulations (61.191 - 61.195)

This segment on the CFI Regulations cover additional flight instructor ratings, flight instructor privileges, and flight instructor limitations and qualifications. Follow along with me in your own regulations or just watch the video. Be sure to take a break about every 10 minutes, as these videos are normally around 20-30 minutes in length.  Thanks for watching!

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CFI Regulations

This video will cover 14 CFR 61.181 - 61.189), which discusses regulations specifically relating the requirements for the issuance of flight instructor certificates and ratings (except for flight instructor certificates with a sport pilot rating), the conditions under which those certificates and ratings are necessary, and the limitations on those certificates and ratings. 

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Commercial Pilot Regulations

This fine video will cover the regulations concerning Commercial Pilot, specifically the requirements for the issuance of a commercial pilot certificates and/or ratings, the conditions under which those certificates and ratings are necessary, and the general operating rules for pilots who hold those certificates and ratings.

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Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations

This video will help to understand the privileges and limitations of a Private Pilot from the CFI perspective. Remember that when you are going over all of this with your students, that you make sure that THEY understand what they can and can not do, after all, it is your responsibility as their instructor!

Private Pilot Regulations

This video covers the regulations that govern the certification process of a Private Pilot, Single Engine Land.  You will learn about the eligibility, knowledge requirements, maneuvers and procedures, and flight time required to become a Private Pilot. Please post any questions you may have below.

CFI Pro Courses - Recreational Pilot

Part of the requirement in the CFI Initial checkride is for you to talk about the certification requirement of the most worthless pilot certificate in the FAA's arsenal of worthlessness, The Recreational Pilot.  With less than 200 in the world, it has been a disaster since its inception in the early 2000's. It was meant to be a simpler version of the private pilot certificate, but the rest...

CFI Pro Courses - Recreational Pilot Privileges and Limitations

This helpful video will take you through the all of the privileges and limitations of the Recreational Pilot certificate in the most non invasive way. We will break down each individual segment and try to make this massive amount of information actually seem like not that much to worry about when you, as the CFI, are conducted the training for a Recreational Pilot.

CFI Pro Courses - The Recreational Pilot Regulations

Part of the requirement in the CFI Initial checkride is for you to talk about the certification requirement of the most worthless pilot certificate in the FAA's arsenal of worthlessness, The Recreational Pilot.  With less than 200 in the world, it has been a disaster since its inception in the early 2000's. It was meant to be a simpler version of the private pilot certificate, but the rest...

CFI Pro Courses - Introduction to Regulations

This not so brief introduction will discuss the reasons why it is so important to properly understand and adhere to the guidance that is set forth by the FAA. Known as the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 14, we will specifically dive into parts 1, 61, 91, and NTSB part 830.

A link to the regulations (eCFR's)

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CFI Pro Courses - Risk Management

In this final module, you will gain an understanding of how risk management is used not only in being a pilot, but most importantly as an instructor. Be sure to have your Flight Instructor Handbook out to follow along as we look at each piece of the puzzle that will go into making you a real pro at art of managing risk.

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CFI Pro Courses - Techniques of Flight Instruction

This segments introduces you to the complexities of being proficient as an instructor in the airplane and how to recognize and overcome obstacles that could prevent your client from learning effectively.

CFI Pro Courses - Instructor Responsibility and Professionalism

This segment will introduce you to the required task that must be presented during the CFI Initial Flight Instructor practical exam. This is a required task and should be studied more than the others as this in guaranteed to be asked by the examiner on the exam. You will learn about the responsibilities of the instructor and how you should continue to grow develop your skills after...

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Thanks for being a supporter of the content and for following along through this journey on becoming a CFI or simply just learning more about your trade.  I have to admit that when I started this campaign, I had no idea how much work this would entail. This takes much more time than doing one on one ground with a student and there are hours and hours that are put into ...

CFI Pro Courses - Assessment and Critique

In this video, you will presented with Area of Operation I, Task D, Assessment and Critique. You will learn how to create and utilize affective assessments and how to give productive and useful critiques to your clients.

CFI Pro Courses - The Teaching Process

This video will walk you through the CFI PTS Area of Operation I, Task C, The Teaching Process.  You will learn about the different techniques involved with working with students and how to use more than method to make the best learning experience possible for them.

CFI Pro Courses - The Learning Process

In this video, you will presented with Area of Operation I, Task B, The Learning Process. This information is vital to anyone who wants to get started with the basic psychology of teaching and will work in conjunction with other skills to improve an instructor's overall effectiveness in the classroom and in the aircraft.

Human Behavior and Effective Communication

In this video, you will presented with Area of Operation I, Task A, Human Behavior and Effective Communication. This can be found in the Certified Flight Instructor Practical Test Standards on page 29. This information is vital to anyone who wants to get started with the basic psychology of teaching and will work in conjunction with other skills to improve an instructor's overall effectiveness ...

CFI Pro Courses - Introduction to Learning the FOI’s

This second installment of the 8 week step by step course to help you get to the CFI practical exam as painless as possible. This coming week, you will have access to me presenting each task of Practical Test Standards that deal with the Fundamentals of Instruction. Please post any questions you may have below so I can interact with you as much as you need to be successful.

Getting Started with Your CFI Training

This video will set the stage for your training and allow you to understand everything it takes for you to get started on your journey to become a CFI.  This helpful video covers items such as:

- Listing items that you need to get started

- Introducing you to the PTS

- Special Emphasis Areas

- Preparing your lesson plans binder

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