We use this site as a tool in our classrooms and provide it to you as a service to the flight training industry. Flight instructor characterisitcs and responsibilities. Practical test standards glider for private and commercial pilots, and flight instructors. Flight instructor pts with changes 1 through 6 federal aviation. The cfi pts is the bible when it comes to cfi training and testing.
Knowledge of cfi responsibilities re logbook entries and pilot certificate endorsements. Note material in faas80816d will be effective december 1, 2012. Department of transportation, federal aviation administration, airman testing standards branch, afs630, p. This guide offers additional optional guidance, with special emphasis on conducting a. This cfii pts study guide is a very thorough explanation of all of the cfii pts sections. Flight instructor proficiency checks replace flight instructor rating renewals. Pts flight instructor glider faas80818b new version, october 2006. This guide has been designed to assist anyone involved in flight instructor training. The flight standards service of the federal aviation administration faa has developed these airman certification standards as the standard that shall be used by faa examiners when conducting practical tests. The instructor may combine the two functions during the same flight. Providing adequate instruction 1 helping students learn a learning should be an enjoyable experience b learning should be interesting c objectives in study for a practical test should come from the appropriate pts. The flight instructor airplane practical test standards faas80816d is to be. Scanned by ecompex on april 2007the flight instructor airplane practical test standards book has beenpublished by.
Instructor and student relationship the faa has adopted an operational training concept that places the full responsibility for student training on the flight instructor. Emotional support is an important part of the instructor student relationship. This pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the. The faa shall revise this book whenever it is determined that changes are needed in the interest of safety. The private pilotairplane practical test standards pts book has been published by the.
The bppp instructor standards manual is provided to bppp designated flight instructors for their use. Just click on an initial to see flight instructors. The pts is the one document that the student, the students instructor and the faa inspector must follow when conducting the practical test. Military instructor pilot to faa flight instructor transition guide version 06 16 august 2018 this guide is being offered to you free by military ips whove made the transition from military ip to civil certified flight instructor cfi. Fits generic flight instructor certification syllabus faasafety.
The new standards have been updated to reflect current rules, operating procedures, and technology. An appropriately rated flight instructor is responsible for training the private pilot. 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. Failure to comply with any section may result in suspension or dismissal from the flight school.
This flight instructor s guide has been prepared for the civil aviation authority of new zealand by john parker flight testing officer, with the assistance of caa staff members michael tucker and murray fowler. Then drag out the airplane flight manual and go to chapter 6. Flight instructor training resources rod machados aviation. The purpose of the flight school operations manual fsom is to outline the policies and procedures of tailwind flight center. These practical test standards shall also be used for the instrument portion. Hayes was written to help prepare applicants for their oral exam with faa examiners. Flight instructor guide aeroplane transport canada.
The flight instructorairplane practical test standards book has. Flight instructor manual, jeppesen, isbn 9780884876403. Using a questionandanswer format, this guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners and provides succinct, ready responses. Other flight instructor practical test books include. Faa inspectors and designated pilot examiners shall conduct practical. You should assume the role of the student who is having trouble performing slow flight and stall maneuvers. Flight instructor lesson plans aeromedical to sturns. Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for airplane and.
Aviation instructor s handbook and faah808315, instrument flying handbook. Some of the material in this guide has been derived from discussions with individual flight instructors and members of flight instructor refresher courses. Flight instructor airplane singleengine slow flight. Section 5 fits multiengine flight instructor certification syllabus. The following practical test standards are an edited version of faas808114a. Flight instructors and applicants should find these standards helpful in practical test preparation. The faa has produced faah80839, aviation instructor s handbook to provide information about this subject.
Flight instructor practical test book description this test book contains the practical test standards for flight instructor instrument airplane and helicopter. Adherence to the provisions of the regulations and the practical test standards is mandatory for. Sometimes it is nice to have a printed version in hand rather than a digital version to read only at your computer. Flight instructor king schools online pilot courses.
Intuitive organization and colorful presentation make this manual an essential study aid on your journey to becoming a flight instructor. June 2012 effective december 1, 2012 flight standards service. Faag80827c, flight and ground instructor knowledge test guide, provides information for preparing you to take one or all of the following knowledge tests. Rod machados private pilot han dbook a must have book to help you explain basic aviation concepts in clear and interesting way. Skills testing will be conducted using all of the jprs listed below.
Cfii pts study guide other files documents and forms. Faas80816b, flight instructor practical test standards. Faas80817, flight instructor rotorcraft helicopter and gyroplane faas80818, flight instructor glider faas80819, flight instructor instrument airplane and helicopter the flight instructor practical test standards include the areas of operation and tasks for the issuance of an initial flight instructor. Instructor read file the bppp instructor read file read file is compiled and updated online by the bppp flight training. The pts guide students, instructors, and faadesignated examiners through checkrides. Flight instructor practical test standards for rotorcraft. Use of the practical test standards book the faa requires that all practical tests are conducted in accordance with the appropriate flight instructor practical test standards and the. Flight instructor practical test standards for airplane. Maggotcfii 3664 views instrument, private, pts faa regulations, flight instructor, general aviation, instrument rating, private pilot, student pilot ask a question.
Instructor accounts do not expire unless inactive for more than a year. Therefore, throughout the syllabus, the pilot in training pt will take on different tasks or jobs just as if they were already certificated flight instructors. Faas80817, flight instructorrotorcraft helicopter and gyroplane faas80818, flight instructorglider faas80819, flight instructorinstrument airplane and helicopter the flight instructor practical test standards include the areas of operation and tasks for the issuance of an initial flight instructor. For students who prepare to tackle the technical aspects of flight training, fear and frustration can often play a role in their flight training experience and expectations. Fits flight instructor certification curriculum outline. Fundamentals of instructing knowledge of the fundamentals of instructing is a common requirement for all flight instructors.
Printed version available let me know if you want a printed and bound version of this book. Renewal or reinstatement of a flight instructor certificate section updated. Pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the flight. The pilots library is a single source for more than 30 faa handbooks ptss test supplements acs faraim and ntsb 830. Cfi lesson plans are guides for use by flight instructors and applicants alike. These are lesson plans that i created during my flight instructor schooling and training. Section 1, flight instructor airplane singleengine area of operation i updated to comply with faah80839a, aviation instructor s handbook area of operation ii updated to include task b. When i discover more, ill be happy to list them here.
Ppl holders may obtain a flight instructor rating to conduct flight training for design feature and flight activity. Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for airplane and helicopter faas80819d with changes 1. Flight instructor practical test standards for airplane november 2006 flight standards service washington, dc 20591. Federal aviation regulationsaeronautical information manual faraim. 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. You will find recommendations for incorporating the concepts of scenario based training sbt, single pilot resource management srm, and learner centered grading. Flight school instructor, unless already approved through training. A very good source of information about different areas of flight instruction.
Test name test code fundamentals of instructing foi ground instructor basic bgi. Welcome to the website for the certified flight instructor. It is packed with detailed text and graphics explaining each element required during the checkride in detail. The sport pilot practical test standards for airplane, gyroplane, glider, and flight instructor has been published by the federal aviation administration faa to establish the standards for the knowledge and skills necessary for the issuance of a sport pilot certificateand a flight instructor. To view a complete pdf version of the original document suitable for printing click here private pilot practical test standards. Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for. After a 20 year break in flying ive decided to reinstate my cfi. Instructors are expected to use these airman certification standards pts when preparing applicants for practical tests. Encourage your student to be open about the areas of flight training that concern. Flight instructor practical test standards for airplane singleengine land and sea. All previous editions of flight instructor airplane practical test standards will be obsolete as of this date. Handbooks are separated into chapters for easy access. They are free for airplane instructor applicants to use, i would ask though if you could just send me a thank you if it has helped you through your training. Flight instructor airplane practical test standards.
Fits flight instructor certification syllabus 28 to the pilotintraining pt and instructor 28. Training for some flight activities may be conducted by a. 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 other. Flight instructor practical test standards for glider faas80818b pdf oct 2006. Cfi reinstatement what to focus on pilots of america. This guide indicates exactly what should be evaluated during the checkride. The instructor will immediately report any unsatisfactory progress to the director of the flight school or chief instructor. 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. Another function of the pts is to define the regulatory nature of the flight. Knowledge of cfi responsibilities re the pilot certification process. Fits generic flight instructor certification syllabus june 25, 2008. Flight instructor singleengine pts from sportys pilot shop. Asa reprints the most current faa practical test standards in this series of handy cockpitsized guides.
Here are a few resources that you might find useful. Flight instructor practical test standardsairplane single engine. The student instructor is expected to demonstrate, teach, andor analyze these maneuvers as required by the individual task requirements. These documents also describe background and reference materials. Pilots library cfi toolbox flight instructor resources. Certified flight instructor oral exam guide from sporty. Flight time or instrument ground time during which a person is receiving flight instruction from a properly authorised instructor. This pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the flight standards service web site.
Start up begins with a free flight instructor account and also one free student account for the cfi to use as a class example. The faa has released new practical test standards pts for the certified flight instructor cfi. Flight instructor practical test standards for glider oct. Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for airplane and helicopter faas80819d federal aviation administration, elite aviation solutions on. Flight instructor manual by jeppesen is the most complete and detailed manual available for those wishing to become involved with flight instruction and to. Flight instructor practical test standards for airplane faas8081. Flight instructor practical test standards for instrument. You have a student who is having problems performing slow flight and recognizing stalls. The strength of this format is that the participants learn not only from their. Faa test standards and practical test standard requirements for airline transport pilot, type rating, airplane, helicopter, sport pilot, weightshift control, powered parachute, certified flight instructor, singleengine land and sea, multiengine land and sea, instrument rating, instrument flight instructor, commercial, powered lift, private pilot, lighterthanair balloon and airship, flight.
Flight instructor instrument practical test standards for airplane. You are going give a lesson to try to find the problem areas. Regulations, as well as practical test standards pts, drive completion standards. For instructors, examiners, and applicants the faa has released new practical test standards pts for the certified flight instructor cfi. Certificated flight instructor preparation guide take flight san diego. If you experience printing problems, you may want to save the file to your computer, open it, and then print. It is a compilation of their ideas and advice, not those of sheppard air, inc. This service is available only to flight instructors using our kits. This pts is also available for download, in pdf format, from the flight standards service web site at. In flight pdf we have made it easy for you to find a pdf ebooks without any digging.
This page is designed for any instructors who are looking for some useful resources. This web site is maintained by professional cfis who teach industry leading flight instructor refresher clinics fircs nationwide. The flight instructor practical test standards include the areas of. Both the examiner and the pilot should completely understand the flight instructor instrument practical test standards. Department of transportation, federal aviation administration, airman testing standards branch.
Updating the guide if an instructor feels a particular item should be. Asapmscfi2pd pilots manual flight instructor pdf syllabus is a flight and ground training course for the flight instructor certificate, based on the pilots manual volume 2 ground school pm2, and meets faa part 61 and 141 requirements asapmscfi2pd. Fits generic flight instructor certification syllabus. Flight instructor practical test standards for instrument airplane, helicopter. This publication may be used to learn more about the fundamentals of teaching and learning in order to improve the effectiveness of p3 flight instruction. Flight instructor airplane multiengine slow flight, stalls.
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 flight testing process. They list the knowledge and experience prerequisites, the levels of skill that must be demonstrated. The instrument rating practical test standards ptss 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. All aircraft renters and flight school students are expected to read and become familiar with this entire manual. Dec 11, 2015 the flight instructor instrument practical test standards is to be used by the pilot and examiner in conducting a cfi instrument checkride. Asa reprints the most current faa practical test standards pts in this series of handy cockpitsized guides. Instructor s guide your overview for integrating the king schools flight training syllabi and king schools courses into the programs you offer your flight training customers. For clarity information relating to single engine sea and multiengine practical tests has been deleted. The second important unique feature of this syllabus and of fits training is that it is all competency based. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with in flight pdf. Since, by your own admission, the other pilot is not receiving instruction and you, although the pic, are in practice acting only as a safety pilot, the flight time is not dual instruction time.
The flight instructor practical test standards include the areas of operation and tasks required for the issuance of an initial flight. Each flight student password is 6 months in duration. They list the knowledge and experience prerequisites, the levels of skill that must be demonstrated, and describe background study and reference materials. All contents are pdf and readable with free adobe acrobat reader. Faas80816, flight instructor airplane singleengine and multiengine faas80818, flight instructor glider faas80819, flight instructor instrument airplane and. In this role, the flight instructor assumes total responsibility for training you to meet the standards required for certification within an everchanging operating environment.
Instruction book cfi toolbox flight instructor resources. Explore iflightplanners flight instructor directory alphabetically. Faas808114a, private pilot practical test standards. To get started finding in flight, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Practical test standards pts pts commercial glider faas808123 new version, november 2006. Pts flight instructor glider faas80818b new version, october. This test book contains the practical test standards for flight instructor rotorcraft helicopter and gyroplane. Instrument rating practical test standards for airplane.
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