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Flight Instructor TrainingDescriptionUse this syllabus/outline as a guide when training for your initial flight instructor certificateTaken from: https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/test_standards/media/FAA-S-8081-6D.pdf June 2012 (Effective December 1, 2012) GROUND PORTION I. Fundamentals of Instructing (E and one other task) Task A: Human Behavior and Effective Communication Task B: The Learning Process Task C: The Teaching Process Task D: Assessment and Critique Task E: Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism Task F: Techniques of Flight Instruction Task G: Risk Management II. Technical Subject Areas ( B, M, and at least one other task) Task A: Aeromedical Factors Task B: Runway Incursion Avoidance Task C: Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance Task D: Principles of Flight Task E: Airplane Flight Controls Task F: Airplane Weight and Balance Task G: Navigation and Flight Planning Task H: Night Operations Task I: High Altitude Operations Task J: 14 CFR and Publications Task K: National Airspace System Task L: Navigation Systems and Radar Services Task M: Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements III. Preflight Preparation (At least one task) Task A: Certificates and Documents Task B: Weather Information Task C: Operation of Systems Task D: Performance and Limitations Task E: Airworthiness Requirements IV. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight Task A: Maneuver Lesson FLIGHT PORTION V. Preflight Procedures (At least one task) Task A: Preflight Inspection Task B: Cockpit Management Task C: Engine Starting Task D: Taxiing—Landplane Task G: Before Takeoff Check VI. Airport and Seaplane Base Operations (At least one task) Task A: Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals Task B: Traffic Patterns Task C: Airport, Runway & Taxiway Signs, Markings, & Lighting VII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds (At least two takeoff and two landing task) Task A: Normal and Crosswind Takeoff and Climb Task B: Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb Task C: Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb Task F: Normal and Crosswind Approach and Landing Task G: Slip to a Landing Task H: Go-Around/Rejected Landing Task I: Short-Field Approach and Landing Task J: Soft-Field Approach and Landing Task K: Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing VIII. Fundamentals of Flight (At least one task) Task A: Straight-and-Level Flight Task B: Level Turns Task C: Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns Task D: Straight Descents and Descending Turns IX. Performance Maneuvers (Select A or B and then C or D) Task A: Steep Turns Task B: Steep Spirals Task C: Chandelles Task D: Lazy Eights X. Ground Reference Maneuvers (Select D and one other task) Task A: Rectangular Course Task B: S-Turns across a Road Task C: Turns Around a Point Task D: Eights on Pylons XI. Slow Flight, Stalls, and Spins (Everyone must do slow flight. Must select B or C and then must select D, E, F, or H and then must select G) Task A: Maneuvering During Slow Flight Task B: Power-On Stalls (Proficiency) Task C: Power-Off Stalls (Proficiency) Task D: Cross-controlled Stalls (Demonstration) Task E: Elevator Trim Stalls (Demonstration) Task F: Secondary Stalls (Demonstration) Task G: Spins Task H: Accelerated Maneuver Stalls (Demonstration) XII. Basic Instrument Maneuvers (Must select at least one task) Task A: Straight-and-Level Flight Task B: Constant Airspeed Climbs Task C: Constant Airspeed Descents Task D: Turns to Headings Task E: Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes XIII. Emergency Operations (Must select at least A AND B) Task A: Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) Task B: Systems and Equipment Malfunctions Task C: Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear Task D: Emergency Descent XIV. Postflight Procedures (Must select A) Task A: Postflight Procedure Flight Instructor Syllabus, Flight Instructor Outline, CFILP Detailed Information
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