Ground School
CFI Ground School

Who should take this course?
This course is designed to be a jumping-off point for several instructor ratings.

After taking this course you'll be prepared to take the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) test and then move on to take the written tests for your Basic and Advanced Ground Instructor ratings, and the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating.

Prerequisites: Must have Private Pilot, and Commercial Pilot ratings. Minimum age is 18 years old. 2nd class medical certificate required. Must read, speak, write, and understand the English language.

What are the benefits?
Becoming a Certified Flight Instructor allows you to get a job teaching others to fly. Many pilots heading for airline careers become instructors first so that they can gain experience and accumulate flight hours. You can't beat getting paid while flying! This is a five day course, usually taught in three evenings and a weekend, so that it will fit easily into the schedules of busy people.

What are the main topics covered?

• Fundamentals of instruction
  • The learning process
  • Human behavior
  • Teaching methods
  • Techniques of flight instruction
• Aerodynamics and principles of flight
  • Aircraft systems
• Aircraft performance
• Weather
• Navigation
• Procedures and airport operations
• Regulations
• Flight instruction and maneuvers
• Flight psychology/physiology

Price
The course fee is $450.00, and includes the test-prep manual and computerized testing supplement.

Check out our Course Calendars for course availability.