CFI & CFI-I Checkride
Complete preparation guides for your CFI & CFII check rides
CFI
What to Bring
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Valid medical certificate
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Commercial pilot certificate
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Logbook with endorsements
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FOI & FIA Knowledge test results
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Lesson plans & teaching materials
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Training records
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Government-issued photo ID
Oral Prep
Key Topics
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Fundamentals of instruction
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Learning theory and teaching methods
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CFI responsibilities and privileges
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Student evaluation and endorsements
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Aeronautical decision making
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Risk management
Study Materials
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CFI Airplane ACS
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Aviation Instructor's Handbook
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FAR/AIM Part 61 instructor rules
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Teaching lesson plans
Flight Prep
Teaching Demonstrations
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Pre-flight inspection teaching
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Traffic pattern operations
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Stall recognition and recovery
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Emergency procedures instruction
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Cross-country planning
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Ground reference maneuvers
Flight Skills
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Demonstrate from right seat
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Error recognition and correction
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Safety pilot techniques
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Spin awareness (if applicable)
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Advanced flight maneuver
CFII
What to Bring
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Valid medical certificate
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CFI certificate
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Logbook with endorsements
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FOI Knowledge test results
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Lesson plans & teaching materials
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IFR-equipped aircraft
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Government-issued photo ID
Oral Prep
Key Topics
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Instrument Flight Rules
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Approach procedures
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Weather systems
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Navigation systems
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Emergency procedures
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Teaching techniques
Study Materials
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Instrument Flying Handbook
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Instrument Procedures Handbook
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Aviation Instructor's Handbook
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FAR/AIM
Flight Prep
Teaching Tasks
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Instrument approach procedures
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Holding patterns
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Partial panel operations
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Unusual attitudes
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Navigation procedures
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Emergency descents
Demonstrations
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ILS approach
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VOR approach
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GPS approach
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Missed approach
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Circle to land