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Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Class Curriculum


Learning Plan For The ATU Certified Flight Instructor Instrument -- CFII Training & Certification

Fundamentals of Instructing (Review)

The Learning Process

Human Behavior

Effective Communications

The Teaching Process

Teaching Methods

The Instructor as a Critic

Evaluation

Instructional Aids

Flight Instructor Characteristics & Responsibilities

Techniques of Flight Instruction

Planning Instructional Activity

Aerodynamics and the Principles of Flight (Review)

The Axes of an Aircraft

Airfoils and Aerodynamic Shapes

The Aerodynamic Forces

The Balance of Forces

Maneuverability, Controllability, and Stability

Aerodynamic Efficiency

Load Factors and Maneuvering Speed

Stalls and Spins

Wing Shapes

High-Lift Devices

Ground Effect

Aircraft Systems (Review)

Magnetic Compass

Pitot-Static Instruments

Gyroscopic Instruments

The Electrical System

Oxygen Systems

Cold Weather Operation

The Powerplant

The Ignition System

Fuel Systems

Fuel-Air Mixture Control

Induction Systems

Detonation

Propeller Design

Propeller Forces

Critical Engine of a Multi-Engine Airplane

Constant-Speed Propellers

Aircraft Performance (Review)

Attitude

Effect of Density Altitude on Aircraft Performance

Takeoff Performance

Climb Performance

Range Performance

Glide Distance

Stall Speed Performance

Landing Performance

Multi-Engine Performance

Wind Components

Principles of Weight and Balance

Locating the Balance Point

Finding the Center of Gravity

Weight to be Added or Removed

Weight to be Shifted

Weather and Weather Services

The Earth’s Atmosphere

Temperature, Pressure, and Density

Wind

Moisture and Precipitation

Stable and Unstable Air

Clouds

Air Masses and Fronts

Turbulence

Icing

Thunderstorms

Common IMC Procedures

High-Altitude Weather

Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)

Pilot Reports (UA) and Radar

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

Aviation Area Forecast (FA)

Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FD)

In-Flight Weather Advisories (WA, WS, WST)

Surface Analysis Chart

Weather Depiction Chart

Radar Summary Chart

Constant Pressure Analysis Charts

Convective Outlook Chart

Composite Moisture Stability Chart

Enroute Flight and Navigation

Enroute Flight

The Wind Triangle

The Flight Computer

Finding Time, Distance, Ground Speed

Finding Magnetic Heading and Ground Speed

Finding Wind Direction and Velocity

Finding Distance Traveled

Finding Fuel Required

Finding Range Available

Finding the Required Airspeed

Off-Course Correction

Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR)

Time and Distance to the Station Using VOR

VOR Test (VOT)

VORTAC

Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

Procedures and Airport Operations (Review)

Airspace

Airport/Facility Directory

Runway Gradient Control Tower Operational Hours

Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS)

Communications

Airport Lighting

Airport Marking Aids and Signs

Airport Operation

Wake Turbulence

Flight Plans

FAA Regulations (Review)

Definitions and Abbreviations

Accident Reports

Required Documents

Medical Certificates

Student Pilot Certification

Recreational Pilot Certification

Private Pilot Certification

Ground and Flight Instructor Certification

Flight Instruction, Reviews and Records

Required Endorsements

Pilot Tests

Presolo Requirements

Recency of Experience

Change of Permanent Mailing Address

Emergency Deviation from Rules

Preflight Planning

Use of Seatbelts

Alcohol and Drugs

Parachutes

Safety Pilot Requirements

Transponder Requirements

Minimum Equipment Lists

Supplemental Oxygen

Lighting Requirements

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Formation Flights and Right-of-Way

Acrobatic Flight

Distance from Obstructions

Flight Plan Airspeed

Flight from Noncontrolled Airports

VFR Cruising Altitudes

Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance and Alterations

Flight Instruction Maneuvers

Taxiing

Instrument Takeoffs

Turns

Turbulence and Course Correction

Approaches and Landings

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs)

Non Precision Approaches

VOR Approaches

Approaches From Holding (VOR)

Approaches From Holding (INTERSECTIONS)

Straight-In Approaches

Circle To Land Approaches

NDB Approaches

DME Arcs

LORAN and GPS Approaches

Precision Approaches

ILS Approaches

Flight Physiology

Principles of Flight Instruction

Fitness for Flight

Supplemental Oxygen

Spatial Disorientation, Vertigo, and Visual Illusions

Motion Sickness

Collision Avoidance


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