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Multi-engine Instructor program at ATUSchool.com


Learning Plan For The ATU CertifiedTM Multi-Engine Flight Instructor -- MEI 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

Alternator / Generator

Oxygen Systems

Cold Weather Operation / Use of Cowl Flaps

The Powerplant

The Ignition System

Fuel Systems

Fuel Crossfeed Systems

Fuel-Air Mixture Control

Induction Systems

Anti-Icing / Deicing

Propeller Design

Yaw Dampers

Critical Engine of a Multi-Engine Airplane

Constant-Speed Propellers

Propeller Synchronization

Aircraft Performance (Review)

Altitude

Effect of Density Altitude on Aircraft Performance

Airspeeds -- Multi-Engine Performance

VR

VLOF

VX

VXSE

VY

VYSE

VSSE

VMC

Takeoff Performance

Rejected Takeoffs

Accelerate-Stop Distance

Accelerate-Go Distance

Climb Gradient

All-Engine Service Ceiling

Single-Engine Service Ceiling

Engine Inoperative Flight Principles

Range Performance

Glide Distance

Stall Speed Performance

Landing 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 (Review)

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 (Review)

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), etc.

VORTAC

Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)

Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)

GPS and LORAN

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 / NTSB Part 830

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 (Review)

Taxiing

Takeoffs

Turns

Turbulence and Wind Correction

Approaches and Landings

Eights-On-Pylons

Stalls and Slow Flight

Steep Turns

Chandelles

Lazy Eights

Flight by Reference to Instruments

Drag Demonstration

Engine Failure Before Takeoff

Engine Failure After Takeoff

Emergency (Memory) Check List Items

Importance of VYSE and VMC Speeds

Configure Aircraft For Safe Single-Engine Flight

Propeller Feathering / Depending Upon Ambient Temperatures

Engine Restart Procedures / Securing The Engine

Completion of (Written) Check List Items

Engine Failure During Flight (see above)

Engine Inoperative Approach and Landing (see above) Flight Physiology (Review)

Principles of Flight Instruction

Fitness for Flight

Supplemental Oxygen

Spatial Disorientation, Vertigo, and Visual Illusions

Motion Sickness

Collision Avoidance


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