Transcript title

Cert Flight Instr-Helicopter

Credits

5

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

50

Lecture hours

50

Prerequisites

AV 215 (or Instrument Pilot Certificate), AV 225 (or Commercial Pilot Certificate and instructor approval based on proof of valid Second Class (or higher) Medical Certificate).

Course Description

Teaches techniques of flight and ground instruction, analysis of maneuvers, aircraft performance and federal aviation regulations applicable to flight instructors. Practice instructing will be required. Student will prepare for the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI), CFI Helicopter, and Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) exams. See Aviation Program director for current fee schedule.

Course learning outcomes

1. Develop knowledge necessary to effectively communicate aviation subject matter.
2. Develop skills necessary to engage diverse student demographic in an instructional environment.
3. Demonstrate ability to produce individual aviation lesson plans.
4. Develop level of knowledge necessary to pass the FAA Fundamentals of Instruction and FAA Flight Instructor Written Exams.

Content outline

• Fundamentals of Instruction
• Flight Instructor Critique
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Scenario Based Training

Required materials

Requires textbook and/or online learning materials.