TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - AIRPLANE SINGLE ENGINE TEACHING BRIEFS Bridgewater State University holds Pilot School Certificate No. LY8S311Q. Bridgewater State University is an accredited four-year degree granting institution within the state of Massachusetts higher educational system. The base of operations/business address is 111 Harrington Hall, Bridgewater, MA 02325. The lessons contained in this syllabus are used to develop instructional skill and knowledge for the CFI-A applicant. There is no minimum or maximum time required to complete a lesson. The CFI conducting the lesson shall determine when the CFI-A applicant has demonstrated a satisfactory level of knowledge, skill, and the ability impart that knowledge and skill to students of varying backgrounds and levels of experience and ability. 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 1.
TEACHING BRIEF 1 HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND COMMUNICATION on human behavior patterns, their recognition, and effective management techniques. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks.. Human Behavior Student/Instructor Relationship Human Behavior Patterns and Recognition Hierarchy of Human Needs Defense Mechanism Recognition and Management Instructor Role in Relationships Communication Communication Skills Communication Process Barriers to Communication Active Listening COMPLETION STANDARDS instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 2
TEACHING BRIEF 2A THE LEARNING PROCESS I on learning theory and its application during flight training, including principles of learning and their individual importance in the learning process. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. The Learning Process Learning Theory Perceptions Insight Acquiring Knowledge The Laws of Learning Characteristics of Learning Learning Styles Acquiring Skill Knowledge Types of Practice COMPLETION STANDARDS 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 3
TEACHING BRIEF 2B THE LEARNING PROCESS II on learning theory and its application during flight training. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Putting It All Together Scenario-Based Training Errors Reducing Error Motivation Maintaining Motivation Memory Retention of Learning Transfer of Learning COMPLETION STANDARDS 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 4
TEACHING BRIEF 3 THE TEACHING PROCESS on instructional organization, processes, and techniques. The student will demonstrate how to plan, organize, execute and evaluate ground and flight lessons. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks.. Teaching Process Instructor Code of Conduct Preparation of a Lesson Presentation of a Lesson Organization of Material Training Delivery Methods Problem-based Learning E-Learning Cooperative/Group Learning Demonstration/Performance Drill and Practice Method Application of the Lesson Assessment of the Lesson Instructional Aids and Teaching COMPLETION STANDARDS Instructional Example Maneuver To Be Performed In Flight 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 5
TEACHING BRIEF 4 ASSESSMENT on assessment and critique principles, technique, and methods. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Assessment Assessment Terminology Purpose of Assessment Effective Assessment Traditional Assessment Authentic Assessment Choosing an Effective Assessment Method Critiques and Oral Assessments COMPLETION STANDARDS 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 6
TEACHING BRIEF 5 PLANNING INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY The student will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on the planning of an instructional lesson. The CFIapplicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Course of Training Blocks of Learning Training Syllabus Lesson Plans Scenario-Based Training (SBT) Single Pilot Resource Mgmt. instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 7
TEACHING BRIEF 6 CFI RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROFESSIONALISM The student will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on the characteristics and professional responsibilities and behavior of a Flight Instructor. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Aviation Instructor Responsibilities Flight Instructor Responsibilities Aviator s Model Code of Conduct Safety Practices and Accident Prevention Professionalism Evaluation of Student Ability CFIs and Exams Professional Development instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 8
TEACHING BRIEF 7 TECHNIQUES OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTION The student will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on the techniques of providing effective flight instruction. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. CFI Qualifications Practical CFI Strategies Obstacles to Learning During Flight Instruction Demonstration-Performance Training Delivery Method Positive Exchange of Flight Controls Sterile Cockpit Rule Proper and Safe Use of Distractions Integrated Flight Instruction Assessment of Piloting Ability Aeronautical Decision Making Factors Affecting Decision Making Use of Resources instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 9
TEACHING BRIEF 8 RISK MANAGEMENT The student will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on CFI responsibility for managing risk during flight instruction, and for instructing a student on effective risk management strategies and practices. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Defining Risk Management Risk Management Process Level of Risk Assessing Risk Mitigating Risk Three-P Model fo Pilots Pilot Self-Assessment Situational Awareness Single-Pilot Resource Mgmt Teaching Good Decision-Making Skills Assessing SRM Skills instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 10
TEACHING BRIEF 9 USING AVAILABLE RESOURCES The student will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on the use of various resources for professional development and instructional delivery. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. NTSB Incident/Accident Database FAASTeam Lessons Learned Library AOPA Air Safety Institute Society of Aviation and Flight Educators Transportation Security Administration Other Resources As Appropriate instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 11
TEACHING BRIEF 10 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS The student will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on airplane systems as an element of preflight planning. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Primary Flight Controls and Trim Flaps, Leading Edge Devices, and Spoilers Power plant and Propeller Landing Gear Fuel, Oil, and Hydraulic Electrical Avionics including AC 91-78 / Use of EFBs/Technology Pitot/static, vacuum/pressure, and Associated instruments Environmental Deicing and Anti-Icing instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 12
TEACHING BRIEF 11 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION AND POSTFLIGHT PROCEDURES The student will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on preflight and post-flight inspections as elements of preflight planning. The student will also address common student errors related to the listed tasks. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Preflight Inspection Reasons for Preflight Inspection Detecting Defects Checklist Usage Determining Fuel/Oil Quantity And Quality Flight Control Inspection Detecting Visible Structural Damage Instrument and Avionics Check Ice and Frost Removal Proper Loading/Securing of Baggage, Cargo, and Passenger(s) instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor Post-flight Procedures Parking Procedure Engine Shutdown and Securing Cockpit Deplaning Passengers Securing the Airplane Postflight Inspection 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 13
TEACHING BRIEF 12 PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT on the principles of flight as elements of pre-flight planning and preparation. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Principles of Flight Newton s Contribution Bernoulli s Contribution Four Forces Acting on an Aircraft Lift Formula/Pilot Control of Lift Airfoil Design Turning Flight Climbing and Descending Changes in Airspeed Stall Recognition & Recovery (Imminent and Full) Spins 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 14
TEACHING BRIEF 13 WEIGHT AND BALANCE/PERFORMANCE on weight and balance and airplane performance calculations as elements of preflight planning and preparation. The CFIapplicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Weight and Balance Determining Weight and Balance Use of Performance Charts Effects of Exceeding Aircraft Limitations CG Location Stability Factors Considered in Determining Required Performance is Within Aircraft Capabilities 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 15
TEACHING BRIEF 14 FLIGHT PLANNING AND NAVIGATION on flight planning and navigation as elements of pre-flight planning and preparation. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Flight Planning and Navigation Risk Management and Flight Planning Route Selection & Alternatives Required Information Navigation Log Navigational Systems and Equipment (includes VOR, NDB, DME, LORAN, GPS) Pilotage and Dead Reckoning Radar Services and Procedures 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 16
TEACHING BRIEF 15 HUMAN FACTORS IN AVIATION on human factors in aviation as elements of pre-flight planning and preparation. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. CFR 14 Part 67, Medical Certification Fitness for Flight Alcohol, Drugs, FARs, and Performance Fatigue and Stress Hypoxia and its Prevention Hyperventilation Oxygen Requirements and Equipment Eye Physiology Visual Scanning Blind Spots Collision Avoidance Ear Physiology Spatial Disorientation Illusions in Flight Realistic Distractions Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Dehydration Aeronautical Decision Making and Judgment Night Operations Preparation Night Vision Preflight Inspection Flight Instruments Visibility and Lighting 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 17
TEACHING BRIEF 16 AIRPORT OPERATIONS on airport operations as elements of preflight planning and preparation. The CFIapplicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. UNICOM/CTAF/Tower/Ground Control Frequencies Radio Communications ATC Light Signals Taxiway Markings and Lighting Runway Markings and Lighting AC 150-5340-1J Other Airport Markings Airport Signs and Lighting Airport Beacons Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Pilot Control of Lighting instructional knowledge and skill on the listed topics, and the ability to impart that knowledge and skill on the Instructor during the lesson, as outlined in the current FAA Flight Instructor 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 18
TEACHING BRIEF 17 WEATHER ANALYSIS on aviation weather analysis. The CFIapplicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Atmosphere Temperature Pressure Altitude Air Density Wind Moisture Stability Cloud Types and Formation Atmospheric Circulation Air Masses and Fronts 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 19
TEACHING BRIEF 18 AVIATION WEATHER SERVICES on aviation weather services and their sources as elements of pre-flight planning and preparation. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Importance of Obtaining a Preflight Weather Briefing Obtaining Weather Information Onboard Weather Data Non-Aviation Sources Textual Observations and Reports Graphic Observations Forecasts Use of real-time Reports, Forecasts, Charts in Scenario-Based Training In-Flight Weather Advisories Recognizing Aviation Weather Hazards Factors Considered in Making a Go/No-Go Decision 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 20
TEACHING BRIEF 19 FARS, NTSB, ENDORSEMENTS/LOGBOOKS During this lesson the will increase his/her instructional proficiency by role-playing as a CFI who is conducting a lesson on the Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to instructor responsibilities for pilot logbooks and endorsements for certificates and ratings. The student will teach the following areas as elements of pre-flight planning and preparation. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. CFR Part 61, including Class and Duration of Medical Certificates CFR Part 91 CFR Part 141 Required Logbook Entries Required Student Pilot Certificate Endorsements IACRA Preparation of a Recommendation for an FAA Practical Test (including appropriate logbook entries for initial certification, additional pilot certification, additional aircraft qualification Training Requirements for Issuance of a Private Pilot Certificate Flight Instructor Records and Limitations Flight Review Instrument Proficiency Check 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 21
TEACHING BRIEF 20 AERONAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS/AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS on aeronautical publications and airworthiness requirements as elements of pre-flight planning and preparation. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Publications Airport/Facility Directory NOTAMS Advisory Circulars Pilot s Operating Handbook Airplane Flight Manual Aircraft Maintenance Logbook FAR/AIM Airworthiness Requirements Inoperative Instruments or Equipment Minimum Equipment List Supplemental Type Certificate Letter of Authorization Special Flight Permit Maintenance Programs 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 22
TEACHING BRIEF 21 AIRSPACE on airspace as elements of pre-flight planning and preparation. The CFI-applicant will also address common Instructor errors related to teaching of the listed tasks. Airspace Basic VFR weather minimums for all Classes of airspace Controlled Airspace Uncontrolled Airspace Other Airspace Special Use Airspace Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) 11/16/11 (REV II) Flight Instructor Airplane Teaching Briefings 23