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PRIVATE PILOT LESSON PLANS, FLIGHT & GROUND.

These PRIVATE PILOT lesson plans serve as start up documentation for the CFI and/or student. It starts right here as a compilation of lesson plans for the Private Pilot course also applicable to the Sports, and Recreational pilot program with as many links as possible attached to a  downloable WORD .doc file that can be modify at will. 
 
It is meant to help prepare the initial CFI candidate for examination and for use to start a career as a Flight & Ground Instructor. It also pertains to the Recreational, Sports and Private student pilot as the ground and flight requirements are almost the same. Some work is still in process and lesson plans are subject to improvements and innovations.  Check the latest revision by date on the header.

The order of lesson plans is as follows:

Lesson 1: Introductory Flight

Lesson 2: Four Fundamentals of Flight

Lesson 3: Integrated Flight Instruction

Lesson 5: Emergency Procedures

Lesson 6: Steep Turns and Ground Reference Maneuvers

Lesson 7: Maneuvers Review

Lesson 8: Traffic Pattern Review

Lesson 9: Presolo Review

Lesson 11: Stage Check

Lesson 12: Solo Practice

Lesson 13: Performance Takeoffs and Landings

Lesson 14: Solo Practice

Lesson 15: Navigation

Lesson 16: Introduction to Cross-Country Flight

Lesson 17: Introduction to Night Flight

Lesson 18: Night Cross-Country

Lesson 19: Solo Cross-Country

Lesson 20: Long-Distance Solo Cross-Country

Lesson 22: Solo Practical Test Preparation

 

SHOULD YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

CONTACT RAFAEL SIERRA, CFI, CFII

 

MORE REFERENCE

1.     AC 00-45F Aviation Weather Services This link goes to the PDF version of the new Aviation Weather Services advisory circular.

2.     AC - Checklist
This document contains a list of current FAA advisory circular

3.     Aeronautical Decision Making (FAA)
This advisory circular provides introductory material, background information, and reference material on aeronautical decision making.

4.     AOPA Air Safety Foundation
This site includes interactive online courses and quizzes on a variety of safety topics.

5.     AOPA Tools for CFIs
Part of the AOPA Flight Training website, this site includes information, tools, and resources for flight instructors.

6.     Aviation Safety Connection
The Aviation.org website addresses fundamental safety issues related to pilot performance, including leadership, judgment, decison-making, and airmanship. There is no cost to subscribe.

7.     Aviation Safety Reporting Program (FAA)
This advisory circular describes the FAA Aviation Safety Reporting Program, which uses the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a third party to receive reports.

8.     Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)
The ASRS ("NASA forms") collects, analyzes, and responds to voluntarily submitted aviation safety incident reports in order to lessen the likelihood of aviation accidents.

9.     Aviators' Model Code of Conduct   This site provides suggested practices for general aviation pilots to advance flight safety, Airmanship and the general aviation community.

10.  Endorsements (FAA)
This advisory circular (61-65E) contains guidance on certification standards and includes recommended endorsements.

11.  FIRC - Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic Guidance (FAA)
This advisory circular (AC) provides guidance for the preparation and approval of FAA-approved flight instructor refresher clinics (FIRC) conducted by industry.

12.  FITS - FAA/Industry Training Standards
This page has links to information and resources on the FAA/Industry Training Standards (FITS) program for training in technically advanced aircraft.

13.  Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics
This link goes to information about flight instructor refresher clinics (FIRCs).

14.  Flight Review Guidance (FAA)
This link goes to a guide on "Conducting an Effective Flight Review"

15.  GPS for IFR (AOPA/Air Safety Foundation)
This link goes to the Air Safety Foundation's free online GPS for IFR course.

16.  GPS for VFR (AOPA Air Safety Foundation)
This link goes to the Air Safety Foundation's free online GPS for VFR course.

17.  Handbook - Airplane Flying
This page provides links to PDF chapters of FAA-H-8083-3A, the Airplane Flying Handbook (7 parts).

18.  Handbook - Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9)
This link goes to an online version of the FAA's Aviation Instructor's Handbook.

19.  Human Factors Awareness Course (FAA)
This link goes to FAA's online training course on human factors.

20.  Human Factors Information
This site is designed to help pilots understand how decision-making skills, attitudes, and personality can influence the safety of flight.

21.  Instrument Procedures Handbook
FAA-H-8261-1A Instrument Procedures Handbook. This handbook provides the most up-to-date guidance on how to operate safely within the National Airspace System.

22. Instrument Flying Handbook.   This Instrument Handbook is designed for use by instrument fl ight instructors and pilots preparing for instrument rating tests. Instructors may fi nd this handbook a valuable training aid as it includes basic reference material for knowledge testing and instrument fl ight training. Other Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) publications should be consulted for more detailed information on related topics.

23.  NACO Digital Terminal Procedures Publication
This page provides all the US Terminal Procedure Publications (TPPs), which are available in PDF format files.

24.  National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO)
The FAA's NACO publishes and distributes US government civil aeronautical charts and flight information publications. This site includes links to the Aeronautical Chart User's Guide.

25.  National Association of Flight Instructors
NAFI is an international organization dedicated to raising and maintaining the professional standing of the flight instructor in the aviation community. This site includes information on NAFI's Master Instructor program.

26.  Personal Minimums Checklist (PAVE)
An easy-to-use, personal risk management tool, tailored to your level of knowledge, skill, and ability.

27.  Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge Handbook (FAA)
This page provides links to PDF chapters of FAA-H-8083-25, the Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (4 parts).

28.  Practical Risk Management in General Aviation
This link goes to an FAA Aviation News article on practical risk management for general aviation.

29.  Practical Test Standards (menu)
This page provides links to FAA Practical Test Standards (PTS) documents.

30.  Risk Management and System Safety
This page contains links to flight instructor refresher clinic modules that introduce system safety and risk management concepts and offer suggestions on incorporating these principles into flight training.

31.  Security - AOPA Airport Watch
This link goes to the AOPA / TSA Airport Watch program page.

33.  Security - TSA Information for General Aviation
This link goes to TSA's main menu for general aviation security information.

34.  Security Awareness Training - Recurrent (TSA)
This link goes to the TSA website page on security awareness training for flight school employees and independent flight instructors.

35.  SeeAndAvoid.org - Midair Collision Avoidance Tool
SEE and AVOID military aircraft in your airspace by entering your airport identifier to ensure a safe flight-plan and avoid midair collisions.

36.  Stall & Spin Awareness (FAA) This advisory circular explains the stall and spin awareness training required under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61 and offers guidance to flight instructors who provide that training.

37.  Transition Training
This link opens a PDF version of AC 61-9B on transition to more complex single-engine and light twin aircraft.

38.  Weather Decision-Making Guide (Online  Version)
This site is an online version of the GA Pilot's Weather Decision-Making Guide.


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