I am a commercial pilot with 600 hours. Although I’m 61 years old and thinking of becoming a CFI. After seeing this video and learning all the information needed, it looks like it’s more work that it’s actually going to be worth it. The challenge here is to be able to absorb most of that stuff and truly to do it with self study. Can’t use close enough for government work here.
My personal advice is go for it! The feeling of accomplishment is amazing and it grows with each student you help succeed. Yes, it is a lot of work but partnered with the right instructor you will grow and succeed. No matter your decision thank you for commenting and watching.
Preparing for the CFI check ride can be overwhelming but seeing great videos like this can clarify to many things and make it easier. Thank you so much for your help.
Great content Russ on building a CFI binder. What I loved the most is your emphasis on personalizing the contents of your binder. Thanks for the fabulous insights.
Great video! I had a hefty binder but you gave me great pointers to add. To add for you, at the end you said you mentioned you have a copy of the IFR cafe. There’s now a gold seal “commercial know it all” aka commercial cafe. Let me know if you need a copy.
These videos are coming in handy as I’m preparing for my CFI initial (again). You’re my instructor still a year and a half later! Haha great vids Russ!
I have put together a whole mnemonic sentence that correlates many of those hard to remember acronyms to where all the items become easy to recall; you don't have to remember any separate, completely unrelated acronyms... It's great for preflight actions and/or checkride preparation because, it pretty much covers everything in one long breath. If you utter this sentence to an examiner and explain the each item he'll not be able to ask you anything else about them because you will have already explained it. But because it is new and different and stands defiantly in the face of the law of primacy, not many will accept it. But I will use it exclusively for my students so they don't have to recall separate, hard to remember acronyms.
I’m just starting CFI training. Lesson plans are a little bit overwhelming, but this is very helpful content! I love your graphics especially for aerodynamics. Is it possible to get a copy of them?
I am instructing part time, I do help people with mock orals for CFI on zoom and yes, there will be new content pretty soon. I have been flying jets and in flux with my location making it difficult to produce new content. I sincerely appreciate you commenting and asking!
Thank you! Very helpful video. Starting my binder tomorrow. During the check-ride do you read everything on your lesson plan? Or just summarize each element? I was also wondering if it’s possible to get copies of your notes from aerodynamics section? I really liked the graphics.
There are many topics you can cover for each lesson plan. Question 1: What is your source for determining the topic of the lesson plan? Syllabus? ACS? Can I build a lesson plan based on the outline of the ACS? but we teach from a syllabus, so perhaps building lesson plan topics should be based on the syllabus? Please assist on determining how to build the framework. I know I can build a plan for a topic, but I am struggling with how to choose each topic, and when do I know I am finished building the complete library of lesson plans? Please don't tell me "oh.. u should know that"....or "ask your CFI". I am throwing this question out to this youtube channel for resolution and thoughts. Thank you in advance.
I would never say ask your CFI if you ask me a question Sorry for the delay I’ve been in 737 training, I recommend using the ACS as your guide as well as the airplane flying handbook. Don’t hesitate to use what the FAA gives you!
Hi Hunter, sorry for the delay in answering your question, yes you must have an actual endorsement in your logbook showing completion of FOI ground school. You do not need endorsements to take the CFI written exams.
Question 2: What are the sources for your meat or content in page 2 of your lesson plan? Airplane flying Handbook? PHAK? Jeppesen Textbook? Thoughts please...
As previously mentioned I mainly use the airplane flying handbook as well as the PHAK since that is how the FAA likes things. That said, you can use anything you want. Let me know how it goes.
You can buy prefab lesson plans BUT I highly suggest editing them to be the way you feel they should reflect you as an instructor. Also, for maneuver lesson plans, use the airplane flying handbook as an outline.
I am a commercial pilot with 600 hours. Although I’m 61 years old and thinking of becoming a CFI. After seeing this video and learning all the information needed, it looks like it’s more work that it’s actually going to be worth it. The challenge here is to be able to absorb most of that stuff and truly to do it with self study. Can’t use close enough for government work here.
My personal advice is go for it! The feeling of accomplishment is amazing and it grows with each student you help succeed. Yes, it is a lot of work but partnered with the right instructor you will grow and succeed. No matter your decision thank you for commenting and watching.
Preparing for the CFI check ride can be overwhelming but seeing great videos like this can clarify to many things and make it easier.
Thank you so much for your help.
You are so welcome Waleed! Thanks for watching
Great content Russ on building a CFI binder. What I loved the most is your emphasis on personalizing the contents of your binder. Thanks for the fabulous insights.
You are welcome Kelvin!
Thank you. I was having a tough time getting started with my binder. Appreciate it!
It is my pleasure Christopher!
Great video! I had a hefty binder but you gave me great pointers to add.
To add for you, at the end you said you mentioned you have a copy of the IFR cafe. There’s now a gold seal “commercial know it all” aka commercial cafe. Let me know if you need a copy.
Glad it helped! Would love a copy
Thanks for the video Russ!
These videos are coming in handy as I’m preparing for my CFI initial (again). You’re my instructor still a year and a half later! Haha great vids Russ!
Passed the CFI initial yesterday. Thanks for these videos russ! Keep it up dude.
Dylan fantastic news! So proud of you, never had a doubt!
Thank you, this answered so many questions and gave me a great starting point for my binder.
Glad it helped Greg!
Perfect timing thank you so much I am working on my CFI binder at this time,
Glad it was helpful!
I have put together a whole mnemonic sentence that correlates many of those hard to remember acronyms to where all the items become easy to recall; you don't have to remember any separate, completely unrelated acronyms... It's great for preflight actions and/or checkride preparation because, it pretty much covers everything in one long breath. If you utter this sentence to an examiner and explain the each item he'll not be able to ask you anything else about them because you will have already explained it. But because it is new and different and stands defiantly in the face of the law of primacy, not many will accept it. But I will use it exclusively for my students so they don't have to recall separate, hard to remember acronyms.
Very cool, Innovative ideas is what keeps us moving thanks for commenting!
Let's hear the mnemonic sentence!!
good video
How it helps good luck!
I’m just starting CFI training. Lesson plans are a little bit overwhelming, but this is very helpful content! I love your graphics especially for aerodynamics. Is it possible to get a copy of them?
I moved to a new house and need to find them if I can I will send you a copy. Thanks for watching and good luck!
could i also get a copy?@@mycfiacademy3327
It's like a light Sabre. You gotta build it yourself.
Absolutely true
Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by Peter!
I noticed the videos are all about two years old. Are you still instructing? Are there plans to maintain or publish new material?
I am instructing part time, I do help people with mock orals for CFI on zoom and yes, there will be new content pretty soon. I have been flying jets and in flux with my location making it difficult to produce new content. I sincerely appreciate you commenting and asking!
Do you have or know where to find digital copies of the aeronautical experience charts you have such as the one at 7:53?
Thank you! Very helpful video. Starting my binder tomorrow. During the check-ride do you read everything on your lesson plan? Or just summarize each element? I was also wondering if it’s possible to get copies of your notes from aerodynamics section? I really liked the graphics.
is it possible that please ?
There are many topics you can cover for each lesson plan. Question 1: What is your source for determining the topic of the lesson plan? Syllabus? ACS? Can I build a lesson plan based on the outline of the ACS? but we teach from a syllabus, so perhaps building lesson plan topics should be based on the syllabus? Please assist on determining how to build the framework. I know I can build a plan for a topic, but I am struggling with how to choose each topic, and when do I know I am finished building the complete library of lesson plans? Please don't tell me "oh.. u should know that"....or "ask your CFI". I am throwing this question out to this youtube channel for resolution and thoughts. Thank you in advance.
I would never say ask your CFI if you ask me a question Sorry for the delay I’ve been in 737 training,
I recommend using the ACS as your guide as well as the airplane flying handbook. Don’t hesitate to use what the FAA gives you!
Do you have to have the graduation certificates? I just used the gleim book to study for the knowledge test
Hi Hunter, sorry for the delay in answering your question, yes you must have an actual endorsement in your logbook showing completion of FOI ground school. You do not need endorsements to take the CFI written exams.
Question 2: What are the sources for your meat or content in page 2 of your lesson plan? Airplane flying Handbook? PHAK? Jeppesen Textbook? Thoughts please...
As previously mentioned I mainly use the airplane flying handbook as well as the PHAK since that is how the FAA likes things. That said, you can use anything you want. Let me know how it goes.
My big problem is what to put on the lesson plan. I have the information in my head and can teach it, I just don't know how to put it on paper
You can buy prefab lesson plans BUT I highly suggest editing them to be the way you feel they should reflect you as an instructor. Also, for maneuver lesson plans, use the airplane flying handbook as an outline.
Thank you!
You are most welcome good luck!