Hi, I'm Todd with CFI Pro Courses! I do Aviation videos that are centered to help you, the Instructor (and student), get a better understanding of everything that you may have had problems understanding when going through your flight training, or your CFI training, but were afraid to ask. Please feel free to email me any recommendations for subjects that have always been a mystery, or simply anything that you dont understand, and I'll try to make a video on it!
Feel free to email any questions you may have to Todd@cfiprocourses.com.
Todd - thanks a lot for this video. It was very helpful. I have a question on the scenario regarding the helicopter pilot who wants to get ASEL private certificate. Since it's an add on, they would not need to take a knowledge test and would only need the A1, A72, & A74 endorsements? Please correct me if I am wrong, but they would not need the BCN to solo because they are not a student pilot; just the A72 endorsement to solo. Would the instructor need to go back and hit the knowledge areas that were not covered in the rotorcraft training to give the A74 endorsement? I'm a little confused so I appreciate the help!
Todd, I think all of us newbies would appreciate if you had time to make a video on the new ACS addition of task C in the FOIs, Course Development, Lesson Plans & Classroom Training Techniques.
I think if I try to roleplay as Todd on my checkride I will pass in an hour haha, the way you get your point across and give purpose to these seemingly pointless FOI's is amazing and it has been a huge help so far, great videos.
I love these videos. Thank you for providing great resources for all CFI aplicants. Small correction if I may: TSA endorsement is actually not a required endorsement. In the AC is says "recommended"
FOIs have been the biggest struggle to me throughout training so far but it seems like your series has really been a help to me to finally breaking through and getting ready for this checkride!
Hello and thank you for all of your work putting these videos together. I went to your Amazon link for the PPT and it is no longer available. Are you able to make it available again? Thank you so much!
Hi Todd, I know this question may be beyond your purview, but why isn’t Sport listed under 61.185(a)(2)? Aren’t we allowed to train Sport Pilots after we receive our CFI Airplane cert?
The reason "Sport" isn't listed under 14 CFR 61.185(a)(2) is that Sport Pilot instruction falls under different regulations because it has its own set of requirements and privileges. The reason for the separation is that Sport Pilot certification is designed to be a more accessible entry point into aviation, with lighter aircraft and less stringent medical requirements. Because of this, the rules governing training and certification are distinct from those of higher-level pilot certificates. Although CFIs with an Airplane rating can train Sport Pilots, the specific requirements and regulations for that training are found under different parts of 14 CFR. The absence of "Sport" in 61.185(a)(2) simply reflects the distinct regulatory frameworks for different types of pilot training. I hope this helps.
@@ToddShellnuttCPC I get the gist of what you're saying. In short, although Sport Pilots fall under 14 CFR Part 61 they don't need a medical, are limited to flying LSAs, combined with a host of other limitations, allows them special consideration and exclusion from 61.185(a)(2). That makes a little more sense. Thanks Todd! Great videos btw.
I would like to say Tod that I watched almost all your videos to help get ready for the CFI checkride and your FOI's video series really helped me pass my checkride back in may. I had no problem what so ever learning from you and teaching the FOI's in the checkride amongst other subjects. I use your videos to help my other CFI friend learn and explain it as you do. This is me thinking you big time for being one the of the best instructors that I never met. Thank you kind sir
My friend is a University teacher, and he was blown away by this book. He told me that he teaches high level courses at his university and he never had to learn all of this material contained in this FOI. We must be a bunch of suckers to have to learn this stuff, or he may just be underqualified to teach at his university? These days they don't teach at universities anyways... They just indoctrinate. Personally, I think this FOI stuff is overkill for what we do as CFIs. Sure we need some training on knowing how to teach, but like I said, it's overkill what the FAA requires us to know.
Luv ya Todd.................... but i hate this FOI stuff. I mastered it 24 years ago when I earned my CFI, but to be honest with you this FOI stuff taught me nothing that I didn't already learn on the street by just dealing with people in my life in general. Thanks for making this less painful anyways. Unfortunately, I have to revisit this FOI crap from time to time to keep up my FIRC.
People swear by Todd and I really like his teaching style. But man, I just wish he threw in some PowerPoint slides or something to help drive the points home. Edit: ok I found some videos with his power points. Going to join his Patreon now!
Under paragraph A, what is the difference between conducting a solo cross-country flight, and conducting a solo flight and landing at any other location other than the airport of origination? Aren't these two the same thing?
Limitations 61.113(i) (1) and (2) apply to private pilots with BasicMed but do they apply to pilots with regular medicals as well? I have heard instructors saying that these limitations affect all private pilots.
61.113(i) (1) and (2) only applies to those who operate under part 67 and do not hold a medical. It does not apply to those who operate an aircraft with a current and valid medical.
I have few questions I am sorry for the long comment I hope you can see this and help me understand it a bit more. private carriage doesn’t fall under part 91 and it’s only for part 125 and 135 companies who doesn’t want to obtain air operating certificate since they only going to have only few limited contracts and carry only certain people. Does that mean that those part 125/135 companies under private carriage goes through the same inspections and everything as a regular part 135 who is holding out and has operating certificate? And if no, what separates them from a pilot who buys his plane and provide private carriage to only certain selected contracts (aka wet lease)? And does dry lease always falls under part 91 since the customer is the one who always provides the plane? Last question is there a difference between having operational control of the AIRPLANE and operational control of the flight(aka PIC calling the shots on whether it’s a go or a no go flight)? I know I might be mixing some stuff up I hope you can help me understand it a bit more thank you
Hi Todd, I have a question. Is training per 61.93(e) required for the 61.93(b)(1), 61.93(b)(2), and 61.93(c)(3)? Or is that training detailed in 61.93(e) only required for the 61.93(c)(3)? Thanks!
I just passed my CFI Checkride. Your videos, explanations, and examples helped me so much. Thank you Todd. I most certainly used you as a reference throughout the checkride.
Hey Todd, once again thank you for this video and this series. It is insanely helpful in tackling the seemingly overwhelming amount of information. With that being said, would you recommend showing up to a check-ride with lesson plans made for each task of the FOI objectives? I have heard and seen different things about DPEs either being okay with notes for the FOI section or not allowing any resources at all.
Hello! I would say yes, only because the PTS/ACS states that you have to demonstrate the ability to use a lesson plan in the checkride. DPE's are so different and each may have their own spin on how to evaluate a potential CFI applicant, but you would never present this information to a student of yours without a lesson plan (when you become a 2-Year CFI, of course.) Be sure to reach out to your DPE prior and see if they have any issues with you using lesson plans for the FOIs. That would be the easiest plan.
@@ToddShellnuttCPC thank you! I will make sure to reach out to the DPE and check. Also, are planning on making a video about the switch from PTS to ACS for the CFI?
Is it just me or was the cognitive domain kind of skipped and abruptly changed into talking about the basic levels of learning, then moved onto the affective domain?
@@ToddShellnuttCPC No worries! The only parts of the cognitive domain I'm not too sure about is the synthesis step as it relates to the cognitive learning of a stall. This is what I have so far: Remembering --> definition of stall Understanding --> consequence of stall Application --> practicing stall recovery Analysis --> examining the physics behind a stall Synthesis --> creating a diagram of how a stall happens (?) Evaluate --> dangers of stall (falling out of the sky on short final or takeoff is probably not a good thing!) Other than that, thank you for this series, Todd! It's been super helpful so far in creating my own lesson plans. So far, I think the biggest takeaway for me is formatting my lesson plans in a way where I define each concept and then provide a relevant example as it pertains to my future students' training to show my understanding to the DPE, as it seems like you do in these videos. I'm really enjoying learning about FOIs and looking forward to becoming a flight instructor soon!
You can start with the items that are listed in the regulations under the respective certificate or rating that you will be training as the CFI. Then, you can get a little more specific by finding a more detailed list of those items in the ACS. Then an even more detailed list by reviewing the references for each task in the ACS. There are also other items that you may need lesson plans for, such as specialty avionics and systems on the airplane.
@@ToddShellnuttCPC Todd, Thanks for the great insight. Connecting the dots between ACS, PHAK, AFH, Textbooks, Syllabus, etc can be a daunting project. I've never created an actual syllabus, but that seems like a fascinating project because you'd not only need all the subject matter, but be crafty in creating a logical sequence as to ensure building blocks. Good stuff Todd. Thanks again!
I have found that a great way to reduce anxiety for a student going through a check ride is simply to do several mock checkers with him prior to the real practical exam. Have him or her go through all the motions that they would in a real check right. In other words have them actually get the maintenance logs and show them to you in the mock check ride.
When i think of Maslows idea of SAFETY, he is referring more to the feeling of being safe and secure with your general well being. IE, u have a roof over your head at night and feel safe that you can sleep soundly at night. Imagine if you had food and water and a place to go to the bathroom, but you were homeless. You'd be stuck on the bottom of the triangle and it would be very difficult to get to the next level in the triangle. I don't think of it as a safe airplane. Yes we need safe airplanes, but that's not what Maslow was referring to.... I need a safe place to sleep at night, before I would be in the right frame of mind to consider Flight Training. That's really Maslow's intent of the definition of safety, as it refers to psychological human needs and readiness to learn.
I got it, but that is what I was referring to. I am trying to keep this associated with the main topic of being a flight instructor. People who are in flight training aren't worried about being homeless.
@@ToddShellnuttCPC Recently I moved all the way across the country to attend a flight school and get training. It was a leap of faith. When I arrived into the town, I literally was homeless. Well not exactly, I had money to get a cheap hotel room in a crime infested neighborhood until I found more secure long-term housing. Numerous times I would go outside to make sure my car wasn't vandalized or stolen. Until I found safe long-term housing, I was a complete wreck psychologically. I couldn't focus on studying. After I found my long-term housing, I felt grounded and I could focus and study well again.
