Getting Started - The Fundamentals of Instructing 

Amazing video dude. I’ve gone through FOI and been pretty unmotivated, but after watching this video, you’ve got me GOIN! It’s so ironically cool to see you use the fundamentals of instructing in your lesson plan today. The way you set out objectives etc… the whole time I was engaged. Truly a really cool example of good instruction and communication. Thanks so much!

These videos are great I don’t think you should put a time limit on yourself I would watch the whole thing even if it was 2 hours

Thank you so much for these videos, Mr. Shellnutt! I start CFI ground tomorrow with ATP. You have the rare ability to keep my attention with how you communicate and I intend to attempt to do the same with my future students. You’ve helped me to start thinking like an instructor. We had a new zero time room mate move in recently who was very confused about VORs. I took an hour or so to get on the white board and start explaining them and after that hour he was easily able to answer my questions about using VORs to navigate. It was a pretty great thing to be able to help someone go from total confusion to “oh that isn’t so hard.”

Thanks for putting all of these videos up on here for free. Helpful resource for people like myself studying or the CFI currently.

Had Todd for my initial MEI training in ATP back in may of 2018 very well presented course. I can personally attest to that what I learned in his class made me a more professional instructor.

Great video Todd. I followed along with the PTS and took notes as you went. Definitely going to be watching the rest of your videos. Thank you for sharing.

I am studying for CFI now and wanted to comment that years after these videos were made, your instruction is still super effective for learners like me. Thank you! Liked, subscribed and watching everything you’ve generously shared.

Amazing video. I am prepping my CFI checkride and this is solid gold. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom, sir! You're a terrific instructor-I strive to be like that!

I'm found myself very engaged and interested in the way you present Mr Todd! Thank you for this video!

Thank you for this!! You sir are a Legend!!

Great presentation. I have my CFII ride scheduled for the end of Feb. this video series will be very helpful. Thanks

Greetings from PDK! Second video in and finding them extremely helpful, I'm just beginning the CFI journey. Thanks for taking the time to put this out for on youtube.

Nice work, Todd!

Thank you Todd! Gonna take my CFI Check ride within weeks

Todd keep up the good work!🙌🏼👍🏼

Hi Todd, Im studying for the CFI-s rating and the FOI is killing me. Im going to try your videos out and hopefully it will get me through this. Thanks!

Excellent Video Todd, brought me back to when i was sitting in your class. You make it look Easy, I love the end statement!! KNOW YOUR TRADE.....

2 week Working on foi. Thanks todd

Got my Initial tomorrow! Wish me the best ahaha.

Hello Mr. Shellnutt. I just got my commercial certificate yesterday and the next thing up is CFI!!😎..... But had no clue 🙄🙄 on how and where to start, but thanks to you and this video. I thank you very much for taking your time to make these video. I have one or two questions. 1. Is the aviation instructor's handbook (AIH) the same as the FOI or they are two separate book and the AIH just happens to be the boook you need to get the answer for the questions that is been asked from the FOI? 2. The PTS (now called ACS): is it the commercial level or the private pilot ACS? 3. How many area of Operation? How many task are there in each area of Operation?

Appreciate the videos Todd, Foi’s are exactly what I am struggling with. CFI initial is Wed 6/26

Quick Note: the Aviation Instructor Handbook has since been updated from the time this video was uploaded.

Thanks Todd.

I find FOI fascinating. Psychology is always cool

You are a good teacher.

Question for ‘the’ Todd Shellnutt: I’m currently assembling/writing my CFI binder, gathering resources, and making outlines of material in the ACS/PTS that I can teach from. One area that I struggle with is knowing to what depth to teach these concepts. I hope in an upcoming video or comment, you’ll give some insight about how much detail to present. I wouldn’t want to dig myself into a hole talking about things like canards and stabilator anti-servos on the CFI oral exam if I don’t need to. Thanks for the great videos! - Jared

Amazing Videos

Checkride tomorrow. Thanks for putting me at ease 😂

AMAZING!🎉

very good videos thank u

Great stuff...I wish there was another platform to access your expanded library of info (I may have to overlook my aversion to Patreon and their overt attempt to artificially expand a disturbing social narrative)

Are you from Louisiana? Nice video and very well presented

Todd, do you write the answers to each of the elements into your written lesson plan or as acronyms added to the printed PTS, or are you saying those should be memorized ? I want to make sure I'm clear on what you're saying.

Video starts at around 13:30

I think this is great, Todd, but I feel like you didn't elaborate on WHAT the elements are and WHY they relate to us as instructors.

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Hello Todd! Just found you (subscribed also) do you have an email you can share so I can explain to you my current situation and see what would youre recommend? I don't mind sharing it here, but it is pretty long story. Great video! Thanks

Watching Paint dry is more exciting?