langaAir's success
rate for first time Certified Flight Instructor candidates far
exceeds that of the rest of the industry.
The following is
an outline of the CFI pilot course. Time to completion is dependent
on each individual.
CFI
Part 61.185 Course;
designed to meet the requirements of FAR 61.185(a)(1),(2)
and provide instruction in preparation for the CFI practical oral examination.
Upon completion, the candidate should possess the knowledge
and aptitude to pass the oral examination to PTS standards.
- Covering all items in the PTS including
practical teaching exercises in order to prepare the candidate
for real world teaching situations.
CFI
Part 61.187 Course; designed to meet the requirements of FAR 61.187 (b)(1)(i-iv)
and provide the qualified student preparation for the CFI practical
flight examination. Upon
completion, the candidate should possess the knowledge and aptitude
to pass the flight examination to PTS standards.
- 10 hours dual flight instruction:
Conducted in a C172-RG
covering all maneuvers in the PTS, and 15 hours of ground
instruction covering practical teaching exercises in preparing
the candidate for the FAA Oral Examination and Check Ride.
-
FAA Practical Test
*
Completion of the CFI Part 61.185Course is required
as a prerequisite for enrollment into the CFI Part 61.187 Course;
or a qualified and prepared candidate has the option to test-
out of the CFI Part 61.185 by successfully passing an oral examination
administered by a Langa Air Academy representative.
The cost to test-out is $120.00.
Prerequisites
for CFI Course
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CFI written with 85% or better test
results
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FOI written with 85% or better test
results
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Commercial, Instrument rated
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Current in C-172 RG
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Current in commercial maneuvers
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2nd class medical
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CFI Spin Sign Off 61.183(i)(1)(2)
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Pass of CFI Prep Course or passing an
oral examination prior to enrollment.
List
of required items
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FAA-H-8083-3
Airplane Flying Handbook
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AC 61-23C Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
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AC 61-27C Instrument Flying Handbook
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AC 60.14 Aviation Instructor’s Handbook
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Practical Test Standards- Private, Commercial,
and CFI
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Oral Exam Guide- Commercial and CFI
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Lesson Plans- Private, Instrument, Commercial
- “Flight
Instructor’s Lesson Plan Handbook” by Edwin Quinlan
-
C-172RG POH
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FAR/AIM 2001
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Sectional Map
-
Terminal Chart
-
“Aircraft Systems for Pilots” by Dale
De Remer
-
A Model Airplane
-
Flight Instructor Practical Test Prep
(Gleim)
****The above mentioned books may be purchased at Langa Air
with notice of one week ****
Other
Information
Hotels
- Holiday
Inn: Approximately
5 miles from the airport.
-
Comfort Inn: Approximately
5 miles from the airport.
- Super
8 Motel: Approximately
6 miles from the airport.
- Rental
Car : On site,
please call one of our specialists to make arrangements.
