Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Flight instructor and student prepping for upcoming lesson in cockpit of small airplane at Van Nuys Airport.

Prerequisites:

  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Class 2 Medical Certificate

Description: The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) course prepares you to teach aspiring pilots, deepening your knowledge of flight dynamics, maneuvers, and instructional techniques.

Training Overview:

  • Ground Training: Emphasis on teaching techniques, student psychology, lesson planning, and regulations.
  • Flight Training: 25-30 hours of instructional training, including:
    • How to teach basic maneuvers
    • Emergency procedures and student management
    • Cross-country instructional flights

Duration: 2-3 months, depending on training schedule.

Cost: Varies based on flight time and ground instruction.

Outcome: Upon completion, you’ll be able to train student pilots up to the private pilot level.

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