Daily Program for CFI Renewal Seminars

AVSeminars FIRC Program

Day One

I. Welcome (:30)

  • a. Course Overview (:15)
  • b. Instructor Credentials (:05)
  • c. Introductions of Attendees (:10)

II. The Instructor (3:00)

  • a. Instructor Professionalism ** (:30)
  • b. Ethics for Flight Instructors ** (:30)
  • c. CFI Legal Issues ** (:30)
  • d. Business Aspects of Flight Instruction ** (:30)
  • e. Logging Flight Time and PIC Considerations ** (:30)
  • f. FAASTeam (15) (:30)

III. What’s New? (3:00)

  • a. Sport Pilot (3) (1:00)
  • b. Security-Related Special Use Airspace (4) (:30)
  • c. Integrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application (IACRA) (7) (:30)
  • d. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (5) (:30)
  • e. Pilot Proficiency Wings Program (14) (:30)

IV. Open Discussion (1:00)

 

Day Two

V. The Future is Now (3:00)

  • a. Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) (1) (1:30)
  • b. GPS Navigation (6) (1:30)

VI. Issues of Safety & Security (3:30)

  • a. Safety Trends in GA (10) (:30)
  • b. Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) ** (:30)
  • c. Risk Management/Risk Intervention Strategies (11) (:30)
  • d. Aircraft Operational Limitations (8) (:30)
  • e. Takeoffs/Landings/Low Altitude Maneuvering (12) (:30)
  • f. Pilot Deviations and Runway Incursions (13) (:45)
  • g. FAA/Industry Standards (FITS) (2) (:15)

VII. Is your student ready? (1:00)

  • a. Effective Teaching (9) (:30)
  • b. Practical Test Standards ** (:30)

VIII. Graduation (:30)

 

Notes:
1. First brackets indicate the Core Material number per AC 61-83F, Appendix 1.
2. ** indicates Elective Topics per Appendix 2.
3. Each day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM with one hour for lunch.
4. Each hour consists of :50 with :10 breaks.