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JordanD

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Does anybody know some good books or anything to get started studying the CFI? I want to get a jumpstart so I don't waste too much time after the commercial.
 
I'd start with the aviation instructors handbook.

Then get the PTS for PPL and CPL. Start at each section/task and make an outline using the PHAK, FAR/AIM, and Airplane Flying Handbook as references (make note of the reference). These will basically make a big part of your teaching outline. All of this should be available for free in PDF form on the FAA's website.
 
Go thru everything in the private, commercial, and CFI PTS. Once you're fairly comfortable with the commercial level stuff (Aerodynamics, systems, part 91, airspace, performance etc), the instructor specific stuff (FOI, endorsements, and the knowing how to talk about the elements of every private and commercial maneuver) should be your main focus.
 
IF you want to get a headstart on knowing the maneuvers, pick up a copy of the Airplane Flying handbook.
 
A150K said:
IF you want to get a headstart on knowing the maneuvers, pick up a copy of the Airplane Flying handbook.
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Got that one already. I was kinda pissed I never thought to get it until after I was halfway through my instrument rating haha
 
Great suggestions so far---I'll second the recommendations for the Aviation Instructor's Handbook and the Airplane Flying Handbook. William Kershner's Flight Instructor's Manual is also a good, entertaining read with some practical insight into the profession . . . and his unforgettable, iconic illustrations.
 
JordanD said:
Got that one already. I was kinda pissed I never thought to get it until after I was halfway through my instrument rating haha
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It's not bad for an FAA publication. The PHAK is the one that I despise-I prefer the way the Gleim Pilot Handbook is written.
 
Humf, I love the PHAK and the AFH. Call me crazy, but I think they're well balanced, well-researched, and -very- readable... there's a reason, I think, that ASA, Jeppesen et al. plagiarize it wholesale, but I find their rephrasings more confusing than the source.

-Fox
 
Acrofox said:
Humf, I love the PHAK and the AFH. Call me crazy, but I think they're well balanced, well-researched, and -very- readable... there's a reason, I think, that ASA, Jeppesen et al. plagiarize it wholesale, but I find their rephrasings more confusing than the source.

-Fox
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I've never used Jepp or ASA, but I personally like the way Gleim basically puts the PHAK into outline format.
 
Acrofox said:
Humf, I love the PHAK and the AFH. Call me crazy, but I think they're well balanced, well-researched, and -very- readable... there's a reason, I think, that ASA, Jeppesen et al. plagiarize it wholesale, but I find their rephrasings more confusing than the source.

-Fox
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I agree, I feel the PHAK and AFH are very straight forward. Also, the index is well written to find topics quickly as necessary.

Here is what I've been using to prepare for my initial instructor certificate:

Airplane Flying Handbook
Aviation Instructors Handbook
PHAK
Kershner's Flight Instructor's Manual
FAR/AIM
PTS Booklets

Also I just picked up a copy of ASA's CFI Oral Exam Guide. It covers a lot of stuff in a simple straight forward manner.
 
I will add that I included aerodynamics for naval aviators, both weather books from the faa, risk management from the faa, advanced avonics, and all the ACs listed in the PTS. I printed the ACs out and put them in a binder tabbed so they were easy to reference. I also used flight instructor notebook by bridgette doremire to make my lesson plans. That book has to be the best kept secert for preparing for the oral. Dont waste time writing all new lessons plans. Use heres and tweek them to fit you.
 
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