AOTP 2720 Certified Flight Instructor Ground School

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides the classroom instruction required for Certified Flight Instructor training and both the FAA Fundamentals of Instructing and Flight Instructor-Airplane Knowledge Tests. Topics include the learning process, elements of effective teaching, student evaluation and testing, course development, lesson planning, and classroom training techniques. Students are required to be enrolled in, or have completed, this course prior to beginning Certified Flight Instructor training.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and principles of learning, and fundamentals of instructing.
Knowledge of the flight instructor’s responsibilities concerning the pilot certification process.
Demonstrate an understanding of effective communication including the barriers to effective communication.

Student must hold FAA Instrument Rating Certificate and FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate.