AIRWORTHY AVIATION
HELICOPTERS
The Helicopter CFI/CFII course(s) are designed to provide aspiring flight instructors with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach others how to fly helicopters. This comprehensive course covers a wide range of topics, including teaching techniques, flight maneuvers, and safety procedures. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be well-prepared to take the responsibilities of a certified flight instructor help others achieve their aviation goals.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR
FAA MINIMUMS
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARTS OF AGE
HOLD AT LEAST A COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE OR AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH
AN AIRCRAFT CATEGORY AND CLASS RATING THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING SOUGHT
A person who is applying for a flight instructor certificate must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on:
the fundamentals of instructing, including:
(i) The learning process;
(ii) Elements of effective teaching;
(iii) Student evaluation and testing;
(iv) Course development;
(v) Lesson planning; and
(vi) Classroom training techniques.
(2) The aeronautical knowledge areas for a recreational, private, and commercial pilot certificate applicable to the aircraft category for which flight instructor privileges are sought; and
(3) The aeronautical knowledge areas for the instrument rating applicable to the category for which instrument flight instructor privileges are sought.
(b) The following applicants do not need to comply with paragraph (a)(1) of this section:
(1) The holder of a flight instructor certificate or ground instructor certificate issued under this part;
(2) The holder of a current teacher's certificate issued by a State, county, city, or municipality that authorizes the person to teach at an educational level of the 7th grade or higher; or
(3) A person employed as a teacher at an accredited college or university
A person who is applying for a flight instructor certificate must receive and log flight and ground training from an authorized instructor on the areas of operation listed in this section that apply to the flight instructor rating sought. The applicant's logbook must contain an endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is proficient to pass a practical test on those areas of operation.
For a rotorcraft category rating with a helicopter class rating:
(i) Fundamentals of instructing;
(ii) Technical subject areas;
(iii) Preflight preparation;
(iv) Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight;
(v) Preflight procedures;
(vi) Airport and heliport operations;
(vii) Hovering maneuvers;
(viii) Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds;
(ix) Fundamentals of flight;
(x) Performance maneuvers;
(xi) Emergency operations;
(xii) Special operations; and
(xiii) Postflight procedures.
MUST PASS FAA WRITTEN TEST (FOI)
MUST PASS FAA WRITTEN TEST
MUST PASS FAA PRACTICAL TEST
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR INSTRUMENT
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARTS OF AGE
HOLD AT LEAST A COMMERCIAL PILOT OR AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH
AN AIRCRAFT CATEGORY AND CLASS RATING THAT IS APPROPRIATE TO THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING SOUGHT
HOLD AN INSTRUMENT RATING WITH CATEGORY AND CLASS FOR RATING SOUGHT
A person who is applying for a flight instructor certificate must receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on:
the fundamentals of instructing, including:
(i) The learning process;
(ii) Elements of effective teaching;
(iii) Student evaluation and testing;
(iv) Course development;
(v) Lesson planning; and
(vi) Classroom training techniques.
(2) The aeronautical knowledge areas for a recreational, private, and commercial pilot certificate applicable to the aircraft category for which flight instructor privileges are sought; and
(3) The aeronautical knowledge areas for the instrument rating applicable to the category for which instrument flight instructor privileges are sought.
(b) The following applicants do not need to comply with paragraph (a)(1) of this section:
(1) The holder of a flight instructor certificate or ground instructor certificate issued under this part;
(2) The holder of a current teacher's certificate issued by a State, county, city, or municipality that authorizes the person to teach at an educational level of the 7th grade or higher; or
(3) A person employed as a teacher at an accredited college or university
A person who is applying for a flight instructor certificate must receive and log flight and ground training from an authorized instructor on the areas of operation listed in this section that apply to the flight instructor rating sought. The applicant's logbook must contain an endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is proficient to pass a practical test on those areas of operation.
For a rotorcraft category rating with a helicopter class rating:
(i) Fundamentals of instructing;
(ii) Technical subject areas;
(iii) Preflight preparation;
(iv) Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight;
(v) Preflight procedures;
(vi) Airport and heliport operations;
(vii) Hovering maneuvers;
(viii) Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds;
(ix) Fundamentals of flight;
(x) Performance maneuvers;
(xi) Emergency operations;
(xii) Special operations; and
(xiii) Postflight procedures.
Additional Flight and Ground Instruction may be required at additional costs.
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