Certified Flight Instructor Course
The Certified Flight Instructor Course prepares a pilot for Single Engine Flight Education. Graduates of our CFI courses are employed throughout the United States at numerous flight schools.
Each day consists of about 7 to 9 hours of CFI flight education. The Certified Flight Instructor Course utilizes a syllabus to organize the course, however we are always flexible according to our students’ needs. The day typically begins at 9:00 A.M. and ends at 5:00 P.M. If it is necessary, some lessons may extend into the evening hours. However, we do realize that students learn much better when their basic needs are met, therefore we always allow more than enough time for eating, sleeping, and general relaxation. We urge students to explore Kansas City after a long day of flying in order to unwind from the rigors of accelerated flight training.
Career Pilot School is extremely flexible when it comes to the aircraft used for this course. If you are an aircraft owner, we highly recommend using your own aircraft as it better prepares you for your real world teaching experience upon completion of the course. If you are not an aircraft owner, Career Pilot School offers a Piper Arrow for your use.
The cost of the CFI Program is $5900 when completed in our Piper Arrow and $3200 when completed in your aircraft. This price includes training materials, flight time up to 25 hours, all flight instruction and all ground instruction. If the course cannot be completed within the hours allotted, the student has the option of paying for extra flight time at a per hour cost. In the rare event that this occurs, there is no additional flight or ground instruction charges. Above prices do not include sales tax, housing, or the practical test fee.
Certified Flight Instructor Course Phases
Phase I
The Fundamentals of Instruction is covered, including the Learning Process, Human Behavior, the Teaching Process, Teaching Methods, Critique and Evaluation, Flight Instructor Characteristics and Responsibilities, and Planning Instructional Activities.
Phase II
Technical Subject Areas are covered in Phase II, which include, but are not limited to: Aeromedical Factors, Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance, Principles of Flight, Airplane Flight Controls, Airplane Weight and Balance, Navigation and Flight Planning, Night Operations, High Altitude Operations, Federal Aviation Regulations and Publications, National Airspace System, Navigation Aids and Radar Services, Logbook Entries and Certificate Endorsements.
Phase III
Phase III focuses on Pre-flight Preparation, Pre-flight Procedures, and Airport Operations. These Areas of Operation include Certificates and Documents, Weather Information, Operation of Systems, Performance and Limitations, Airworthiness Requirements, Preflight Inspection, Cockpit Management, Engine Starting, Taxiing, Before Takeoff Check, Radio Communications and ATC Light Signals, Traffic Patterns, and Airport and Runway Markings and Lighting
Phase IV
During Phase IV, you will spend most of your time in the aircraft learning how to teach maneuvers from the Four Fundamentals to Chandelles to Soft Field Landings. Emphasis is put on learning how to educate Primary and Commercial students in an aircraft.
Phase V
Phase V focuses on review of all material required for you to be a successful flight instructor, as well as preparation for the Practical Exam with the Kansas City FSDO or a Designated Examiner. Your check ride will be scheduled to occur at the end of Phase Five. The check ride typically starts at 8:00 A.M. or 9:00 A.M. and may last until 5:00 P.M. with a break for lunch. We have a great relationship with the Kansas City Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) and they do an excellent job working with our CFI candidates.
