CFI stuff..lesson plan...what do I need to do?

[gkrangers]

I am of the firm belief that it is better to be overprepared and have the examiner/inspector tell you that all the extra effort wasn't necessary, as opposed to getting a pink slip. Not to discourage you, but I spent about two weeks doing nothing but putting my CFI notebook together (when I wasn't at work or school). It was a lot of work, but well worth it - even if it was overkill. It sounds like you're willing to go the extra mile, and you'll be happy you did. I would recommend that you use every source available to make your lesson plans (FAA books, Kershner, Machado, etc), you can never read too much. Oh, tab and highlight your FAR/AIM - even if you never have to reference it, you'll know where things are and the inspector will know you've at least opened it a few times. If you want, I can email you my lesson plan checklist that I made so you can get an idea of all the crap that I made. Good luck!

Sure, a checklist would be nice. I just started doing an Aeromedical one the other day. I'm hping ot take my cfi ride in late April, so starting now will let me focus more on the FOI and right seat later on...not to mention I have the whole CMEL to do first! Plus school...arghagfgjdlgs...

 

[pgcfii2002]

Aeromedical
Airspace
Aerodynamics
W+B
X-C flight planning
Systems
FAR's
Weather

 

[BRIGADEAVIATOR]

I'm having to do a lesson plan for everything listed in the PTS. Its a lot of work, but at the same time a great refresher, adn i know i'll use my lesson plans plenty of time in the future