CFI Resources

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The following is a list of tools, publications and instructional aids for the professional Flight Instructor to utilize.  If you have anything to add to this list, please e-mail your suggestion to members@gslfia.com.

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Publications | Instructional Aids | Online Resources | Organizations & Groups | Misc

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Publications

The resources listed here are also avaialble in printed form from several publishers, such as ASA, Jeppesen, Gleim, King Schools, etc.  The links here are to the online versions from the FAA.  Always make sure the copy you have is the most current.

Federal Aviation Regulations (e-CFR's)

The definitive source for the most up-to-date regulations:
Part 43 | Part 61 | Part 91 | Part 141

NPRM's & Recent Rulemaking Documents - Federal Register

Information on Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and receny published regulations.  This is a great source for staying up to date on the latest regulations and proposed changes.

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) | Pilot/Controller Glossary

Practical Test Standards (PTS)

The "gold standard" for practical examinations.  Be sure to have the latest versions of these in your possession!  Too many to fit here: the above link will take you to the FAA list of current versions for all Category/Class PTS's.  Below are some of the most common.

Airplane 

Sport | Private | Recreational | Instrument | Commercial | ATP | CFI 

Rotorcraft

Private | Recreational | Instrument | Commercial | ATP | CFI

Glider

Sport | Private | Instrument | Commercial | CFI

Selected Advisory Circulars (AC's)

Follow the above link for a searchable database of all current and historical AC's.  The list below is a few of the most common for Flight Instructors.  *Webmaster's Note: AC-91-67 has a great flowchart for teaching proper decision-making regarding Inoperative Equipment (91.213).

61-65E	Certification: Pilots and Flight and Ground Instructors
61-67C	Stall and Spin Awareness Training
61-98A	Currency and Additional Qualification Requirements for Certificated Pilots
61-9B	Pilot Transition Courses for Complex Single Engine and Light, Twin-Engine Airplanes
61-10A	Private and Commercial Pilots Refresher Courses
91-63C	Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs/TFR)
91.11-1	Guide to Drug Hazards in Aviation Medicine
91-67	Minimum Equipment Requirements for General Aviation Operations Under FAR Part 91
91-32B	Safety in and Around Helicopters
91-13C	Cold Weather Operation of Aircraft
91-74A	Pilot Guide: Flight in Icing Conditions
91-51A	Effect of Icing on Aircraft Control and Airplane Deice and Anti-Ice Systems

Reference Manuals

These publications (AC's) are the primary sources for flight instructors, all available online from the FAA's website.

Student Pilot Guide | Plane Sense - General Aviation Information

Aviation Instructor's Handbook / Sample Lesson Plans

Airplane Flying Handbook | Rotorcraft Flying Handbook | Glider Flying Handbook

Instrument Flying Handbook | Instrument Procedures Handbook | Advanced Avionics Handbook

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge | Aircraft Weight & Balance Handbook

Risk Management Handbook

Instructional Aids (coming soon!)

Online Resources (coming soon!)

Organizations & Groups (coming soon!)