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Introduction

This guide has been prepared by Transport Canada Aviation for the information and guidance of pilots preparing to apply for flight instructor ratings, and for use as a reference by qualified flight instructors.

Some of the material in this guide has been derived from discussions with individual flight instructors and members of Flight Instructor Refresher Courses. The Instrument Flying and Night Flying Instruction exercises have been changed to include the draft revisions that have been in use since 1990 and 1994 respectively.

A brief explanation of the content of the various parts in this guide is as follows:

Part I — Learning and Learning Factors

The techniques to be used by instructors when conducting ground school training, pre-flight and post-flight briefings, and the air exercises.

Part II — The Ground and Air Instruction Syllabus

This part outlines the purpose of each exercise, the essential background knowledge a student must possess before air instruction of the exercise commences, advice to instructors, and a step by step procedure for the instructor to follow when carrying out the air instruction.

Part III — Lesson Plans

This part provides for a step by step progression of learning, with provision for regular review and evaluation at prescribed stages of learning.

Part IV — Typical Questions

A list of suggested questions has been prepared as a guide to instructors in developing their own questions to suit the temperament and background of individual students.

Attachment —

The form "Instructor's Training Record While Under Direct Supervision" has been included with this guide and may be reproduced as required.

Date modified:
2010-05-20