Home Study for CFI-g

[Walt Connelly]

Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G. Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and answers. Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.

Walt

[Tom[_12_]]

On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
> wrote:
> Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G.

You probably will want the "Glider Flight Instructor Manual."
Includes the "Accident Prevention Manual for Glider Flight
Instructors" and other important items.
Order from www.eglider.org

You will also find articles about flight training on this web site.

Tom Knauff

[John Cochrane[_2_]]

On Jan 17, 8:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
> wrote:
> Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G.
> Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> Walt
>
> --
> Walt Connelly

I put together a lot of CFI study materials on a webpage. I'm
particularly fond of my "plain English FARs" which is the part that
gave me the most trouble.

http://faculty.chicagobooth.edu/john.cochrane/research/Data_and_Programs/CFI/

John Cochrane

[mattm[_2_]]

On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
> wrote:
> Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G.
> Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> Walt
>
> --
> Walt Connelly

At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
list). For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
an instructor. Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. When I
got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!

-- Matt

[mattm[_2_]]

On Jan 18, 10:35*am, mattm > wrote:
> On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
>
> > wrote:
> > Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G.
> > Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> > answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> > Walt
>
> > --
> > Walt Connelly
>
> At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
> Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
> list). *For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
> an instructor. *Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
> concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. *When I
> got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!
>
> -- Matt

Hmm, I guess John's pointing at a different book. Anyway, the
FAA book I'm talking about is at:

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/media/FAA-H-8083-9A.pdf

-- Matt

[lanebush]

On Jan 18, 10:40*am, mattm > wrote:
> On Jan 18, 10:35*am, mattm > wrote:
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> > On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
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> > > wrote:
> > > Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G.
> > > Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> > > answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> > > Walt
>
> > > --
> > > Walt Connelly
>
> > At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
> > Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
> > list). *For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
> > an instructor. *Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
> > concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. *When I
> > got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!
>
> > -- Matt
>
> Hmm, I guess John's pointing at a different book. *Anyway, the
> FAA book I'm talking about is at:
>
> http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_hand...
>
> -- Matt

I took my CFIG writtens and practical in 2010. I used the ASA Test
Prep software to study for the FOI and Glider Aeronautical writtens.
Seemed to work fine for me with above a 90 on both exams. You get the
exam sign off directly from ASA via email once you email them three
scores of above 80 percent.

Lane
XF

[Paul Remde]

Hi,

If you want a printed copy of the book, I stock it. You can see details and
purchase here:
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/books/FAA/AviationInstructorsHandbook.htm

Best Regards,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

"mattm" > wrote in message
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On Jan 18, 10:35 am, mattm > wrote:
> On Jan 17, 9:40 pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
>
> > wrote:
> > Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G.
> > Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> > answers. Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> > Walt
>
> > --
> > Walt Connelly
>
> At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
> Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
> list). For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
> an instructor. Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
> concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. When I
> got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!
>
> -- Matt

Hmm, I guess John's pointing at a different book. Anyway, the
FAA book I'm talking about is at:

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_handbook/media/FAA-H-8083-9A.pdf

-- Matt

[mattm[_2_]]

On Jan 18, 11:02*am, lanebush > wrote:
> On Jan 18, 10:40*am, mattm > wrote:
>
>
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> > On Jan 18, 10:35*am, mattm > wrote:
>
> > > On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G..
> > > > Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> > > > answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> > > > Walt
>
> > > > --
> > > > Walt Connelly
>
> > > At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
> > > Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
> > > list). *For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
> > > an instructor. *Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
> > > concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. *When I
> > > got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!
>
> > > -- Matt
>
> > Hmm, I guess John's pointing at a different book. *Anyway, the
> > FAA book I'm talking about is at:
>
> >http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_hand...
>
> > -- Matt
>
> I took my CFIG writtens and practical in 2010. *I used the ASA Test
> Prep software to study for the FOI and Glider Aeronautical writtens.
> Seemed to work fine for me with above a 90 on both exams. *You get the
> exam sign off directly from ASA via email once you email them three
> scores of above 80 percent.
>
> Lane
> XF

Originally I tried just using the ASA book (this was a long time ago).
The questions and answers didn't make any sense to me until I read the
FAA manual. Once I read the manual the FOI test was easy.

-- Matt

[Walt Connelly]

;760284']On Jan 18, 11:02*am, lanebush wrote:
On Jan 18, 10:40*am, mattm wrote:



On Jan 18, 10:35*am, mattm wrote:

On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly Walt.Connelly.

wrote:
Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G..
Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.

Walt

--
Walt Connelly

At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
list). *For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
an instructor. *Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. *When I
got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!

-- Matt

Hmm, I guess John's pointing at a different book. *Anyway, the
FAA book I'm talking about is at:

http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_hand...

-- Matt

I took my CFIG writtens and practical in 2010. *I used the ASA Test
Prep software to study for the FOI and Glider Aeronautical writtens.
Seemed to work fine for me with above a 90 on both exams. *You get the
exam sign off directly from ASA via email once you email them three
scores of above 80 percent.

Lane
XF

Originally I tried just using the ASA book (this was a long time ago).
The questions and answers didn't make any sense to me until I read the
FAA manual. Once I read the manual the FOI test was easy.

-- Matt

WOW. Thanks for all the information, especially from John C. Amazing the amount of information one needs to learn. I need to see if the ASA information is available for a Mac, not a PC guy.

Walt

[T[_2_]]

On Jan 18, 8:02*am, lanebush > wrote:
> On Jan 18, 10:40*am, mattm > wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jan 18, 10:35*am, mattm > wrote:
>
> > > On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G..
> > > > Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> > > > answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> > > > Walt
>
> > > > --
> > > > Walt Connelly
>
> > > At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
> > > Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
> > > list). *For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
> > > an instructor. *Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
> > > concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. *When I
> > > got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!
>
> > > -- Matt
>
> > Hmm, I guess John's pointing at a different book. *Anyway, the
> > FAA book I'm talking about is at:
>
> >http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_hand...
>
> > -- Matt
>
> I took my CFIG writtens and practical in 2010. *I used the ASA Test
> Prep software to study for the FOI and Glider Aeronautical writtens.
> Seemed to work fine for me with above a 90 on both exams. *You get the
> exam sign off directly from ASA via email once you email them three
> scores of above 80 percent.
>
> Lane
> XF

When I did mine in 2004 you did not need a sign off to take the FOI or
Instructor written exams.
T

[lanebush]

On Jan 18, 9:44*pm, T > wrote:
> On Jan 18, 8:02*am, lanebush > wrote:
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> > On Jan 18, 10:40*am, mattm > wrote:
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> > > On Jan 18, 10:35*am, mattm > wrote:
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> > > > On Jan 17, 9:40*pm, Walt Connelly <Walt.Connelly.
>
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFI-G.
> > > > > Seems that all there is available is books with the questions and
> > > > > answers. *Working on the Fundamentals Of Instruction right now.
>
> > > > > Walt
>
> > > > > --
> > > > > Walt Connelly
>
> > > > At your current stage the most crucial resource is the
> > > > Aviation Instructor's Handbook (link listed at the top of John's
> > > > list). *For me, this book was the real eye-opener about becoming
> > > > an instructor. *Also, this is what the FAA examiner will be mostly
> > > > concentrating on when you take your instructor checkride. *When I
> > > > got my checkride I never got to touch the stick!
>
> > > > -- Matt
>
> > > Hmm, I guess John's pointing at a different book. *Anyway, the
> > > FAA book I'm talking about is at:
>
> > >http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/aviation_instructors_hand....
>
> > > -- Matt
>
> > I took my CFIG writtens and practical in 2010. *I used the ASA Test
> > Prep software to study for the FOI and Glider Aeronautical writtens.
> > Seemed to work fine for me with above a 90 on both exams. *You get the
> > exam sign off directly from ASA via email once you email them three
> > scores of above 80 percent.
>
> > Lane
> > XF
>
> When I did mine in 2004 you did not need a sign off to take the FOI or
> Instructor written exams.
> T

You are correct. To the best of my knowledge those are two exams that
do not require a sign off. ASA will email you one though.

Lane

[Andrew Wood[_2_]]

> wrote:
Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFIG?

The BGA has an excellent Glider Instructors Manual that can be normally be
ordered on their website. At the moment it is being updated, but will be
available to buy again early February.

An older, but extremely valuable book for new CFIGs is "Flying Training
in Gliders" by Ann and Lorne Welch. Its out of print, but copies are
around, I've seen some on Amazon.

[Andrew Wood[_2_]]

> wrote:
Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFIG?

The BGA has an excellent Glider Instructors Manual that can be normally be
ordered on their website. At the moment it is being updated, but will be
available to buy again early February.

An older, but extremely valuable book for new CFIGs is "Flying Training
in Gliders" by Ann and Lorne Welch. Its out of print, but copies are
around, I've seen some on Amazon.

[Andrew Wood[_2_]]

> wrote:
Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFIG?

The BGA has an excellent Glider Instructors Manual that can be normally be
ordered on their website. At the moment it is being updated, but will be
available to buy again early February.

An older, but extremely valuable book for new CFIGs is "Flying Training
in Gliders" by Ann and Lorne Welch. Its out of print, but copies are
around, I've seen some on Amazon.

[Andrew Wood[_2_]]

> wrote:
Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFIG?

The BGA has an excellent Glider Instructors Manual that can be normally be
ordered on their website. At the moment it is being updated, but will be
available to buy again early February.

An older, but extremely valuable book for new CFIGs is "Flying Training
in Gliders" by Ann and Lorne Welch. Its out of print, but copies are
around, I've seen some on Amazon.

[Andrew Wood[_2_]]

> wrote:
Anyone have a good recommendation for a home study course for CFIG?

The BGA has an excellent Glider Instructors Manual that can be normally be
ordered on their website. At the moment it is being updated, but will be
available to buy again early February.

An older, but extremely valuable book for new CFIGs is "Flying Training
in Gliders" by Ann and Lorne Welch. Its out of print, but copies are
around, I've seen some on Amazon.

[Burt Compton - Marfa]

>
> > When I did mine in 2004 you did not need a sign off to take the FOI or
> > Instructor written exams.
> > T
>
> You are correct. *To the best of my knowledge those are two exams that
> do not require a sign off. *ASA will email you one though.
>
> Lane

From personal experience, and that the nearest testing center to Marfa
Texas is 186 miles away in El Paso: Get the endorsement to take the
knowledge test(s) from any CFI (not necessarily a CFI-G) because the
nice folks at the Computer Center will likely ask for it when you
arrive and they may not always know if it is required. Also, always
make an appointment with the testing center and let them know in
advance exactly which test you need. There is a difference between
the "initial" CFI knowledge test and the "add-on rating" for CFI-
Glider.