Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about our lesson plans. No fluff.
What's Included in the CFI Lesson Plans?
You’ll receive 100% ACS/PTS-aligned editable PDF lesson plans covering Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, and Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI). The package also includes student questions, worksheets with answers, and PowerPoint versions for selected lessons.
Are these for my CFI checkride or for teaching students?
Both! These plans are designed for CFI applicants preparing their lessons and DPEs have complimented students using them on their checkriede, as well as certificated instructors looking for more structure. Use them as a starting point, personalize the material, and practice explaining it in your own words.
Who created the lesson plans?
Ava (@pilot.avabelle), a current airline pilot and E175 simulator instructor with Boeing 737 and Embraer 175/190 type ratings, created these lesson plans.
Previously, Ava served as a lead flight instructor and check airman at the University of North Dakota (UND), where she administered 100+ certificate-granting checkrides and personally trained 40+ students with a 100% oral checkride pass rate.
Her experience teaching, evaluating, and flying professionally shapes these lesson plans, helping you explain concepts clearly, connect them to real-world flying, and teach with confidence.
What’s the difference between the lesson plans and the CFI Checkride Study Guide?
The lesson plans help you organize and build what you’ll teach. The CFI Checkride Study Guide helps you prepare for the questions you’ll be asked, using a mock-oral-style question-and-answer format. They’re separate products that support different parts of your preparation.
Can I customize the lesson plans?
Yes! The PDFs are editable, so you can adapt the material instead of building everything from scratch. Add your own examples, adjust explanations, and tailor aircraft-specific information to the airplane you fly and the way you teach.
Are the lesson plans ACS-aligned, and will I receive updates?
The plans are designed around applicable ACS/PTS topics, and updates are included. When revisions are released, updated versions are emailed to customers.
Does this purchase include CFII and MEI lesson plans?
No. The standalone CFI product does not include the CFII or MEI sets. Those are available separately or through our CFI/CFII Lesson Plan Bundle and CFI/CFII/MEI Lesson Plan Bundle.
How quickly will I receive my lesson plans?
This is a digital product with instant download access after purchase. No physical book or binder is shipped.
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