AERN 490 - Certified Flight Instructor

(3 hour(s)) Prerequisites: AERN 373L. This course provides instruction necessary to prepare students for their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified Flight Instructor Knowledge and Fundamentals of Instruction Tests, and provide a sufficient understanding to commence with initial flight training to satisfy FAA Certified Flight Instructor certification requirements. This course covers in detail Fundamentals of Instruction, flight instruction theory, instruction for private and commercial students, and preparation of lesson plans. Instruction relevant to the associated lab course (AERN 491L) will be provided in order to maximize flight training benefits and prepare students for their FAA Certified Flight Instructor practical examination (check ride). Upon satisfactory completion of this course students will receive FAA Certified Flight Instructor endorsements to take both the FAA Certified Flight Instructor and Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Tests. This course cannot be challenged.