FOI Workbook
Updated: Dec 12, 2022
WORKBOOK INTRODUCTION
This is the Master Copy of the FOI Workbook. It does not teach any topics in depth but provides tools for helping students to memorize important items needed to fly safely and to pass their FAA Written Test and Checkride Exams.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Below you will find all of the applicable PTS/ACS Subject Areas. Clicking any of the links in this table of contents will jump you to the appropriate section of this document.
HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Definition of Human Behavior
The product of factors that cause people to act in predictable ways. The result of attempts to satisfy certain needs.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Theory X vs Theory Y People

Defense Mechanisms

Reactions to Stress

Basic Elements of Communication
The Source.
Symbols.
The Receiver.
Barriers to Effective Communication
Remember the acronym “COIL.”

THE LEARNING PROCESS
Principles of Learning Theory

Perceptions vs Insights
Perceptions = Anything sensed by one of the 5 human senses.
Insights = Grouping perceptions into meaningful wholes for understanding.
Stages to Acquiring Knowledge

The Laws of Learning
Remember the acronym “REEPIR.”

Stages to Acquiring a Skill

Types of Practice

Types of Errors
Slip = A slip occurs when a person plans to do one thing and then inadvertently does something else.
Mistake = A mistake is when a person plans to do the wrong thing and is successful.
Reasons for Forgetting
Remember the acronym “FIRR.”

THE TEACHING PROCESS
Organization of Material
Past to Present.
Simple to Complex.
Known to Unknown.
Most Frequently to Least Frequently Used.
Training Delivery Methods

ASSESSMENT AND CRITIQUE
Characteristics of Effective Assessments

Types of Critiques

INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROFESSIONALISM
Flight Instructor Responsibilities
Helping students overcome physiological obstacles.
Ensuring student ability.
Professionalism.
Evaluating student ability.
Preparing students for exams.
Professional development.
Ensuring student safety.
How to Minimize Frustrations
Use an organized syllabus.
Motivate students.
Keep students informed.
Approach students as individuals.
Give credit where credit is due.
Criticize constructively.
Be consistent.
Admit errors you make.
TECHNIQUES OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTION
Student Obstacles During Learning

ADM AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Types of Risk
Total Risk = The sum of identified and unidentified risks.
Identified Risk = Risk that has been identified and determined.
Unidentified Risk = Risk that has not yet been identified.
Acceptable Risk = Risk that can be allowed to persist.
Unacceptable Risk = Risk that cannot be allowed to persist.
Residual Risk = Risk remaining after safety efforts have been fully employed.
Hazardous Attitudes

Checklists and Models

The 5P Model
Plan - Plane - Pilot - Passengers - Programming.