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- Apr 6, 2021
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Updated: Jul 23
Below you will find a list of topics and each different wifiCFI Checkride Lesson Plans they are covered in. Each lesson will have the section and task associated with the terms.
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A01: Task A - Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process
Definitions of Human Behavior, Motivation, Maslow's Pyramid, Hierarchy of Needs, Defense Mechanisms, Repression, Denial, Compensation, Projection, Rationalization, Reaction Formation, Fantasy, Displacement, Anxiety, Stress, Emotional Reactions, Impatience, Worry, Lack of Interest, Illness, Fatigue, Dehydration, Apathy, Teaching the Adult Learner, Elements of Communication, Barriers to Communication.
A01: Task B - The Learning Process
Definitions of Learning, Learning Theory, Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, Social Learning, Behaviorism, Cognitive Theory, Perceptions, Insights, Acquiring Knowledge, Memorization, Understanding, Concept Learning, Laws of Learning, REEPIR, Readiness, Effect, Exercise, Primacy, Intensity, Recency, Domains of Learning, Cognitive Domain, Affective Domain, Psychomotor Domain, Characteristics of Learning, Scenario Based Training, SBT, Acquiring Skill Knowledge, Cognitive Stage, Associative Stage, Automatic Response Stage, Types of Practice, Deliberate Practice, Blocked Practice, Random Practice, Evaluation, Critique, Distractions, Fixation, Slip, Mistake, Memory, Forgetting, Fading, Interference, Retrieval Failure, Repression, Suppression, Retention of Learning, Transfer of Learning.
A01: Task C - Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques
Teaching Process, Teaching Skills, Course of Training, Training Syllabus, Preparation of a Lesson, Performance Based, Decision Based, Organization of Material, Lesson Development, Past to Present, Simple to Complex, Known to Unknown, Most to Least Frequently used, Training Delivery Methods, Lecture Method, Discussion Method, Guided Discussion Method, Cooperative Learning, Demonstration Performance Method, Drill and Practice Method, Computer Assisted Method, Instructional Aids, Integrated Instruction, Problem Based Learning, Building Blocks, Lesson Plans.
A01: Task D - Student Evaluation, Assessment, and Testing
Purpose of Assessments, Effective Assessments, Types of Assessments, Traditional Assessment, Effective Written Tests, Authentic Assessment, Oral Assessment, Learner Centered Assessment, Assessing Risk Management Skills, Types of Critiques, Instructor/Learner Critique, Learner Led Critique, Small Group Critique, Learner Critique by Another Learner, Self Critique, Written Critique, Effective Questions, Questions to Avoid, Demonstrated Ability.
A01: Task E - Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment
Instructor Responsibilities, Helping Students Learn, Providing Adequate Instruction, Standards of Performance, Emphasizing the Positive, Minimizing Learner Frustrations, Physiological Obstacles, Ensuring Student Skill Set, Demonstrated Ability, Professionalism, Professional Development, Ethics and Conduct.
A01: Task F - Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention
Hazards, Identifying Hazards, PAVE Checklist, Hazardous Attitudes, IMSAFE Checklist, Types of Risk, Risk Assessment, Flight Risk Assessment Tools, FRAT, Aeronautical Decision Making, ADM, Analytical Decision Making, DECIDE Model, Operational Pitfalls, Scud Running, Get-There-Itis, 3P Model, Single Pilot Resource Management, SRM, Internal Resources, External Resources, 5P Model.
A02: Task A - Human Factors
Hypoxia, Cyanosis, Hyperventilation, Middle Ear and Sinus Congestion, Spatial Disorientation, Vestibular Illusions, The Leans, Graveyard Spiral, Coriolis Illusion, Somatogravic Illusion, Inversion Illusion, Elevator Illusion, Visual Illusions, False Horizon Illusion, Autokinesis, Runway Width Illusions, Runway Slope Illusions, Water Refraction, Haze, Motion Sickness, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Stress, Fatigue, Dehydration, Hypothermia, DCS, Scuba Diving, Decompression Sickness, Scuba Diving Wait Times, Alcohol, Drugs, IMSAFE Checklist.
A02: Task B - Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance
Conditions that Degrade Vision, Spatial Disorientation, Vestibular Illusions, The Leans, Graveyard Spiral, Coriolis Illusion, Somatogravic Illusions, Inversion Illusion, Elevator Illusion, Visual Illusions, False Horizon Illusion, Autokinesis, Runway Width Illusion, Runway Slope Illusion, Water Refraction, Haze, Scanning Technique, Right of Way Rules, Aircraft Blind Spots, Clearing Procedures, Speed Differential, Mid-Air Collision, Division of Attention.
A02: Task C - Runway Incursion Avoidance
Categories of Runway Incursions, Taxi Instructions, Taxi Clearances, Challenges to Taxiing, Low Visibility Taxiing, Wind Correction During Taxi, Wind Indicators, Land and Hold Short Operations, LAHSO, Airport Signs, Airport Markings, Taxi Lighting, Sterile Cockpit, Hot Spots, Controlled Airports, Uncontrolled Airports, Aircraft Lighting, Taxiing at Night.
A02: Task D - Principles of Flight
Forces of Flight, Thrust, Lift, Weight, Drag, Airfoil Design Characteristics, Bernoulli's Principle, Downwash Principle, Mean Camber Line, Leading Edge, Trailing Edge, Chord Line, Angle of Attack, AOA, Stalls, Critical Angle of Attack, Stall Recovery, Wing Planforms, Elliptical Wing, Tapered Wing, Regular Wing, Sweepback Wing, Drag, Parasite Drag, Induced Drag, Form Drag, Interference Drag, Skin Friction Drag, Wingtip Vortices, Lift/Drag Ratio, Propeller, Propeller Twist, Ground Effect, Wake Turbulence Avoidance, Left Turning Tendencies, P-Factor, Torque, Gyroscopic Precession, Spiraling Slipstream, Stability, Controllability, Forces in Turns, Slipping Turns, Skidding Turns, Adverse Yaw, Load Factor, Vg Diagram, Maneuvering Speed, Va.
A02: Task E - Aircraft Flight Controls and Operation of Systems
Primary Flight Controls, Ailerons, Types of Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder, Wing Flaps, Types of Flaps, Leading Edge Devices, Spoilers, Trim Systems, Trim Tabs, Stabilator, Stabilizer, Autopilot, Powerplant, Engine, Spark Ignition, Compression Ignition, Cylinder Arrangements, Radial Engine, In-Line Engine, V-Type Engine, Horizontally Opposed Engine, 4 Stroke Cycle, Propeller, Airfoil Design Characteristics, Propeller Twist, Fixed Pitch Propeller, Climb Prop, Cruise Prop, Adjustable Pitch Propeller, Constant Speed Propeller, Manifold Pressure Gauge, Tachometer, Induction Systems, Carburetor System, Fuel Injection System, Carburetor Heat, Magnetos, Oil System, Engine Baffling, Cowl Flaps, Engine Cooling, Combustion, Detonation, Pre-Ignition, Fuel System, Gravity Feed, Fuel Pump System, Fuel Tanks, Fuel Gauges, Fuel Selectors, Strainers and Sumps, Fuel Grades, Environmental Systems, Fuel Fired Heaters, Exhaust Heating System, Combustion, Heater System, Electrical System, Alternator, Generator, Battery, Bus Bars, Circuit Breakers, Ammeter, Loadmeter, Hydraulic System, Landing Gear System, Conventional Landing Gear, Tricycle Type Landing Gear, Fixed Landing Gear, Retractable Landing Gear, Anti-Ice Systems, De-Ice Systems, Deicing Boots, Heated Wing, Weeping Wing, Propeller Anti-Ice, Supplemental Oxygen Systems, Continuous Flow System, Diluter and Pressure Demand, Quick Donning Mask, Aviator's Breathing Oxygen, Oxygen Bottles, Avionics, Pitot-Static System, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, Vertical Speed Indicator, VSI, Pitot Heat, Alternate Static Source, Vacuum System, Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator, Turn Coordinator, Rigidity in Space, Precession, Gyroscope, System Malfunctions, Engine Fire, Electrical Fire, Flap Failure, Asymmetrical Flaps, Door Open in Flight.
A02: Task F - Performance and Limitations
Pilot Operating Handbook, POH, Airplane Flight Manual, AFM, Atmospheric Conditions, Types of Altitude, Indicated Altitude, True Altitude, Absolute Altitude, Pressure Altitude, Density Altitude, Types of Airspeed, Indicated Airspeed, V-Speeds, Calibrated Airspeed, True Airspeed, Groundspeed, Performance Charts, Airspeed Calibration Chart, Stall Speed Chart, Takeoff Distance Chart, Temperature Conversion Chart, Cruise Performance Chart, Range Profile Chart, Crosswind Component Chart, Weight and Balance, Arm, Station, Datum, Center of Gravity, CG, Basic Empty Weight, Maximum Zero Fuel Weight, Maximum Takeoff Weight, Maximum Weight, Maximum Ramp Weight, Maximum Landing Weight, Standard Empty Weight, Payload, Usable Fuel, Standard Weights, Useful Load, Fuel Load, Moment, Balance Control, Forward CG Effects, Aft CG Effects, Weight Shift Formula, Normal Category, Utility Category.
A02: Task G - National Airspace System
National Airspace System, Class A Airspace, Class B Airspace, Class C Airspace, Class D Airspace, Class E Airspace, Class G Airspace, VFR Weather Minimums, Controlled Airspace, Uncontrolled Airspace, Airspace Triangle, Aircraft Speed Limits, Special Use Airspace, Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas, Warning Areas, Military Operating Areas, MOA, Alert Areas, Military Training Routes, MTR, Parachute Jump Operations, Published VFR Routes, National Security Areas (NSA), Air Defense Identification Zones, ADIZ, Wilderness Areas, Special Flight Rules Area, SFRA, Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR), Special VFR Rules, Flight Visibility, VFR Chart Symbology, Symbols, Sectional Chart.
A02: Task H - Navigation Systems and Radar Services
VOR, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range, VORTAC, TACAN, DME, Distance Measuring Equipment, VOR Service Volumes, VOR Inner Workings, VOR OBS, HSI, Horizontal Situation Indicator, TO/FROM Indicator, Cone of Confusion, Reverse Sensing, VOR Trick, Time to the Station, VOR Checks, SLED, VOT Check, Ground Check, Airborne Check, Dual VOR Check, Non-Directional Beacon, NDB, Automatic Direction Finder, ADF, Slant Range Distance, GPS Distance, Straight Line Distance, Satellite Based Navigation, GPS, Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring, RAIM, Fault Detection and Exclusion, FDE, Sensitivity Modes, En-Route Sensitivity, Terminal Sensitivity, Approach Sensitivity, Wide Area Augmentation System, WAAS, Local Area Augmentation System, LAAS, Ground Based Augmentation System, GBAS, Radar Services, Traffic Information Service, Safety Alerts, Radar Contact, Transponders, Transponder Airspace, ADS-B, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast.
A02: Task I - Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning
VFR Sectional Chart, Terminal Area Chart, TAC, World Aeronautical Chart, WAC, Pilotage, Dead Reckoning, Navigation Log, Nav Log, Checkpoints, Fixes, Plotting the Course, VFR Cruising Altitudes, Winds and Temperatures Aloft, Temperature Lapse Rate, Figuring True Airspeed, Figuring Fuel Burn, Figuring True Heading, E6B, Figuring Magnetic Heading, Figuring Compass Heading, Figuring Time and Distance, Figuring ETE and ETA, Estimated Time En-Route, Estimated Time of Arrival, Filing the Flight Plan, Opening the Flight Plan, Closing the Flight Plan, Diversion to an Alternate, Flight Diversion, Lost Procedures, The 5Cs, Military Intercept Procedures, VFR Chart Symbology, Symbols.
A02: Task J - 14 CFR and Publications
Code of Federal Regulations, CFR, 14 CFR, Federal Aviation Regulations, FAR, FAR Part 61, FAR Part 91, FAR Revisions and Updates, Aeronautical Information Manual, AIM, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, NTSB Part 830, Advisory Circulars, AC, InFO, SAFO, Airmen Certification Standards, ACS, Additional Rating Task Table, Pilot Operating Handbook, POH, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, PHAK, Airplane Flying Handbook, AFH, Instrument Flying Handbook, IFH, Risk Management Handbook, RMH, Weight and Balance Handbook, Aviation Instructor's Handbook, AIH.
A02: Task K - Endorsements and Logbook Entries
Endorsements, Student Pilot Endorsements, Private Pilot Endorsements, Instrument Rating Endorsements, Commercial Pilot Endorsements, Flight Instructor Endorsements, Additional Endorsements, Logbook Audit, Flight Instructor Records, CFI Records, Flight Instructor Renewal, CFI Renewal, Flight Instructor Reinstatement, CFI Reinstatement.
A02: Task M - Night Operations
Night Vision, The Cones, Rods, Night Blind Spot, Night Adaptation, Night Illusions, False Horizon Illusion, Autokinesis, Night Pilot Equipment, LED Flashlight, Night Airplane Equipment, Aircraft Lighting, Traffic Position, Airport Lighting, Airport Beacon Lights, Taxi Lighting, Night Preflight, Engine Starting, Taxiing at Night, Night Run Up, Takeoff and Climbout, Orientation in Flight, Approach to Landing, Roundout and Touchdown, Go Arounds, Night Emergencies, Night Engine Failure.
A02: Task N - High Altitude Operations - Supplemental Oxygen
Oxygen Use Requirements, Physiological Hazards, Middle Ear, Sinus Congestion, Tooth Block, GI Tract, The Lungs, DCS, Decompression Sickness, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Wait Times, Hypoxia, Cyanosis, Useful Consciousness, Supplemental Oxygen Systems, Continuous Flow System, Diluter and Pressure Demand Systems, Quick Donning Mask, Aviator's Breathing Oxygen, Oxygen Bottles.
A02: Task O - High Altitude Operations - Pressurization
Pressurization Characteristics, Heat Exchangers, Outflow Valves, Bleed Air, Pressure Differential, Decompression, Rapid Decompression, Explosive Decompression, Physiological Hazards, Middle Ear, Sinus Congestion, Tooth Block, GI Tract, The Lungs, DCS, Decompression Sickness, Scuba Diving, Scuba Diving Wait Times, Hypoxia, Cyanosis, Useful Consciousness.
A03: Task A - Pilot Qualifications
Medical Certificates, First Class Medical, Second Class Medical, Third Class Medical, BasicMed, Pilot Documentation, Student Pilot Eligibility, Solo Flight Requirements, Solo Flight Limitations, General Student Limitations, Sport Pilot Eligibility, Sport Pilot Training Requirements, Sport Pilot Privileges and Limitations, Recreational Pilot Eligibility, Recreational Pilot Training Requirements, Recreational Pilot Privileges and Limitations, Private Pilot Eligibility, Private Pilot Training Requirements, Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations, Commercial Pilot Eligibility, Commercial Pilot Training Requirements, Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations, Recency Requirements, Night Definition, Instructor (CFI) Eligibility Requirements, Instructor (CFI) Training Requirements, Instructor (CFI) Privileges and Limitations, Instructor (CFI) Records, Flight Instructor (CFI) Renewal, Flight Instructor (CFI) Reinstatement.
A03: Task B - Airworthiness Requirements
Aircraft Documents, External Data Plate, Airworthiness Certificate, Registration Certificate, Radio Station License, Operating Handbook, POH, AFM, Weight and Balance, Aircraft Inspections, Annual Inspection, VOR Inspection, 100 Hour Inspection, Altimeter Inspection, Transponder Inspection, ELT, Emergency Locator Transmitter, Static and Encoder Inspection, Airworthiness Directives, AD, Form 337, Pilot Performed Maintenance, Required VFR Day Equipment, ATOMATOFLAMES, Required VFR Night Equipment, FLAPS, Inoperative Equipment, Kinds of Operations List, Letter of Authorization, LOA, Master Minimum Equipment List, MMEL, Minimum Equipment List, MEL, Supplemental Type Certificate, STC, Type Certificate Data Sheet, TCDS, Special Flight Permit, Standard Airworthiness Certificates, Special Airworthiness Certificates.
A03: Task C - Weather Information
Weather Theory, Atmosphere, Atmospheric Composition, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Temperature Lapse Rate, Tropopause, Circulation Patterns, Coriolis Force, Standard Pressure, Standard Temperature, Wind and Currents, High Pressure System, Low Pressure System, Convective Currents, Sea and Land Breezes, Unequal Heating, Man-Made Obstructions, Mountainous Areas, Windshear, Low Level Windshear, LLWS, Microbursts, Atmospheric Stability, Adiabatic Process, Adiabatic Lapse Rate, Inversion, Relative Humidity, Determining Cloud Bases, Clouds, Cloud Classes, Fog, Radiation Fog, Advection Fog, Upslope Fog, Steam Fog, Ice Fog, Air Masses, Fronts, Warm Front, Cold Front, Occluded Front, Stationary Front, Thunderstorms, Cumulus Stage, Mature Stage, Dissipating Stage, Squall Lines, Tornadoes, Icing, Clear Ice, Rime Ice, Mixed Ice, Hail, Lightning, Flight Service Station, FSS, Weather Briefings, Standard Briefing, Abbreviated Briefing, Outlook Briefing, METAR, Meteorological Aerodrome Report, Sky Condition, Ceiling, PIREP, Pilot Report, TAF, Terminal Aerodrome Forecast, AIRMET, SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, Winds and Temperatures Aloft, Surface Analysis Chart, Low Level Prognostic Chart, Turbulence Chart, Icing Chart, Radar Summary Chart, Satellite Chart, Flight Deck Instrument Display.
A05: Task A - Preflight Assessment
PAVE Checklist, IMSAFE Checklist, Preflight Inspection, Aircraft Documents, External Data Plate, Airworthiness Certificate, Registration Certificate, Radio Station License, Operating Handbook, POH, AFM, Weight and Balance, Aircraft Inspections, Annual Inspection, VOR Inspection, 100 Hour Inspection, Altimeter Inspection, Transponder Inspection, ELT, Emergency Locator Transmitter, Static and Encoder Inspection, Airworthiness Directives, AD, Form 337, Pilot Performed Maintenance, Required VFR Day Equipment, ATOMATOFLAMES, Required VFR Night Equipment, FLAPS, Visual Preflight, Interior Check, Walk Around, Fuel Sump Inspection, Removal of Ice and Frost.
A05: Task B - Flight Deck Management
Essential Items, Non-Essential Items, Seats, Seatbelts, Occupant Briefing.
A05: Task C - Engine Starting
Safety Precautions, Use of External Power, Atmospheric Conditions, Hand Propping.
A05: Task D - Taxiing, Airport Signs, and Lighting
Categories of Runway Incursions, Taxi Instructions, Taxi Clearances, Challenges to Taxiing, Low Visibility Taxiing, Wind Correction During Taxi, Wind Indicators, Land and Hold Short Operations, LAHSO, Airport Signs, Airport Markings, Taxi Lighting, Sterile Cockpit, Hot Spots, Controlled Airports, Uncontrolled Airports, Aircraft Lighting, Taxiing at Night.
A05: Task F - Before Takeoff Check
Run Up Area, Division of Attention, Keeping the Engine Cool, Takeoff Review.
A06: Task A - Communication, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems
Airport Frequencies, In-Flight Frequencies, Radio Equipment, Proper Radio Procedures, Towered Airports, Non-Towered Airports, Communication Procedures, Lost Communications, Transponder Use, Radar Services, Traffic Information Service, Safety Alerts, Radar Contact, Runway Status Lighting, Runway Entrance Lights, REL, Takeoff Hold Lights, THL.
A06: Task B - Traffic Patterns
Standard Traffic Pattern, Non-Standard Traffic Pattern, Entering the Pattern, Departing the Pattern, Maintaining Ground Track, Controlled Airports, Automated Information, Uncontrolled Airports, Right of Way Rules, Wake Turbulence Avoidance.
Flight Maneuver Lessons
The rest of the lessons in this course are flight maneuvers and are fairly self explanatory. For that reason, we have not included them in this search feature.