We strongly recommend that all Commercial students obtain this certificate. Not only is it beneficial to the newly qualified pilot hunting for his or her first job but also os a qualification that can make a difference throughout one's career. Most large airline companies have internal training departments, for recurrence training as well as transitioning pilots into new equipment. These intructor positions are often most attactive and sought-after jobs in the company. For students who complete all of their training at ADF it is normal to incorporate part of the dual flight instruction in to the Commercial Program, hence reducing the program costs. Essentially, we prepare all Commercial Applicants to the highest CFI stadards.

In order to give instrution on any aircraft , you must be a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).

Minimum Requirements:

• Second Class Medical
• Commercial Single-Engine Land Certificate

Minimum Requirements:

• Second Class Medicals
• Commercial Certificate
• Certified Flight Instructor

Minimum Requirements:

• Second Class Medical
• Commercial Certificate with Multi-Engine Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor

CFI Program Includes:

• The preparation of lesson plans and teaching students with varying backround and skills.
• Evaluation of individual student flight programs.
• Effective pre/post flight intruction.
• Analysis and correction of student pilot errors.
• Flight instructor responsibilities and certifying procedures.  

In the aircraft the CFI applicant must learn to cope with with a whole new set of chanllenges. On a simple level there is a practical issue of flying the airplane from the instructor's seat. This is not as easy as it sounds; anyone who has ever learned to drivea car with the steering on the right side, can attest to how weird it feels at first.

On a more complex level the pilot has to learn how to fly the aircraft and simultaniously teach the maneuver. Often this means having to correct a student's mistakes while calmly explaining the error and the appropriate correction. The pilot is about to go from the position of being a student in capable hands of a competent instructor to being the person with full responsibility for the safety of the flight. Initially this can be a daunting experience. The ADF Flight Instructor Program is designed to make the transition to the role of Instructor as UN-intimidating as possible.

Certified Flight Instructo Practical Test Standards:
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