AVIA 420 Flight Instructor Flight

This course covers flight instructor methods and maneuvers in preparation for the FAA Certified Flight Instructor initial evaluation. The residential course requires 24.6 hours of flight training. This course requires in-person flight training for all programs, including the B.S. in Aeronautics, B.S. in Aviation, B.S. in Aviation Technology, and B.S. in Unmanned Aircraft Operations. For online flight training hour requirements reference the notes below.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

The purpose of this course is to prepare the student to become a Certified Flight Instructor for single engine aircraft. This course meets the requirements for accomplishing the FAA practical examinations for single engine flight instructor. 

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

The student must submit a 2–3 minute video introduction. The student may use a multi-media platform of choice to record his/her video. However, Kaltura is recommended. Specific elements stated within the discussion prompt must be included. This will be a graded assignment. The student must also reply to at least 2 classmates’ introductions. Each reply must contain at least 150 words, including a question or a relevant follow-up response to guide the discussion.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student must complete various Discussions in this course. Each student will post an initial thread of a video submission for the Discussions. In addition, the student must then post 2 replies of 150 words each. These are intended to be scholarly dialogues and for each thread, the student must support his/her assertions with 2 scholarly sources and 1 instance of biblical integration in APA format with sources listed as References at the end of the post.

As the student progresses through his/her Flight Training Syllabus at his/her Flight Training Affiliate, it is very important that the student stays on pace to complete the “Percent of TCO” requirement before the end of the course. To help the student stay fully aware of his/her own progress and to keep the professor informed, the student will upload the “Percent of TCO Form” verifying “percent of TCO” progress at the midterm and final week of the course. This form will provide crucial information exchanged between all stakeholders (professor, student, and flight instructor/FTA).

In order to pass this class, the student must complete his/her Flight Instructor training at an approved Flight Training Affiliate (FTA). Once complete, the student must submit a copy of his/her earned Part 141 Graduation Certificate and either a copy of the FAA Flight Instructor Certificate (front and back), or Temporary FAA Flight Instructor Certificate if applicable.  (CLO: A, B, C, D)

The FTA Student Handbook provides essential information and requirements for the successful completion of the student’s flight training program. This quiz will ask the student to acknowledge that he/she has read the FTA Student Handbook provided in the SOA Flight Student Community as well as any and all information provided within the Liberty University ATLAS website. This quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 1 yes/no question, have a 1-hour time limit, and allow 1 attempt.

Quiz: Flight Progress Report (8)

Quiz: Stage Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) (3)

The quizzes are designed to assess the student’s understanding and retention of course material as he/she progresses through the modules. Each quiz reinforces key concepts from both the current and previous modules, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the material. These assessments help the student apply his/her knowledge while preparing for real-world aviation scenarios. (CLO: A, B)