ACS CFI Checklist

Area of Operation I. Fundamentals of Instructing

o Task A. Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process
o Task B. Learning Process
o Task C. Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques
o Task D. Student Evaluation, Assessment, and Testing
o Task E. Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment
o Task F. Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention
Area of Operation II. Technical Subject Areas
o Task A. Human Factors
o Task B. Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance
o Task C. Runway Incursion Avoidance
o Task D. Principles of Flight
o Task E. Aircraft Flight Controls and Operation of Systems
o Task F. Performance and Limitations
o Task G. National Airspace System
o Task H. Navigation Systems and Radar Services
o Task I. Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning
o Task J. 14 CFR and Publications
o Task K. Endorsements and Logbook Entries
o Task L. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine Navigation (ASES, AMES)
o Task M. Night Operations
o Task N. High Altitude Operations - Supplemental Oxygen
o Task O. High Altitude Operations – Pressurization
o Task P. One Engine Inoperative (OEI) Performance (AMEL, AMES)
Area of Operation III. Preflight Preparation
o Task A. Pilot Qualifications
o Task B. Airworthiness Requirements
o Task C. Weather Information
Area of Operation IV. Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight
o Task A. Maneuver Lesson
Area of Operation V. Preflight Procedures
o Task A. Preflight Assessment
o Task B. Flight Deck Management
o Task C. Engine Starting
o Task D. Taxiing, Airport Signs, and Lighting (ASEL, AMEL)
o Task E. Taxiing and Sailing (ASES, AMES)
o Task F. Before Takeoff Check
Area of Operation VI. Airport and Seaplane Base Operations
o Task A. Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems
o Task B. Traffic Patterns
Area of Operation VII. Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds
o Task A. Normal Takeoff and Climb
o Task B. Normal Approach and Landing
o Task C. Soft-Field Takeoff and Climb (ASEL)
o Task D. Soft-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL)
o Task E. Short-Field Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASEL, AMEL)
o Task F. Short-Field Approach and Landing (ASEL, AMEL)
o Task G. Confined Area Takeoff and Maximum Performance Climb (ASES, AMES)
o Task H. Confined Area Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
o Task I. Glassy Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)
o Task J. Glassy Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
o Task K. Rough Water Takeoff and Climb (ASES, AMES)
o Task L. Rough Water Approach and Landing (ASES, AMES)
o Task M. Slip to a Landing (ASEL, ASES)
o Task N. Go-Around/Rejected Landing
o Task O. Power-Off 180° Accuracy Approach and Landing (ASEL, ASES)
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Area of Operation VIII. Fundamentals of Flight

o Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight
o Task B. Level Turns
o Task C. Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns
o Task D. Straight Descents and Descending Turns
Area of Operation IX. Performance and Ground Reference Maneuvers
o Task A. Steep Turns
o Task B. Steep Spiral (ASEL, ASES)
o Task C. Chandelles (ASEL, ASES)
o Task D. Lazy Eights (ASEL, ASES)
o Task E. Ground Reference Maneuvers
o Task F. Eights on Pylons (ASEL, ASES)
Area of Operation X. Slow flight, Stalls, and Spins
o Task A. Maneuvering During Slow Flight
o Task B. Demonstration of Flight Characteristics at Various Configurations and Airspeeds (ASEL and ASES)
o Task C. Power-Off Stalls
o Task D. Power-On Stalls
o Task E. Accelerated Stalls
o Task F. Cross-Controlled Stall Demonstration (ASEL, ASES)
o Task G. Elevator Trim Stall Demonstration (ASEL, ASES)
o Task H. Secondary Stall Demonstration (ASEL, ASES)
o Task I. Spin Awareness and Spins
Area of Operation XI. Basic Instrument Maneuvers
o Task A. Straight-and-Level Flight
o Task B. Constant Airspeed Climbs
o Task C. Constant Airspeed Descents
o Task D. Turns to Headings
o Task E. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes
Area of Operation XII. Emergency Operations
o Task A. Emergency Descent
o Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)
o Task C. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions
o Task D. Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear
o Task E. Engine Failure During Takeoff Before VMC (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
o Task F. Engine Failure After Liftoff (Simulated) (AMEL, AMES)
o Task G. Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated)(AMEL, AMES)
Area of Operation XIII. Multiengine Operations
o Task A. Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative (AMEL, AMES)
o Task B. VMC Demonstration (AMEL, AMES)
o Task C. Demonstration of Effects of Various Airspeeds and Configurations during Engine Inoperative Performance (AMEL and
AMES)
Area of Operation XIV. Postflight Procedures
o Task A. After Landing, Parking, and Securing (ASEL, AMEL)
o Task B. Seaplane Post-Landing Procedures (ASES, AMES)