CFI - ASEL Lesson Plans - Tim Morgan Edition

Flight training is a journey of skill and knowledge, and having the right resources can make all the difference. We're excited to introduce "Lesson Plans - CFI-ASEL," a comprehensive guide for flight instructors and student pilots created by Tim Morgan.

What's included in these lesson plans

These comprehensive lesson plans cover the complete CFI-ASEL curriculum, providing structured guidance for every stage of flight training:

• Preflight preparation: Weather analysis, aircraft systems, and airworthiness
• Airport operations: Traffic patterns, communications, and runway procedures
• Takeoffs and landings: Normal, crosswind, and short/soft field techniques
• Ground reference maneuvers: Rectangular course, S-turns, turns around a point
• Performance maneuvers: Steep turns, chandelles, lazy eights
• Slow flight and stalls: Power-on, power-off, and accelerated stalls
• Emergency operations: Engine failures, systems malfunctions, forced landings
• Cross-country flight: Navigation, flight planning, and weather decision-making

Why these lesson plans matter

Effective flight instruction requires more than just flying skills—it demands structured teaching methodology. These lesson plans provide:

• Consistency: Standardized approach ensuring comprehensive coverage of all topics
• Time management: Pre-planned lessons that maximize training efficiency
• Standards alignment: Content aligned with FAA Airman Certification Standards
• Teaching framework: Clear objectives, completion standards, and evaluation criteria

Who should use these lesson plans

These lesson plans are invaluable for:

• CFI candidates: Preparing for the flight instructor checkride and building your instructional library
• New CFIs: Establishing structured teaching methods and building confidence in lesson delivery
• Experienced instructors: Refreshing teaching approaches and ensuring complete topic coverage
• Flight schools: Standardizing instruction across multiple instructors

How to use this resource

Each lesson plan includes:

1. Objective statement: Clear learning goals for the lesson
2. Elements: Breakdown of topics and maneuvers to be covered
3. Schedule: Suggested time allocation for ground and flight portions
4. Completion standards: Criteria for successful lesson completion
5. References: Relevant FARs, handbooks, and training materials

Use these plans as a framework, adapting them to your students' individual needs and learning pace.

Credit and acknowledgment

Special thanks to Tim Morgan for creating this invaluable resource. His dedication to aviation education and systematic approach to lesson planning benefits the entire flight training community.

Here's to safe and effective learning in the skies!