CFI Helicopter

Runway Incursion Avoidance

Technical Subject Areas · ground lesson · 60–90 minutes

Effects of Human Behavior and Communication on the Learning Process

Fundamentals of Instructing · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Learning Process

Fundamentals of Instructing · ground lesson · 90–120 minutes

Course Development, Lesson Plans, and Classroom Training Techniques

Fundamentals of Instructing · ground lesson · 60–90 minutes

Student Evaluation, Assessment, and Testing

Fundamentals of Instructing · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Elements of Effective Teaching in a Professional Environment

Fundamentals of Instructing · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Elements of Effective Teaching that Include Risk Management and Accident Prevention

Fundamentals of Instructing · ground lesson · 60–90 minutes

Human Factors

Technical Subject Areas · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Visual Scanning and Collision Avoidance

Technical Subject Areas · ground lesson · 90–120 minutes

Runway Incursion Avoidance

Technical Subject Areas · ground lesson · 30–45 minutes

Principles of Flight

Technical Subject Areas · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Flight Controls

Technical Subject Areas · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operation of Systems

Technical Subject Areas · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Performance and Limitations

Technical Subject Areas · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

National Airspace System

Technical Subject Areas · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Navigation Systems and Radar Services

Technical Subject Areas · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Navigation and Cross-Country Flight Planning

Technical Subject Areas · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

14 CFR and Publications

Technical Subject Areas · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Endorsements and Logbook Entries

Technical Subject Areas · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Night Operations

Technical Subject Areas · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Pilot Qualifications

Preflight Preparation · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Airworthiness Requirements

Preflight Preparation · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Weather Information

Preflight Preparation · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Maneuver Lesson

Preflight Lesson on a Maneuver to be Performed in Flight · both lesson · 30–45 minutes

Preflight Assessment

Preflight Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Flight Deck Management

Preflight Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement

Preflight Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Before Takeoff Check

Preflight Procedures · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Runway/Taxiway/Heliport/Helipad Signs, Markings, and Lighting

Airport and Heliport Operations · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Communications, Light Signals, and Runway Lighting Systems

Airport and Heliport Operations · ground lesson · 90–120 minutes

Traffic Patterns

Airport and Heliport Operations · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Vertical Takeoff and Landing

Hovering Maneuvers · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Hover Taxi

Hovering Maneuvers · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Air Taxi

Hovering Maneuvers · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Taxiing with Wheel-Type Landing Gear

Hovering Maneuvers · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Slope Operations

Hovering Maneuvers · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Normal Takeoff and Climb

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Normal and Crosswind Approach

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Maximum Performance Takeoff and Climb

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Steep Approach

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Rolling Takeoff (Wheel-Type Landing Gear)

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Shallow Approach and Running/Roll-On Landing

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Task F (continued — skills only from prior page)

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Go-Around

Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Straight-and-Level Flight

Fundamentals of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Level Turns

Fundamentals of Flight · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Straight Climbs and Climbing Turns

Fundamentals of Flight · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Straight Descents and Descending Turns

Fundamentals of Flight · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Rapid Deceleration/Quick Stop

Performance Maneuvers · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Performance Maneuvers · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Performance Maneuvers · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Powerplant Failure in a Hover in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only)

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Flight Solely by Reference to Instruments

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Vortex Ring State (VRS)

Emergency Operations · ground lesson · 90–120 minutes

Low Rotor Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Recognition and Recovery

Emergency Operations · ground lesson · 90–120 minutes

Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

Emergency Operations · ground lesson · 60–90 minutes

Dynamic Rollover

Emergency Operations · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Ground Resonance

Emergency Operations · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Low Gravity (G) Recognition and Recovery

Emergency Operations · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Emergency Equipment and Survival Gear

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Antitorque System Failure

Emergency Operations · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Confined Area Operations

Special Operations · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Pinnacle Operations

Special Operations · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

After Landing, Parking, and Securing

Postflight Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

General Safety of Flight

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Use of Checklists

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Positive Exchange of Flight Controls

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Use of Distractions

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 30–45 minutes

Aeronautical Decision-Making, Risk Management, Crew Resource Management, and Single-Pilot Resource Management

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Simulated Powerplant Failure Considerations (Single and Multiengine Helicopters)

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Autorotations in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Helicopter Touchdown Autorotation Endorsement

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Aircraft Requirements & Limitations

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Equipment Requirements & Limitations

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Use of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD)

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 30–45 minutes

Use of Aviation Training Devices (ATD)

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – VII. Hovering Maneuvers, Task E: Slope Operations

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – X. Performance Maneuvers, Task B: Straight-In Autorotation in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – X. Performance Maneuvers, Task C: Autorotation with Turns in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – XI. Emergency Operations, Task B: Powerplant Failure at Altitude in a Single-Engine Helicopter

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – XI. Emergency Operations, Task C: Approach and Landing with One Engine Inoperative (OEI) (simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only)

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – XI. Emergency Operations, Task E: Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – XI. Emergency Operations, Task F: Vortex Ring State (VRS)

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Operational Requirements – XI. Emergency Operations, Task G: Low Rotor RPM Recognition and Recovery

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes