Power Hour Lesson Outlines

Outline:

1. Key Aviation Organizations

   • AOPA – Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association:

     • Focus: AOPA works to protect the freedom to fly through lobbying and legislation. It offers resources like the Pilot Information Center (PIC), Air Safety Institute (ASI) for safety courses, and the Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC) for CFIs.

     • Membership:

       • Basic: $89/year

       • Pro Protection: $149/year

       • Plus Protection: $189/year

     • Website: AOPA

2. SAFE – Society of Aviation and Flight Educators:

   • Focus: Represents CFIs, DPEs, sim instructors, and university educators. SAFE provides mentoring for new CFIs, offers access to CFI insurance, and provides Master CFI Programs.

   • Membership: $55/year

   • Website: SAFE

3. NAFI – National Association of Flight Instructors:

   • Focus: Represents CFIs and DPEs, offering mentoring and support. Provides discounts on insurance and annual conferences.

   • Membership: Varies

   • Website: NAFI

4. FSANA – Flight School Association of North America:

   • Focus: Offers resources and representation for flight schools and training providers. Provides student financing options and flight school accreditation.

   • Membership: $100/year for individuals

   • Website: FSANA

5. Key Aviation Events

   • Redbird Migration:

     • Focus: A conference dedicated to flight training. It features keynote speakers and breakout rooms with discussions on the latest in aviation technology and flight training techniques.

     • Location: Varies each year

     • Website: Redbird Migration

6. NAFI Summit:

   • Focus: Conference dedicated to flight instructors, providing networking opportunities and professional development through keynote speakers and breakout sessions.

   • Location: Varies each year

   • Website: NAFI Summit

7. Sun-n-Fun Expo:

   • Focus: One of the largest aviation expos in the world, with 200,000 attendees. Includes forums, airshows, and vendor exhibits.

   • Location: Lakeland, FL

   • Website: Sun-n-Fun Expo

8. AirVenture (EAA Airventure):

   • Focus: The largest aviation event in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Features workshops, seminars, airshows, and displays of aircraft.

   • Location: Oshkosh, WI

   • Website: EAA Airventure

9. Online Learning and Training Resources

   • CFI Bootcamp Online Course:

     • Details: A 42-hour self-paced online course designed to prepare individuals for the CFI certification. Includes flight/ground school and checkride prep.

     • Website: CFI Bootcamp

   • Free Preview of Online Courses:

     • Details: Access a free preview of CFI online courses, covering essential flight instruction techniques and knowledge areas.

     • Website: Preview CFI Course
       

       
       

What you can join for free.

• Bootcamp+ membership site - All power hours, tribal knowledge videos, and more.

• Preview our online course - On Demand

• Join our Power Hour live shows - Every Saturday

• Join our Newsletter list - At the bottom of the home page - Monthly -

• Join our Podcast “Flight Training the Way I See It” - Monthly

• Power Hour Outlines from Previous Shows and Resources - On Demand

What we offer for purchase.

• Online CFI, CFII, and MEI courses - Self-Paced.

• 7-Day Immersion Class - In person or remote - Every Month - Location Varies

• 3-Day CFII Class - In person or remote - Every two to three months - Location Varies.

• Weekend Mastery Class - Using technology/ForeFlight/Zoom together - Advanced Teaching techniques - Every quarter.

• Custom Training Products - Lesson Plans, Flow charts, FOI Roadmaps, etc. 

• Bootcamp+ membership site - All power hours, tribal knowledge videos, and more.

• Remote ground instruction - Send email to mike@cfibootcamp.com 

• Remote checkride preparation - Mock oral exams, etc., for all ratings - mike@cfibootcamp.com