CFI Airplane Training in Queensbury, NY

Program Overview

Becoming a flight instructor is one of the most rewarding and efficient ways to build flight experience and shape the next generation of pilots. It is an excellent way to pursue long-term roles in aviation training or for those who enjoy teaching and mentoring future pilots. Our focus will be to not only improve your skill levels, but you will learn to teach. Learning to customize your methods to an individual student will ensure your success as an instructor.

Requirements

Commercial Pilot Certificate

Instrument rating.

Minimum 3rd Class FAA Medical certificate

Training Details

Your professional instructor will guide you through creating lesson plans that can be tailored to individual students. Learn how to teach aerodynamics, regulations, systems, risk management and aeronautical decision making. In flight, your skills will be refined and transferred to the right seat of the aircraft to gain proficiency and learn demonstration techniques. Our goal is to prepare you to not just pass the checkride, but to be an effective instructor from your first day.

To qualify for the certificate, you will need to pass the FOI (Fundamentals of Instruction) knowledge test and the FAA Flight Instructor knowledge test. Finally, you will need to demonstrate the knowledge and flight proficiency required during the practical test.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my CFI for an airline career?

No, however, it can be a good way to not only build the required hours towards an ATP rating, it also helps your communication skills, problem solving and working closely with others. All valuable skills in a future career.

What types of pilots can I teach?

The CFI rating allow you to prepare students for Sport, Private, Commercial pilot certificates, conduct flight reviews, rental checkouts and FAA Wings program.

Where do you fly out of?

Leaf Air operates out of Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, located at 443 Queensbury Ave in Queensbury, NY. The airport is conveniently located in the heart of the Adirondack region, providing easy access to stunning aerial views of Lake George, the Adirondack Mountains, and the surrounding area.

Become a Certified Flight Instructor

Interested in becoming a Certified Flight Instructor? Teaching others to fly is one of the most rewarding paths in aviation. Contact us to learn about our CFI program and take the next step in your aviation career.

Main: (518) 415-8453
Office: (518) 502-3371
Daily Hours:
8:00am – 6:00pm