Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh

Flight Instructor Rating Syllabus

87 topics · 1 subject · Aeroplane and helicopter

FIR requirements — hours, age and medical →

Contents
Flight Instructor Rating87 topics · 100 marks · printed pp. 110–114

As depicted in Rule 34(b) of CAR '84 (Part-1), an applicant, for issue Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) appropriate to aeroplanes and helicopters shall have met the knowledge requirements for the issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence as specified in rule 24 or rule 29 as appropriate, the associated syllabus outlined in this manual thereof, and in addition, the applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating, in at least the following areas:-

  • 1.Techniques of applied instruction,
  • 2.Assessment of student performance in those subjects in which ground instruction is given,
  • 3.The learning process,
  • 4.Elements of effective teaching,
  • 5.Student evaluation and testing, training philosophies,
  • 6.Training programme development,
  • 7.Lesson planning,
  • 8.Classroom instructional techniques,
  • 9.Use of training aids,
  • 10.Analysis and correction of student errors,
  • 11.Human performance and limitations relevant to flight instruction, and
  • 12.Hazards involved in simulating system failures and malfunctions in the aircraft;

The aim of this course is to give adequate training to the applicant in theoretical knowledge instruction.

Examination details (to be conducted by CAAB):

  • THE LEARNING PROCESS
    • Motivation
    • Perception and understanding
    • Memory and its application
    • Habits and transfer
    • Obstacles to learning
    • Incentives to learning
    • Learning methods
    • Rates of learning
  • THE TEACHING PROCESS
    • Elements of effective teaching
    • Planning of instructional activity
    • Teaching methods
    • Use of 'lesson plans'
  • TRAINING PHILOSOPHIES
    • Value of a structured (approved) course of training
    • Importance of a planned syllabus
    • Integration of theoretical knowledge and flight instruction
  • TECHNIQUES OF APPLIED INSTRUCTION
    • a.Theoretical knowledge – Classroom instruction techniques
      • Use of training aids
      • Group lectures
      • Individual briefings
      • Student participation/discussion
    • b.FLIGHT – Airborne instruction techniques
      • The flight/cockpit environment
      • Techniques of applied instruction
      • Post-flight and in-flight judgment and decision making
  • STUDENT EVALUATION AND TESTING
    • a.Assessment of student performance
      • The function of progress tests
      • Recall of knowledge
      • Translation of knowledge into understanding
      • Development of understanding into actions
      • The need to evaluate rate of progress
    • b.Analysis of student errors
      • Establish the reason for errors
      • Tackle major faults first, minor faults second
      • Avoidance of over criticism
      • The need for clear concise communication
  • TRAINING PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
    • Lesson planning
    • Preparation
    • Explanation and demonstration
    • Student participation and practice
    • Evaluation
  • HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS RELEVANT TO FLIGHT
    • INSTRUCTION
      • Physiological factors
      • Psychological factors
      • Human information processing
      • Behavioural attitudes
      • Development of judgment and decision making
  • HAZARDS INVOLVED IN SIMULATING SYSTEMS FAILURES AND
    • MALFUNCTIONS IN THE AEROPLANE DURING FLIGHT
      • Selection of a safe altitude
      • Importance of 'touch drills'
      • Situational awareness
      • Adherence to correct procedures
  • NIGHT FLYING INSTRUCTION
    • Objectives
    • Legislation requirements
      • Aeroplane/helicopter equipment
      • Aeroplane/helicopter lights
      • Flight crew licences
      • Aerodrome licences (if applicable)
    • Night familiarization
    • Preparation for flight
    • Equipment required for flight
    • Night vision accommodation
    • Personal safety precautions in the parking areas
    • External/internal checks-night considerations
    • Aeroplane/helicopter lights – operation
  • TRAINING ADMINISTRATION
    • Flight/theoretical knowledge instruction records
    • Pilot's personal flying log book
    • The flight/ground curriculum
    • Study material
    • Official forms
    • Aircraft Flight/Owner's Manuals/Pilot's Operating Handbooks
    • Flight authorization papers
    • Aircraft documents
    • The private pilot's licence regulations
    • SUGGESTED APPROXIMATE BREAKDOWN OF HOURS FOR THE THEORETICAL
      • KNOWLEDGE INSTRUCTION SECTION OF THE
        • FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
  • (The item numbers shown below relate to the item numbers of 'Teaching and learning' above)