FAA Flight Instructor (CFI) & Instrument Instructor (CFII) — Part 141 Training

Become a professional instructor and add instrument-instruction privileges. Our Part 141 program integrates on-site ground school, lesson plan development, and right-seat flight training with stage checks to prepare you for the FOI, CFI, and CFII tests.

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Program Overview

Understand the difference between CFI and CFII and where you can train.

CFI vs. CFII — What’s the Difference?

CFI (Airplane) authorizes you to teach VFR primary and commercial students; CFII adds the privilege to teach instrument students under IFR. Many candidates complete CFI first, then add CFII shortly after.

Training Locations

Miami, Florida • Corona (Los Angeles), California • Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California

CFI Theoretical Training — Part 141 (On-Site)

Theory is conducted simultaneously with flight training under Part 141.

For Part 141: Theoretical instruction is conducted simultaneously with flight training. Students can choose between group classes or individual one-to-one classes for theory on-site.

FOI: human factors, learning, evaluation & testing
Aeronautical knowledge for teaching: regs, aero, systems, performance
Lesson plan development & standardization
Endorsements, IACRA & record-keeping
Spin awareness & stall/spin teaching techniques

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CFI Knowledge Tests

Targeted prep for the FOI and CFI Airplane knowledge tests and the CFI oral exam, using stage quizzes and mock orals.

CFII Theoretical Training — Part 141 (On-Site)

Build instrument-instruction expertise aligned with the ACS.

Builds on CFI to develop instrument-instruction expertise aligned with the ACS.

IFR regulations, clearances & ATC system
Instrument navigation (VOR/LOC/GS, DME, GPS/RNAV) & holding
Approach plate briefing, missed approach & circling (as authorized)
Weather products & IFR decision-making for instructional scenarios
Right-seat instrument teaching techniques & common errors

CFII Knowledge Test

Focused prep for the CFII Airplane knowledge test and the CFII oral, with scenario-based mock evaluations.

Flight Training — CFI & CFII (Part 141)

Right-seat proficiency, scenario-based training, and stage checks.

Flight Training — CFI (Part 141)

Develop right-seat proficiency: brief, demonstrate, and evaluate all maneuvers to ACS standards.

Right-seat takeoffs/landings, slips, go-arounds
Performance & ground reference maneuvers (demo + critique)
Emergency procedures & risk management (ADM/SRM)
Spin training/endorsement (per syllabus & aircraft)
Scenario-based flights & stage checks

CFI Practical Test: Extensive oral exam and flight test with a DPE; upon passing, you’ll hold CFI (ASEL).

Flight Training — CFII (Part 141)

Master right-seat instrument instruction and IFR risk management.

Holds, intercepts, and tracking
Precision & non-precision approaches (ILS, LOC, VOR, RNAV/GPS)
Partial-panel & unusual attitudes (simulated failures)
IFR departures/arrivals, missed approach & circling (as authorized)
Instrument cross-country (≥100 NM) with multiple approaches

CFII Practical Test: Evaluates instrument-instruction knowledge and right-seat IFR proficiency. Passing adds CFII to your instructor certificate.

Entry Requirements

What you need before starting CFI and CFII training.

For CFI

FAA Commercial Pilot (ASEL), valid medical (Class 2 recommended), English proficiency, and recent flight experience.

For CFII

CFI (ASEL) and Instrument Rating (Airplane); current IFR proficiency strongly recommended.

Documents

Government ID/passport, pilot/medical certificates, logbook, and IACRA account access. Visa support available for eligible students.

Training Locations

Miami (FL), Corona (Los Angeles), and Van Nuys (Los Angeles).

Miami, Florida

Part 141 CFI/CFII with on-site ground & flight training.

Corona (Los Angeles), California

Year-round weather for consistent instructor training.

Van Nuys (Los Angeles), California

Busy LA airspace ideal for IFR instruction scenarios.

Talk to a Flight Training Consultant

Ask about class schedules, right-seat standardization, and base availability for CFI and CFII under Part 141.