EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 1H 1M
Episode 105 - CFI Checkride Debrief: The Student Becomes the Teacher
from Flying Midwest Podcast · host Flying Midwest Media
After a short hiatus, Flying Midwest is back — and for good reason.In this episode, Jim sits down for a full, honest debrief of his CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) checkride. What was covered? What surprised him? What was harder than expected? And how did he actually perform when it mattered most?We break down:The oral exam structure and depthFOI (Fundamentals of Instruction) preparationLesson plan opinionsTeaching demonstrations and scenario-based questioningThe flight portion of the CFI checkrideIf you're preparing for your CFI checkride — or even thinking about becoming a flight instructor — this episode gives you a realistic, behind-the-scenes look at what to expect.Whether you're working toward your CFI, mentoring other pilots, or just love hearing real-world aviation stories, this debrief is packed with practical insight.Flying Midwest is back!Our Other Content:Badger Pilot on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilotAeroExploration: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExplorationAeroExploration Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/65meVcZcfPDxZJ4qmwRWOB?si=72ff543240214550 Subscribe and Follow:Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • https://flyingmidwest.com/ • https://facebook.com/flyingmidwestYour support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content! • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.Three design and Badger Gear at our merchstore. flyingmidwest.com/merch • Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and links to LIVE episode recordingshttps://patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink • Affiliate links & discounts: • Flying Eyes: Get 10% off with code FlyingMidwest10 – https://flyingeyesoptics.com/FLYINGMIDWEST10 • Lightspeed Aviation: Discover premium pilot headsets.https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101Engage with Us:Connect with us on social media or drop us an email at [email protected].
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After a short hiatus, Flying Midwest is back — and for good reason.In this episode, Jim sits down for a full, honest debrief of his CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) checkride. What was covered? What surprised him? What was harder than expected? And how did he actually perform when it mattered most?We break down:The oral exam structure and depthFOI (Fundamentals of Instruction) preparationLesson plan opinionsTeaching demonstrations and scenario-based questioningThe flight portion of the CFI checkrideIf you're preparing for your CFI checkride — or even thinking about becoming a flight instructor — this episode gives you a realistic, behind-the-scenes look at what to expect.Whether you're working toward your CFI, mentoring other pilots, or just love hearing real-world aviation stories, this debrief is packed with practical insight.Flying Midwest is back!Our Other Content:Badger Pilot on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilotAeroExploration: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExplorationAeroExploration Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/65meVcZcfPDxZJ4qmwRWOB?si=72ff543240214550 Subscribe and Follow:Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • https://flyingmidwest.com/ • https://facebook.com/flyingmidwestYour support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content! • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.Three design and Badger Gear at our merchstore. flyingmidwest.com/merch • Join our Patreon community for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and links to LIVE episode recordingshttps://patreon.com/Flyingmidwestpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink • Affiliate links & discounts: • Flying Eyes: Get 10% off with code FlyingMidwest10 – https://flyingeyesoptics.com/FLYINGMIDWEST10 • Lightspeed Aviation: Discover premium pilot headsets.https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?campaign=flyingmidwest23&ref=101Engage with Us:Connect with us on social media or drop us an email at [email protected].
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Episode 105 - CFI Checkride Debrief: The Student Becomes the Teacher
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