The primary purpose of Fundamentals of Instructing FAA Knowledge Test is to
provide you with the easiest, fastest, and least expensive means of passing
the Fundamentals of Instructing (FOI) knowledge test, which is required
before you can obtain your flight and/or ground instructor certificate. You
are not required to take the FOI knowledge test if you hold an FAA flight or
ground instructor certificate, a current teacher's certificate authorizing
you to teach at an educational level of the 7th grade or higher, or are
currently employed as a teacher at an accredited college or university.
Appendix B of this book is a reprint of "Section Two -- The Flight
Instructor" from the FAA's Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9). It
is useful for reading and as a periodic review for instructors. It consists
of three chapters
1. Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism
2. Techniques of Flight Instruction
3. Planning Instructional Activity
Appendix C of this book consists of suggestions on how to find or become a
sponsor for a "ground school." It also contains suggestions on course
organizations, lecture outlines, and class presentations.