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New book offers resource for flight instructors

Flight instructors have a new lesson plan resource from one of the country’s foremost flight instructors. “Lesson Plans to Train Like You Fly” is a new book from 2009 National CFI of the Year Arlynn McMahon, and is published by ASA.

The book goes through the private and commercial pilot curriculums maneuver by maneuver, and offers a detailed lesson plan for each. Included in each lesson plan is information on what to teach, how to teach it, common errors, keys to success, and test standards.

The book also includes student assignments, templates, and checklists.

Illustrations are included throughout. The book runs 192 pages and costs $19.95. An ebook is available for $14.95.

Ian J. Twombly

Ian J. Twombly

Ian J. Twombly is senior content producer for AOPA Media.

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