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Here are some marketing and educational resources to help you succeed as a CFI and benefit your students, too.

Marketing Resources

Business cards: Networking with business cards is one of the most cost-effective means of marketing your business and yourself. Download a business card template and learn tips for using business cards effectively.

Marketing Tips for certificated flight instructors: Get tips on selling yourself to prospective students and learn about ‘CFI Marketing 101” in this two-part brochure.

Instructional Tools

Private Pilot Endorsement Labels (uses Avery 5162 labels):

• 61.87(c)(o)-61.87(p) 
• 61.95(a)-91.131(b)(1)
• Knowledge test
• 61.93(c)(2)-61.93(b)(2)
• 61.87(b)-61.87(c)
• 61.93(b)(1)-61.93(c)(1)
• 61.56(a) and (c)
• Lesson Plans
• Solo Flight Certificate form
• eFIRC Resources

Educational Resources

• Airspace Flash Cards: Airspace flash cards help pilots keep the different types of airspace straight.
• Runway Flash Cards: Runway Safety flash cards help pilots better understand runway signage and markings.
• Aircraft Flash Cards: Aircraft flash cards are designed to help new, seasoned, and transitioning pilots gain knowledge of aircraft speeds, profiles, systems, and emergency procedures.

Student Handouts

• 10 Things Every Student Needs
• 25 Questions — Answers That Every Pilot Should Know
• Cost Effective Training–Make Every Minute Count
• Five Steps to Efficient Flight Training
• 10 Ways to Regain Piloting Confidence
• The Plateau Problem–What to Do
• Why Do Some Students Quit–Make Sure You’re Not One
• Communicating with ATC — Talk Like a Pro
• Just the Facts–Radio Communications
• Learning the Right Words — New Pilot’s Guide to ATC
• Radio Communications
• Talk Less, Say More
• Talking the Talk — Radio Use
• Traffic Signals–Understanding Aviation’s Sign Language
• When Will I Solo?
• Your First Solo
• 10 Reasons to Go Around
• Fly Slow, Bank Steep
• Phantom Wind — Correcting for What Isn’t There
• Wind Strategies — Tips