The Flight Instructor’s Manual

Sixth Edition by William K. Kershner

The Sixth Edition is edited by William K. Kershner's son, William C. Kershner.

This manual is organized so that each chapter serves as a stand-alone reference for a particular phase of instruction, allowing each to be used as "how to instruct" guides on topics such as fundamentals of flight instruction (FOI), presolo instruction, first solo to the private certificate, advanced VFR instruction, introduction to aerobatic instruction, and instrument instruction.

The book also features a comprehensive spin syllabus, material on multi-engine airplanes, instructing international students, teaching ground school, and setting up tests.

Teaching tips and common student errors provided for:

• Fundamentals of Flight Instruction (FOI)
• Presolo
• First Solo to the Private Certificate
• Complex Single-Engine Airplanes
• Light Twins
• Spins
• Aerobatics
• Instruments.