References: FAA-H-8083-9B
& Flight Instructor PTS
FOI STUDY GUIDE
Human Behavior & Effective Communication ( Task A)
Definitions of Human Behavior (8083-9B; 2-1)
Human Needs and Motivations (8083-9B; 2-6, 2-7) ( PSBECS)
Defense Mechanisms (8083-9B; 2-9 to 2-11) (DR DR FCPR)
Student Emotional Reactions ( 8083-9B; 2-12 to 2-15) ( PRE SIM)
Basic Elements of Communication ( 8083-9B; 4-2) (SSR)
Barriers to Effective Communication ( 8083-9B; 4-4 to 4-5) (COIL)
Developing Communication Skills ( 8083-9B; 4-6 to 4-10) (L
IQIR)
The Learning Process ( Task B)
Learning Theory (8083-9B; 3-2 to 3-6) ( BICC-HS)
Perceptions and Insight ( 8083-9B; 3-7 to 3-9) (G
STEP)
Acquiring Knowledge ( 8083-9B; 3-9 to 3-10) ( MUC)
The Laws of Learning ( 8083-9B; 3-11 to 3-13) (REEPIR)
Domains of Learning ( 8083-9B; 3-13 to 3-18) (C
AP) (RUAC) (ARVOI) (OIPH)
Characteristics of Learning (8083-9B; 3-19 to 3-20) ( PEAM)
Acquiring Skill Knowledge ( 8083-9B; 3-23 to 3-24) (C
AA)
Types of Practice (8083-9B; 3-26, 3-27) (D
BR)
Scenario-Based Training (8083-9B; 3-31, 3-32) ( HIC)
Errors (8083-9B; 3-33, 3-34) (SM) (DR CULT)
Memory and Forgetting (8083-9B; 3-35 to 3-38) ( SSL) (RFIRS)
Retention of Learning (8083-9B; 3-38 to 3-39) ( MR LAMP)
Transfer of Learning (8083-9B; 3-39 to 3-41) (+/-)
The Teaching Process (T
ask C)
Preparation of a Lesson (8083-9B; 5-1 to 5-3) (P
AMS)
The Structure of a Lesson Plan ( OESEISC)
Organization of Material (8083-9B; 5-9 to 5-10) ( IDC) (AMO) (PSKM)
Training Delivery Methods: (8083-9B; 5-10 to 5-22) ( LGECCDD)
Lecture Method (8083-9B; 5-11) (I BFIT)
Guided Discussion (8083-9B; 5-13) ( HICSRR)
Computer-Assisted Learning Method (8083-9B; 5-18 to 5-19)
Demonstration-Performance Method (8083-9B; 5-21) ( EDSIE)
Drill and Practice Method (8083-9B; 5-22)
Problem Based Learning (8083-9B; 5-16 to 5-18) ( SCC)
Instruction Aids and Training Technologies (8083-9B; 5-23 to 5-27)
Assessment & Critique (Task D)
Assessment:
Purpose of Assessment (8083-9B; 6-1 to 6-2) ( P
ACH)
General Characteristics of Effective Assessment ( 8083-9B; 6-2 to 6-3) (F
ASTCOCO)
Traditional Assessment (8083-9B; 6-3 to 6-4) (D
R COVU)
Authentic Assessment (8083-9B; 6-5 to 6-9)
Oral Assessment(8083-9B; 6-11)
Characteristics of Effective Questions (8083-9B; 6-11) ( A
BCAP)
Types of Questions to Avoid ( 8083-9B; 6-11) (P
OTBIT)
Critique: (8083-9B; 6-10) (S
WISSI)
Instructor/Student Critique
Student-Lead Critique
Small Group Critique
Individual Student Critique by Another Student
Self-Critique
Written Critique
Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism ( Task E)
Aviation Instructor Responsibilities (8083-9B; 8-1 to 8-4) ( HEMPSS)
Helping Students Learn
Providing Adequate Instruction
Standards of Performance
Minimizing Student Frustration (8083-9B; 8-4) (MACK BAG)
Flight Instructor Responsibilities (8083-9B; 8-5) (P
EEP PASS)
Physiological Obstacles for Flight Students
Ensuring Student Ability
Professionalism (8083-9B; 8-8 to 8-9) (S
ADPP)
Evaluation of Student Ability (8083-9B; 8-9)
Aviation Instructor and Exams (8083-9A*; 7-8, 7-9)
Professional Development (8083-9B; 8-10)
Techniques of Flight Instruction (Task F)
Obstacles to Learning During Flight Instruction (8083-9B; 2-13) (WIPA UA)
Demonstration-Performance Training and Delivery (8083-9B; 9-6) (EDSIE)
Positive Exchange of Controls (8083-9B; 9-8) (OAA, LVR)
Sterile Cockpit (8083-9B; 9-9)
Use of Distractions (8083-9B; 9-9)
Integrated Flight Instruction (8083-9B; 9-10) (Outside, Inside)
Assessment of Piloting Ability (8083-9B; 9-11 to 9-13) (RCWP)
Aeronautical Decision Making (8083-9B; 1-19)
Factors That Affect Decision Making (8083-9B; 1-22) (AIIMR)
Risk Management ( Task G)
Principles of Risk Management ( 8083-9B; 1-3) (AMAIR)
Risk Management Process (8083-9B; 1-4) ( I AM)
Levels of Risk (8083-9B; 1-3, 1-9, 1-10, 1-11, 1-12, 1-19)
Assessing Risk ( 8083-9B; 1-8 to 1-11) ( P
ORI, CCMN)
Mitigating Risk ( 8083-9B; 10-3)
IMSAFE Checklist (8083-9B; 1-8) ( IMSAFE)
PAVE Checklist (8083-9B; 1-5 to 1-6) ( PAVE)
5P Checklist ( 8083-9B; 1-16 to 1-17) (P
PPPP)
