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Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep

All Online preparation for the FAA Written Exam

Maximize your success in the cockpit.

There is nothing more rewarding or important in flying than being a flight instructor. That's why you'll want to take your preparation for this difficult knowledge test so seriously. Your approach to flight training can determine whether a student pilot continues his or her training—and how you teach (or fail to teach) a particular concept may ultimately determine the outcome of an emergency years later. You've got an awesome responsibility!
14.5 hours
KEW442
$299

Your King Schools Flight Instructor Ground School and Test Prep Course will focus on teaching you the maneuvers and methodology you need to prepare you to convey information to your students logically and effectively and pass the FAA CFI exam—Guaranteed. With the KING teaching style behind you in the cockpit, before you know it, your first students will be soloing! The King Schools Flight Instructor Ground School and Test Prep Course is mobile friendly and designed to go anywhere you need to study.
 
Everything You Need to Know to Pass Your...
 
  • Flight Instructor Written Test
  • Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) Written Test
 
In addition to advanced concepts of aerodynamics, you'll get up-to-date on the subjects you'll be tested on and more, including:
 
  • Teaching Aircraft Control
  • Flight Operations
  • Teaching Maneuvers
  • Advanced Ground Instruction
  • Preflight and Inflight Cross-country Calculations
  • Weight and Balance Principles and Calculations
Question Review Ensures Your Success!
 
Once you have completed all of your lessons, ensure a top score by using KING's exclusive built-in test prep with FAA-style test questions. You can even filter review questions by ones previously unanswered, marked or missed.
 
Use each question’s detailed explanation to refine your knowledge and see your progress through intuitive reports. Then, check your test-readiness at any time by taking unlimited randomly generated practice exams and you will know when you are ready to ace your exam!
 

 
This Course Provides These Special Benefits:
 
  • FREE lifetime automatic course updates
  • FREE companion app for offline learning on your iPhone or iPad
  • FREE Flash Card app for additional review
 
checkmarkFlight Instructor Interactive Video Ground School and Test Prep - Your solution for acing the FAA written test
  • Flight Instructor test question review with explanations
  • Unlimited randomly generated Flight Instructor practice tests
  • Access to a staff of pilots and flight instructors via phone or email
  • Personalized graduation certificate suitable for framing
  • FREE online syllabus, ACS and FAR/AIM
  • FREE endorsement to take your FAA Knowledge Test
 

Reaching your aviation goal will be a life changing experience. At King Schools, it's our mission to help ensure your success.
 
King Schools delivers results
KING courses have helped 1 out of 2 pilots flying today...
 
  • 99.8% of KING customers pass their FAA exams!
  • Our #1 source of new customers is through the recommendation of pilot friends and flight instructors
  • Read our customer reviews and see why so many folks recommend KING products
Feel comfortable with your purchase
Your Money-Back Triple Guarantee...
 
  • If not completely satisfied with the course, return it within 30 days for a prompt, friendly refund.
  • Your course will be up-to-date with the latest FAA knowledge requirements.
  • If you fail your FAA test within one year of purchase, get your money back—AND you keep the course!
Become a be a safe, smart pilot, and pass your FAA exams
You Get the Knowledge You Need to Fly Safely...
 
  • KING's clear, simple, fun presentation means you get the big picture you need to be the true master of your flight.
  • You'll have the practical tools to really use your Flight Instructor Certification (Flight Instructor License). And having the big picture means you'll be ready to deal with the unexpected.
  • You'll know how to make timely decisions and take action before you and your passengers are at risk—so your flying will be confident and fun!
Learn from aviation's most respected educators
You'll Receive Intimate, Personal Learning from Legendary Flight Instructors...
Through intimate video instruction, you'll learn directly from John and Martha King
 
  • You'll remember their vivid and often humorous presentations as long as you fly
  • Pilots have frequently told us, during crucial situations, the Kings' words replayed in their mind, right when they needed them
  • You will always consider John and Martha your personal aviation mentors
 

  1. Is this course right for me?
    This course is designed to prepare you to take and pass the FAA Flight Instructor and Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) Knowledge Tests.
  2. What are the system requirements for this course?
    Any device with an Internet browser and broadband Internet connection.
  3. Can I use my smartphone to view the course materials?
    Apple iPhone and iPad
    We recommend using the Safari browser.
     
    Free bonus! You can download your lessons and take them later on an iPad or iPhone—even when not connected to the Internet. The free King Schools Companion app allows you to view and complete lessons in your course when no Internet connection is available. The app will automatically sync progress between all of your devices when your iOS device returns online. The free app is available through the iTunes App Store by searching for "King Schools Companion."

    Follow the steps below to access your courses on your iOS device offline:
    • After you have created your iLearn account by following the instructions in the email you'll receive after you complete your order,
    • Download the King Schools Companion app through the iTunes App Store onto your iOS device while you are connected to the Internet.
    • Once your course(s) have finished loading, you can start studying offline!
     
    Android
    Your course is compatible with the Google Chrome browser on your Android device. The Chrome browser is available for free download from the Google Play Store by searching for "Chrome".
  4. Are the courses current?
    Your online course is always current and kept up-to-date. Courses are automatically updated with the latest information, rules and regulations the FAA wants you to know.
     
    KING Interactive Video Ground School and Test Prep courses contain FAA-style questions which are representative of all the subject areas on the FAA tests.
     
    Warning: You can’t just memorize test questions and expect to pass your FAA Flight Instructor Written Test. Why? The FAA used to make their test question banks publicly available; however, they have not done so for many years. In fact, the FAA has recently gone through their entire database and changed every single test question and answer in order to eliminate test question memorization. No one, including test prep educators, has access to the FAA question banks. To be a safe and competent pilot-in-command, and to pass your required tests, there is no shortcut. You must acquire the necessary pilot knowledge.
  5. What do I study first?
    First view the "Your Success Begins Here" video on how to use the course effectively and gain insight to the features and benefits of the course. If you scroll down past the video, you will find an outline with additional tips and information. Once you start the course, just follow the path from start to finish; it's that easy. Of course you can skip around if you chose but we recommend staying on the lesson path.
     
    The advantage of having a home study course is you can repeat any lesson over and over again. You can always call or send us feedback about concepts or questions for further clarification.
  6. How long is this course?
    • The Flight Instructor Ground School & Test Prep Course contains approximately 14.5 hours of video lessons.

    King Schools courses are self-paced so completion time will vary from person to person. Some folks spend a full week to complete the course and others will take longer depending upon how much time they have allocated for their studies. If you have 10-15 minutes of time, you can complete a course lesson.
  7. What if I have a question? Is there a CFI available?
    If you still have a question about your course, you can call us during our normal business hours at 800-854-1001 or +1 858 541-2200. You can also email us at custserv@kingschools.com - We have a full staff of pilots and flight instructors available to answer your questions. Please be aware that it may take 24-48 hours to respond to an email so please call us if you need immediate attention.
     
    Of course, when you take a King Schools course, it is like having a flight instructor with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can review the material as often as you like at any time. Sometimes, you may want to review a video segment a couple of times.
     
    King Schools Flight Instructor Ground School & Test Prep Course contains a text question explanation icon that contains a thorough explanation of the test questions. Click on the icon when you are in the question review that follows each lesson segment and you will have a pop-up window containing a thorough explanation of the test question.
  8. How do I access my course completion certificate?
    Once you have completed all the lessons and answered all the questions in each lesson, you´ll be able to print out your completion certificate. Click on the Course Complete icon on the main menu to print your completion certificate.
  9. Can I still access the course material after I complete the course?
    You have lifetime access to your Online Flight Instructor Ground School & Test Prep Course. Remember, with the online media, the course is also automatically updated and will always be current.
  10. How do I receive my endorsement to take the FAA Knowledge Test?
    No endoresement is required.
  11. Where do I take my FAA Knowledge test?
    Check the PSI Exams website at https://faa.psiexams.com/FAA/login to find a testing location near you.
  12. How do I find a FAA Medical Examiner to schedule my physical?

    Check the FAA.gov website at http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/ to find an examiner. You need pass your physical before you can solo.

Unedited Customer Reviews
Course Completion Review
I think the study material, practice tests, and video explanations are great. However, my acutal test seemed very difficult, almost "out of left field" based on the study prep I did with averaging over 85% over the last couple days. I believe I can attribute this to new questions the FAA has introduced, my lack of understanding, and some "KEY" missing concepts from King Schools. I am embarred to share my score but I did pass.
Michael N. 08/08/2024
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Recommended
Great study aid!! If you want to learn but also pass the exam with great scores!! This is the way to do it.
Augusto J. 06/26/2024
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Nailed it! Another passed exam
Just passed my Flight Instructor knowledge test. Was very well prepared! Great job - again King Schools!
Jeffrey S. 02/09/2024
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Passed Flight Instructor Exam
The King Schools material made it very easy to learn and re-learn topics with their repeatable video segments.
Karl S. 09/12/2023
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Mostly good, a bit out of date
The score on the random practice exam was pretty close to what I actually got. There were quite a number of questions on the real exam I hadn't seen before, so I would say this course is in serious need of updating.

Runway markings and scenarios involving what you can and can't do after passing a CFI  checkride stand out as questions this course never really went over.
Owen L. 08/31/2023
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Great review!
This course provided great review in preparation for my practical exam!
Ashton B. 07/12/2023
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Great testing feature
Very informative
Jocelyn N. 06/26/2023
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Course Completion Review
took me a while but I finally passed great videos for teaching!
Nicholas R. 05/24/2023
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Course Completion Review
Great course!
Ashley P. 04/12/2023
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
Love these courses!
This is my fourth ground school course through King Schools, and as always, they did a fantastic job teaching me what I needed to know for my knowledge test! I always recommend their ground school courses to my friends who are getting started in aviation and to those who are looking to add a rating. :)
Alessandra R. 04/05/2023
Flight Instructor (CFI) Ground School & Test Prep
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