# Episode 105 - CFI Checkride Debrief: The Student Becomes the Teacher

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Podcast: [Flying Midwest Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flying-midwest-podcast-4633448)
Published: 2026-03-02T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

After a short hiatus, Flying Midwest is back — and for good reason. In this episode, Jim sits down for a full, honest debrief of his CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) checkride . What was covered? What surprised him? What was harder than expected? And how did he actually perform when it mattered most? We break down: The oral exam structure and depth FOI (Fundamentals of Instruction) preparation Lesson plan opinions Teaching demonstrations and scenario-based questioning The flight portion of the CFI checkride If you're preparing for your CFI checkride — or even thinking about becoming a flight instructor — this episode gives you a realistic, behind-the-scenes look at what to expect. Whether you're working toward your CFI, mentoring other pilots, or just love hearing real-world aviation stories, this debrief is packed with practical insight. Flying Midwest is back! Our Other Content: Badger Pilot on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thebadgerpilot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AeroExploration: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AeroExploration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AeroExploration Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/65meVcZcfPDxZJ4qmwRWOB?si=72ff543240214550 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and Follow: Don’t miss an episode—subscribe to the Flying Midwest Podcast on your favorite platform and follow us on social media for the latest aviation news and podcast updates. • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingmidwest.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/flyingmidwest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Your support helps us keep bringing you high-quality aviation content! • Grab some chart-inspired apparel: Check out the new Midwest.T…

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