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SUMMARY:Principles and Methods of Instruction (PMI) - August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe Principles and Methods of Instruction (PMI) Course delivered by the Royal Victorian Aero Club is designed to prepare future flight instructors with the instructional knowledge and teaching skills required to train student pilots effectively. The course is conducted in a classroom environment by highly experienced Grade 1 flight instructors. \nThroughout the program\, participants will explore the core theories of learning and instruction\, communication strategies\, lesson planning\, student evaluation\, and the human factors that influence training. Content is aligned with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements for flight instructor training. \nEach session incorporates interactive presentations\, collaborative activities\, micro-teaching opportunities\, and guided discussions to reinforce instructional techniques. Students will also have access to training resources\, including reference texts\, lesson plan templates\, and practice teaching exercises to support their development as instructors. \nUpon completion\, participants will possess a strong understanding of instructional principles\, learning theory\, and effective teaching methods. They will be well prepared to undertake the instructional flight training component and complete their Pilot Instructor Rating Exam (PIRC). \n\nCourse Objectives\n\nTo develop a comprehensive understanding of adult learning principles and effective instructional methods\nTo prepare students for the PMI requirements of the Flight Instructor Rating syllabus\nTo build core skills in communication\, lesson planning\, and student evaluation\nTo promote a culture of safety\, professionalism\, and effective instruction within aviation training environments\nTo provide a foundational understanding of human factors as they relate to teaching and learning\n\n\nPrerequisites\nYou must holding a valid Australian PPL\, CPL or ATPL licence\, of either aeroplane or helicopter category\, to complete the Pilot Instructor Rating Exam (PIRC). \nIf you do not hold an Australian PPL or CPL or ATPL licence or Certificate of Validation (CoV)\, then any pass obtained in this exam won’t be valid. \n\nRequired Materials (not included in course fee)\n\nCASA Flight Instructor Rating reference materials\nWriting materials\nLaptop or tablet\nAny additional resources recommended by your instructor\n\n\nFor any questions regarding this course\, please contact our friendly team on 03 8586 7777.If you wish to pay via PayID\, Bank Transfer\, or Cash\, please call Flight Operations (Monday to Friday) on 03 8586 7777.
URL:https://rvac.com.au/theory/pmi-aug2026/
LOCATION:Royal Victorian Aero Club\, 31 First Avenue\, Moorabbin Airport\, VIC\, 3194\, Australia
CATEGORIES:PIRC Theory
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