At H.O.G.S., we’re all about simplifying the process — making it easier to understand, but never cutting corners. That’s why we offer free resources that help you start building your own foundation the right way:
📘 Private Pilot 101 – A Helicopter Training Blueprint
The book that lays out the fundamentals every pilot (and future instructor) should master before teaching others.
📕 Top 10 Check-Ride Tips PDF
Real-world tips from years of successful check-rides — the same ones Kenny uses in every Final Approach Course.
📗 H.O.G.S. Study Guide
A structured way to quiz yourself and reinforce your weak spots before you step into the examiner’s office.
📙 Helicopter Maneuver Guide
A quick-reference manual for common maneuvers — perfect for building into your own lesson plans.
These tools are free for a reason — because they’re designed to help you build, not just copy.
The Real CFI Success Formula
Kenny’s message in this video is simple but powerful:
If you want to pass your check-ride and actually teach with confidence — build your lesson plans yourself.
Don’t outsource your learning.
Don’t shortcut your understanding.
And don’t hand an examiner someone else’s work with your name on it.
The best instructors aren’t the ones with the fanciest binder — they’re the ones who know their material inside and out.
That’s the CFI success formula:
Write it. Learn it. Teach it.
📲 Learn more about the Final Approach Course: https://www.FinalApproachCourse.com
💬 Have questions? Text Heather at (574) 767-1797 for scheduling and availability.
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