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Flight Instructor Checklists and Profiles

Find out more about the new ABS Recognized Flight Instructor program and apply here.

Initial and Recurrent Flight Training Record

Instrument Proficiency Check Flight Training Record

ABS Flight Instructors Maneuvers Profiles

Instructor Pocket Checklist

T-E-N-E Pretakeoff Briefing Card: Laminate and cut out these cards for your students.

Sample Preflight Briefing Checklist: Feel free to use or modify this sample checklist as you wish, or create one of your own, for instructional flights.

Sample Flight Training Scheduling Questions: Things you might ask when contacted to provide a training flight.

Commercial Maneuvers in a Bonanza: Guidance from Kansas State University, posted by permission

ABS Bonanza/Debonair Performance Worksheet

ABS Baron/Travel Air Performance Worksheet

ABS Fleet Census 2024: Totals of each model produced and the number of each currently on the FAA registry, serial number breakdowns, comparative data and more. As of December 2024.

"By the Numbers" Power - Attitude - Configuration (PAC) Charts

E Series Bonanza E185-1 and E185-8     E-185-11 and E-225-8

O-470/IO-470 Bonanza and Debonair

IO-520/IO-550 Bonanza and Debonair

V35TC/V35A-TC/V35B-TC

A36TC/B36TC

Normally aspirated Baron (55/58)

58P/58TC

Administration

Becoming an Insurance Accepted Flight Instructor: Guidance from senior insurance underwriters.

Flight Review and IPC Logbook Endorsement sticker template: formatted for Avery 5163 labels. Add your name and CFI certificate information before printing.

Instructor Endorsement sticker template: formatted for Avery 5163 labels. Add your name and CFI certificate information before printing.

ABS Guides to Initial Pilot Checkout: Guidance for instructors and pilots, highlighting the differences between models of Beech piston airplanes.

Past Instructor Zoom Call Recordings

January 23, 2025: Discussion: Aileron use in high angle of attack maneuvers (MCA, stalls) in ABS-type airplanes. 

February 19, 2024: Discussion: Major changes coming to the BPPP flight training experience.

January 25, 2024: Discussion: BPPP instructor compensation, Meeting and exceeding ABS member expectations, BPPP instructors as representatives of the American Bonanza Society, Tailoring training to experienced Beech pilots

August 24, 2023: Discussion: Avionics training, Insurance, Presenting Bonanza/Debonair engine failures. 

April 27, 2023: Discussion: Challenging experienced Beech pilots

January 26, 2023: Discussion: Best practices for teaching partial panel in glass cockpit airplanes

ABS Online Learning Center Flying Techniques Video Project

The ABS Air Safety Foundation (ASF) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for Beechcraft enthusiasts and aviation professionals: we’re building an Instructional Video Catalog to enhance the ABS Online Learning Center—and we want your expertise to help make it happen!

What We're Looking For:

We’re soliciting short inflight videos (approximately five minutes each) that demonstrate Best Practices techniques for maneuvers presented in the ABS Flight Instructor Academy and detailed in the Maneuvers Profiles on the Flight Instructor Resources page.

Your contributions will:

• Create a catalog of instructional videos for the ABS Online Learning Center.

• Develop a library of high-quality stock video footage for future ABS and ASF use.

Your Benefits as a Creator:

1. Earn $500 per accepted video.

   • Creators of videos accepted for the instructional catalog will receive a one-time payment of $500 in exchange for granting ASF exclusive rights to the video.

2. Gain professional recognition.

   • Your name, company name, website, and/or contact information will appear in the video credits (at your request).

3. Exclusive MyGoFlight Discounts.

   • ABS members who are active flight instructors receive a 20% discount on camera mounts and headset adapters from FlightFlix by MyGoFlight. Learn more here.

How It Works:

1. Select Your Topic

   • Fill out the form to reserve your topic.

   • Reserve one topic at a time, complete it within the 90-day deadline, and then reserve another if desired.

2. Create Your Video

   • Record inflight demonstrations in a Beechcraft® Bonanza, Debonair, Baron, or Travel Air following the techniques in the ABS Flight Instructor Academy.

   • Include:

     • Interior and exterior camera views.

     • Audio narration explaining the technique.

     • No added titles or logos (ASF will handle branding).

3. Submit Your Work

   • Videos must be submitted in MP4 format and loaded to our file transfer website here.

4. ASF Review & Payment

   • ASF will evaluate your submission and notify you within 30 days whether your video is accepted.

   • Accepted videos become the exclusive property of ASF, and payment is made upon receipt of a signed agreement.

Stock Video Library Opportunity:

Even if your video is not selected for the instructional catalog, ASF may request permission to use it as part of a stock video library for instructional, promotional, or fundraising purposes. This use is optional and will not be compensated. Creators retain all rights to these videos.

Ready to Get Started?

Visit the ABS website to view the master topic list, reserve your topic, and find detailed submission guidelines.

For questions or assistance, please contact us at bppp@bonanza.org

Special Thanks to MyGoFlight:

We extend our gratitude to FlightFlix by MyGoFlight for supporting this project. Don’t miss the exclusive 20% discount available to ABS members—Learn More Here.

Take this opportunity to showcase your expertise, contribute to aviation safety, and gain professional recognition—all while supporting the ABS mission!