Definition
Plural of syllabus. Structured outlines of training content, typically organized by lesson, that specify the maneuvers, knowledge areas, and standards to be covered during a course of flight instruction.
Plain English
The lesson-by-lesson plans that lay out what a flight student will learn, in what order, and to what standard.
Context Anchor
Seen in flight school, instructor, and FAA training discussions, especially when describing how a subject should be added to pilot training.
Derivation
From Latin syllabus, meaning a list or table of contents. The Latin plural is syllabi, which is why you see this form rather than 'syllabuses' in formal aviation writing.
Why Pilots Care
A well-designed syllabus keeps training organized, prevents gaps in knowledge or skill, and helps students meet FAA requirements efficiently and safely.
Intuition Check
Do not read syllabi as one course plan. Syllabi means more than one syllabus; one training plan is a syllabus.
Example Sentence 1
The flight school updated its private and instrument syllabi to incorporate angle of attack indicator training.
Example Sentence 2
Instructors review the commercial syllabi to confirm every required maneuver has been practiced to the PTS standard.