Questions tagged [cfi]
Certified Flight Instructor, allowed to provide flight instruction for other pilots.
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Is there a downside to trying multiple flight instructors?
My local airport has a Part 61 flight school and gives students the option of selecting among three Certified Flight Instructors. Farhan and others have posted excellent explanations of ...
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How long is spin training good for in the USA?
Written tests are only good for 24 calendar months before they must be applied to a certificate (or lost). Spin training is a requirement of the flight instructor certificate. Does the required spin ...
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Who is responsible - CFII or the Private Pilot?
Here's the scenario: There is a Private Pilot working on their instrument rating. Alongside with him is their CFII. Let's say it is just a normal VFR flight, and they're getting back to their home ...
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Do I get two different certificate cards if I earn both a pilot and a ground instructor certificate in the US?
I would like to know if one will be receiving two separate licenses in case he/she earns a pilot certificate as well as a ground instructor certificate in the US.
Do the certificates come separately ...
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Does a flight instructor rating supercede a ground instructor rating?
In the FAA jurisdiction, if an instructor candidate were to become a ground instructor (advanced and instrument) and receive that certificate, then later become a flight instructor (and CFII), would ...
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What qualifications are required for an authorized flight instructor to teach IFR in AATD simulators, in the U.S.?
I'm from Brazil, and I am working on an IFR certification process via AATD Training Course. We are having problems with the flight instructors; they must have valid IFR and CFI licences.
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If I buy my own aircraft in which to earn my PPL, does my instructor need to be certified to fly the type of aircraft I own/am training in?
It seems the most cost-effective way to earn my PPL is to purchase my own plane (with the intention to keep it for quite some time). I believe I would therefore need to find a CFI that is certified ...
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Can a MEI CFI give a valid flight review in a plane for which he is not endorsed?
A friend of mine is working towards his initial CFI. I'm helping him work through regulatory, weather, and other knowledge stuff when time permits. During our most recent ground session he asked me ...
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Is there a age limit to become a CFI?
I’m a new PPL and I would love to become a CFI in the next 2 years (or so). My objective would be to transfer what I know (and will have learned) to aspiring pilots. I’m older, though (just about to ...
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What is a gold seal flight instructor?
What is a gold seal flight instructor and how does it differ from a usual flight instructor? Does it offer any additional privileges or prestige?
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Which refers to CFI renewal based on pass rate, "activities" or "duties and responsibilities"?
It's that time again, gotta re-up my CFI.
I always forget when I'm filling out IACRA whether CFI renewals (in the United States) based on student pass rate percentage are considered "activites" or "...
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How do I log simulator time in my logbook as a CFI?
I'm a CFII at a 141 flight school, and when I give instrument instruction in our AATD flight simulator I'm kind of confused on how to log it. Should I log "As Flight Instructor" time even though it's ...
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When is a CFII required to provide instrument training?
61.195(c) states:
(c)Instrument rating. A flight instructor may conduct instrument
training for the issuance of an instrument rating, a type rating not
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How to find altimeter settings for higher altitudes?
I am trying to calculate cruise performance, but how would I find the altimeter setting for a given altitude?
I’ve looked at charts but they only show altimeter settings for the surface.
Would I use ...
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How does a CFI know what endorsements to give?
I am trying to figure out how a CFI knows what endorsements to give. Obviously AC 61-65E lays them out but what if someone is coming from a unique situation? Let's say someone has a helicopter license ...
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How can I customize my training to become a flight instructor?
I plan on starting my flight training soon at the age of 41, but I don't want to stop at PPL and simply fly for fun: I want to ultimately be a CFI.
With this goal in mind, my question is what ...
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How can a CFI renew their certificate with the FAA?
I've read that there are several ways a CFI can renew their FAA instructor certificate. What ways are available for a CFI to renew?
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Can you become a CFI with only a PPL (EASA)?
In Europe, can you get your CFI rating with a PPL only or do you need a CPL?
I assume that if you get paid to do flight instruction it's considered a commercial activity, so you'll need a CPL. But ...
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What is the history of the CFI spin endorsement requirement?
FAR 61.183(i)(1) requires that a Flight Instructor candidate receive a logbook endorsement certifying proficiency in slow flight, stalls and spins.
How long has the requirement for spins been in the ...
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For the CFIs, CFIIs, MEIs, and AGIs - How often do you find students that utilize your ratings?
I am curious. Out of 100 new students that walk into the average flight school, how many only need a standard CFI, how many do instrument training, and how many do multi-engine training? Additionally, ...
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Becoming a CFI in the USA as a non-US citizen [closed]
This question is not about aviation itself, but rather about job opportunities in aviation.
It kind of goes into law a little, maybe somebody has some experience with this issue though:
Being from ...
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What is the intent of 61.93(b)(1)?
(b) Authorization to perform certain solo flights and cross-country flights. A student pilot must obtain an endorsement from an authorized instructor to make solo flights from the airport where the ...
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If I write out a solo endorsement and I decide I want to change the limitations
I am a new CFI and I just gave out my first solo endorsement.
If I write out a student solo endorsement and decide I want to change the limitations. Can I? And if so, do I need to write out a new one ...
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How should a newly minted instructor sign an endorsement?
A newly issued flight instructor certificate often has the word "PENDING" in the certificate number field.
In 8900.1 Flight Standards, Volume 5, Section 1, Section 5, Paragraph 5-112(c)(2)(a) ...
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Can one become a CFI with a sport license?
Under FAA can a sport pilot get a cfi endorsement for LSA category only? If so do they need a medical?
Same questions for glider pilots.
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Why are flight instructors in the US called CFIs?
I live in EASA-land (Europe), here we call our flight instructors simply that, "FIs". That they hold an instructors certificate is simply implied. Why are flight instructors in FAA-land (US) ...
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What are cloud clearance requirements around scuds?
I'm a private pilot (in the U.S.) and I was doing hood instrument training with my instructor under VFR. I put on the hood and we did an instrument takeoff, and I flew up to 4,500 feet to do some VOR ...
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Can a CFII log Dual Given if flying as SIC?
I am an MEI/CFII/ATP type rated and authorized jet pilot in Part 135 operation. On the legs where I'm SIC slinging gear and working radios, is it ok to log this time as "dual given" and PIC time as ...
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Is it true that as of 2014, flight reviews are waived for current flight instructors under FAA rules?
I'm assuming this is false, or I wouldn't be asking...
Just the other day, another flight instructor in my local area, whom I know, told me:
"... new rule as of 2014: if you keep your CFI current, ...
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Is there a new "best practices" technique for demonstrating stall recovery?
This is a question that is probably best suited for active flight instructors. I was doing an FBO checkout and the CFI asked me to demonstrate power on and power off stall recoveries, but well before ...
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Light Plane: Transition to Right-Seat Flying: How to Prepare, What are Common Errors?
I'm preparing to start my CFI training and have almost exclusively logged all my time from the left seat of a Cessna 172 or 182. Is there a standard training program to transition to flying from the ...
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If I don't want to teach, is there any advantage to getting my CFI/CFII?
The title pretty much says it all. I'm not a good teacher, and I don't have any interest in instructing students. So, if I'm not going to get a job at a flight school, would getting a CFI certificate ...
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How do I interpret these Center of Gravity limits?
In the normal category of my c172, I have a COG range of forward 35.0 aft of datum at 1950lbs or less, with straight line variation to 40.0 inches aft of datum at 2450lbs
The aft range is 47.3 of ...
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Is it unusual to train with multiple CFIs?
I've been struggling to schedule my flight lessons. My current instructor tends to be available later hours, and the planes I've been training in book up especially fast during that time of day. I ...
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Will I have to redo flight time for switching to a new CFI?
The CFI that I am flying with is experiencing health issues and may not be able to fly anymore. If I switch to a different instructor will I have to redo flight time with the new instructor or is it ...
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Do you get separate certificates for CFI and CFII?
I passed my CFII checkride the same month my CFI was to expire. So far I have only received a new CFI card in the mail. Shouldn’t I be receiving a card that says CFII on it as well, or should the card ...
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What is the FAA's definition of "for hire"?
(note: references to specific FAA documents or cases are always appreciated!)
This is a general question and might best be considered as open-ended.
It is, however, posed for clarification of a few ...
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High performance endorsement
If I am a Commercial multi rated pilot with high performance and CFI. But not CFII or MEI, can I give a high performance endorsement to another commercial multi rated pilot in a multi engine?
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If I'm cleared for the approach while established in a hold, can I turn inbound immediately?
If you are established in holding and on an outbound leg (say you are 30 sec outbound on a 1 min or 3.5nm on a 7nm leg) and you are subsequently “cleared approach,” are you allowed to immediately turn ...
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Does a CFI have to be a CFII to fly with a student in IMC?
A CFI wants to fly with a student under the following conditions:
CFI has ASEL pilot cert with Instrument Rating
CFI has ASEL Instructor cert with NO Instrument Rating
CFI is current in all regards
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Can I apply for a Gold Seal any time, or only when I renew my CFI certificate?
Basically my CFI certificate expires almost a year from now, but I have met the requirements for Gold Seal. Can I obtain my Gold Seal now, or do I have to wait until its time to renew my CFI?
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What preflight passenger briefing items are required under Part 91?
I have been taught to use the SAFETY acronym, mostly for checkride purposes. Which of those items are explicitly required (give references please) to include on a PAX brief for non-compensatory pt 91 ...
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What qualifications are required to become chief instructor at a 141 flight school (FAA)?
Under the FAA jurisdiction flight school operations can be conducted under the provisions of part 61 or part 141. If a flight instructor wanted to become a chief instructor at a part 141 flight school,...
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Does the FAA provide a CFI knowledge test guide?
The FAA provides the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for commercial pilots. It discusses the topics asked on the knowledge test. I have only been able to find the Practical Test Standards (PTS) ...
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How many FAA-Certified Flight Instructors Hold a Gold Seal?
About how many, and approximately what percent of the instructors who are certified under the FAA hold a gold seal on their CFI certificate?
How many not including expired certificates capable of ...
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Where can I find the NTSB order for Administrator v. Walkup and/or v. Hamre?
In a footnote to Administrator v Strobel, the NTSB states:
Our precedent makes clear that, “[r]egardless of who is manipulating
the controls of the aircraft during an instructional flight, or ...
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Under which condition is a forward CG most critical?
This question is from CFI written exam. (6824)
“Under which condition is a forward CG most critical?”
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“Forward CG is most critical during landing. If it is too far forward, the ...
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Can a CFI give training outside the US in a non-N registered aircraft?
My question is if a US CFI can give instruction in other countries with an airplane that's not registered in the US (N) (as long as he has certifications to fly those airplanes in other countries)?
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Hours needed to go from Private Pilot AMEL to ASEL
I was wondering about the minimum hours required to go from Private Multi-Engine Land to Private Single engine land.
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What are the required CFI-A Initial Endorsements?
What endorsements are required to be given for a CFI initial checkride? (It seems unclear what the exact answer is and ultimately up to the DPE)
First of all, 61-65H contains 2 endorsements which do ...
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