Questions tagged [cfi]
Certified Flight Instructor, allowed to provide flight instruction for other pilots.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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.
The ...
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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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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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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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