Canadian Pilot and Flight Instructor to FAA CFI Certification
The FAA and Canada signed a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) back in 2008. This agreement was eventually expanded in 2014. BASA allows...
Re-Testing After Failure: Learn about the necessary training time and endorsements required for applicants who fail a practical test. Instructor discretion plays a key role.
Clearing Turns. Or, Clear the Area?
“If this was a checkride, I’d do the clearing turns before each maneuver”.
“Would you like for me to do clearing turns?”
Surprisingly, I hear such statements coming...
A Complete Guide to the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RR) for Private and Commercial Pilots
If you fly only within the United States using standard VHF aircraft radios, you generally do not...
Why you should consider getting
Initial
Typically most Commercial Pilots opt for going the customary route of CFI, CFII and MEI (Single Engine, Instrument and then Multi Engine). Nothing wrong with this...
What should be the interests, abilities, and skills of someone entering into a pilot? by William Mitchell
The link above is to this question posted on Quora, an online question-answer type website. William,...
A couple of days ago I came across this post by Bob Meder, the chairman of the board of National Association of Flight instructors (NAFI) – About Flight Reviews – link here. In his post Bob...
Most CFI applicants around the country prepare for the CFI checkride in the same manner like they did for all their previous checkrides. And unfortunately, many Instructors are teaching CFI applicants...
Since 1998 we have been involved in the business of exclusively training Flight Instructors. If you do something long enough, you are bound to have a little edge over your competition. Well, we have a...
I was just going through some old posts on this CFI blog, and came across this one – Top 10 Ways to Fail your CFI Checkride. This post was written some 10 years ago, and explains the top reasons...
New CFI? Here is some guidance on a few important steps you should take as you start your career as a Flight Instructor.
A true Accelerated CFI Program will get you your CFI ticket in your pocket within the advertised time – frame.
There are many “CFI Academy” offers out there nowadays, promoted by many...
Obtaining a US FAA pilot certificate (license) and a Flight Instructor Certificate, when you hold a foreign pilot and instructor licenses is possible. The following procedures are applicable to all foreign...
Becoming a flight instructor comes with a great deal of power.
With great power comes a great responsibility
Benjamin “Ben” Parker (Uncle Ben) ?
Instructor Responsibility
Dictionary meaning of adequate...
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This is Tobi from Chicago, IL area. He worked really hard towards his CFI checkride preparation. One of...
Did you let your CFI expire?
A Flight Instructor certificate expires every 24 calendar months. There are many different methods available to renew an Unexpired Flight Instructor certificate. But once the...
What Flight Instructor Endorsements are required for the first-time CFI applicant for the practical test (checkride).
The Accelerated CFI Training Course is a fast-paced flight and ground training program where both the applicant and the assigned Flight Instructor dedicate their full time and effort towards the common...
What are the eligibility requirements to be a CFI?
14CFR 61.183 stipulates the eligibility requirements for one to be a Flight Instructor (CFI). Here is a simpler version.
Minimum age – 18 years.
Must...
Multi Engine Add on and MEI combination course
Multi-Engine add on course includes ground school and flight training. Multi add-on flight training can vary from anywhere between 5 hours to 10 hours dual....
