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MidlifeFlyer · September 7th, 2004, 08:55

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For the initial CFI, a candidate must be signed off as proficient in spin recovery per 14CFR 61.183(i)(1). Does this endorsement have to be given by a 2-year CFI? I can't find any specific reference in the FARs that specifically states the spin training must be given by a 2-year CFI.

[/ QUOTE ]Look at the requirement again. It's not a "spin proficiency" endorsement. It's not an endorsement that says a pilot knows how to spin and recover safely. It's an endorsement that the pilot "possesses instructional proficiency" in spins. Not that you can do it, but that you can =teach= it.

Of course the "senior CFI" requirement for first time applicants applies. Why wouldn't it? 61.195(h)(2) says pretty plainly that "a flight instructor who provides training to an initial applicant for a flight instructor certificate must..." meet certain requirements. There are only two conditions for it's application:

1. It's training for a CFI requirement.
2. The person being trainign is applying for a CFI certificate for the first time.

Which of those two do you think doesn't apply in this situation?

September 7th, 2004, 08:55	#7
MidlifeFlyer Old Skool Join Date: May 2003 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 3,102	Re: CFI Spin Endorsement: 2 year CFI required? [ QUOTE ] For the initial CFI, a candidate must be signed off as proficient in spin recovery per 14CFR 61.183(i)(1). Does this endorsement have to be given by a 2-year CFI? I can't find any specific reference in the FARs that specifically states the spin training must be given by a 2-year CFI. [/ QUOTE ]Look at the requirement again. It's not a "spin proficiency" endorsement. It's not an endorsement that says a pilot knows how to spin and recover safely. It's an endorsement that the pilot "possesses instructional proficiency" in spins. Not that you can do it, but that you can =teach= it. Of course the "senior CFI" requirement for first time applicants applies. Why wouldn't it? 61.195(h)(2) says pretty plainly that "a flight instructor who provides training to an initial applicant for a flight instructor certificate must..." meet certain requirements. There are only two conditions for it's application: 1. It's training for a CFI requirement. 2. The person being trainign is applying for a CFI certificate for the first time. Which of those two do you think doesn't apply in this situation?