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chrisdahut1 · April 12th, 2005, 01:34

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When I did the checkride to renew with a DE, I was flying a 172. The DE said I'd lose the MEI cause I wasn't flying a twin, could only renew CFI and CFII.

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That sounded odd, so I referenced 61.199(a): "The holder of a flight instructor certificate may exchange that certificate for a new certificate with the same ratings by passing a practical test as prescribed in 61.183(h) of this part for one of the ratings listed on the expired flight instructor certificate."

As for passing a checkride for an additional CFI rating (e.g.- have an expired CFI/II and want to knock out an MEI and re-instatement ride at the same time), as far as I know it can't be done. Had a friend who tried that a few years ago. It has to be a ride for one of the ratings listed in the old cert (italicized above).

I did the American Flyers thing 2 years ago, and was satisfied. Only complaints were that the course wasn't too well designed and I particularly disliked the overly demanding GPS section at the end. However, as a poor CFI, couldn't beat $99 for life time renewal!

As for the time concern....this is something you'll have to get done right away. The flyers course requires 16 hours of study time that took me about 1 to 2 weeks to get finished comfortably. I would also avoid the ACR option as I believe it takes longer and costs more. I found it much easier and quicker to print out the certificate, fill out my own 8710 and drive down to the FSDO. Saved me $25 too!

Good luck!

April 12th, 2005, 01:34	#19
chrisdahut1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Louisville, KY & Florida Posts: 270	Re: Urgent - Renewal [ QUOTE ] When I did the checkride to renew with a DE, I was flying a 172. The DE said I'd lose the MEI cause I wasn't flying a twin, could only renew CFI and CFII. [/ QUOTE ] That sounded odd, so I referenced 61.199(a): "The holder of a flight instructor certificate may exchange that certificate for a new certificate with the same ratings by passing a practical test as prescribed in 61.183(h) of this part for one of the ratings listed on the expired flight instructor certificate." As for passing a checkride for an additional CFI rating (e.g.- have an expired CFI/II and want to knock out an MEI and re-instatement ride at the same time), as far as I know it can't be done. Had a friend who tried that a few years ago. It has to be a ride for one of the ratings listed in the old cert (italicized above). I did the American Flyers thing 2 years ago, and was satisfied. Only complaints were that the course wasn't too well designed and I particularly disliked the overly demanding GPS section at the end. However, as a poor CFI, couldn't beat $99 for life time renewal! As for the time concern....this is something you'll have to get done right away. The flyers course requires 16 hours of study time that took me about 1 to 2 weeks to get finished comfortably. I would also avoid the ACR option as I believe it takes longer and costs more. I found it much easier and quicker to print out the certificate, fill out my own 8710 and drive down to the FSDO. Saved me $25 too! Good luck!