Just did the FIRC from AOPA

Timbuff10 · January 8th, 2007, 18:19

Hi all,

Been gone/busy for the past few weeks and have not posted much but I did spend my weekend with AOPA and about 100 other CFIs from the Southern California area as my CFI ticket needed to be renewed.

I just thought I would say that if you are looking to renew your CFI, AOPA's program was very good, informative, and actually fun at times. There were a few boring moments but let's face it, dealing with the TSA is never fun.

Basically it is a two day course in a classroom type environment. Lots of speakers with presentations, questions, answers and so on. At the end of the course you take a little quiz. I don't think you can fail either unless you fail to attend the full 16 hrs.

Anyway, it was a great program and hopefully I will have my certificate in my hands within 120 days. If you are needing to renew and have a free weekend, AOPA is a good option.

That being said if you are looking for the cheapest option American Flyers is also out there with their lifetime renewal deal.

WestIndian425 · January 8th, 2007, 20:20

Yes, mine is up for renewal, actually by the end of this month. I think I'll go the American Flyers route, but I'm really caught up with training now. I'll try to get it done.

Glad yours worked out well.

January 8th, 2007, 18:19	#1
Timbuff10 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coloradan in Orange County, CA Posts: 3,235	Just did the FIRC from AOPA Hi all, Been gone/busy for the past few weeks and have not posted much but I did spend my weekend with AOPA and about 100 other CFIs from the Southern California area as my CFI ticket needed to be renewed. I just thought I would say that if you are looking to renew your CFI, AOPA's program was very good, informative, and actually fun at times. There were a few boring moments but let's face it, dealing with the TSA is never fun. Basically it is a two day course in a classroom type environment. Lots of speakers with presentations, questions, answers and so on. At the end of the course you take a little quiz. I don't think you can fail either unless you fail to attend the full 16 hrs. Anyway, it was a great program and hopefully I will have my certificate in my hands within 120 days. If you are needing to renew and have a free weekend, AOPA is a good option. That being said if you are looking for the cheapest option American Flyers is also out there with their lifetime renewal deal. __________________ My Photography My Airliners.net photos

January 8th, 2007, 20:20	#2
WestIndian425 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KEWR (by way of Brooklyn, NY) Posts: 954	Re: Just did the FIRC from AOPA Yes, mine is up for renewal, actually by the end of this month. I think I'll go the American Flyers route, but I'm really caught up with training now. I'll try to get it done. Glad yours worked out well. __________________ God did not create aircraft pilots to be on the ground.

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