Jetcareers - CFI Corner http://forums.jetcareers.com/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:36:52 GMT vBulletin 250 http://forums.jetcareers.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Jetcareers - CFI Corner http://forums.jetcareers.com/ Question about CFI renewal http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98674-question-about-cfi-renewal.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:56 GMT I have renewed by CFI in the past by adding ratings, so my first renewal will be due in March 2010. I have to do a yearly FIRC as a Part 141 assistant chief, which is due at the end of this month.

I signed up for American Flyer's lifetime course, and would like to renew my CFI early, this month, so that I don't have to do the FIRC again in a few months.

Is this possible? From the way I read 61.197, it seems like I can only renew if the FIRC is completed within 3 months of the expiration. Maybe I am just reading it wrong, but is it possible to renew it early by doing a FIRC? ]]> CFI Corner mojo6911 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98674-question-about-cfi-renewal.html Compiling FAQ for new PVT pilots http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98666-compiling-faq-new-pvt-pilots.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:41 GMT I'd like to compile a list of topics that I can help make clear to a newly minted private pilot. I'd like to make a one-page sheet that I can give them after they pass the checkride.

Topics I have so far include:

Logging PIC time (in complex, HP, etc.)

Logging night time

Logging XC time (part 1 vs. for a rating)

Insurance

Staying proficient




Any additions? ]]> CFI Corner Bernoulli Fan http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98666-compiling-faq-new-pvt-pilots.html Teaching in a Multi with no MEI http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98650-teaching-multi-no-mei.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:21:35 GMT Scenario: # 1 person has a Multi commercial license, CFI, CFII, MEI (and no turbine time) # 2 person has Multi Commercial and CFI and CFII But no MEI (and 100 hours of King Air time) Can # 2 give dual to #1 like in a King Air 90 As instrument training? I remember a letter someone... Scenario:

# 1 person has a Multi commercial license, CFI, CFII, MEI (and no turbine time)

# 2 person has Multi Commercial and CFI and CFII But no MEI (and 100 hours of King Air time)

Can # 2 give dual to #1 like in a King Air 90 As instrument training?

I remember a letter someone showed from the FAA saying that one could give Instrument training in a Multi Engine Aircraft without an MEI. Does anyone know where that is? ]]> CFI Corner Fly_Unity http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98650-teaching-multi-no-mei.html Help With a Student http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98649-help-student.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:58:26 GMT At my flight school, there is one particular student who has had a number of chances to straighten up and "fly right" but seems to fall down on every opportunity in my eyes. He lies, steals, parties relentlessly, refers to himself as Captain, and when we confront him, he acts sorry, wanders off to the owner of the school and claims that we harass and bully him since he is "young, rich, and handsome".

I've tried to be professional, but this guy really hits rock bottom in my opinion and is not cut out to be a pilot. My co-workers agree with me, and we seriously want him out and gone. We've denied him the opportunity to solo, had talks, and told him point blank that we won't ever be signing him off to test for a license; and he brushes us off, declaring that we can't do anything against him. I probably haven't helped the situation when once I actually exploded and declared that if he's a Captain, then I am a Brigade General and the chief flight instructor is General of the Army.

I'm really at wits end, and I don't want to fly with this guy anymore, nor do any of my co-workers. Unfortunately, the owner keeps telling us to fly him since he has been told we won't be letting him move on with training, and he doesn't seem to care.

Not quite sure what to do now except to keep scheduling all my other students and not leave any availability for him since we can't convince him to leave. Any advice? ]]> CFI Corner saria19 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98649-help-student.html Where And How To Start Studying For CFI-A Rating http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98579-where-how-start-studying-cfi-rating.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:43:31 GMT I could not get myself organize and not sure where to start studying and how to begin with for CFI Initial ground syllabus. How did you guys study? which book you study first ,what was your studying sequence, when did you start making lesson plans binder. Please give me your valueable... I could not get myself organize and not sure where to start studying and how to begin with for CFI Initial ground syllabus.

How did you guys study? which book you study first ,what was your studying sequence, when did you start making lesson plans binder.

Please give me your valueable advice on how should I proceed? I am doing a self study course. ]]> CFI Corner SillyPilot http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98579-where-how-start-studying-cfi-rating.html Botched solo :( http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98568-botched-solo.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:15:26 GMT I was prepared to send a primary student on his first solo today. But wouldn't you know, he LOST HIS MEDICAL/STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE!!!! He called me at midnight to tell me his dilemma. The end result was me spending around 3-4 hours today hunting down a solution. I called the Airman Certification Branch of the FAA, the Aeromedical Division, and finally the FSDO before it got all sorted out. I should have just made him schedule another appointment with the AME. But, he's only going to spend $2 now for the duplicate medical versus whatever the cost of another physical is. Moral of the story...Don't let your student lose their medical...it is not fun calling the FAA. Nontheless everyone I spoke with was very friendly. ]]> CFI Corner ScoutFlyer http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98568-botched-solo.html GI Cert Issuance - FSDO in person? http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98528-gi-cert-issuance-fsdo-person.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:20:09 GMT I'm trying to work out how to get an AGI cert issued or processed. With the FOI & AGI certs done, I'm meant to make an appointment with a FSDO and present an 8710 form. Being in England, I checked with the London IFO but they passed me to the NY IFO and vice versa. Apparently an FAA inspector is hard to find here.

Looking at the IACRA FAQ, the recommending instructor doesn't have to send the university/teaching cert off just satisfy himself (why did I do the FOI then?) but I don't know if a DPE/Inspector needs to press the submit button in the end?

Do I need an FAA Inspector or just a CFI/GI to put me through IACRA - would IACRA just need to notice I have an FOI and AGI pass and then automatically issue me a certificate? Or do I need to do a FSDO or bust trip, weekend in Miami anyone?

Alex. ]]> CFI Corner ahw01 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98528-gi-cert-issuance-fsdo-person.html CFI by DPE??? http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98501-cfi-dpe.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:27:22 GMT I'm taking my CFI pratical this upcoming month or so. I let it expire in August :banghead: as I've been out of flying and was working on some personal stuff for a while.

My question is, does the FAA see me as an applicant for re-instatement of my certificate, or am I the same as a first-timer? The reason I ask is because only inspectors are permitted to perform initial CFI practicals, per Rochester FSDO. The flight school I'm working with claims that a DPE is just fine.

Thanks for the imput. I'm still researching... ]]> CFI Corner PFGiardino http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98501-cfi-dpe.html Does a CFII checkride reset IFR currency timeline? http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98467-does-cfii-checkride-reset-ifr-currency-timeline.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:48:46 GMT I received my IFR ticket in March of 2008. I got my CFII in May of 2008. Can I start the clock over again from that point (currency) or from the date of my initial IFR checkride? I received my IFR ticket in March of 2008. I got my CFII in May of 2008. Can I start the clock over again from that point (currency) or from the date of my initial IFR checkride? ]]> CFI Corner SoCalFlyer2 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98467-does-cfii-checkride-reset-ifr-currency-timeline.html Conversion from Military to Civilian Ratings? http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98363-conversion-military-civilian-ratings.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:22:39 GMT Is it just as simple as taking the written test for the rating sought? Someone told me it was the simple written test we all take for the PPL or CAX or IRA etc... but 61.73(b)(2) says military competency aeronautical knowledge test, which to me implies a different type of test? So what does my... Is it just as simple as taking the written test for the rating sought? Someone told me it was the simple written test we all take for the PPL or CAX or IRA etc... but 61.73(b)(2) says military competency aeronautical knowledge test, which to me implies a different type of test? So what does my student have to do? Does he call up the FSDO and set up an appointment and take that test there, or does he just take the written at any CATS or whatever location, and bring the results into the FSDO?

Quote:
(b) Military pilots and former military pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces. A person who qualifies as a military pilot or former military pilot in the U.S. Armed Forces may apply for a pilot certificate and ratings under paragraph (a) of this section if that person—
(1) Presents evidentiary documents described under paragraphs (h)(1), (2), and (3) of this section that show the person's status in the U.S. Armed Forces.
(2) Has passed the military competency aeronautical knowledge test on the appropriate parts of this chapter for commercial pilot privileges and limitations, air traffic and general operating rules, and accident reporting rules.
]]> CFI Corner ClearedToTakeoff http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98363-conversion-military-civilian-ratings.html How AOPA sees us... http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98353-how-aopa-sees-us.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:19:29 GMT I got a good laugh on this one. Does it get any closer to the stereotype? I got a good laugh on this one. Does it get any closer to the stereotype?
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]]> CFI Corner PFGiardino http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98353-how-aopa-sees-us.html Student failed a 709 ride http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98310-student-failed-709-ride.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:50:15 GMT They took his certificate on the spot. Apparently he has 30 days to retake. Does anyone know what happens after 30 days? They took his certificate on the spot. Apparently he has 30 days to retake. Does anyone know what happens after 30 days? ]]> CFI Corner jikky54 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98310-student-failed-709-ride.html CFI: Sport Pilot http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98242-cfi-sport-pilot.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:43:07 GMT I have finally landed a CFI spot and am ready to start teaching for the first time. As nervous as I am about the sharp learning curve from student to instructor, I will most likely be handling sport pilot lessons. What is the deal with sport pilot certifications? Is there a PTS for it? Just... I have finally landed a CFI spot and am ready to start teaching for the first time. As nervous as I am about the sharp learning curve from student to instructor, I will most likely be handling sport pilot lessons. What is the deal with sport pilot certifications? Is there a PTS for it? Just thrown off....CFI got me ready for private and now I have to teach sport pilot (which I know nothing about)....which the thought of having sport pilots out there scares me anyway. (Teaching at a part 61, new school, no formalized curriculum at all) ]]> CFI Corner rnick23 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98242-cfi-sport-pilot.html Question for DCA instructors? http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98216-question-dca-instructors.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:07:08 GMT A friend of mine instructs there was recently hurt and his injury will keep him down for at least three months. His wife is concerned that DCA has a rider in their contracts which will result in him losing his job after 30 days of being unable to work. I'm hoping he could do ground/sim instruction to stay active and avoid the pitfalls of such an injury but I don't know how feasible that sort of thing is.

If for some reason my question is offsides or breaking any rules in reference to said contracts then let me apologize in advance. But, if anyone could shed any light on this I'm sure he and his wife would feel a lot better.

Thanks ]]> CFI Corner esa17 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98216-question-dca-instructors.html Starting a flight school? http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98207-starting-flight-school.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:49:27 GMT Just kicking around an idea of starting a flight school to operate under part 61. Besides the llc. Are there any filings that I am missing in the FARs or do I need to file any docs with the fsdo? I think I know the answers, but I want to make sure.
And I've instructed a lot in a 172. Has anyone had the exp in a da20 katana? Buying one or the other. Anyone able to give me the pros and cons of the katana ]]> CFI Corner mtnflyer http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98207-starting-flight-school.html Special Emphasis Areas http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98197-special-emphasis-areas.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:48:29 GMT I'm working on my CFI notebook and I'm having some trouble figuring out what to include. Have you guys in the past included the entire Advisory Circulars in your notebook? The one I'm mostly talking about is the Stall and Spin Awareness. It's a 20 page AC. Not really wanting to print that all out. ]]> CFI Corner fisher37 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98197-special-emphasis-areas.html starting a ground school http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98174-starting-ground-school.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:45:55 GMT Im going to be teaching my first PPL ground school. While I have a lot of help from other instructors, I will be teaching it privately and am interested in any tips that anybody has to help me make it the best experience it can be for my students and myself... -I am planning so far to teach out... Im going to be teaching my first PPL ground school. While I have a lot of help from other instructors, I will be teaching it privately and am interested in any tips that anybody has to help me make it the best experience it can be for my students and myself...

-I am planning so far to teach out of the FAA pubs. is this a good idea, or should I use some kind of set (asa, jepp...)?
-The class will be small, probably around five students.

Any suggestions or stories about that may shed some light on how to best accomplish ride the steep learning curve of pilot to teacher would be great. Ive been flying commercially (small equip, 135 & banners) for a few years and have never used my CFI for income. I know that it will be a lot of prep and hard work to get myself into the mode of instructor.

thanks! ]]> CFI Corner NOGUFFCHET http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98174-starting-ground-school.html More CFI Binder questions http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98141-more-cfi-binder-questions.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:28:58 GMT Straight and level flight, turns, climbs, descents...all on 1 lesson plan or multiple? This would be the same lesson but would the FAA DE like to see a page for each? What do you guys have? Straight and level flight, turns, climbs, descents...all on 1 lesson plan or multiple? This would be the same lesson but would the FAA DE like to see a page for each?

What do you guys have? ]]> CFI Corner PGT http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98141-more-cfi-binder-questions.html 2nd or 3rd class required? http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98104-2nd-3rd-class-required.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:31:47 GMT 61.23(a)(2) says "A person must hold at least a second-class medical certificate when exercising the privileges of a commercial pilot certificate"

61.23(a)(3)(iv) says "A person must hold at least a third-class medical certificate when exercising the privileges of a flight instructor certificate"

This question came up at my school the other day:
If an instructor is giving dual instruction, and acting PIC, and getting paid, isn't he exercising the privileges of both his commercial certificate AND his flight instructor certificate and therefore needs at least a second class medical? My answer was yes, you do need the 2nd class, but I was in the minority. I know that 61.23(b)(5) says a medical is not required if you are not acting PIC or serving as a required pilot crewmember. The question refers to instructing student pilots in which they can't act as PIC. Thanks! ]]> CFI Corner tjvpa28 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98104-2nd-3rd-class-required.html CFI pay http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98095-cfi-pay.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:12:47 GMT I know that this number will vary from place to place and school type to school type but what is everyones take on 1yr/2yr/5yr/10yr pay for a CFI at a FBO that does part 61 and 141. Just curious what you think.....Thanks! I know that this number will vary from place to place and school type to school type but what is everyones take on 1yr/2yr/5yr/10yr pay for a CFI at a FBO that does part 61 and 141. Just curious what you think.....Thanks! ]]> CFI Corner jamin35008 http://forums.jetcareers.com/cfi-corner/98095-cfi-pay.html