CFI Renewal

[Purpledog]

so you can simply minimize the window while you are browsing the net?

Prior to this thread, yes. Thanks fellas. I'm sure it will be 'fixed' next time around. Do you think we live in a vacuum here? Shut your pie holes.

 

[421Driver]

PM me if you want to know another trick for the AF renewal.

 

[Mason]

My CFI ticket expires on Jan 31 of '06. How soon do I need to start the American Flyers course to make sure that everything goes through?

 

[Lead Sled]

You've got plenty of time to do it, but I wouldn't put it off much longer. Give them a call - the number is on their website.

 

[turbodriver]

I just did the Gliem course in three hours.

Yes, three hours.

 

[yasir1212]

I'm doing mine right now as speak through Gleims. I looked at others and throuhg a few recommedations for Gleims, I chose them. I've heard mixed stuff about others including Jepp and American Flyers. I'm not sure how they are because I haven't done the renewal through them, so I can't speak to their quality or lack of quality. I'm more than half way done with Gleims and I think it'll be about a total of 5 hours or so when I'm completely done.

 

[Koot]

Anyone know of the best way to go without spending too much time or money? American Flyers has a $125 lifetime renewal, but I hear it is a 30 hour course online. I wouldnt mind doing it, but thats a lot of time and I feel like I'm giving money to the NY Yankees of aviation or similiar.

Any suggestions? Due at the end of the year.

Do the online gleim thing. It took about 2 hours to do the whole thing. Just guess on all those practice questions and go straight to the 10 question test. They give you the online notes when you take it so you can just copy and past all the answers. Its really a joke.

 

[Illini Pilot]

if you volunteer at a wings weekend program (doing flights), you can get it renewed. i think they want to see 5 flights with participants...although i've heard them say "come see me this afternoon" after a couple flights and they will renew it.

 

[cargoflyr69]

Really simple actually. Just get it renewed by checking the "duties and responsibilities" box on the back side, lower right of the 8710-1 from. take to the FSDO and have an inspector renew. No questions asked if you are flying commercially as captain on a 2 or more pilot crew for 91,121,135,125,137, ect. If not a captain, and you can show duties and responsibilites like being chief or asst. chief flight instructor at your school it will work. just be creative and you'll find a way. beats shelling out money to jepp or gleim that coulda gone to the beer fund. my .02

 

[AlabamaMan!!]

cargoflyr69,

i think you should take your .02 cents and shove it. How you doin man? Seen Smilin Paul around anywhere lately? Stay outta trouble, you ever make it through ORD? Hit me up if you ever have an overnight.

Later man, and Have a Merry Krimmas biotch.

 

[flyinlow67]

If you fly as a captain for a 135 or 121 carrier you can just fill out an 8710 and give it to your POI or an FAA inspector at FSDO...free of charge

I am a 135 captain in two different aircraft, but haven't given any dual in the last two years. I can just do an 87-10 and get renewed? Also, my CFI expired in August of 05. Can I still do this? I was a captain at that time. I would rather go this route than having to bust the big bucks for a renewal course.

 

[float-flyer]

I am a 135 captain in two different aircraft, but haven't given any dual in the last two years. I can just do an 87-10 and get renewed? Also, my CFI expired in August of 05. Can I still do this? I was a captain at that time. I would rather go this route than having to bust the big bucks for a renewal course.

Don't think so since your CFI has expired. It is my understanding that once the CFI has expired there are only three ways to get it re-instated: 1. Take a full check ride with a Fed or DE. 2. Take the whole thing over again from start to finish 3. Add on a new instructor rating, such as ME.

I could be wrong and am willing to be corrected.

Float-flyer

 

[cargoflyr69]

Alabama,
What up? No smilin' paul for a while, i figure i'll run into him on a commute one of these days though. How's chi-town treatin' ya? I'm dozing for dollars here as training is backed up for a few months... nothin like getting guarantee for doing squat...... call me........

 

[flyinlow67]

I could be wrong and am willing to be corrected.

Nope, your right. Looked it up last night. Also, just being a 135 captain won't do it either. You have to be a check airman, etc.

 

[JAFI]

I am a 135 captain in two different aircraft, but haven't given any dual in the last two years. I can just do an 87-10 and get renewed? Also, my CFI expired in August of 05. Can I still do this? I was a captain at that time. I would rather go this route than having to bust the big bucks for a renewal course.

1. A Minor point but, it is not a 87-10 form... it is a 8710-1 form.

2. An expired CFI can be re-instated during a 135 aircraft check ride with the prior agreement of the Inspector or Approved DPE. As long as the activities of the flight meet the requirements for CFI renewal, it can be done.

3. The below reference is from the Air Carrer Inspectors Handbook. A renewal can be based on: If "the Airman is in a position to evulate pilots". In a two pilot aircraft the Captain can evulate the First Officer for upgrade potential (depending on the companies manual prodedures).

Hope this helps.

JAFI

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FAA Order 8400.10

VOLUME 5. AIRMAN CERTIFICATION AND DESIGNATED EXAMINERS

CHAPTER 9. SELECTED PRACTICES

SECTION 6. RENEWAL OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES

765. GENERAL. This section contains guidance and
information for inspectors concerning the renewal of current
flight instructor certificates for pilots conducting
operations under Part 121 and Part 135.

Operations Inspector’s Handbook.
C. Other Activities Regularly Involving the Evaluation of
Pilots. An inspector may renew the flight instructor
certificate of an airman involved in any activities regularly
involving the evaluation of pilots; such activities might
include simulator-only instruction. In some cases, it may
be necessary for the applicants to demonstrate knowledge
of current pilot training and certification requirements and
standards by passing an oral test administered by the
inspector.

 

[SKYLAWYER]

I hate to re-open this thread but I do have one quick question. I was reading the gleim instuctions for cfi renewal and saw something about sending in my actual cfi certificate in the mail before they issue me a temporary certificate. Do the other renewal services also do this or is this just a gleim procedure. I know I have the option of going to my local FSDO and presenting the certificate in person along with the online cerificate but I would prefer not to visit them if I don't have to. Thanks....

 

[airmasn]

1. A Minor point but, it is not a 87-10 form... it is a 8710-1 form.

2. An expired CFI can be re-instated during a 135 aircraft check ride with the prior agreement of the Inspector or Approved DPE. As long as the activities of the flight meet the requirements for CFI renewal, it can be done.

3. The below reference is from the Air Carrer Inspectors Handbook. A renewal can be based on: If "the Airman is in a position to evulate pilots". In a two pilot aircraft the Captain can evulate the First Officer for upgrade potential (depending on the companies manual prodedures).

Hope this helps.

JAFI

-------------------------------------------------------
FAA Order 8400.10

VOLUME 5. AIRMAN CERTIFICATION AND DESIGNATED EXAMINERS

CHAPTER 9. SELECTED PRACTICES

SECTION 6. RENEWAL OF FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES

765. GENERAL. This section contains guidance and
information for inspectors concerning the renewal of current
flight instructor certificates for pilots conducting
operations under Part 121 and Part 135.

Operations Inspector’s Handbook.
C. Other Activities Regularly Involving the Evaluation of
Pilots. An inspector may renew the flight instructor
certificate of an airman involved in any activities regularly
involving the evaluation of pilots; such activities might
include simulator-only instruction. In some cases, it may
be necessary for the applicants to demonstrate knowledge
of current pilot training and certification requirements and
standards by passing an oral test administered by the
inspector.

DTW FSDO used to let Captains just turn in an 8710, even if they weren't check airmen or instructors at the carrier...not any more though.