does Gold Seal count as a 'new' rating?

[utahpilot]

I have been getting all the usual ads in the mail to renew my CFI ticket, and they all say it is going to expire in July. However, after getting my MEI in July two years ago, I did get my Gold seal the following February. Shouldn't I have two years from THAT date before I have to renew?

 

[CaSyndrm]

The expiration date on the certificate in your wallet is the answer to your question.

 

[AAflyer]

Forgive me if it has been asked, but how does one become a GoldSeal CFI?

AAflyer

 

[banned username 2]

I have been getting all the usual ads in the mail to renew my CFI ticket, and they all say it is going to expire in July. However, after getting my MEI in July two years ago, I did get my Gold seal the following February. Shouldn't I have two years from THAT date before I have to renew?

It SHOULD be the new date you got your Gold Seal... BUT whatever your certificate says is the date it expires...

 

[Night_Flight]

AAflyer

Here is a good goldseal website!
http://www.goodflying.com/goldseal.html

-Night_Flight-

 

[bobbysamd]

Gold Seal CFI Requirements

Forgive me if it has been asked, but how does one become a GoldSeal CFI?

Gold Seal CFI requirements are set forth in AC 61-65D:

18. GOLD SEAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES. The specific requirements for the gold seal flight instructor certificate are contained in FAA Orders 8700.1, General Aviation Operations Inspector’s Handbook, and 8710.3C, Pilot Examiner’s Handbook. Flight instructor certificates bearing distinctive gold seals are issued to flight instructors who have maintained a high level of flight training activity and who meet special criteria. Once issued, a gold seal flight instructor certificate will be reissued each time the instructor's certificate is renewed. Applicants for gold seal flight instructor certificates must meet the following requirements:
a. The flight instructor must hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating (glider flight instructors need not hold an instrument rating) or an ATP certificate;
b.The flight instructor must hold a ground instructor certificate with an advanced or instrument ground instructor rating; and
c. The flight instructor must have accomplished the following within the previous 24 months:
(1) Trained and recommended at least 10 applicants for a practical test, at least 8 of whom passed their tests on the first attempt;
(2) Conducted at least 20 practical tests as a designated pilot examiner, or graduation tests as chief instructor of a 14 CFR part 141 approved pilot school course; or
(3) A combination of the above requirements. (Two practical tests conducted equal the credit given for one applicant trained and recommended for a practical test.)

Hope that helps.

 

[taxicabdriver]

When I got my gold seal it gave me another 2 years. If they didn't count it as a new ticket you may want to give the local FSDO a call.