getting the CFI ticket

[Ultraman]

Hi Gang,

I'm about to the point where I want to get the CFI ticket. I didn't get it earlier in my career because I was fortunate enough to be in a position where I didn't need it to build time.

I don't intend to get it to supplement my income, only to teach my boys to fly if they want (and to keep the cobwebs out of my brain).

Any suggestions or comments (especially from some of you who waited to get yours) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Ultraman

 

[hyperboy]

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[WMU_Drew]

Airman flight school is the worst flight school in the freaking world...DO NOT GO THERE!

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Drew

 

[FSB99]

if you have no need to get it quickly, (and it sounds like you don't, from your post) just find yourself a cfi who can do cfi training, take your time with it. pick up the gleim books, take the two writtens, study on your own time, but get the writtens done early, before you start the flight training. i wouldn't spend lots of money or travel or time away from home going to a flight school, if you don't intend to use the cfi for supplemental income/flight time. while i was instructing, i had a couple students who worked on their cfi tickets with me, just for the sake of adding a new license, and expanding their knowledge. with these guys, i made sure it was even more laid back than i normally was, made sure they took things at their own pace, within a reasonable structure and schedule, of course. one guy took about 6 months, another just a few weeks. then of course, i had the career-progression cfi students, and with these, i was a little more structured, as far as the schedule and lesson plans went.
but like i said, help yourself out by getting the writtens done and out of the way. then find a cfi who matches the schedule you've got in mind, as well as his/her outlook on it.
one thing for sure, you'll be amazed at how much you didn't realize you didn't know, once you start trying to teach even the most basic things!
good luck!

 

[bobbysamd]

CFI training for the experienced pilot

Most people asking your question are new pilots or trainees who are really just beginning to build their skills and knowledge, and who would benefit from formal training. For them, I recommend such programs.

In your case, you have the experience and knowledge, and don't need the hand-holding. For these reasons, I second the above suggestion. Take the writtens and find an instructor and airplane that suits your schedule.

Good luck with your training. Hopefully, it won't take you long to get back your lazy 8s and ground ref maneuvers! I wouldn't be surprised to hear you say later how much you enjoy instructing!