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CFI Privileges and Limitations - QT

Updated: Apr 20, 2021

Lesson Quicktakes cover the items that should be memorized from each of the wifiCFI Lessons. They do not cover all of the lesson details in-depth.


RECORDS TO KEEP (for at least 3 years):

  • Solo Flight Endorsements.

  • Knowledge Test Endorsements.

  • Checkride Endorsements.


LIMITATIONS:

  • Hours of Training = No more than 8 hours of flight training in a 24 hour period.

  • Aircraft Ratings = Must be rated in category, class, and type (if applicable).


WITHOUT A CFII RATING:

  • Can you perform the 3 hours simulated instrument needed for the Private Pilot License?

  • Yes.

  • Can you perform the simulated instrument hours needed for the Instrument Rating?

  • No.

  • Can you perform the simulated instrument hours needed for the Commercial Pilot License?

  • No.


TRAINING IN A MULTI-ENGINE AIRPLANE:

Prior to giving training in a Multi-Engine Airplane, the CFI will need his or her MEI Certificate and 5 hours PIC in the specific make and model of Multi-Engine Airplane.


TRAINING INITIAL CFIs:

  • Must have held CFI Certificate for at least 24 months.

  • Must have given 200 hours of flight training as a CFI.


CERTIFICATE RENEWALS:

  • Pass a practical test for a new CFI Certificate (ie. CFII or MEI).

  • Sign off at least 5 checkrides in previous 24 calendar months with an 80% pass rate.

  • Take a flight instructor refresher course.


CERTIFICATE REINSTATEMENT:

  • Re-complete a CFI Checkride for a CFI Certificate you already hold.

  • Complete a CFI Checkride for a CFI Certificate you do not currently hold.

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