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.