Prince's Notes
Actions speak louder than words
Right after 9/11, in 2001 (19 years ago), many flight schools went out of business. As most flight schools were shutting down, I was getting
May 2, 2020
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Covid 19 – Response by CFI Academy
To all CFI Academy clients and prospective CFI Applicants During this time of uncertainty, we remain open and 100% available for all Aviation Operations. CFI
April 16, 2020
CFI Mentoring
Conversion of Canadian TCCA Pilot License to FAA Pilot Certificate
Canadian Pilot and Flight Instructor to FAA CFI Certification The FAA and Canada signed a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement (BASA) back in 2008. This agreement
April 9, 2020
CFI Mentoring
Endorsements and Training for Retest after Failure
Retesting After Failure – 14 CFR 61.49 A practical test can only have one of the 3 outcomes – Pass, Fail, or Discontinue. Of course
March 14, 2020
CFI Mentoring
Clearing Turns – See and be Seen
Clearing Turns. Or, Clear the Area? “If this was a checkride, I’d do the clearing turns before each maneuver”. “Would you like for me to
May 7, 2019
Flight Training Topics
Why You Should Trust Your Gut When Teaching
If you find yourself entrusted with the education of someone else, you have probably demonstrated a solid knowledge of a subject. It is also likely
November 7, 2018
CFI Mentoring
How to get FCC Radio Operator Permit for FAA Commercial and Private Pilots
Steps get your Permit FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit FAA certificated pilots operating VHF radios and flying within the United States do not require any
November 1, 2018
Flight Instructor Training
Can I get MEI as Initial Flight Instructor
Why you should consider getting Initial Typically most Commercial Pilots opt for going the customary route of CFI, CFII and MEI (Single Engine, Instrument and
October 12, 2018
About CFI Academy
What, is important, but why, is even more so….
What should be the interests, abilities, and skills of someone entering into a pilot? by William Mitchell The link above is to this question posted
September 9, 2018
CFI Mentoring
How to sell 3 hour minimum flight time Flight Review sessions
A couple of days ago I came across this post by Bob Meder, the chairman of the board of National Association of Flight instructors (NAFI)
September 3, 2018
Flight Instructor Training
What is the National Fail Rate for 1st attempt CFI Initial Checkride Applicants?
Most CFI applicants around the country prepare for the CFI checkride in the same manner like they did for all their previous checkrides. And unfortunately, many Instructors are teaching CFI applicants using the same methodology. Teaching a pilot applicant and teaching a Flight Instructor applicant is not the same thing.
August 7, 2018
About CFI Academy
Advantages of On-Campus Student Housing
Since 1998 we have been involved in the business of exclusively training Flight Instructors. If you do something long enough, you are bound to have
August 5, 2018