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Certificate, Ratings and Endorsements or a License

Here is a link to a great article written by Susan Parson in the May/June 2008 edition of FAA Aviation News. Susan did a great

April 23, 2013

10 Ways to Renew you CFI

I am working on renewing my CFI certificate and associated ratings, which are about to expire on Nov 30. It is allowed to complete the

September 27, 2012

FAA pilot certificate to Canadian TCCA pilot license conversion

AC 61-135 describes the procedures and processes involved in converting the FAA pilot certificate to Canada TCCA pilot license and vice versa. Conversion does not

September 25, 2012

How do I get a replacement Knowledge Test Result

Did you lose your knowledge test result? Lost CFI knowledge test result Well, you should have kept it in a safer place to begin with.

August 30, 2012

Spin or No Spin for CFI initial Re-test

I have been meaning to write about this topic for a while now. Even though I think about Stall/Spin instructional proficiency each time I am

December 9, 2011

See and Avoid

This morning I met with the Sacramento FSDO’s FAA FAAST Team manager. He seemed really excited about the FAAST Team and it’s programs and agenda.

November 16, 2011

Multi Engine Checkrides – DPE not required type specific LOA

Until recently, we used to have this one problem that was a nightmare to deal with. A student would show up with his/her own multi

July 4, 2011

CFI to teach in a Sea Plane

So what does it take for a Flight Instructor (CFI) to teach in a sea plane or amphibious airplane? Is there any special or additional

November 18, 2010

AGI or IGI with No Flight Instructor Certificate

I come across aviation teachers, holders of AGI and/or IGI, every now and then who either do not have a flight instructor certificate (CFI and/or

November 7, 2010

Foreign Flight Instructor conversion to FAA CFI

Received an email this morning from someone who holds a Flight Instructor certificate (or license) in Netherlands, and also has instructor privileges in the military

November 3, 2010

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