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 Prerequisite:
A commercial pilot rating and a FAA 1st or 2nd class medical
certificate.
CFI
Curriculum: The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training is
much of the same training
you receive for the commercial certificate. The most notable
difference is flying from the right seat and teaching the maneuvers as you
fly instead of just performing them. The ground training consists of
learning the fundamentals
of teaching and developing lesson plans for such topics as aerodynamics, airport operations, radio
communications, aircraft systems, regulations, navigation and weather theory.
Two written tests - the Fundamentals Of Instructing (FOI) and the Flight/Ground
Instructor are required. Training can be done between 2 and 4 weeks depending on
your aeronautical knowledge and your
commercial flying skills.
CFII
Curriculum: The Certified Flight Instrument Instructor (CFII)
training consists of about 10 hours of instrument instruction also with
the applicant in the right seat. A portion of the checkride will be done under
the hood. Topics such as holds, approaches and instrument
interpretation will be explained and demonstrated by the applicant. An
Instrument Instructor written test is required. It is very
similar to the initial Instrument written test.
MEI
Curriculum: Obtaining your Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) is a great way to build
multi-engine hours. If your
skills are current in a multi-engine aircraft, you probably only need a
few hours. To instruct
in a multi, the FAA requires 15 hours as pilot-in-command in a multi-engine airplane.
Instrument approaches, engine-out procedures, drag demonstrations, and
multi-engine aerodynamic theory will among the topics covered. No
written exam is required.
Costs: CFI
approximately $3500 CFII approximately $1,500 and MEI
approximately $2000.
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