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C.F.I Training Program

CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (CFI)

The Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification is required to teach others to fly in the United States. To obtain a CFI license from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the following requirements must be met:

Basic Requirements

  1. Age: You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a CFI license.
  2. Flight Experience: You must hold a Commercial Pilot License or Airline Transport Pilot License and have logged at least 250 hours of flight time as a pilot, including at least 100 hours of pilot-in-command time and 50 hours of cross-country flight time.
  3. Training: You must complete a CFI training course or have equivalent experience as a flight instructor. This training will cover topics such as teaching techniques, regulations, and safety procedures.
  4. Knowledge: You must pass a written knowledge test, which covers topics such as regulations, aerodynamics, and teaching techniques.
  5. Flight Test: You must pass a practical flight test, which includes an oral examination and a flight test with an FAA-designated examiner. During the flight test, you will be tested on your ability to teach various maneuvers and procedures, as well as your ability to evaluate and provide feedback to your students.

In addition to these requirements, you must also have a valid FAA Medical Certificate and be able to read, speak, and understand English.

It is important to note that these are the minimum requirements established by the FAA, and additional training and experience may be required to become a safe and effective CFI.