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Hello everyone! I am trying to decide whether I should stop at my associates of science or finish that and continue onto a bachelors of science degree. About me: CFI (working on CFII) Wanna be entrepreneur 19 years old Attending community college for associates of science degree I have 3...

Last week I had my CFI initial checkride. After a 9 hour oral, and teaching about 20 different lesson, we went and flew for 2 hours. After a long vigorous and exhausting day, I got to shake the inspector’s hand. I am now a brand new CFI, and I am so excited about it!!! I took my checkride in a...

So I hit 500 hours today and a friend who's a captain in a Lear 35 said I most likely have a SIC job if I wanted it. Curious what you all think the pros and cons are... I enjoy instructing and ultimately my goal is to go to the airlines, but I would like to do some corporate flying at some...

(Disclaimer - I'm a NEWB, any advice is welcome) My Journey starts here, with all of you. I am currently grounded, but soon, I will spread my wings, and soar into the world of aviation. I COULDN'T BE MORE EXCITED!!! I am located in southeastern North Carolina, and in the fall [or sooner], I...

(Disclaimer - I'm a NEWB, any advice is welcome) My Journey starts here, with all of you. I am currently grounded, but soon, I will spread my wings, and soar into the world of aviation. I COULDN'T BE MORE EXCITED!!! I am located in southeastern North Carolina, and in the fall [or sooner], I...

Hey guys, so as usual, I'm looking for some advice from you all. I've started instructing at a school that trains mostly foreign (Asian) students who will be flying jets within the next year or two. I would like to teach these students habits and knowledge that can be easily transferred over...

Hello, I’m finishing up my commercial rating and I’m 40 away from the 250 needed. I’ve been curious and tried find out today but couldn’t. Can I start a CFI training course while finishing up my commercial license? Or would I need to finish up my commercial then take CFI training? I’m just...

So my MEI ride is coming up within the next week or two and I'm already asking myself how I can be a better flight instructor. Lately, I've been reading through a lot of advisory circulars and SAIBs but I'm not sure what else I should be doing. Outside of actually spending time in the plane...

So I just got my commercial multi certificate (comm single is coming by the end of this week) and I'm curious if y'all have any ideas of who/where to fly--countries, companies, etc.? I'm planning on finishing up my CFI, CFII, and MEI, but I would prefer to do some 135 type flying as opposed to...

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Good Morning. I have a Private Pilot certificate but it has been many years since I have flown. With a recent visit to Oshcosh 2017 I am feeling the urge to get some flying time in again. Looking for a flight instructor near Cameron Missouri 64465. There is a nice airport there but when I went...

Hi, I am new to flying and as exciting as it is, I'm a little overwhelmed and still trying to navigate this whole new world. I am currently in ground school and have only 4 hours of flight time. I am aware that this may be too early to change CFI's, however I don't feel as if I have...

So it's official... I'm giving up my corporate finance job to attend ATP flight school and get my multi/instrument ratings and CPL. In about 4 months I'll have some big decisions to make regarding whether I want to be an instructor, look for a 135 job, try to get on with an asian airline, or...

I really like the idea of pursuing my PPL by joining a local club for access to lower rental rates on planes and then seeking out a part-time freelance CFI to pay directly for training (and maybe even barter for some of it using my stellar engineering skills!). My question is two-fold: 1. What...

Tallying up my hours it would seem I'm not too far off from making a push towards getting my Commercial ticket and pursuing my CFI rating. Obviously building those hours is a significant expense towards a future career. Unfortunately since most of us work a "real" career the IRS sees our flying...

Good Morning From PA! I am 100% new to forums of any kind, so please excuse me if I've posted in the wrong area or am otherwise breaking protocol. At 28, I've decided to pursue my dream of flying, but I don't have money to spend up front, and I'm afraid of not being able to find a job to pay...

Hello all, Having flown very infrequently, I have unfortunately reached a point where I am reluctant to fly solo. I am hoping flying with a safety pilot for a while would help me get back in the saddle. I am in Vancouver, WA (very near Portland, OR) and fly a Cessna 182. Seeking someone...

I had my IR check ride yesterday and the oral part was under the new PTS. Which I have been training and studying for the old under the impression I would be tested on it. Well my CFI was wrong on that and I got to do the new PTS. In general it’s what everyone said it was going to be. More...

Hi there, new poster here, looking for advice. About a month I started training to be a CFI with an instructor. I used the same instructor before, to prepare for my Multiengine checkride. Since I passed the ride and we get along great, I asked him to be my CFI instructor as well, after I'd taken...

I am currently working on my CFI rating at a part 141 school and so far it's been tough. I hold an instrument rating with a commercial SEL and MEL. CFI has been the toughest of the ratings yet. Not because I can't do it but because I lack the motivation of tediously sitting there making lesson...