Kal Ma
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Is there any website that rates CFIs in terms of experience, compatibility, knowledge, systematic training?
CFI evaluation
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AggieMike88
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The original "I don't know it all" of aviation.
As a centralized database? Not that I have heard of.
But whenever I am seeking, a request for info amongst the local aviation social media haunts often gathers some good details of who to seek out.
Did you have any particular pursuit in mind?
PeterNSteinmetz
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Since a lot of how instruction goes is a question of fit between instructor style and student, I think a combination of local inquiry and a willingness to switch is likely best.
One could even plan on taking lessons from 3 instructors to start with and then make up one’s mind who to continue with.
One could even plan on taking lessons from 3 instructors to start with and then make up one’s mind who to continue with.
schmookeeg
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The turnover for CFIs is too high to support that. It'd be like having a site to rate the best and worst McDonald's cashiers.
Ryan F.
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Ryan Ferguson 1974
Unfortunately, this is true in all too many cases. But, there are "career" CFIs out there as well as instructors who enjoy teaching but do not rely on it for their full-time income. We could use more of them in the business.
NHWannabe
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I flew with 4 different instructors at 2 different airports to find someone I meshed with and could work with my schedule, 7am starts during the week.
MauleSkinner
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Maybe we need a “career CFI Finder”.
PeterNSteinmetz
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There is a DPE rating site, though only lightlyused. Perhaps something similar would be good for CFIs.