Old Geek
Pattern Altitude
What to expect? Any particular areas to brush up on ahead of time?
...Could be fly an hour and BS a bit, or it could be the Spanish Inquisition...
Remember one thing: This isn't primary flight training. YOU are paying the CFI, and he cannot fail you.
But he/she/it does not have to pass you either.
Good guidance from the FAA.
Remember, this is your review. Think about what you you want to accomplish. What are your weak areas and where are you stronger. There is no reason why the review needs to be minimum time. Flying is fun. The instructor is what, 50 per hour max. Do something you haven't done in the past or recently. Are you night current? Maybe you should fly at night. Own it.
Must be nice. $60-80/hr is common in the Bay Area.
Wow! I guess CA CFIs aren't the underpaid ramp rats they are around here... I think our last BFRs cost $100 -- for TWO of us.