Certified Flight Instructor Instruments (CFII)
Flight Instructor Instruments (CFII)
CFIIThe Federal Aviation Regulations require that candidates for pilot certificates, ratings or endorsements receive a certain amount of training, both in the air and on the ground, in order to obtain that certificate.
CFIIs are responsible for teaching pilots how to fly in instrument conditions as well as ensuring that instrument rated pilots maintain their proficiency.
Privileges
Provide required training for instrument rating candidates
Endorse instrument rating candidates to take FAA oral and practical exams
Conduct instrument proficiency checks for instrument rated pilots
CFI Course
Conventional Piper PA-28-161 - Garmin-430
Estimated Cost
$ 3990
- 10/h Right-Seat Flight
- 10/h Ground Instruction
- FAA Check-Ride ($ 1200)
- FAA Written Exam ($ 175)
- Pilot Study Kit & Books ($ 100)
Note: Estimated prices are based on the FAA minimum requirements
Requirements
You must possess a commercial certificate in order to become a Certified Flight Instructor Instrument.
You must also pass the Flight Instructor Instrument written examination.
The various requirements necessary to prepare an instrument instructor candidate vary based on the individual’s level of experience.
The following breakdown is a conservative estimate based on prior candidates, but please be aware that this is an ESTIMATE for individuals who have already acquired their initial instructor rating
Instructions
Ground (10 Hours)
Ground lessons are a major component of flight instructor training. You and your instructor will cover everything set forth in the Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Practical Test Standards, which essentially requires you to learn how to teach everything set forth in the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards. You are not only required to possess a solid understanding of all principles, but you must also be able to teach these principles to students, therefore this training will include curriculum planning.
Flight (10 Hours)
The flight portion of this training directly relates to everything you discussed in your ground lessons. You will be required to fly all maneuvers from the right seat within the parameters set forth in the Practical Test Standards. You must also be able to clearly explain how to perform these maneuvers while doing so
