How do I renew my CFI before it expires?

How do I renew my CFI before it expires?

9 Ways to Renew Your CFI Certificate

1. Complete an Industry Sponsored Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic (FIRC)
2. Take a Practical Test (checkride) For an Expired CFI Certificate.
3. Take a Practical Test (checkride) for an Additional CFI Rating.
4. Maintain an 80% First-Time Student Pass Rate.
5. Serve As a Check Airman.

How far in advance can I renew my CFI?

Renew your CFI through ASI’s eFIRC, no more than four months prior to your expiration date.

What happens if my CFI expires?

The CFI has an expiration date printed right on it. Every two years, the holder of the certificate must apply for renewal. If it lapses, even by one day, the only way to get a new one is to repeat the entire course of training and a check ride.

Does a CFI renewal count as a BFR?

“The change allows pilots passing the CFI checkride for the first time, as well as those passing a practical test to add a rating to their flight instructor certificate, renew their certificate, or reinstate an expired certificate, to also count that as their flight review.”

How do I renew my CFI with a pass rate?

If you are an active CFI whose students have an 80% 1st attempt pass rate, renewing on your activity can be one of the simplest and smoothest ways to renew. You will need to have signed off at least 5 applicants for a certificate or rating practical test and they will need to have attained the aforementioned pass rate.

What is required for a CFI reinstatement?

The process of reinstatement involves taking a checkride with an FAA examiner. Written exam is not required. If you had a CFI, CFII and MEI (all 3 ratings), then you can pick any ONE of the ratings and take a practical exam for it and this should result in complete reinstatement.

When can I start my Firc?

As long as you complete the course within the three calendar months preceding the month of your CFI Certificate expiration date, your expiration date will not change. Other FIRC sponsors advertise that I can start my FIRC at any time.

Can a DPE renew a CFI?

Neither a DPE or ACR is able to reissue a temporary certificate while the FSDO is on furlough. If your certificate is at risk of expiring, you’ll need to contact us or schedule an appointment with the FSDO as soon as the furlough ends to request an extension.

Does a mei Checkride count as a flight review?

The answer is NO. It is no because: the regulation says, “…. passed a pilot proficiency check….”, and the flight instructor certificate is NOT a pilot certificate.

Does a Firc count as BFR?

Completing a FIRC counts as the ground portion of a flight review.

How do I find my CFI pass rate?

On his CFI ticket the DOT circle on the top right should be gold, signifying the CFI is a gold seal, 80% or higher first time pass rate, with more then a few students under his belt, he also holds a ground instructor rating.

What ways can you reinstate your CFI certificate if it has expired?

If a flight instructor allows their CFI certificate to expire, they will need to have it reinstated. This can be done by adding an additional flight instructor rating, such as a CFII or MEI. Or, the instructor will need to take a CFI reinstatement check-ride.

How do I renew my CFI?

Renew your CFI through ASI’s eFIRC, no more than four months prior to your expiration date. When done in accordance with FAR 61.197b, and ASI handles your renewal paperwork, we guarantee you’ll keep your original expiration date.

How do I renew my CFI certificate for the 8710?

We’ll still need to verify your ID for the 8710 just as we would if you were completing the application within IACRA. You can either scan and email an image of your CFI certificate to [email protected] or upload it on our ” submit application for renewal ” of the eFIRC.

What is the expiration month of a renewed flight instructor certificate?

(b) The expiration month of a renewed flight instructor certificate shall be 24 calendar months from – (1) The month the renewal requirements of paragraph (a) of this section are accomplished; or

Can a CFI decline ASI’s offer to renew their certificate?

There have been cases where CFIs declined ASI’s offer to renew their certificates, and then were unable to get an appointment with an FAA inspector until it was too late. I WAS ABLE TO RENEW MY CERTIFICATE TWO YEARS AGO BY TAKING IT TO THE LOCAL FSDO AND HAVING IT REISSUED BASED ON THE INSPECTOR’S PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF ME.