Certified Flight Instructor Course

If you love to fly and have a desire to teach others the wonders of flying, then Instructing is for you. The Certified Flight Instructor Course prepares you to pass that aviation knowledge and skill on to others. You will learn all about the FAA pilot certification process in detail, the basic fundamentals of instruction and how to prepare and deliver ground and flight lessons. In the process, you will develop a mastery of flying skills that will truly make you a better pilot!

Chief pilot, Mike Lauro, has graduated many CFI candidates over the years and knows what you need to successfully pass the Practical Test.

Eligibility Requirements for Certified Flight Instructor FAR 61.183

• Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Instrument rating
• Logbook endorsement on fundamentals of instructing - 61.185.
• Pass a knowledge test –(Fundamentals of instruction and CFI test)
• Pass the required Practical Test
• Log at least 15 hours as pilot in command in the category and class of Aircraft that is appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought.

Note that there are no real minimum flight time hours in training for the Flight Instructor Certificate. You will be training in the right seat, building proficiency in performing and instructing all the maneuvers required for the commercial certificate. Much of the training will be On the ground, learning about the privileges and responsibilities of your new rating.

Estimated Minimum Cost of Certified Flight Instructor Training