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CFII 61.39 Practical Test Endorsement Expiration

I have read similar forums but nothing answers my question directly.  Heres my situation: I received a CFII endorsement on 7/20/18. I submitted my IACRA application for the CFII today 9/10/18. It is my...

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CFII Checkride

Getting ready for my CFII checkride in a couple of weeks, I’ve heard it isn’t nearly as hard as the initial (thank god) I am hoping to get some insight from people that have already taken it. If you...

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Lost physical Logbook – have online backup, legality question

Hello, I apologize If this question has been asked, i’ve tried a brief search with nothing exactly like this situation.    I have lost my initial logbooks for PPL, HP Endorsement, and a good amount of...

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Should a CFII log sim instruction in their CFI column?

Hi! I am a CFII. I often give instruction in various BATDs and AATDs as part of an instrument ratings before doing the lessons in an actual aircraft. 61.1 defines “flight training”, “instrument...

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Biennial review outside the U.S.

Good day. I hold a CPL ME IR issued by the FAA in 2008. Havent flown since and have close to 300 hrs TT. I am now based in Mozambique and have an opportunity to pursue my dreams of flying but need to...

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Can i find a FAA instructor to do IPC in canada ?

I am converting my FAA CPL (IR) to Canadian one in Vancouver B.C. I didn’t fly instrument for more than 2 years and the Canadian regulations require me to do an FAA IPC in the last 24 months to be able...

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Instrument currency in IMC with CFI/CFII

I’m currently in the 6-month period where I’m not instrument current, but don’t yet need an IPC.  I was looking through 61.51 to determine if I could log approaches in actual IMC with an...

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Cani I have a question?

I don’t understand… this meaning of off route VOR? Off route meaning is …. the far away from the vor?…..  

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CFII Add On tasks

I have my CFI-A and I’m preparing for my CFII add on.  I’m looking at the “addition of instrument instructor rating” chart in the PTS and it shows the tasks that are required based on my existing CFI-A...

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CFI Added rating

Hi everyone, I try to add an Instrument Rating to my CFI. I got confused while I was scheduling my knowledge test, should I select Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (FII) or Flight Instructor...

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Instrument Training

61.195(l) Training on control and maneuvering an aircraft solely by reference to the instruments.  In 2020 this portion of 61.195 was updated.  The only place you find this wording is in private pilot...

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Fixed-Wing CFI/CFII Add On to Helicopter CFI/CFII

What would be required of me to add a fixed-wing CFI/CFII onto my helicopter CFI/CFII certificate? I have a commercial/instrument SEL certificate and approx. 1,000 hours in SEL aircraft. I’m a military...

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AC 61-65, A.42

I am a CFI looking to get my CFII. Studying on my own, I prepared for and passed the FII (100%). As I look at the endorsements required to take the CFII checkride, I need A.1, A.2 (except I don’t...

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Does my Instrument Rating ever truly expire, even if it’s been over 2 years...

I’m a CFI/CFII and Commercial Multi-Engine pilot. But I’m neither current nor proficient, and I’m confused on some regs.  I shot my last approach on March 21st, 2021. It was my Comm Multi-Engine add-on...

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CFII Checkride

can I take my CFII check ride at night without being night current

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