Originally Posted by
DactlFO
Yoda2,
I learned to fly in a straight tail 150. Got a bunch of time in a straight tail 172 with manual flaps too.
Thought about getting the CFI too. I've already taken the FOI, but never thought I'd need a single eng commercial. I got mine in the twin. I'd have to add on the rating and get the CFI, so I'm not sure if the cost would be worth it here in NoPa. Not a lot of people with disposable income wanting to learn to fly.
If you like you can get your initial CFI as an MEI. Just getting it shows you have gained additional knowledge, reinforced your commitment to aviation, will more properly instruct a new F/O down the line, could instruct ground training for the company, Etc. It is worth plenty even if you do not use it for flight instruction, same regarding an A&P. Also get your AGI if you don't have it, before the FOI expires. If I had two equally qualified candidates I would always pick the one with the CFI, whether they had used it or not. You will also garner more respect from an employer and among your fellow airman for having it. And do not let it lapse, otherwise you will have to endure the day from hell twice.