Originally Posted by
Dcbois
Just looking for opinions.. I just turned 50, and I have always wanted to instruct. I have started studying for CFI several times, but time and money, and life have always gotten in the way. I am coming into a little money, and I'm considering just saying screw it, and doing the academy at ADS since I live in the area.
I am CSEL-I with about 600TT, but I haven't flown in a couple of years. I'm fully prepared that I will take longer than the mins to do this as I need to knock the rust off.
Any suggestions in preparing, how will it be not having flown in a few years?
Thanks,
Donny
Greetings!
I also had a two year gap of not flying right before starting the CFI. And I only had about 280 hours at the time. I kinda did the same thing- just kinda said, "Screw it! I need to get this done!" So I wrote a big check and went after it.
It won't take that long to get back in the swing of things. I'd say do a flight review, instrument proficiency check, AND a fun flight with family/ friends. (Even if it's just a quick 30 minute flight) I really think that last part is just as important as the FR and IPC before starting the CFI.
Keep us posted. Good luck!