Originally Posted by
maxpwr
Blue Line Aviation Raleigh, Smithfield
I recently reinstated my CFI license at Blue Line after having only flown 5 hours the last 10 years. We did 1 day of groundwork, 4 days of flying (1.5-2 hrs / flight), check ride on day 5 and passed. They also have an initial CFI program and I’m sure it’s as efficient as my experience. I was from out of state and stayed at an Extended Stay 5 mins. away from the flight school and cost was about $60/nt.. No nonsense accelerated flight training and I highly recommend. Let me know if you have any questions and all the best!
Hey, thanks so much for the suggestion! I actually exchanged e-mails with them last week and was told that the only accelerated initial CFI training they do is through that program. Given that it only includes 10 hours of flying for $7,000 -- which I need far more than additional ground training -- it didn't seem like a very good fit for what I need to finish CFI. I wish that they did initial CFIs outside of that program, because, beyond American Flyers at MMU, it is definitely the most convenient school with an accelerated program. The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast don't seem to be awash with schools that are willing and able to do that.