Originally Posted by Ecotone

I went to Blue Line in Raleigh, NC for their 10-day CFI class and can only say good things about them. It is a bit more expensive than some of the competition but if you are on a tight schedule like I was, it is a great option. We all had our checkrides scheduled on day 1. Mine was on day 10 of the class so I really was done in 10 days, driving back home the next day with a CFI ticket. One of the guys in the class stayed for another 4/5 days and got done with CFII as well. Granted, they give you a good amount of stuff you need to prepare before coming but it certainly is achievable and realistic. Everyone in my class passed on their first attempt.