I'm glad you mentioned Blue Line. I can't say enough good them. They are a bit more expensive than the competition but it is well worth it in my opinion (great facility, brand new equipment, all-inclusive approach, good material, one-on-one instructing and mentoring, etc.). They got me done in 10 days, including the checkride. Granted, there was a lot of self study and prep before the class (as it should be for the CFI ticket) but the whole process was well laid out and expectations were very clear.
If you want to add the II while you're at it, they routinely do it in an additional 4 to 5 days...
Originally Posted by
Macchi30
I was in your situation back in November. I could have decided to go to a fast track program, or stay at my local school where I’ve done all of my ratings. I decided to stay local because they’ve given me a really great deal that beats any other school. BUT.. my CFI training does not feel fluid. It’s febuary now and I’m still working on it. Some weeks I’m not able to book a 2 year instructor because we only have 2 and they are both very busy. I feel really unmotivated right now. I have both my FIA and FOI completed. But I feel like I’m not accomplishing anything. I bought a white board and lesson plans and try to teach myself but I have no idea what I’m doing. I personally wish I had went to a fast track program like Blue Line. I trapped myself here though until May because I decided to do a semester at college too.....
I’ll just say, if you do decide to stay at your school, make sure you get a detailed plan and timeline before you start..