Originally Posted by
Turnbase
I currently have a pretty good job (aviation, non-flying). I fly SE Cessnas (getting pretty expensive) and SE experimentals from time to time. Every now and then I get to fly a Navajo (not sure how much longer that will last).
I am kicking around the idea of starting my CFI after the holiday hoopla is all finished. I feel like I’m halfway decent in the flying department, pretty good w/ people, and I love flying. I know that I have forgotten a ton as far as regulations and book knowledge.
Here are my questions;
What will I be into financially for my ASEL CFI?
What about time to complete (I know it has a lot to do w/ wx, mx, and how well you do individually)?
OR
I can buy a half share in a really nice experimental and just fly my #$$ off for fun!!!
The CFI rating should not be that expensive, its mostly getting ready for the oral. Just get the CFI PTS from the FAA Website (For Free) and go through every question , in writing,from front to back. Have a lesson plan for every maneuver (If its too much work, you can buy these on the cheap), but know every maneuver. Its no secret what you will be asked.,it's in the PTS : This method will make your CFI a very easy checkride. You should not need much time in the airplane to prep if you can already fly to commercial standards........