Originally Posted by
mcartier713
doesn't the i-cfi have to be with a fed?...
i have my cfi ride this friday, getting nervous
It depends where you do it... that is the "general" rule, but places like florida that have a TON of students and not enough FAA Examiners will get put off to a DE.... If there is one available then you will probably go with them. Dont be afraid of that... They are just like any other DE, but they work for the FAA...
Dont get nervous, get motivated.. Remember its JUST ANOTHER CHECKRIDE.... The more you prepare the smoother it will go.... I have heard of checkrides lasting as long as 9 hours with a DE when the student wasnt prepared... I spent a ton of time studying and mine was a painless 1.5 hour oral and 1.5 hour flight.... Just make sure you are ready!