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Old 11-29-2008 | 07:55 PM
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As a CFI, your goal should be to avoid doing 800 hours of steep turns, stalls, and landings. That's exactly why you get your CFII and MEI and find students who need your skills. Instrument flying as an instructor is some of the best experience you can get until you get your first airline job.
Instructing as a CFII and MEI was some of the most rewarding flying because you actually had a guy in the left seat trying to kill you but gaining priceless experience at the same time. For those who were offended by the post that you're flying around in the right seat watching the guy in the left don't be. I loved instructing and didn't need it for time building but essentially you are exactly as a metor once called me "Just In Case." Instrument and Multi students already know how to fly you are just there in case something happens or the student freaks out in actual because he cant peep out the sides of the foggles anymore. Don't get me wrong this is no bash the CFI route but rather enjoy your time sitting over there and use it merely to figure out new ways to craft your skill, new ways to trim the airplane to do what you want so you look like a pro to your student. Trust me some days I rather be there than 500 feet a/p on FLC and climb check. Your experience as flight instructor is the last of REAL flying unless your in a G1000 cockpit, have fun and bask in the moment.


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