Originally Posted by
Twin Wasp
You need to know your enemy. From the FSIMS:
5-502 REINSTATEMENT. A holder of an expired flight instructor certificate issued after November 1, 1975 may have all ratings reinstated by accomplishing a flight instructor additional rating practical test.
Good to know... I don't plan on letting it get that far, but that would sure beat re-doing it all if it ever got to that point. I figured go with American Flyer since I'll have to renew again in the future and its a one time purchase... Correct? Then I do not have to stress about getting the checkride done before the end of the month.