American Flyers CFI Renewal
02-25-2007, 11:13 AM
#1
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: SKYW CRJ FO
Posts: 467
American Flyers CFI Renewal
Has anyone else used American Flyers for their CFI renewal? I just signed up and was curious as to whether or not you have to read the material or are the tests easy enough to get by without reading? Also, my CFI expires this month, if I finish the program on the 2/28, do I have to take it to the FSDO that day or what? Do we get a certificate or something when we finish? How does it all work? I know about moving the mouse and the timed lessons, but that is about all I know. Thanks!
02-25-2007, 11:24 AM
#2
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2007
Posts: 692
Make sure you get the application in before it expires, which may mean going to the FSDO. Sometimes those ACR's that are with the FIRC's will not do it immediately and then you have a mess. They also charge extra for the service ($25).
02-25-2007, 01:06 PM
#3
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2006
Position: JS-31/32 Captain
Posts: 63
Some of the questions are word for word straight from the material and the gleim books. The website counts how much time you've spent in each section, wiggle the mouse about every 10 minutes or the time won't accumulate. When you finish you may have to take the graduation certificate to a FSDO and get an authentication certificate to a notary.
02-25-2007, 04:15 PM
#5
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Posts: 657
Originally Posted by Koolaidman
Has anyone else used American Flyers for their CFI renewal? I just signed up and was curious as to whether or not you have to read the material or are the tests easy enough to get by without reading? Also, my CFI expires this month, if I finish the program on the 2/28, do I have to take it to the FSDO that day or what? Do we get a certificate or something when we finish? How does it all work? I know about moving the mouse and the timed lessons, but that is about all I know. Thanks!
Best for CFI renewal is GLIEM. Can finish it in a morning and print certificate to FSDO. Rubber stamped. Easy. If already Part 121 ask (your employeer or FSDO to extend without taking class).
02-25-2007, 11:44 PM
#8
Gets Weekends Off
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: SKYW CRJ FO
Posts: 467
Thanks for all of the input. Does anyone know the exact time you have to move the mouse before the time stops? I already paid for it and figured it was the best deal since it is for a lifetime. 16 hours is going to suck, especially before Wednesday! What is the deal with the extension if we are 121?
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
02-26-2007, 05:59 AM
#9
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 64
The good thing about the online renewal is that you only have to pay once for unlimited renewels. I opted for the group course, and it was well worth it! Piece of cake. We had a retired eagle captain as an instructor, and hardley opened the book. Great group of guys in that class. Plus, you never know who you will meet.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
