Value of additional CFI certificates (CFI-I a
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Value of additional CFI certificates (CFI-I a
Greetings all!
I am beginning training at FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach Florida this August. My current training schedule will take me up to CFI. After I have complete their program, I plan to flight instruct as my primary mean to build time and experience.
That being said, I was curious about the overall value of obtaining a CFI-I and an MEI. FS offers both of these, but they will obviously tack on additional time onto my training, and they are fairly expensive extras.
My question is this. Is there a value to having the CFI-I and MEI certificates? Would having those certs make one look more marketable to the majors in the future? Would the value of having them outweigh the additional cost and time, or is just a CFI sufficient?
I would sincerely appreciate any and all thoughts and opinions on this.
Thanks!
I am beginning training at FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach Florida this August. My current training schedule will take me up to CFI. After I have complete their program, I plan to flight instruct as my primary mean to build time and experience.
That being said, I was curious about the overall value of obtaining a CFI-I and an MEI. FS offers both of these, but they will obviously tack on additional time onto my training, and they are fairly expensive extras.
My question is this. Is there a value to having the CFI-I and MEI certificates? Would having those certs make one look more marketable to the majors in the future? Would the value of having them outweigh the additional cost and time, or is just a CFI sufficient?
I would sincerely appreciate any and all thoughts and opinions on this.
Thanks!
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You'll learn more about flying from flight instruction then you've ever learned in formal training.
Your CFII and MEI are priceless.
Apart from becoming a better pilot you'll also not have to pay for valuable IFR/IMC and ME time.
Also considering the following:
Each PPL student will get you 5-6 hrs of cross country. That's 100 private students trying to get to 500 XC.
An instrument student will add 5-6 hrs of XC time on an IFR flight plan and some IMC.
A CPL student will add another 4-5.
MEI is the most dangerous form of flight instruction but it will hone your ME/SE skills.
You'll see this back during sim training at your next employer.
Your CFII and MEI are priceless.
Apart from becoming a better pilot you'll also not have to pay for valuable IFR/IMC and ME time.
Also considering the following:
Each PPL student will get you 5-6 hrs of cross country. That's 100 private students trying to get to 500 XC.
An instrument student will add 5-6 hrs of XC time on an IFR flight plan and some IMC.
A CPL student will add another 4-5.
MEI is the most dangerous form of flight instruction but it will hone your ME/SE skills.
You'll see this back during sim training at your next employer.
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TiredSoul,
Thank you so much for the insight.
The school is asking:
- $6,218.75 for CFII
- $9,508.50 for MEI
Per the proposals they provided, it seems that these will be part 61 rather then 141 (does that matter?)
~Nunavut
Thank you so much for the insight.
The school is asking:
- $6,218.75 for CFII
- $9,508.50 for MEI
Per the proposals they provided, it seems that these will be part 61 rather then 141 (does that matter?)
~Nunavut
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Multi-Engine (PA-44 G-500 Series) - Part 61 Planned Duration:4 weeks
I.FLIGHT EVALUATION FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCESingle-Engine (Warrior III) - Part 61
10.0@$27.00G-500 Avionics Course - $270.00
5.0@$259.50Dual Flight Piper Warrior III G-500 Series - $1,297.50
6.0@$65.00Flight Briefing - $390.00
Total:$1,957.50
II.ADDITIONAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING AIRPLANE MULTI-ENGINEMulti-Engine (PA-44 G-500 Series) - Part 61
12.0@$417.50Dual Flight Piper Seminole (G-500 Series) - $5,010.00
12.0@$65.00Flight Briefing - $780.00
FAA Examining - $600.00
2.0 hrs. @ $355.50/hr Airplane Rental (estimated) - $711.00
Total:$7,101.00
III.ADDITIONAL FEES AND ESTIMATED COSTS
Drug Testing Fee - $100.00
Books & Supplies (Projected) - $350.00
Total:$450.00
MEI Training Total:$9,508.50
I.FLIGHT EVALUATION FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCESingle-Engine (Warrior III) - Part 61
10.0@$27.00G-500 Avionics Course - $270.00
5.0@$259.50Dual Flight Piper Warrior III G-500 Series - $1,297.50
6.0@$65.00Flight Briefing - $390.00
Total:$1,957.50
II.ADDITIONAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING AIRPLANE MULTI-ENGINEMulti-Engine (PA-44 G-500 Series) - Part 61
12.0@$417.50Dual Flight Piper Seminole (G-500 Series) - $5,010.00
12.0@$65.00Flight Briefing - $780.00
FAA Examining - $600.00
2.0 hrs. @ $355.50/hr Airplane Rental (estimated) - $711.00
Total:$7,101.00
III.ADDITIONAL FEES AND ESTIMATED COSTS
Drug Testing Fee - $100.00
Books & Supplies (Projected) - $350.00
Total:$450.00
MEI Training Total:$9,508.50
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And I thought this one was bad (granted you get twice the hours):
Training Requirements (By MINIMUM FAA Standards for 141):
In a Piper Seminole PA-44 180T
Study Kit: $310.95 (Jeppesen Kit contains CFI, CFII, and MEI Courses)
Dual: 25 Hours @ $255 / Hr (See Aircraft Page N90PA)
Instructor-Flight: 20 Hours @ $59 / Hr
Instructor-Ground: 20 Hours @ $49 / Hr
Medical: $75 (Valid for two years regardless of license sought)
Renter’s Insurance: $225 (Valid for one year regardless of aircraft rented)
FAA Examiner Fee: $600
Misc Books and Charts: $100
Total: $9,845.95
Training Requirements (By MINIMUM FAA Standards for 141):
In a Piper Seminole PA-44 180T
Study Kit: $310.95 (Jeppesen Kit contains CFI, CFII, and MEI Courses)
Dual: 25 Hours @ $255 / Hr (See Aircraft Page N90PA)
Instructor-Flight: 20 Hours @ $59 / Hr
Instructor-Ground: 20 Hours @ $49 / Hr
Medical: $75 (Valid for two years regardless of license sought)
Renter’s Insurance: $225 (Valid for one year regardless of aircraft rented)
FAA Examiner Fee: $600
Misc Books and Charts: $100
Total: $9,845.95
#8
Somebody needs to explain the reason for a $2000 "assessment"
And since when is a drug test a FAR requirement for an MEI addition?
So that's down to $7000.
I'd find a school where you can do your MEI on credit while you work as a CFI.
They take $600/month off the bill every month you work as a CFI.
Multi-Engine (PA-44 G-500 Series) - Part 61 Planned Duration:4 weeks
I.FLIGHT EVALUATION FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCESingle-Engine (Warrior III) - Part 61
10.0@$27.00G-500 Avionics Course - $270.00
5.0@$259.50Dual Flight Piper Warrior III G-500 Series - $1,297.50
6.0@$65.00Flight Briefing - $390.00
Total:$1,957.50
I.FLIGHT EVALUATION FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCESingle-Engine (Warrior III) - Part 61
10.0@$27.00G-500 Avionics Course - $270.00
5.0@$259.50Dual Flight Piper Warrior III G-500 Series - $1,297.50
6.0@$65.00Flight Briefing - $390.00
Total:$1,957.50
So that's down to $7000.
I'd find a school where you can do your MEI on credit while you work as a CFI.
They take $600/month off the bill every month you work as a CFI.
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