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! |
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. |
Originally Posted by TiredSoul
(Post 2345173)
You'll see this back during sim training at your next employer.
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 |
That seems a lot for MEI, how is that broken down?
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Originally Posted by TiredSoul
(Post 2345271)
That seems a lot for MEI, how is that broken down?
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 |
Wow. Ripoff much?
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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 |
Somebody needs to explain the reason for a $2000 "assessment"
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 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. |
There's a guy with an ancient Aztec in Cadillac, Michigan that does weekend multi-engine ratings for dirt cheap. You might see if he does the MEI.
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Their CFII also seems a little steep. You should be able to get the CFI-I without spending that much.
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