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Old 02-03-2009, 04:03 PM
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I know about 3 lines down is a CFI thread, but alas, mine lapsed years ago. I know a checkride is the only way to get it back. Anybody taken a CFI requal checkride recently? I had the double I and MEI and understand with one ride, I can get them all back. Also, unlike a new CFI candidate, I can hire any qualified DE instead of a Fed.
I figured I'd take one of those recurrent web courses, go check out in a Citabria, and find a good CFI to make sure I'm up to speed. Surely one of you posters has been through all this, care to share your experience.
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Old 02-03-2009, 04:14 PM
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It is generally considered to be easier to retake the CFII...that is the most cut-and-dry instructor ride. That will re-instate all of your other instructor certs.
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Old 02-03-2009, 04:34 PM
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Rick, I thought one checkride - in any airplane got you back all your CFIs. Is that not correct? Take it in a 152 and get your MEI (providing you had one).
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exactly, but what rickair is saying is that the double II is the easiest...and it reinstates your instructor certificate....and all its addons
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:54 PM
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Unlike S turns across a road or soft field takeoffs, instrument flying is something I do every day, so, thanks for the tips!
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by j1b3h0 View Post
go check out in a Citabria
Any particular reason to use a Citabria? Nothing wrong with that, but if you already have time in a 150 or something it'd seem to be easier. Now if you're qualifying or getting current in a taildragger, then combining that with your reinstatement is an excellent idea.

Until a couple of years ago I would just take the ride instead of the refresher course - it's all done in an afternoon that way. It has never been a big deal.
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Old 02-03-2009, 10:05 PM
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For me, there isn't a maneuver in a Cessna that isn't easier in a Citabria, I spent so much time giving dual in one.
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Originally Posted by j1b3h0 View Post
For me, there isn't a maneuver in a Cessna that isn't easier in a Citabria, I spent so much time giving dual in one.
That explains THAT! I don't see many Citabrias that are configured for instrument work, though. You might try to find out what the examiner usually expects before you pick the CFII route. Whatever - like I say it usually isn't that big a deal. Good luck.

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Old 02-04-2009, 06:14 AM
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You're right about not many IFR Citabrias. Wasn't considering the CFII as the type checkride, just basic CFI.
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Just curious if the OP does a CFI ride again does it still include a 4-6 hour oral on FOI, regs, aerodynamics, etc? Or is just the practical portion of the checkride?
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