AFFIRMATIVE, I just completed the reinstatement checkride this morning with a Designated Examiner in a fixed gear, not-rated-for spins aircraft (Piper Warrior.) (That is, I had a spin endorsement from 1988, and my initial CFI was done in a complex aircraft.) The examiner briefed that, had I had a CFI/MEI (I don't), the one ride would've been good for all ratings. This was very a detail-oriented DE; I'm sure we're legal here, as far as the requirements and what I had to do.

The CFI practical test standards specify what the DE must see on the ride. Obviously, it's the examiner's call, and if you're CFI/MEI, then I guess he could require anything to be demonstrated/instructed.

One of the other threads/posts mentioned a FSDO believing they had to do it themselves. I'd hate to argue with them, but you needn't. Just find a DE who's rated for CFI checks (they're out there), and use that person.

Best wishes, Zach

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Thanks for everyones input. I "had" a CFI/CFII so it sounds like the II ride would be the best route for an airline guy.
If anyone can recommend a Flight School and or a DE in the Denver area, please post or email me at [email protected].
Thanks again for your help

steve

Find a DE that is an airline pilot for a living. They may be more understanding of your situation and understand the differences in jet 121 vs. prop 91 flying. I know there is a CAL DE in the Denver area everyone talks about. I don't remember his name. He's a 777 FO, like me. You can search for DE's via the web. I need a reinstatment too, but I'm no where near Denver.

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