I was thinking about joining a flight club near me to begin flight instructing there. However I have no money and would have to move, and without students or flying and I make nothing. I was wondering if anyone that has flown through a flight club has any pointers or advice about their experience. Also your opinion on doing it or not. Thanks

 

They usually do not cost a lot to join, some are even free for CFI's (that would be a good indication that they need CFI's).

I would maybe go to the club office/FBO and talk to some folks, members and other instructors.

Don't lie, but you might want to not mention that you are a CFI...the other CFI's might not give you the straight scoop if they are afraid of competition. Ask about the aircraft Mx, availability, club management, and how difficult it is to find a CFI. If the pilot members say they have trouble scheduling instructors, that would be a good thing for you.

Once you get some intel, then talk to the management about their CFI requirements...training seminars, aircraft checkouts, time-in-type, etc.

Basically, learn as much as you can before you decide. Each club is going to be different.

If you are a brand-new CFI, you will have the challenge of conducting training without much supervision or mentoring. You will need to carefully read all the regs applicable to the training you are giving and make sure you do everything correctly. If you're lucky, an experienced club CFI or manager will mentor you.

 

Something else to consider is that the reason people join flying clubs is to reduce the cost of flying. Hence, the CFI rates are sometimes adjusted accordingly.

Some CFIs provide services to flying clubs for free and I've seen dual charges at $15 per hour.

If the intent is to generate some income along with flying you may want to see what the going rate is for instructors.

 

The first rule of Flight Club is: you do not talk about Flight Club. The second rule of Flight Club is: you DO NOT talk about Flight Club!

 

I don't get it. Can you enlighten me?

 

ya seriously im with hector on this one if im not suppose to talk about something explain yourself. besides I didnt mention any name of a flight club or my location, just wanted some HELPFUL information. Rickair and std deviation thanks for your reply it HELPED me.

 

Guess you and HectorD aren't fans of Brad Pitt/Edward Norton huh?
Relax guys - it's a play on a popular (cultish) movie.
Fight Club (1999)

USMCFLYR

 

its from the movie 'Fight Club' and is two of the rules in the movie. its a joke in other words.

 

I was gonna post the first two rules of flight club and slim beat me to it....damn!!

 

haha ya i saw it but after reading other posts it seems like more people are negative about everything so i took it like you were serious or something. sorry