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Originally Posted by shdw (Post 643333)

I don't know about your questions here but I have two important words for you, keep records!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit: Oh and good luck :)

^Very wise words^

The TSA has been on the prowl in Florida flight schools recently... pretty nice people... but down to business.

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Originally Posted by Gajre539 (Post 645194)

I know a few CFIs operating as LLCs in Florida but they also own their own airplanes. Look into CFI insurance before you start, especially if you will be renting an airplane from an FBO. I suggest that you can join NAFI and list your info on their instructors page, you'll be surprised how many people will call you.

How many hours of dual given do you have? If you are an experienced CFI and are looking for a part time CFI job, PM me.

PM SENT although I am not experienced enough

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Originally Posted by GrUpGrDn (Post 645238)

dont forget to register with TSA, you will have to keep records regarding your students and give each a logbook endorsement verifying they are US citizens

DO I HAVE TO REGISTER WITH TSA or The Students who are not US Citizens?

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Originally Posted by floridaCFII (Post 645528)

You do need to complete the security training online, but the logbook endorsement for students is not required as long as you keep copies of their passport/birth cert.

Exactly, but a 30 second logbook entry sure wouldn't hurt if you misplace one of your copies, 5 years is a pretty long time.

Maybe my search failed but I didn't see a post up for this so I figured I would put one up for everyone.

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Logbook or Record-keeping Requirements. An instructor must keep a copy of the documents for five years that are used to prove citizenship or make an endorsement in both the instructor's logbook, or other record used by the instructor to record flight student endorsements, and the student's logbook with the following:

"I certify that [insert student's name] has presented me a [insert type of document presented, such as a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport, and the relevant control or sequential number on the document, if any] establishing that [he or she] is a U.S. citizen or national in accordance with 49 CFR 1552.3(h). [Insert date and instructor's signature and CFI number.]"

Source: AOPA Online: AOPA's Guide to TSA's Alien Flight Training/Citizenship Validation Rule

Protect yourselves and enjoy!