Military Competency to Flight Instructor
09-08-2009, 06:00 PM
#51
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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer
Rickair7777:
Don't you need a Class 3 or 1 to fly commercially? I thought that was true, and a 3rd was only good for Part 91.
Well, I guess Part 91 flying for a Corporate gig might qual, but I've never crossed that bridge.
USMCFLYER is correct in that extremely few military flight docs have been authorized to give Class 1s. Maybe 4-5 total in each service.
At my base, the doc could give you a 3rd class (prior to the rule-change; he had some authorization), and the doc could authorize TriCare to get you a 2nd class, downtown (no flight doc in the area could give a first-class).
The new rule change means the flight doc can issue a 3rd on his own.
Don't you need a Class 3 or 1 to fly commercially? I thought that was true, and a 3rd was only good for Part 91.
Well, I guess Part 91 flying for a Corporate gig might qual, but I've never crossed that bridge.
USMCFLYER is correct in that extremely few military flight docs have been authorized to give Class 1s. Maybe 4-5 total in each service.
At my base, the doc could give you a 3rd class (prior to the rule-change; he had some authorization), and the doc could authorize TriCare to get you a 2nd class, downtown (no flight doc in the area could give a first-class).
The new rule change means the flight doc can issue a 3rd on his own.
Class 2: Legally required for almost any flying which requires a commercial certificate. Exception is that you do not need a medical to flight instruct, as long as the student is rated to act as PIC for the flight.
Class 1: Legally required for any flying which requires an ATP (airline Captain, and probably also airline FO in three years). However many non-121 operations require a first class as a matter of policy, and any airline will require one to get hired initially.
09-08-2009, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by CAFB 04-12
Answer: Yes. Link
So, all I need to do is provide the FAA with a copy of my Form 8 to retain currency? And I can fly civilian planes using my AF 1042? Sounds too good to be true.
Probably time to buy a new one...
09-08-2009, 06:30 PM
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Typo.....Oops
My original post was supposed to say Class 2 or 1 for commercial, so yeah, I had it right (just fat-fingered). Good clarification, though.
For all asking about AF 1042s: the Flight Doc will give you an actual FAA Class 3 form, just like you used to pay good money for.
For all asking about AF 1042s: the Flight Doc will give you an actual FAA Class 3 form, just like you used to pay good money for.
09-09-2009, 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Class 3: Recreational (non-compensated) flying only. This means part 91 private-pilot stuff.
Class 2: Legally required for almost any flying which requires a commercial certificate. Exception is that you do not need a medical to flight instruct, as long as the student is rated to act as PIC for the flight.
Class 1: Legally required for any flying which requires an ATP (airline Captain, and probably also airline FO in three years). However many non-121 operations require a first class as a matter of policy, and any airline will require one to get hired initially.
Class 2: Legally required for almost any flying which requires a commercial certificate. Exception is that you do not need a medical to flight instruct, as long as the student is rated to act as PIC for the flight.
Class 1: Legally required for any flying which requires an ATP (airline Captain, and probably also airline FO in three years). However many non-121 operations require a first class as a matter of policy, and any airline will require one to get hired initially.
09-09-2009, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ufgatorpilot
Flight instruction only requires a third class, not a second class.
09-09-2009, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
As I mentioned in your quote, it does not require any medical at all, if the student is the PIC. If the CFI needs to be the PIC, then he needs a third class.
11-11-2009, 05:32 AM
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Sheppard is the way to go. They also stand by their gurantee. I found two questions on the old CFII test that were not on the prep. My $$ was refunded. Mike is a straight up guy who has a great product.
11-11-2009, 11:14 AM
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I can not say enough good things about Sheppard Air and their product. Question bank was dead on and support from them to install the prep on my MacBook excellent.
I just took the exam, one wrong. Headed to the FSDO tomorrow.
Not sure why you would spend any money with anyone else.
I just took the exam, one wrong. Headed to the FSDO tomorrow.
Not sure why you would spend any money with anyone else.
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