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05-13-2020, 11:23 AM
#1951
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Originally Posted by Jlgrieco
thanks for the lead! It looks like they require 50 hours MEL, so I’ll have to keep on searching, while I study for my CFI.... CFI studying feels overwhelming and that’s my main reason for wanting to skip it. I have the writtens done and spin training done.... but I have little help on the learning to teach aspects. I’m definitely intimidated by the checkride at this point.
But an aviation career field, up to and through the majors or other career destinations, is a lot of studying.
I promise you that if you can't do the studying required for the CFI - you will not like the amount of studying you will have to do for any aviation job worth having!
05-13-2020, 03:33 PM
#1952
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Originally Posted by Jlgrieco
thanks for the lead! It looks like they require 50 hours MEL, so I’ll have to keep on searching, while I study for my CFI.... CFI studying feels overwhelming and that’s my main reason for wanting to skip it. I have the writtens done and spin training done.... but I have little help on the learning to teach aspects. I’m definitely intimidated by the checkride at this point.
I'm amazed at the amount of people who try bypassing the CFI route. It's probably the easiest and most enjoyable 1,000 hours I ever flew. You'll be lucky to have a job flying an airplane at all soon. Take what you can get.
05-13-2020, 05:46 PM
#1953
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Originally Posted by Varsity
If you're intimidated by getting your CFI you should find another career. 121 training will be far more difficult.
I'm amazed at the amount of people who try bypassing the CFI route. It's probably the easiest and most enjoyable 1,000 hours I ever flew. You'll be lucky to have a job flying an airplane at all soon. Take what you can get.
I'm amazed at the amount of people who try bypassing the CFI route. It's probably the easiest and most enjoyable 1,000 hours I ever flew. You'll be lucky to have a job flying an airplane at all soon. Take what you can get.
I'm amazed at the amount of people, who don't have anything positive to say, and discourage others from pursing their goals.
05-13-2020, 06:04 PM
#1954
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Originally Posted by calmak
Seriously?! Way to discourage someone because they're nervous about a checkride. Nothing wrong with looking at different options, and absolutely nothing wrong with being nervous or intimidated. That's what pushes harder to succeed.
I'm amazed at the amount of people, who don't have anything positive to say, and discourage others from pursing their goals.
I'm amazed at the amount of people, who don't have anything positive to say, and discourage others from pursing their goals.
If that is going to stop someone, anything will.
This career won't always be pretty. Failures, furloughs, downgrades, base closures, soon to be automation.. If you don't want to be here, might as well quit while you're ahead.
05-13-2020, 06:47 PM
#1955
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Originally Posted by Varsity
Ha!
If that is going to stop someone, anything will.
This career won't always be pretty. Failures, furloughs, downgrades, base closures, soon to be automation.. If you don't want to be here, might as well quit while you're ahead.
If that is going to stop someone, anything will.
This career won't always be pretty. Failures, furloughs, downgrades, base closures, soon to be automation.. If you don't want to be here, might as well quit while you're ahead.
05-14-2020, 06:44 AM
#1958
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Position: FAA 'Flight Check'
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100% agree with Varsity!
If you are planning a career in aviation but are scared of evaluations - then you need to re-evaluate your commitment.
Many people get nervous at checkrides. That is OK. The OP might be able to avoid the CFI checkride - but he isn't going to be able to avoid so many more.
Bringing that to the attention of the OP is good advice.
If you are planning a career in aviation but are scared of evaluations - then you need to re-evaluate your commitment.
Many people get nervous at checkrides. That is OK. The OP might be able to avoid the CFI checkride - but he isn't going to be able to avoid so many more.
Bringing that to the attention of the OP is good advice.
05-14-2020, 08:07 AM
#1959
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Originally Posted by Varsity
If you're intimidated by getting your CFI you should find another career. 121 training will be far more difficult.
I'm amazed at the amount of people who try bypassing the CFI route. It's probably the easiest and most enjoyable 1,000 hours I ever flew. You'll be lucky to have a job flying an airplane at all soon. Take what you can get.
I'm amazed at the amount of people who try bypassing the CFI route. It's probably the easiest and most enjoyable 1,000 hours I ever flew. You'll be lucky to have a job flying an airplane at all soon. Take what you can get.
With training, regardless be it under 141, 142, 135, 121, 125 or 61, as a rule, the coefficient of intimidation is proportionate as to the lack of preparedness on the behalf of the student.
05-14-2020, 09:54 AM
#1960
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Originally Posted by captjns
i know many pilots who’ve bypassed the cfi route. Alternative routes... Ferry pilot, flying cancelled checks, charter flying at their local airports, to name a few...
With training, regardless be it under 141, 142, 135, 121, 125 or 61, as a rule, the coefficient of intimidation is proportionate as to the lack of preparedness on the behalf of the student.
With training, regardless be it under 141, 142, 135, 121, 125 or 61, as a rule, the coefficient of intimidation is proportionate as to the lack of preparedness on the behalf of the student.
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