In line with us talking about the CFI program here, has anyone stuck around to keep instructing? One of the places I'm interested in and wanted to see if any of y'all have some insight on instructing here.

Hey guys,

I am planning to do their 30-day program this summer. Wonder which location you guys will recommend? FL or TX?

Thanks!

I went to Flyers in FL back in Aug. Most of the instructors have not stuck around. I know that they have shorted checks. I would get in and get out..FAST!

Haven't flown in a couple of years
 

Just looking for opinions.. I just turned 50, and I have always wanted to instruct. I have started studying for CFI several times, but time and money, and life have always gotten in the way. I am coming into a little money, and I'm considering just saying screw it, and doing the academy at ADS since I live in the area.
I am CSEL-I with about 600TT, but I haven't flown in a couple of years. I'm fully prepared that I will take longer than the mins to do this as I need to knock the rust off.

Any suggestions in preparing, how will it be not having flown in a few years?

Thanks,

Donny

Greetings!

I also had a two year gap of not flying right before starting the CFI. And I only had about 280 hours at the time. I kinda did the same thing- just kinda said, "Screw it! I need to get this done!" So I wrote a big check and went after it.

It won't take that long to get back in the swing of things. I'd say do a flight review, instrument proficiency check, AND a fun flight with family/ friends. (Even if it's just a quick 30 minute flight) I really think that last part is just as important as the FR and IPC before starting the CFI.

Keep us posted. Good luck!

Thanks, Ash!

Where did you train, and how did it go for you?

1997-2002: Private and Instrument at a Private University.
2004: Commercial at Sunstate Aviation Kissimmee, FL.
2006: Multi-engine at ATP, Orlando, FL.
2010: CFI at Flight Safety Academy, Vero Beach, FL.
2012: CFII at Aerosim Flight Academy, Sanford, FL.

It took so long because I had to work and save up money along the way. It hasn't always been easy. But I'm currently flying a jet around the United States for a good company with a good schedule, decent pay, benefits, etc.

Overall, I'm in a much better place now than if I didn't keep going. It worked out very well!

Appreciate the info. I plan to do the acandemy at AF, and grab my Multi along the way, probably at ATP, all here in Addison. I went to Riddle, so I may hit them up for a job after I have my tickets.