CFI Renewal

Question 1

10 Ways for CFI Renew

Answer 1

1) Practical Test for CFI Rating held
2) Practical Test for additional CFI Rating
3) Demonstrate first-time pass rate > 80% (minimum of five recommendations - 4/5)
4) Serve as Check Airmen (Part 121/135)
5) Attend FIRC (in person or online)
6) Attend FAA sponsored CFI workshop
7) Participate in FAA WINGS Program
8) Earn Gold Seal CFI with > 80% first-time pass rate (minimum of ten recommendations - 8/10)
9) Earn or renew Master CFI designation (NAFI) - CE
10) Renew based on “duties and responsibilities”

Question 2

When does CFI Certificate expire?

Answer 2

24 months after issue

Question 3

When does CFI need to renew certification?

Answer 3

Within 3 calendar months preceding expiration

Question 4

CFI Privileges & Limitations

Answer 4

CFR 61.193

PRIVILEGES

Endorsement
Certificates
Practical and Knowledge exams
Flight Reviews
Solo Flight
Cross-Country Flight
Class B
Accept Student Pilot Certificate applications
Accept small UAS applications
Verify identity of applicants
Flight Instruction without medical (if not acting PIC or req’d crew)

LIMITATIONS
Duty-time (8 hours flight in 24 hours)
Instruct without certificate in rating and category (+5 hours PIC)
Self-endorsements
Endorsement without training