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CFI PTS

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Hello, I recently passed a practical test to add a single-engine class rating to my multi-engine commercial certificate. To add a single-engine class rating to my multi-engine CFI certificate only requires eights on pylons for the flight portion which I did for the commercial test. My question is: do I have to fly again or can I count my commercial eights on pylons towards my CFI certificate, understanding there is a time limit if it is allowed? Thanks

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  1. Fly92020 on Jul 15, 2013

    I would guess you would have to re-do it; as an ‘instructor’. Keep in mind the CFI’s are not pilot licenses (that’s one reason they don’t automatically count as a Flight Review). The CFI PTS’s all talk about ‘…exhibits instructional knowledge….’, not about flying maneuvers at a certain technical level as a CPL or PPL applicant would do.

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  2. Wes Beard on Jul 15, 2013

    If you already have a MEI… You should know the answer.

    You need to show the examiner you can teach the commercial maneuvers not just fly them like you did for the commercial practical test.

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