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Examiner for add on instructor rating

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Planning on adding on the CFII to my initial certificate, and I'm wondering if I can take the practical with any regular DPE or if it has to be a FSDO inspector, like the CFI initial test?

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    Russ Roslewski on Feb 01, 2016

    It does not have to be a FSDO inspector, however it cannot be just any DPE. DPEs have “ratings” like pilots do, based on experience and other factors. So not all DPEs can do CFI checkrides.

    http://av-info.faa.gov/DesigneeSearch.asp

    Search for “Flight Instructor Examiners (FIE)” in the drop down menu to locate one (or call your favorite and ask).

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