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CFI Renewal based on pass rate – process question

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Hi gang - 

I am in process of doing my first flight instructor renewal, after receiving my CFI certificate in 2019.  Fortunately, I am able to apply based on pass rate, as I've had 5 out of 5 checkrides with a first time pass (4 students, 1 of them passed both private and instrument).  

My question:  I've submitted my application on IACRA based "Activities" -> Renewal option.  Where does the process go from here?  I assume that I'll need to show someone documentation of my students' pass rate.  Although this should all be housed within IACRA...   Any guidance is appreciated!

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  1. Russ Roslewski on Aug 07, 2021

    You need to make an appointment with the FSDO. Whether this involves an in-person meeting or a Zoom call depends on the FSDO, but they will tell you what you need to provide.

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  2. KDS on Aug 09, 2021

    I have always been impressed with the logic. If you do four and all of them pass, that is not good enough. But, if you do five and one of them fails, it is good enough.

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