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Single Engine CFI

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I am retired military, 4000 + hours in the F-14 / F-18, (former instructor in both) with Comm,Inst, SEL, MEL, Instrument Instructor rating (military competency equivalent).  I have approximately 1000 civilian hours and would like to get a SE CFI rating.  My military competency MEL Instructor rating is still awaiting Congressional approval since both F-14 / F-18 are considered center-line thrust aircraft, which boggles the imagination.  What are the requirements needed for me to qualify as a SE CFI?

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  1. Russ Roslewski on Jan 11, 2016

    This is assuming you do not meet any of the military equivalency provisions in 61.73:

    All the pertinent information is in 14 CFR 61, Subpart H.

    You do not need to take the FOI test since you already hold a CFI certificate.
    You will need:
    – to take the FIA knowledge test as an additional rating.
    – a spin endorsement.
    – a complex aircraft.
    – to practice flying and teaching the maneuvers.
    – an instructor’s signoff for the practical test.

    I think that’s about it. There are no minimum training time requirements.

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