What to study?
10-01-2009, 08:37 PM
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What to study?
Hi all. I have been an instructor 2 years now and worked all of 2008, but got laid off at the end of the year. I've just got my CFI, no II or MEI. I feel like I'm very far out of the loop because I honestly haven't done a lot of studying since the last job ended. I'd like to know what the best materials to study would be so I can get back up to speed. I have a stack of all my Jepp. books... all of the usual CFI books we all have, but is killing my brain over 1000+ pages of material a good idea? I'm not too concerned with any area in particular but that's the problem, I'm not sure exactly where I'm weak. I'm mostly concerned if there are regs that may have changed since I've been gone.
I've got my CFI renewal coming up soon too so does anybody have any recommendations on the best way to do that?
I've got my CFI renewal coming up soon too so does anybody have any recommendations on the best way to do that?
10-01-2009, 08:49 PM
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If you are concerned about new regs go and buy a new FAR/AIM and read, seems like the best way to refresh your memory.
Also, a CFI renewal is a joke. Just use an online renewal course and mow your way through it. I like Ameircan Flyers because it is a pay once/lifetime free renewal
Also, a CFI renewal is a joke. Just use an online renewal course and mow your way through it. I like Ameircan Flyers because it is a pay once/lifetime free renewal
10-04-2009, 12:29 PM
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What to study?
There are no easy avenues to get back up to speed. If you plan on making aviation your career, you have to make a concerted effort to study, study, study. Just knowing enough for the next interview will not build you a foundation for a successful career. Go back to the beginning and move forward one day at a time.
When you start at a major airline, they will drop over 1000 pages of material on the desk in front of you and give you 5 weeks to learn it. I was shocked my first day of SA-227 class when they put the systems manual on my desk - that was 20 years ago. Now I'm on a 744 and the studying doesn't stop.
Grab a book and start reading - then grab another book. There will be lots of work to be done, but it will all pay off in the end.
When you start at a major airline, they will drop over 1000 pages of material on the desk in front of you and give you 5 weeks to learn it. I was shocked my first day of SA-227 class when they put the systems manual on my desk - that was 20 years ago. Now I'm on a 744 and the studying doesn't stop.
Grab a book and start reading - then grab another book. There will be lots of work to be done, but it will all pay off in the end.
10-05-2009, 04:13 AM
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Getting Your CFI Back Up To Speed
If your CFI is coming up, sign-up and do Jeppessen CFI Renewal program. https://www.cfirenewalonline.com/. They make it real easy to renew your CFI certificate and keep your original CFI date, plus the information and presentation are awesome, pertinent and up-to-date. I think you can do it up to three months prior t o the expiration date. Don't let it slip though because then it is a checkride to get it re-instated.
Doing this course won't get you ready for that airline interview but it you want to get back in the saddle, this is what I recommend.
Of course there are other courses out there as well, like American Flyers, but I still think that the Jeppessen CFI Renewal program is the best out there.
Good luck,
Jeff
Almost the Speed of Sound Blog (www.flycrj.com)
Doing this course won't get you ready for that airline interview but it you want to get back in the saddle, this is what I recommend.
Of course there are other courses out there as well, like American Flyers, but I still think that the Jeppessen CFI Renewal program is the best out there.
Good luck,
Jeff
Almost the Speed of Sound Blog (www.flycrj.com)
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