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CFI-I Requirements

What is required to take the CFI-I checkride?​

Per 61.183:

  1. Meet the prerequisites
    1. Be 18 years old
    2. Read, write, and speak English
    3. Hold either a commercial or ATP certificate, with the category/class appropriate to the rating sought
    4. Hold an instrument rating for the category/class sought
  2. Pass a knowledge test per 14 CFR 61.185(a)(3)
    1. Any missed questions should be reviewed with the instructor, and their logbook endorsed (61-65J A.2)
  3. Log flight and ground training and receive a logbook endorsement on the following areas: 14 CFR 61.187(b)(7)
    1. Fundamentals of instructing
    2. Technical subject areas
    3. Preflight preparation
    4. Preflight lesson on a maneuver to be performed in flight
    5. Air traffic control clearances and procedures
    6. Flight by reference to instruments
    7. Navigation aids
    8. Instrument approach procedures
    9. Emergency operations
    10. Postflight procedures.
  4. Receive appropriate endorsements to take the practical test
    1. An endorsement stating the student is ready for the practical test (61-65J A.1)
    2. An endorsement stating the student is ready for the instrument practical test (61-65J A.44)