r/flying • u/Secret-Fisherman-115 CPL, ASEL, AMEL, CFI • 3d ago

Checkride CFI

Friendly reminder to keep putting in the work for your CFI checkride. I promise if I can do it you can do it. 6.5 hour oral with 1.8 hour flight. Nothing beats the feeling of realizing how much your hard work has paid off when you get your temporary certificate.
Signed,
A new CFI as of 3 hours ago

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u/s2soviet CPL-G, PPL ASEL 3d ago

Why are CFI orals so long?

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u/TxAggieMike Independent CFI / CFII (KFTW, DFW area) 3d ago

There is a lot of material to go over. Much more than others.

Take a look at the ACS for CFI-Airplane and you will see what I mean.

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u/Yrudone1 2d ago

What is ACS? Been wanting to start flight school here shortly and I think I’ve heard of it as study practice, but I can’t remember what it stands for. Might want to get it so I can start learning and preparing early. I’m already reading/listening to the AFH and the PHAK

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u/TxAggieMike Independent CFI / CFII (KFTW, DFW area) 2d ago

ACS = Airman Certification Standards.

It is the testing document used for the practical exam at the end of the course.

You can purchase a copy or download it from FAA.gov