Flight Instructor is often the first flying position a helicopter pilot will acquire. A Certified Flight Instructor Rating (CFI) is required for a pilot to give instruction training other pilots and future pilots (YOU!?). A CFI is responsible for all aspects of training pilot applicants so our CFI program is designed to provide you with the skills to instruct both helicopter flight and ground lessons. The primary focus of our CFI program is to train you to be an effective educator, evaluator and motivator. This is a great way for pilots to build flight time while enjoying a rewarding career.
Generally, the flight time for the CFI is the difference between your flight time upon earning a commercial license and 200 hours of total time (for those who wish to train in the Robinson R-22). According to Federal Aviation Regulations, a minimum of 200 hours in helicopters is required to instruct in a Robinson R-22. The average training program consists of 15 to 25 hours of flight training and about 30 hours of ground training. A certified flight instructor for the Schwiezer 300 may graduate with less than 200 hours total time.
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