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Operations => Aviation & Flying Activities => Topic started by: Flying Pig on June 17, 2012, 01:47:34 AM

Title: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: Flying Pig on June 17, 2012, 01:47:34 AM
I have about 170hrs dual instruction given, have taught 3, 20hr Private Pilot ground school courses and have given plenty of intro flights, pre-solo checks, pre-check ride checks for other instructors who want me to go up with their student for 30 min and just give a second opinion on a maneuver their student might be having trouble with, etc etc.  I have yet to be "responsible" for a primary student of my own.  And then all of the sudden.........today I ended up with two brand new students who actually sought me out based on recommendations from other pilots  (that was flattering ;D).  One owns his own 172 and the other will be renting.  One is a teacher and the other is an IT Security guy for a large university.   :o

Wheeeeeeeeew......let the adventure begin!
Title: Re: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: bflynn on June 17, 2012, 05:42:42 PM
Congratulations!

Can I point out that after all this time - you are now officially gainfully employed in the aviation industry?
Title: Re: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: a2capt on June 17, 2012, 06:11:46 PM
He's been an eye in the sky for a lot longer .. :)
Title: Re: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: Flying Pig on June 17, 2012, 07:04:24 PM
Ive been flying fixed wing and helicopters in my day job for a couple years. I just decided for some reason that I would take a stab at this instructing thing :). Ive had my CFI-A CFI-H for a while.  I just havnt really used it beyond what I described above and an occasional BFR
Title: Re: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: PHall on June 17, 2012, 07:28:17 PM
Quote from: bflynn on June 17, 2012, 05:42:42 PM
Congratulations!

Can I point out that after all this time - you are now officially gainfully employed in the aviation industry?

He's been a Deputy Sheriff - Pilot for a number of years...
Title: Re: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: bosshawk on June 18, 2012, 01:27:50 AM
I have flown with him any number of times, given him F 91s, been one of his instructors at the High Altitude Training Course and tons of CD missions.

I'll fly with Rob anytime.
Title: Re: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: bflynn on June 18, 2012, 12:49:40 PM
My mistake - enjoy instucting.
Title: Re: CFI'ing for real...
Post by: Flying Pig on June 20, 2012, 12:41:56 AM
Thanks for the comments gents.  bflynn.....no problem  >:D  this time........