Comments on: HPTS for Sport Pilot Certified Flight Instructor (CFIS) Applicants

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:18:30 +0000

For a CFIS there are no minimum training hours required but 150 total hours, (i) 100 hours of flight time as pilot in command in powered aircraft,
(ii) 50 hours of flight time in category,
(iii) 25 hours of cross-country flight time,
(iv) 10 hours of cross-country flight time in category, and
(v) 15 hours of flight time as pilot in command in category that is a
light-sport aircraft.

No instrument rating is required for a CFIS. And yes to study you get the ASA CFI book or prepware to study for the FOI and CFIS test.

By: Kryss

Kryss — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:22:48 +0000

I’m thinking about becoming a CFIS. What I’m wondering is what is the minimum hours of training required, what is the average amount of hours spent by most applicants, and can a private pilot get a CFIS rating without an instrument rating or commercial rating, and if so, why? Also there seems to not be any test prep material printed specifically for CFIS. It seems that I would need to get ASAs CFI book. Is that correct? Thanks.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:39:00 +0000

Suzanne,
There is no requirement for a commercial for a sport pilot CFIS. It appears you have the hours required. You should start on your studying and get started.

By: Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:28:04 +0000

Mr. Hamilton.
I stumbled upon your site today (7/20/2010), and was pleasantly surprised at the presentation and amount of detail you went to in laying things out. I am interested in becoming a Sport Pilot Instructor, hopefully sometime within the next 12months. Got a pile of things to clear off my plate, and then I should have the time to dedicate to this endeavor.

Am I correct in seeing that there is no requirement for a Commercial rating for CFIS, or is it implied?

Thanks.

Suzanne