TESTING DETAILS
CFI REINSTATEMENT PREPARATION DOCUMENT
http://iowadpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CFI-REINSTATEMENT-PREPARATION.pdf
CFI INITIAL PREPARATION DOCUMENTS
http://iowadpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-CFI-Initial-Practical-Test-Prep-Guide.pdf
http://iowadpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Maneuver-Included-in-Certificated-Flight-Instructor-Preparation-Guide.pdf
FLIGHT PLANNING
Preplan a VFR deadreckoning flight from our testing airport location to an airport of your choice.
You may use a paper and/or digital nav log.
Be prepared to teach how to fill out and use your nav log inflight.
Generate at least one legal preflight weather briefing from the FSS website, AviationWeather.gov or Foreflight.
Electronic or Printed briefing packets work best for efficient test discussion.
Prepare all required preflight preparation items per FAR 91.103.
Recommend to precalculate all performance data available in the aircraft POH.
Base all calculations on the actual real-time weather at the time of testing.
Use Dan’s weight of 185 lbs with no baggage in your calculations.
TESTING AIRCRAFT
Bring all of the actual maintenance records for your aircraft, if possible.
Be able to locate all inspections within the maintenance logs in order to determine airworthiness.
Please bring photos of the Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, Type Data Plate and GPS Database Currency Page.
Download and bring this completed AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS STATUS SHEET:
http://iowadpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FAA-MX-STATUS-SHEET-FOR-PRACTICAL-TESTS.pdf
LOGBOOKS
Confirm your name and contact information is in your logbook.
Confirm all pages with log entries are signed in ink.
Be sure to total all pages using ink only. Pencil will not be accepted. The FAA considers your logbook as a legal record.
ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST and REQUIRED ENDORSEMENTS
No Endorsements Required.
Download and bring this checklist:
http://iowadpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CFI-REINSTATEMENT-Eligibility.pdf
IACRA BACKUP PLAN
Please bring a printed copy of your completed IACRA 8710-1 Application.
FAASAFETY.GOV
Recommend signing up for a FREE account at:
https://www.faasafety.gov/
Optional: bring any course completion certificates earned in FAASafety.gov.
***Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions regarding your test.