(479) 521-9400 (Fayetteville, AR)
Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) Ratings
This course is VA approved
FAR Part 141 requirements:
The following CFI courses are taught to CFR Part 141 standards using the Jepessen Certificated Flight Instructor Training Course.
In many cases, these standards exceed the minimum requirements for CFI training conducted under CFR Part 61. We will be happy to tailor
any of these courses to suit your particular needs for completion of your CFI training and preparation for the applicable CFI Practical
Exam. While these courses assume the order of completion will be CFI, CFII, and then MEI, it is quite possible to complete them in any order
you choose. Please call or email for details.
General Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- Hold either a Commercial Pilot Certificate or an Airline Transport Rating. Airplane Single Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Rating
- Hold at least a third-class airman's medical certificate
- Pass a written examination on aeronautical knowledge
- Pass a written examination on the fundamentals of instruction (FOI)
- Receive Flight and Ground instruction on the areas specified in CFR 61.185 and CFR 61.187
- Pass the required practical examination appropriate to the flight instructor rating sought
The following good faith estimate represents the total costs (excluding sales tax) to complete the Certificated Flight Instructor Course.
Certified Flight Instructor Cost Estimate
| Course Elements | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20 hours Ground Instruction | $800.00 |
| 25 hours Flight Instruction | $1000.00 |
| 13 hours CE 152 rental | $1,267.50 |
| 4.5 hours CE 172 rental | $706.50 |
| 7.5 hours PA28R-200 rental | $1,147.50 |
| 1.8 hours PA28R-200 rental (Checkride) | $275.40 |
| Jepessen CFI Kit | $319.95 |
| Two FAA Written Tests | $300.00 |
| TOTAL | $5,816.85 |
Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Cost Estimate*
| Course Elements | Amount |
|---|---|
| 8 hours Ground instruction | $320.00 |
| 15 hours Flight Instruction | $600.00 |
| 15 hours CE 172 rental | $2350.00 |
| 1.8 hours CE 172 rental (Checkride) | $282.60 |
| Practical Exam Fee | $350.00 |
| FAA Written Test | $150.00 |
| TOTAL | $4,057.60 |
Multi Engine Instructor Cost Estimate*
| MEI Course Elements | Amount |
|---|---|
| 8 hours Ground instruction | $320.00 |
| 25 hours Flight Instruction | $1,000.00 |
| 25 hours Seneca rental | $6,300.00 |
| 1.5 hours Seneca rental (Checkride) | $378.00 |
| Practical Exam Fee | $350.00 |
| TOTAL | $8,348.00 |
* Training materials will total approximately $320.00 (if student has not previously purchased Jepessen CFI Kit).
This estimate is based on the following assumptions:
- No significant breaks in training.
- Course curriculum will be closely followed.
- Student is of average ability.
