(870) 268-1900 (Jonesboro, AR)
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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.
CFI Cost Estimate
| Course Elements | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20 hours Ground instruction @ $40 per hour | $800.00 |
| 25 hours Flight Instruction @ $40 per hour | $1000.00 |
| 13 hours CE 152 rental @ $88 per hour | $1,144.00 |
| 4.5 hours CE 172 rental @ $142 per hour | $635.00 |
| 7.5 hours PA28R-200 rental @ $134 per hour | $1,005.00 |
| 1.8 hours PA28R-200 rental @ $134 per hour (Checkride) | $241.20 |
| Jepessen CFI Kit | $319.95 |
| Two FAA Written Tests | $300.00 |
| TOTAL | $5,445.15 |
CFII Cost Estimate*
| Course Elements | Amount |
|---|---|
| 8 hours Ground instruction @ $40 per hour | $320.00 |
| 15 hours Flight Instruction @ $40 per hour | $600.00 |
| 15 hours CE 172 rental @ $142 per hour | $2130.00 |
| 1.8 hours CE 172 rental @ $142 per hour (Checkride) | $213.00 |
| Practical Exam Fee | $350.00 |
| FAA Written Test | $150.00 |
| TOTAL | $3,763.15 |
*Training materials will total approximately $200 if student has not previously purchased complete Jepessen CFI Training Kit.
MEI Cost Estimate*
| MEI Course Elements | Amount |
|---|---|
| 8 hours Ground instruction @ $40 per hour | $320.00.00 |
| 25 hours Flight Instruction @ $40 per hour | $1000.00 |
| 25 hours Seneca rental @ $234 per hour | $5850.00 |
| 1.5 hours Seneca rental @ $234 per hour (Checkride) | $351.00 |
| Practical Exam Fee | $350.00 |
| TOTAL | $7,871.00 |
* Training materials will total approximately $200 (if student has not previously purchased Jepessen CFI Kit).
This estimate is based on the following assumptions:
- The student will be available to fly a minimum of 2 lessons per week in order to foster greater retention and course continuity.
- Course curriculum will be closely followed.
- Student is of average ability.
