Episode 110 of More Right Rudder is sponsored by AOPA.

In this episode we'll meet with two members of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. Jodee Patten is the chief flight instructor, eFIRC and Paul Deres is the Vice President, Operations at ASI. This episode is about the eFIRC and how the dollars CFIs spend on the course are directly reinvested into aviation safety. The eFIRC offers CFIs elective module options, access to expert CFIs for questions, and includes all FAA renewal paperwork processing. Be sure to check it out at: https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/cfis/flight-instructor-resources/cfi-renewal

Podcast listeners get $10 off their new or renewal NAFI membership. Use code POD49 at checkout on https://www.nafinet.org/.

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org

Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using discount code POD49 at checkout on the NAFI website.

This episode is sponsored by: Sporty's

Learn more about the NAFI member discount at Sporty's on our Member's Discount page.

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Thank you for joining us for another episode of More Right Rudder. In this episode we are joined by Bret Koebbe, Senior Vice President at Sporty's. Bret oversees Sporty's online course and video production teams. A key component in modern flight training is comprehensive ground knowledge and powerful study tools. This discussion starts with a look back at the evolution of ground schools and airman testing through the years. Then moves on to the characteristics and features CFI's should be looking for in a quality ground school to recommend to their customers. It wraps up with a review of Sporty's CFI portal.

Sporty's CFI portal: https://www.sportys.com/cfi

Join NAFI: www.nafinet.org

Podcast listeners can get a $10 discount to NAFI memberships by using Discount Code: POD49

Thank you to the generous sponsors of this episode, AOPA and Lightspeed.

Check out AOPA's website for all the information on how they support CFIs.

Be sure to visit Lightspeed's website to learn all about their exclusive offer for NAFI members.

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In this episode we are joined by Pat Brown, a long time NAFI member and DPE in Houston, TX. While I was at AirVenture this year I was asked daily how a CFI can go about reinstating their CFI certificate. It's a topic that's often overlooked in the CFI world that deserves some attention. With the information in this episode, you'll be able to confidently guide any expired CFI's who come your way looking for assistance to reinstate their certificate.

Useful links:

14 CFR § 61.199 Reinstatement requirements of an expired flight instructor certificate.

AC 61-65H

FAA's Designee Management System - Your source for finding DPE's and their authorizations

FAA guidance for DPEs (though also very handy for CFIs) on issuing, reinstating, and renewing CFI certificates - FAA Order 8900.1, Volume 5, Chapter 2, Section 11