Jun 28 2026
Part 61 vs Part 141 CFI Training: Which Path Should You Take in 2026? 11 min read • Last updated: May 2026 • Chris Palmer, Master CFI Part 61 and Part 141 are two regulatory frameworks for becoming a CFI. Part 61 is the default. You train with any qualified flight instructor on your schedule. […]
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Jun 27 2026
Best Online CFI Prep in 2026: An Honest Battlecard (From a CFI Who Built One) 31 min read Last updated May 2026 · Chris Palmer The best online CFI prep depends on what you actually need. King, Sporty’s, Sheppard Air, and Gleim were built to help you pass the written and the practical. TotalCFI was […]
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Jun 26 2026
How Much Should a New CFI Charge in 2026? Real-World Pricing for Your First Year 30 min read Last updated May 2026 · Chris Palmer Most new CFIs going independent or setting side-student rates in 2026 should open between $45 and $65 per hour in average markets, $65–$95 in major metros, and $35–$55 in slower […]
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Jun 25 2026
G5 — Final Draft: The Real Hour-Building Strategy “`html 13 min read · Last updated May 2026 · By Chris Palmer Hour building as a CFI is the 12-to-24-month grind from your commercial certificate, around 250 hours, to ATP minimums of 1,500 hours, or 1,000 to 1,250 hours under the Restricted-ATP if you have an […]
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