elitehelipilot
Just another CFI
I'm trying to figure out the CFI Endorsement for SFAR 73, and wether or not it requires flight for the endorsement. As I read it I don't see a codified requirement for a flight at the time the endorsement is given. It looks like a verification of training records by a DPE would be enough to satisfy the section, but maybe you all have a better answer for me, the one that I think is catching me right now it (5)(iii) so it is in bold below. Here's what I've got:
SFAR 73 (5)(i) requires that the Instructor have completed SFAR training. (My interpretation is that the current SFAR 73 training and endorsement satisfies this, all Robby pilots should have this and be current)
SFAR 73 (5)(ii) are the flight hour requirements. (My interpretation on this is that no additional flight is required unless a CFI doesn't have the minimum hours specified here.)
SFAR 73 (5)(iii) requires completing training in the R22, R44, or both in enhanced autos, low rotor rpm, no governor. The specific language in the reg is "has completed flight training..." (If the DPE has already flown with you, and these areas were a part of those flights, and your training logbook shows this flight training and experience, do you have to go up and re-demonstrate the skills, or can the DPE sign the endorsement based on the training record and experience of previous flights?)
SFAR 73 (5)(iv) just requires the endorsement showing training and experience from an FAA or DPE.
Would really appreciate the collective take on this. Thanks.
SFAR 73 (5)(i) requires that the Instructor have completed SFAR training. (My interpretation is that the current SFAR 73 training and endorsement satisfies this, all Robby pilots should have this and be current)
SFAR 73 (5)(ii) are the flight hour requirements. (My interpretation on this is that no additional flight is required unless a CFI doesn't have the minimum hours specified here.)
SFAR 73 (5)(iii) requires completing training in the R22, R44, or both in enhanced autos, low rotor rpm, no governor. The specific language in the reg is "has completed flight training..." (If the DPE has already flown with you, and these areas were a part of those flights, and your training logbook shows this flight training and experience, do you have to go up and re-demonstrate the skills, or can the DPE sign the endorsement based on the training record and experience of previous flights?)
SFAR 73 (5)(iv) just requires the endorsement showing training and experience from an FAA or DPE.
Would really appreciate the collective take on this. Thanks.
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