Spin Endorsement....do I need a Gold Seal Instructor?

[aa747]

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering
to get my Spin Endorsement for initial CFI can it be signed by any instructor or does it have to be a gold seal instructor?
thanks

 

[Roger, Roger]

Check the reg...what does it say?

 

[derg]

Hi everyone,
I was just wondering
to get my Spin Endorsement for initial CFI can it be signed by any instructor or does it have to be a gold seal instructor?
thanks

Doesn't require a gold seal.

 

[aa747]

Thanks....

 

[aloft]

It does need to be accomplished by an instructor authorized to give CFI instruction, though.

 

[juskl]

Correct. They must be a CFI for two years. Also, go to a location and and instructor that have experience in teaching this.

 

[Douglas]

wow, thanks for the info.
I didn't realize.

I like this CFI forum, everyday I learn something new.

 

[aa747]

Correct. They must be a CFI for two years. Also, go to a location and and instructor that have experience in teaching this.

ummmmm is the 2 yr thing required?

 

[MidlifeFlyer]

ummmmm is the 2 yr thing required?

Yep read the reg. The person who does any of the required instruction and endorsements for an initial CFI needs to be a "senior" CFI.

Can you point to an exception for CFI spin training?

Remember, it's not training to =do= spins; it's training to be able to show "instructional knowledge" in spins.

 

[Douglas]

yeah, i questioned it too when i first read that, but the blue book sure does say an "authorized" instructor.

 

[aa747]

thanks everyone, really appreciate your help.

 

[Blackhawk]

Remember, it's not training to =do= spins; it's training to be able to show "instructional knowledge" in spins.

I've actually had applicants who got irritated when I informed them of this requirement- that they actually have to demonstrate instructional knowledge of spins. Their buddy just takes them out for a few spins. I've actually had CFI applicants who start out with their instruction, "A stall is when you fly too slow."

 

[MidlifeFlyer]

I've actually had applicants who got irritated when I informed them of this requirement- that they actually have to demonstrate instructional knowledge of spins. Their buddy just takes them out for a few spins. I've actually had CFI applicants who start out with their instruction, "A stall is when you fly too slow."

...and people wonder why the FAA took away the spin requirement for private pilots...

It was never about the spins. It was about the instructors.