1. Can I register for a course if less than 90 days remain before the start of the course?

2. Do you maintain a waiting list for offered courses?

3. I have not yet logged 15 hours of instrument flight time, but I would like to register for the ECIE. I expect to complete the 15 hours prior to the start of the course. May I still register?

4. Some of my logged instrument time was in a PCATD. Is that acceptable?

5. I would like to have the ECIE or NNEI but fly it in my own airplane. Can that be arranged?

6. I would like to take my Instrument Practical Test as soon as possible after completing the ECIE. Can DSFI facilitate that?

7. What is a “Master CFI” ?

1. Can I register for a course if less than 90 days remain before the start of the course?

Yes, provided that an opening exists. However payment in full must be received no later than 15 days prior to the start of the course.

2. Do you maintain a waiting list for offered courses?

If you are only available for a course that has already been filled, we will maintain your name on a waiting list until 15 days prior to the start of the course. In the event of a cancellation we will contact people on the waiting list on a first come - first served basis.

3. I have not yet logged 15 hours of instrument flight time, but I would like to register for the ECIE. I expect to complete the 15 hours prior to the start of the course. May I still register?

Yes, you may register for the ECIE even though you have not yet logged the 15 hours, however you must complete that training prior to the starting date of the course.

4. Some of my logged instrument time was in a PCATD. Is that acceptable?

Yes it is.

5. I would like to have the ECIE or NNEI but fly it in my own airplane. Can that be arranged?

Yes! Now that DSFI has a Garmin 396 GPS, with XM Radio Weather, we are prepared to fly the trip in your own aircraft, since we can bring along all the weather avoidance equipment than can be had. The only requirement is that you do have a heated pitot tube, and that your aircraft meets all the equipment currency requirements of the FARs.

Please also note that if you fly the trip in your own airplane, we can fly it outside of the published schedules for these trips. Please contact us at info@dsflight.com, or call 1-877-FLY-DSFI (359-3734) for more information.

6. I would like to take my Instrument Practical Test as soon as possible after completing the ECIE. Can DSFI facilitate that?

DSFI, Inc can definitely facilitate your Instrument Practical Test provided you have already passed your knowledge exam. Since Doug is a Designated Pilot Examiner he can conduct the practical test, however he cannot sign your application if he serves as your examiner.

You will need to fly with another DSFI instructor for a minimum of three hours, by regulation, and then that instructor will sign the recommendation on your 8710-1 application and give you your logbook endorsements. If you are interested in taking the practical test after completing the ECIE please contact us at info@dsflight.com or call us at 877-FLY-DSFI to find out more.

7. What is a “Master CFI” ?

The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation that may be earned by aviation educators and is based on a system of advanced professional standards as well as peer review. The designation is granted by NAFI and serves a dual purpose. First, it identifies and publicly recognizes those "Teachers of Flight" who are demonstrating an ongoing commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community. Second, it sets professional standards to which all aviation educators can aspire.

The designation is earned by an applicant through a rigorous process of continuing education and, like a flight instructor certificate, must be renewed biennially. To promote continuous involvement in the aviation community, designees must remain active and renew their designations every 24 calendar months. Unlike one-time awards for past achievements (i.e., a "Gold Seal" flight instructor certificate or "Flight Instructor of the Year"), the Master Instructor designation acknowledges an individual's continuing professional growth and involvement in a broad spectrum of aviation endeavors.