Fri, May 06, 2011
FAA Approved Renewal Course Innovative, Convenient, CFI's
Said
CFIs who participated in AVSeminars
first 'progressive' CFI Renewal Webinar have given high marks for
the innovation and convenience. Josh Hunter, a Mobile, AL, air
traffic controller says: "My last renewal was an online
correspondence course. Dry and time-consuming. The webinar format
combined the interaction and discussion of an in-person clinic with
the ease and convenience of going online. Two years ago, I dreaded
logging on and working through the endless quizzes. This time, I
actually looked forward to each evening's session. I feel I gained
a lot of knowledge and updated information, not to mention more
contacts in the industry, without even leaving my house."
On April 11, 2011, the FAA approved AVSeminars renewal request
to provide CFI renewals via webinar format. During trials in 2010,
webinar FIRCs were tested as virtual classroom replacements for
"live, in-person, weekend" FIRCs. CFIs who attended liked the
technology process, but suggested that a series of weeknight
webinars would better serve flight instructors. As a result of the
feedback, AVSeminars' requested authority for 'progressive' FIRC
webinars allowing flight instructors to attend 8, 2 hour webinar
modules providing them with the 16 hours of minimum required
training. Instructors can pick and choose dates and modules that
are convenient for their schedules as long as they begin the first
module within 6 months of their expiration and complete all 8
modules prior to their expiration date.
High-speed Internet, webcams and computer headsets are required
for each attendee. The first series of webinars begin at 2000ET
Monday through Thursday, however, additional webinars are planned
to better accommodate other time zones.
The cost of the course is currently $96. This cost includes full
processing of the Temporary Airman Certificate. After July 4th,
registration fees will increase to $129.
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