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CFI-A -> CFI-H add-on

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I am a long time CFII-airplane. I have very recently added on a commercial helicopter rating and thinking of adding a CFI-H. How many hours are people typically taking to do the add-on instructor rating?

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  1. KDS on May 03, 2022

    I could only guess at the amount because there is a wide variance among people in that situation. However, I would say that if you are up to date on being an instructor, it is primarily a matter of becoming comfortable flying from the other seat.

    I took my practical test with an FAA Inspector and it was as if I were taking a commercial test from the other seat.

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