So it’s that time again…Time to renew your CFI certificate. Should you go to a refresher clinic? What about those home study online tests? Enter CFI renewal by webinar, the most recent addition to the seemingly endless ways in which to renew that coveted certificate.
Here’s the concept: it’s very similar to a weekend refresher clinic where you typically spend 2 full days in a conference room listening to some mindless presentation. Now I know not all refresher clinics are that dull, but let’s be honest, it’s not exactly an experience to jump up and down for joy about. Well, the webinar option is LIVE, just like an in-person refresher clinic, except all the training occurs over the internet.
How does this differ from the other online CFI renewal processes, you ask? Simply this – the webinar allows for one-on-interaction with the presenter. So instead of spending the weekend in a conference room, you spend it at your computer, learning the same things you would as if you were in person INCLUDING the ability to ask questions and interact with the other attendees and the presenter.
In fact, webinars are an all-around cool way to experience most presentations and the like. I, however, personally prefer the AOPA CFI Renewal program for one reason and one reason alone – you can complete it at your own pace. Meaning, you are not required to sit in front of the computer for 16 hours and keep your screen active by moving the mouse around to log your full training time requirements.
The AOPA renewal process ROCKS for that reason. I just log in, read the study guides, take the tests, and *tadah* I’m done in no time. But hey, people like options right?
So if you’re interested in this new webinar CFI renewal process, check out: CFI’s Can Renew Online Through Webinar Program from Aero-News.net.
Clear Skies and Calm Winds,
Len @ ThePilotReport.com