I've always considered that it didn't, because like others have said, the
CFI cert. is not a pilot certificate, it's an instructor's certificate, just
as a Ground Instructor's certificate is an instructors certificate. It's
just my opinion, but this seems the safest and that I feel the 1 hour
ground/1 hour flight instruction is well worth the time and expense.

I don't think that a person should be too worried about a FSDO inspector
getting too picky and looking to bust you about it. What I would be more
concerned about is a DE haveing a point of issue with it while during your
next check ride he asks you to show him that you are a legally qualified
pilot. It would be a difficult arguement to have while you were in a
difficult position. That would be my main reason to double cover myself, if
that is what you want to call it.

Good luck.

Jim Burns

"BoDEAN" wrote in message
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Can't get a clear cut answer from anyone on this....
Got my CFI last may, does my 24 calendar months start on that date til
when I need a BFR?
Or would I have to go back to my Multi Training for a starting date