"gatt" wrote in message
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Is the oral the toughest part of the CFI rating?

Let's say that you should spend most of your time preparing for that part.
Preparation for written doesn't caount, because that is just part of the prep
for your oral. The ride itself should be simple for you. After all, by the
time you get to that level you should know how to fly.

Don't forget to bring your mini-library. Your examiner will not expect you to
be able to recite the answer to every single question he (or she) might ask, but
damn well will expect you to be able to dig the correct information out of your
reference materials and then explain them clearly. Just like for most any oral,
you should have your FAR/AIM tabbed and highlighted and know where to go in it
to find the answer to any likely question. Also have a notebook with the
appropriate FAA ACs. Be organized.

Vaughn