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Dudley Henriques wrote:
A CFI is technically a Certificated Flight Instructor, but there are a virtual ton of CFI's who refer to themselves on almost every occasion as CERTIFIED Flight Instructors. I did it myself for many years, even signed log books this way. Never had a problem with it until discovering Usenet :-) While I suppose there may be some minor technical issues with log book signing, I personally don't see any problems with CFIs using CFI to mean "Certified Flight Instructor." It's not like the FAA has a trademark on the acronym. Besides, here are several definitions of "certified," "certificated," and "certifiable" lifted straight from the web that show how little difference there really is between them: Certified: Adj: "holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill" Adj: "endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements" Certificated: Adj: "furnished with or authorized by a certificate" Certifiable: Adj: "fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)" All seem equally applicable to CFIs! ;-) |
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On Jun 26, 7:54*pm, Jim Logajan wrote:
Dudley Henriques wrote: A CFI is technically a Certificated Flight Instructor, but there are a virtual ton of CFI's who refer to themselves on almost every occasion as CERTIFIED Flight Instructors. I did it myself for many years, even signed log books this way. Never had a problem with it until discovering Usenet :-) While I suppose there may be some minor technical issues with log book signing, I personally don't see any problems with CFIs using CFI to mean "Certified Flight Instructor." It's not like the FAA has a trademark on the acronym. Besides, here are several definitions of "certified," "certificated," and "certifiable" lifted straight from the web that show how little difference there really is between them: Certified: Adj: "holding appropriate documentation and officially on record as qualified to perform a specified function or practice a specified skill" Adj: "endorsed authoritatively as having met certain requirements" Certificated: Adj: "furnished with or authorized by a certificate" Certifiable: Adj: "fit to be certified as insane (and treated accordingly)" All seem equally applicable to CFIs! ;-) Based on these definitions, and after a quick consultation with my wife, I think I can state flatly that I am FULLY qualified as a certifiable flight instructor. :-) DH |
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Robert Moore wrote:
majortom546 wrote * Student will satisfy all requirements to earn a Private Pilot License. * Student will satisfy all requirements to earn an Instrument Rating. * Student will satisfy all requirements to earn a Commercial Pilot License. I would be somewhat leery of any educational institution that calls a pilot "certificate" a "license". There are major differences between the two. Bob Moore ATP CFI PanAm (retired) Some European licensing authorities call 'em licences. Brian W |
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![]() "Robert Moore" wrote in message 5.250... snip I would be somewhat leery of any educational institution that calls a pilot "certificate" a "license". There are major differences between the two. Bob Moore ATP CFI PanAm (retired) Hello Bob, with respect, The OP did not indicate their country of concern, in Canada at least (and I suspect many others) the correct term (and spelling) is Licence. PPL = Private pilot Licence (class = aeroplane or other) CPL = Commercial Pilot Licence - aeroplane ATPL = Airline Transport Pilot Licence - aeroplane GPL = Glider Pilot Licence BPL = Balloon Pilot Licence Other Pilot Permits are available - Student Pilot Permit Gyroplane Pilot Permit Ultra-light Aeroplane Pilot Permit RPP = Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane Recreational Pilot Permit - Helicopter Other available Licences cover - Flight Engineers Air Traffic Controllers Aircraft Maintenance Engineers In addition there are many additional ratings covering Night VFR OTT Instrument Second Officer Passenger carrying (ultralight) Flight Instructor other Classes Types Floats Link to CARs (Canadian Aviation Regulations) http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/re.../cars/menu.htm Part IV - Personnel Licensing and Training subpart 1 http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/re...4/subpart1.htm has a list and training requirements for the various licences and permits. I agree there can be major differences between a Licence (or License) and a Certificate or a Permit. AFAIK, Permits are not valid or recognized outside of their country of issue. I do not fully understand the difference in the USA between a License (correct spelling in US usage?) and a Certificate. I would appreciate enlightenment. Happy landings, |
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"Private" wrote
I agree there can be major differences between a Licence (or License) and a Certificate or a Permit. AFAIK, Permits are not valid or recognized outside of their country of issue. I do not fully understand the difference in the USA between a License (correct spelling in US usage?) and a Certificate. I would appreciate enlightenment. I post below a bit of dialog that I had a few years ago with one of the editors of AVWEB, Russ Niles, who just happens to be from Canada. I can understand the idiots at the local TV station constantly referring to "pilot's licenses", but how did supposedly "aviation savvy" writers for AVWEB mistake a certificate for a license in the lead article pertaining to medical certificate fraud? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A little journalistic license, Bob, as approved by the FAA. Check it out under the Airman Registry subhead in the link provided below. It now appears that license is the preferred term and (certificate) is bracketed : ie less used... http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- A quick call to the FAA confirms that there has been no change and that, just like the newscasters, the webmaster has inserted his own slant on the subject. Since the page seems to be intended for the general public, the webmaster probably felt that they would understand license better than certificate. However............from Wikipedia A license (American English) or licence (Commonwealth English) is a document or agreement giving permission to do something. A certificate is an official document affirming some fact. A certificate may also certify that a person has received specific education or has passed a test. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is the following little bit of freedom granted to citizens of the United States of America that makes the difference between license and certificate. United State Code TITLE 49 - TRANSPORTATION Sec. 40103. Sovereignty and use of airspace (2) A citizen of the United States has a public right of transit through the navigable airspace. No further granting of permission (license) is required, however, a demonstration of training or ability (certification) may be required. There is no such federal code granting a citizen the right to operate a vehicle on public roads, or to practice medicine, therefore allowing the government to require a license. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My response from the FAA webmaster Subject Has the FAA really switched "pilot certificate" to "pilot license" as is indi... Discussion Thread Response (FAA Expert) 07/22/2005 03:51 PM It's a web error. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are in the process of restructuring our entire web site. I have initiated action to correct this page to reflect "pilot certificate" and "mechanic certificates." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Would you mind if I wrote about this for Monday, Bob? Write away Russ....just bear in mind that I'll be checking each and every word. :-) :-) What started out as just a gentle chide to the AVWEB editor turned out to taking-on the FAA, something that I've done many times in the past. I've been in this flying business for 50 years and have learned that the FAA probably makes more mistakes than I do. Getting them to admit it as easily as happened Friday came as quite a shock to me. My first call was to the local (Tampa) FSDO and what a waste that was. A simple yes or no question and after a five minute dissertation, I still did not have a firm answer. My name since leaving Naval Aviation and joining PanAm in 1967 has been "Bob (It's a certificate not a license) Moore". The basic indoctrination course at PanAm taught us a lot about aviation law and history. At 74 years of age, I am still an active Flight Instructor. I instructed for three years in the Navy, probably ten years in the airline industry and six years in the GA business and one thing that I learned early-on from my students was to very carefully weigh each and every word that I uttered for accuracy. This is much more important for those who would commit words to paper, or now-a-days,to the internet. :-) BTW, that little bit of Federal Code had its origins in the Air Commerce Act of 1926. Just try discussing that with your friendly local FDSO inspector! :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bob Moore ATP B-707 B-727 L-188 CFI ASEL-I USN S-2F P-2V P-3B |
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![]() "Robert Moore" wrote in message 5.247... "Private" wrote I agree there can be major differences between a Licence (or License) and a Certificate or a Permit. AFAIK, Permits are not valid or recognized outside of their country of issue. I do not fully understand the difference in the USA between a License (correct spelling in US usage?) and a Certificate. I would appreciate enlightenment. I post below a bit of dialog that I had a few years ago with one of the editors of AVWEB, Russ Niles, who just happens to be from Canada. I can understand the idiots at the local TV station constantly referring to "pilot's licenses", but how did supposedly "aviation savvy" writers for AVWEB mistake a certificate for a license in the lead article pertaining to medical certificate fraud? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A little journalistic license, Bob, as approved by the FAA. Check it out under the Airman Registry subhead in the link provided below. It now appears that license is the preferred term and (certificate) is bracketed : ie less used... http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------- A quick call to the FAA confirms that there has been no change and that, just like the newscasters, the webmaster has inserted his own slant on the subject. Since the page seems to be intended for the general public, the webmaster probably felt that they would understand license better than certificate. However............from Wikipedia A license (American English) or licence (Commonwealth English) is a document or agreement giving permission to do something. A certificate is an official document affirming some fact. A certificate may also certify that a person has received specific education or has passed a test. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is the following little bit of freedom granted to citizens of the United States of America that makes the difference between license and certificate. United State Code TITLE 49 - TRANSPORTATION Sec. 40103. Sovereignty and use of airspace (2) A citizen of the United States has a public right of transit through the navigable airspace. No further granting of permission (license) is required, however, a demonstration of training or ability (certification) may be required. There is no such federal code granting a citizen the right to operate a vehicle on public roads, or to practice medicine, therefore allowing the government to require a license. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My response from the FAA webmaster Subject Has the FAA really switched "pilot certificate" to "pilot license" as is indi... Discussion Thread Response (FAA Expert) 07/22/2005 03:51 PM It's a web error. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are in the process of restructuring our entire web site. I have initiated action to correct this page to reflect "pilot certificate" and "mechanic certificates." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Would you mind if I wrote about this for Monday, Bob? Write away Russ....just bear in mind that I'll be checking each and every word. :-) :-) What started out as just a gentle chide to the AVWEB editor turned out to taking-on the FAA, something that I've done many times in the past. I've been in this flying business for 50 years and have learned that the FAA probably makes more mistakes than I do. Getting them to admit it as easily as happened Friday came as quite a shock to me. My first call was to the local (Tampa) FSDO and what a waste that was. A simple yes or no question and after a five minute dissertation, I still did not have a firm answer. My name since leaving Naval Aviation and joining PanAm in 1967 has been "Bob (It's a certificate not a license) Moore". The basic indoctrination course at PanAm taught us a lot about aviation law and history. At 74 years of age, I am still an active Flight Instructor. I instructed for three years in the Navy, probably ten years in the airline industry and six years in the GA business and one thing that I learned early-on from my students was to very carefully weigh each and every word that I uttered for accuracy. This is much more important for those who would commit words to paper, or now-a-days,to the internet. :-) BTW, that little bit of Federal Code had its origins in the Air Commerce Act of 1926. Just try discussing that with your friendly local FDSO inspector! :-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bob Moore ATP B-707 B-727 L-188 CFI ASEL-I USN S-2F P-2V P-3B Hello Bob, Thank you for posting this, it is the best explanation that I have read and certainly clarifies the issue for me. ISTM that the USA has defined and granted 'rights' to its citizens that are considered 'privileges' elsewhere. I suspect that many in the US government wishes that this was not so, and seek to downgrade these and other 'rights' to 'privileges' which it(they) can grant or withhold at will. Happy landings, |
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On Jun 25, 9:38 pm, majortom546
wrote: I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot. I have wanted to be a pilot since a very young age. I plan on attending my local community college this fall. They offer an aviation science program that is mainly a transfer program where you go for 2 years then transfer to a 4-year school for the other two. The course description says: The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of requirements for this program. * Student will satisfy all requirements to earn a Private Pilot License. * Student will satisfy all requirements to earn an Instrument Rating. * Student will satisfy all requirements to earn a Commercial Pilot License. The total cost of the program is $27,000. What schools could I transfer to after this? And do you guys think its worth it or should I persue a degree in something else? What is the job outlook like? Thanks. -- majortom546 Please do not listen only to the doom stories about salary, hours, expense, and the liberal NYT article. Never trust or put much weight on the media in making life-changing decions, especially about a career. Piloting careers are diverse and the job market fluctuates greatly. I am not a career pilot (I am a career A&P who flys for fun at the moment) but my nephew's story paints a different picture than the doom & gloom stories given to you here so far. He went into some debt but had wealthy parents to help him through Baylor's aviation program, graduated with a bachelor's and a CFII, Multi, went straight to the Dallas area and stepped into a $25,000/ year CFI job with very reasonable hours and benefits. A few months later he hired on at Flight Safety as a co-pilot in a specific business jet simulator and was paid over $30,000 for this. A business jet captain, coming to train in the simulator liked my nephew and said; "you should come work for us." So he went from Flight Safety to co-pilot in a Sabreliner for a major corporation and his salary jumped significantly to, I think, near $40,000. All this happened in less than 2 years after graduating from a 4 year university so don't let anyone tell you that you can't get a good flying job. If you want something bad enough, and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it, it can be your's. I could tell you at least 5 more very recent success stories of pilots just out of school getting very respectable careers flying. The airlines are NOT all there is. There are corporations, 1000s of them with small business jets. Helicopter jobs are hot, I understand, right now (and usually are). You can fly and earn a living, don't listen to those who say "don't!" Many people really enjoy instructing as a career and make well over $50,000 within a few years at the right school/insitution. My plan is to get my CFII & instruct as a "side job" supplementing my A&P work or to find a place that needs check or test pilots for planes worked on. If you really want to fly and it's been your dream since you were little, don't let anything or anyone stop you. You will never be satisfied or happy until you're living your dream, anyway. Ricky |
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Ricky wrote:
On Jun 25, 9:38 pm, majortom546 wrote: I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot. The total cost of the program is $27,000.... majortom546 Please do not listen only to the doom stories about salary, hours, expense, and the liberal NYT article. Never trust or put much weight on the media in making life-changing decions, especially about a career. Piloting careers are diverse and the job market fluctuates greatly. I am not a career pilot (I am a career A&P who flys for fun at the moment) but my nephew's story paints a different picture than the doom & gloom stories given to you here so far. He went into some debt but had wealthy parents to help him through Baylor's aviation program, graduated with a bachelor's and a CFII, Multi, went straight to the Dallas area and stepped into a $25,000/ year CFI job with very reasonable hours and benefits. A few months later he hired on at Flight Safety as a co-pilot in a specific business jet simulator and was paid over $30,000 for this. A business jet captain, coming to train in the simulator liked my nephew and said; "you should come work for us." So he went from Flight Safety to co-pilot in a Sabreliner for a major corporation and his salary jumped significantly to, I think, near $40,000. All this happened in less than 2 years after graduating from a 4 year university so don't let anyone tell you that you can't get a good flying job. If you want something bad enough, and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it, it can be your's. I could tell you at least 5 more very recent success stories of pilots just out of school getting very respectable careers flying. The airlines are NOT all there is. There are corporations, 1000s of them with small business jets. Helicopter jobs are hot, I understand, right now (and usually are). You can fly and earn a living, don't listen to those who say "don't!" Many people really enjoy instructing as a career and make well over $50,000 within a few years at the right school/insitution. My plan is to get my CFII & instruct as a "side job" supplementing my A&P work or to find a place that needs check or test pilots for planes worked on. If you really want to fly and it's been your dream since you were little, don't let anything or anyone stop you. You will never be satisfied or happy until you're living your dream, anyway. Ricky There's a useful, contrasting viewpoint. But (can't I resist being negative?) a 4 year degree from Baylor and a CFII ticket is not a $27 grand proposition. $80? $100? $127 grand? That's why it is very, very helpful to have well-heeled parents in this situation. I could mention the starry eyed young instructors living hand to mouth in a tatty travel trailer, building hours towards an ATP. Still, I like the idea of grabbing for the ring and living the dream. Brian W |
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On Jun 27, 8:33*am, Brian Whatcott wrote:
There's a useful, contrasting viewpoint. * * But (can't I resist being negative?) a 4 year degree from Baylor and a CFII ticket is not a $27 grand proposition. *$80? $100? $127 grand? * * That's why it is very, very helpful to have well-heeled parents in this situation. Brian W- Hide quoted text - Indeed, it was NOT a $27 grand proposition at Baylor. More along the low 6 figures. But there are many good & excellent part 141 colleges & universities with both stellar flight instruction and reasonable rates/ expenses both at the school and for the flight costs. Near here, Central Texas University and South-Eastern Oklahoma State are good, reasonable 141 schools. In my city, Texas State Technical College is a good, and cheap 141 school but you'll graduate with only a (virtually useless) 2 year associates degree. Now that I think of it, TSTC partners, I believe, with South Eastern or UT Arlington for a bachelors and you stay in Waco for your flying & classroom instruction. Many 2 year colleges are partnering with nearby universities so one can earn his/her bachelors while staying in their respective city, avoiding the hasle & expense of moving for a degree.. Ricky |
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Brian Whatcott wrote:
Ricky wrote: On Jun 25, 9:38 pm, majortom546 wrote: I just graduated from high school and my dream job is to become a pilot. The total cost of the program is $27,000.... majortom546 Please do not listen only to the doom stories about salary, hours, expense, and the liberal NYT article. Never trust or put much weight on the media in making life-changing decions, especially about a career. Piloting careers are diverse and the job market fluctuates greatly. I am not a career pilot (I am a career A&P who flys for fun at the moment) but my nephew's story paints a different picture than the doom & gloom stories given to you here so far. He went into some debt but had wealthy parents to help him through Baylor's aviation program, graduated with a bachelor's and a CFII, Multi, went straight to the Dallas area and stepped into a $25,000/ year CFI job with very reasonable hours and benefits. A few months later he hired on at Flight Safety as a co-pilot in a specific business jet simulator and was paid over $30,000 for this. A business jet captain, coming to train in the simulator liked my nephew and said; "you should come work for us." So he went from Flight Safety to co-pilot in a Sabreliner for a major corporation and his salary jumped significantly to, I think, near $40,000. All this happened in less than 2 years after graduating from a 4 year university so don't let anyone tell you that you can't get a good flying job. If you want something bad enough, and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it, it can be your's. I could tell you at least 5 more very recent success stories of pilots just out of school getting very respectable careers flying. The airlines are NOT all there is. There are corporations, 1000s of them with small business jets. Helicopter jobs are hot, I understand, right now (and usually are). You can fly and earn a living, don't listen to those who say "don't!" Many people really enjoy instructing as a career and make well over $50,000 within a few years at the right school/insitution. My plan is to get my CFII & instruct as a "side job" supplementing my A&P work or to find a place that needs check or test pilots for planes worked on. If you really want to fly and it's been your dream since you were little, don't let anything or anyone stop you. You will never be satisfied or happy until you're living your dream, anyway. Ricky There's a useful, contrasting viewpoint. But (can't I resist being negative?) a 4 year degree from Baylor and a CFII ticket is not a $27 grand proposition. $80? $100? $127 grand? That's why it is very, very helpful to have well-heeled parents in this situation. I could mention the starry eyed young instructors living hand to mouth in a tatty travel trailer, building hours towards an ATP. Still, I like the idea of grabbing for the ring and living the dream. Brian W Baylor may be expensive but have you looked at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. I have known some folks that graduated with a degree and all the certificates/licenses (your pick) and have done well. They have had to earn their position by first being a flight instructor, then a freight hauler, then start moving on up. A son of one friend is now captain on a Gulfstream. He sent a picture of his "office" and it is quite nice. There are other things than the airlines. BTW, I have not association with SOSU. Just live near it and know some folks that went there. -- Regards, Ross C-172F 180HP Sold ![]() KSWI |
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