Training for my CFII - Got a couple questions

Thanks
I'll hit the sim today

On 30 Apr 2004 12:33:58 GMT, Andrew Sarangan
wrote:

(Teacherjh) wrote in
:


My instrument skills are weak
[...]
I want to get my CFII as
soon as I can. What steps
should I take to get it done?


I don't know the answer to the question you are asking. But I am
prompted to ask why you want to be a CFII if your instrument skills
are weak. Why do you want to teach something you don't know?

I'd say (opinion only) your first task is to get good instrument
skills, and learn more about weather flying.

Jose


I would concur with that. If your instrument skills are weak, what
exactly will you be teaching, not to mention that you will also have
difficulty with the CFII checkride.

The written test is a no brainer. The CFII written is exactly the same as
the IR written. If you are having difficulty with the written, then you
have some serious work to do. Not only should you be able to effortlessly
pass the written, you should be able to score near 100% since this is
really the second time around.

The flying portion requires practice and experience. Look for IMC days,
rent an airplane and fly around to get some actual experience and dealing
with ATC. Proficiency in IFR requires a lot more knowledge and experience
than what a typical IR checkride demands. In order to give effective
instruction, you must have that experience.