deanathpc Posted October 13, 2007 Posted October 13, 2007 Hello folks... Just curious as to the current FAA Airmen Database. I decided to go online and check out each instructor for the schools around me and came across something a little disturbing. Only 2 of the say 4 or 5 are actually listed as instructors! How valid is this? I was under the impression that the database is current and if you are an instructor that it would show as such. Am I mistaken? Or am I going to be searching for another school? Thanks! Quote
Gomer Pylot Posted October 13, 2007 Posted October 13, 2007 Hello folks... Just curious as to the current FAA Airmen Database. I decided to go online and check out each instructor for the schools around me and came across something a little disturbing. Only 2 of the say 4 or 5 are actually listed as instructors! How valid is this? I was under the impression that the database is current and if you are an instructor that it would show as such. Am I mistaken? Or am I going to be searching for another school? Thanks!You have to know the correct name in order to get the correct information. The database is also not particularly current - nothing the government does is done in real time, and the FAA is worse than most agencies. It can take a long time for it to be updated, and if the instructors are fairly new, they may not show up for awhile. Quote
deanathpc Posted October 13, 2007 Author Posted October 13, 2007 You have to know the correct name in order to get the correct information. The database is also not particularly current - nothing the government does is done in real time, and the FAA is worse than most agencies. It can take a long time for it to be updated, and if the instructors are fairly new, they may not show up for awhile. Ha! The gov't slow? oh come on... That never happens.... lol Yeah right after 5 years in the military how well i know that one. O.K. Thanks I was just curious. The fact that it's not up to date did cross my mind. Quote
Gomer Pylot Posted October 13, 2007 Posted October 13, 2007 If you have doubts about whether the instructors actually have CFI certificates, you can ask to see them. They are required to have them on their persons while flying. Quote
deanathpc Posted October 13, 2007 Author Posted October 13, 2007 If you have doubts about whether the instructors actually have CFI certificates, you can ask to see them. They are required to have them on their persons while flying. Beautiful.. It's not that I was doubting them but thought I'd go through the database and see what I can see is all. No biggie. When the time does come to start my training that formality will come into play. Just curious now.. Quote
EAGLE1 Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 Just because someone does not show up in the database does not mean they do not have a certificate. For privacy reasons you can request your information be removed. Quote
Jeff Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 Beautiful.. It's not that I was doubting them but thought I'd go through the database and see what I can see is all. No biggie. When the time does come to start my training that formality will come into play. Just curious now.. Just becase someone can show you a CFI certificate, doesn't mean that he or she is worth a @#$% as an instructor. Don't be afraid to get a new instructor or just fly with another instructor if you want a "second opinion". ~Jeff Quote
deanathpc Posted October 14, 2007 Author Posted October 14, 2007 Just becase someone can show you a CFI certificate, doesn't mean that he or she is worth a @#$% as an instructor. Don't be afraid to get a new instructor or just fly with another instructor if you want a "second opinion". ~Jeff How true... This particular instructor was very good I have to say. My wife even thought so when she met him. Very relaxed and calm. Made me feel more comfortable and relaxed too. Esp. when the 'ole gorrilla grip thing started. He does have another instructor around once in awhile so if it comes down to it I have no problem with switching. It's my money and I want to get my monies worth.... Quote
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