ADVANCE FLYING ACADEMY
The terms "Certificated Flight Instructor" (CFI) and "Certified Flight Instructor" are often used interchangeably, but there is a slight distinction in their technical usage, especially in aviation terminology.
1. Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI)
- "Certificated" refers to the official recognition or certification granted by a regulatory body like the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in the U.S. The term "certificated" emphasizes that the instructor has been formally approved and certified by the governing authority to teach and instruct students in aviation.
- The FAA uses the term certificated because it denotes that the instructor has met all the requirements, passed the necessary exams, and holds the appropriate certificate.
- It is the technically correct term used in official documents and regulatory language.
2. Certified Flight Instructor
- "Certified" is a more informal or colloquial term that is commonly used in everyday conversation, but it is less technically precise than "certificated."
- While it may be used in some contexts to mean that an instructor has met the required standards and holds the necessary certification, the proper terminology is "certificated."
In Practice
- In most aviation circles, "certified flight instructor" is widely understood, but when referring to official documentation, legal language, or FAA requirements, "certificated flight instructor" is the accurate term.
- For instance, when you see the abbreviation CFI on a pilot's credentials, it stands for Certificated Flight Instructor.
Conclusion:
Although both terms essentially mean the same thing, "certificated flight instructor" is the precise and proper term used in official aviation contexts. "Certified flight instructor" is more informal but widely understood in everyday use.
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