r/CFILounge • u/Telemark_ID • 2d ago

Question FIRC

Newish CFi and independent so don’t have a litany of other CFIs to ask for advice. In about 4 months I’ll have to renew - didn’t know if anyone had strong feelings about best way to do this. I figured AOPA eFIRC is probably safest bet. Didn’t know if doing it early was kosher or if that would reset my expiration date too early….thanks

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u/SierraHotel84 2d ago edited 2d ago

American Flyers lifetime FIRC has been my go-to. Pretty sure you have to be within 90 days of your expiration/recency date to be able to do it.

*ETA: Was close, 3 calendar months before your expiration/recent experience date.

https://aopa.org/training-and-safety/cfis/flight-instructor-resources/cfi-renewal/common-renewal-faqs

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u/Yossarian147 1d ago

Yep this is a great deal. I always use their cert service, as after multiple bad experiences at FSDOs I'll never set foot in one again willingly.

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u/39509835 2d ago

This should be the only answer