Flight and Master Flight Instructor Program
The purpose of the BFA Flight Instructor Program is to recognize, with the designation of BFA Flight Instructor, those commercial Lighter-than-Air pilots who are already involved (or desire to become involved) in flight and ground instruction by providing continuing education opportunities. The BFA provides a listing of Flight Instructors/Master Flight Instructors on our web site, supporting those individuals who have made the personal commitment to teach.
Click on the following links for more information:
Flight Instructor/Master Flight Instructor List
Flight Instructor/Master Flight Instructor Requirements
Flight Instructor/Master Flight Application Form
BFA Flight / Master Flight Instructor Application
BFA Flight instructor/Master Flight Instructor Application |
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Applicant Information |
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Name: |
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Current address: |
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Pilot Certificate Issued: |
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for flight instructor – initial designation |
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ÿ Current BFA Member BFA Member No. _____________________ Expiration Date ______________________ |
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ÿ FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate |
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ÿ Minimum 75 hours PIC OR 50 flights |
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One of the following: |
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ÿ Passing grade on Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Exam (attach copy of test results) |
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ÿ Valid Teaching Certificate issued by a State Department of Education |
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ÿ FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (category/class immaterial) OR FAA Designated Pilot Examiner for LTA, Free Balloon |
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for master flight instructor – initial designation |
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ÿ Current BFA Member BFA Member No. _____________________ Expiration Date ______________________ |
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ÿ Completed 24 months as BFA Flight Instructor |
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ÿ Minimum 150 hours OR 100 flights |
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ÿ Attended a BFA sanctioned Safety Seminar with last 24 months. Date______________ Location:______________________ |
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ÿ Successful trained a minimum of five (5) student pilots to completion (attach copies of logbook endorsements) |
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Flight instructor/master flight instructor - renewal |
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For renewal, the applicant must have completed any two of the following: |
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ÿ Attended a BFA sanctioned Safety Seminar with last 24 months. Date______________ Location:______________________ |
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ÿ Attended a BFA Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic, or a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) Recurrency Seminar which meets FAA requirements for recertification of a CFI (category/class immaterial), or, in the case of an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, has completed the required biennial training. |
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ÿ Successful trained a minimum of five (5) student pilots to completion (attach copies of logbook endorsements) |
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Instructions |
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Mail completed application with substantiating documentation and appropriate fee ($10.00 for Flight instructor, $20.00 for Master Flight Instructor) to:Balloon Federation of America P.O. Box 400 Indianola, Iowa 50125 |
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Signature |
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I certify that the information contained herein is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. |
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Signature of Applicant: |
Date: |
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for office use only |
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ÿ Fee as appropriate $_______________ received |
ÿ Documentation complete |
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ÿ Forwarded to Program Manager |
ÿ Designation card issued ________________________ |
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FI/MFI Application 11/11/2011
Flight Instructor/Master Flight Instructor Requirements
INITIAL REQUIREMENTS:
For BFA Flight Instructor:
1. Must be a current BFA Member
2. Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Lighter-than-air, Free Balloon
3. Must have a minimum of 75 hours/50 flights
4. Must meet ONE of the following requirements:
a. Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Instruction Knowledge Exam
b. May possess a valid teaching certificate issued by a State Department of Education.
c. May be an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor (category/class immaterial)
d. May be an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner for LTA, Free Balloon
For BFA Master Flight Instructor:
1. Must be a current BFA member.
2. Must have completed 24 months as a BFA Flight Instructor.
3. Must have a minimum of 150 hours/100 flights
4. Must have attended a BFA sanctioned safety seminar within the previous 24 months prior to application.
5. Must have successfully trained a minimum of five (5) pilots to certification, either at the Private or Commercial level, within the previous 36 months.
RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
For either BFA Flight Instructor or BFA Master Flight Instructor renewal, any two of the following must be completed
1. Have attended a BFA sanctioned safety seminar within the previous 24 months.
2. Have attended a BFA Flight Instructor Refresher Clinic, or a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI) Recurrency Seminar which meets FAA requirements for recertification of a CFI (category/class immaterial), or in the case of an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, have completed the required biennial training.
3. Have successfully trained a minimum of three (3) pilots to certification, either at the Private or Commercial level, within the previous 36 months.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
A request for designation as a BFA Flight Instructor or BFA Master Flight Instructor may be made on the attached application, and forwarded with the appropriate fee ($10 for Flight Instructor, $20 for Master Flight Instructor) to:
Balloon Federation of American
P.O. Box 400
Indianola, Iowa, 50125
PREPARED BY: Dave Sullivan, Committee Chair, Flight Instructor Refresher Clinics
LAST UPDATED: January 3, 2012
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