For decades the FOI exam did not require an endorsement stating that candidates were prepared to take and pass the exam. That will change September 1, 2024. [Credit: Pixabay/StartupStockPhotos]
Key Takeaways:
The FAA will require candidates for the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) exam to have a CFI endorsement, effective September 1.
This change aligns the FOI exam with most other pilot knowledge tests that already necessitate an instructor endorsement or a Part 141 graduation certificate.
Previously, the FOI exam did not require such an endorsement for an initial attempt, a discrepancy the FAA has now corrected based on existing regulations.
Testing centers have been notified and are responsible for enforcing this new requirement, with applicants needing to present the endorsement to take the test.
The FAA will soon require flight instructor candidates to have a CFI endorsement before taking the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) exam, according to the testing provider.
For decades the FOI exam did not require an endorsement stating that candidates were prepared to take and pass the exam, however that will change September 1.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
